Joe Lynch (boxer)
| Joe Lynch | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Joseph Aloysius Lynch |
| Rated at | Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
November 30, 1898 New York, New York |
| Died |
September 1, 1965 (aged 66) Brooklyn, New York |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 156 |
| Wins | 99 |
| Wins by KO | 37 |
| Losses | 36 |
| Draws | 19 |
| No contests | 2 |
Joseph "Joe" Aloysius Lynch (November 30, 1898 in New York, NY – August 1, 1965 in Brooklyn Ny) was an American boxer who held the World Bantamweight Championship during his career.[1] An extremely durable fighter, Lynch was never knocked out in nearly 160 bouts despite an aggressive fighting style. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Lynch as the #11 ranked bantamweight of all time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #4.[2][3] The International Boxing Research Organization rates Lynch as the 11th best bantamweight ever.[4] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005 within the "Old-Timer" category.
Pro career
He won the world bantamweight title in 1920, defeating Pete Herman. Herman defeated him to regain the title the following year. Lynch regained the title from Johnny Buff after Buff defeated Herman, defended it successfully against Midget Smith, but lost in 15 rounds to Abe Goldstein in 1924. He retired in 1926 and went to live in New City, NY.
Death
After retiring from boxing, Lynch bought a farm and a gymnasium with his earnings from the ring. He later served as postmaster for New York City.[3]
In 1965 he drowned in an accident in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. He was found floating in a New York City bay and died en route to the hospital. Foul play was suspected.[5]
Notable bouts
| Result | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes[6] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Memphis Pal Moore |
NWS | 10 | 1926-03-04 | Miami Field, Miami, Florida |
Newspaper Decision |
| Draw | Memphis Pal Moore |
PTS | 10 | 1926-02-24 | Miami Field, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|
| Loss | Abe Goldstein |
PTS | 15 | 1924-03-21 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York |
Lost World Bantamweight Title. |
| Loss | Memphis Pal Moore |
NWS | 10 | 1923-11-27 | Saint Louis, Missouri |
Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Memphis Pal Moore |
NWS | 12 | 1922-09-04 | Floyd Fitzsimmons' Arena, Michigan City, Indiana |
Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Johnny Buff |
TKO | 14 (15) | 1922-07-10 | Velodrome, New York, New York |
Won World Bantamweight Title. |
| Loss | Kid Herman |
PTS | 15 | 1921-07-25 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York |
Lost World Bantamweight Title. |
| Loss | Memphis Pal Moore |
NWS | 12 | 1921-05-06 | Louisville, Kentucky |
Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Kid Herman |
UD | 15 | 1920-12-22 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York |
Won World Bantamweight Title. |
| Win | Abe Goldstein |
KO | 11 (15) | 1920-11-05 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York |
|
| Draw | Memphis Pal Moore |
NWS | 8 | 1920-10-26 | Saint Louis, Missouri |
Newspaper Decision |
| Win |  Charles Ledoux |
NWS | 12 | 1920-08-02 | Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey |
Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Memphis Pal Moore |
NWS | 12 | 1920-05-24 | 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey |
Newspaper Decision |
| Loss | Kid Herman |
NWS | 6 | 1919-11-12 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Kid Herman |
NWS | 10 | 1919-09-01 | Driveway Park, Waterbury, Connecticut |
Newspaper Decision |
| Loss |  Jimmy Wilde |
PTS | 15 | 1919-03-31 |  National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London |
|
| Win |  Kid Williams |
TKO | 4 (6) | 1918-01-29 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|
| Loss | Memphis Pal Moore |
PTS | 12 | 1918-01-11 | Providence, Rhode Island |
|
| Win | Memphis Pal Moore |
PTS | 12 | 1917-12-21 | Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island |
|
| Draw | Memphis Pal Moore |
NWS | 10 | 1917-10-27 | Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York |
Newspaper Decision |
| Loss | Kid Herman |
NWS | 10 | 1917-06-01 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York, New York |
Newspaper Decision |
| Draw | Kid Williams |
NWS | 10 | 1917-03-13 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York, New York |
Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Monte Attell |
KO | 7 (10) | 1916-09-06 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York, New York |
|
See also
References
- ↑ "The Lineal Bantamweight Champions". Cyber Boxing Zone.
- ↑ "All-Time Bantamweight Rankings". BoxRec. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- 1 2 Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia - Joe Lynch CyberBoxingZone.com Retrieved on 2014-04-30
- ↑ All-Time Bantamweight Rankings IBROresearch.com Retrieved on 2014-04-29
- ↑ "Joe Lynch (Boxer) - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ↑ Joe Lynch's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-18.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Joe Lynch from BoxRec
- Joe Lynch at the IBHOF.
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kid Herman |
World Bantamweight Champion December 22, 1920 – July 25, 1921 |
Succeeded by Kid Herman |
| Preceded by Johnny Buff |
World Bantamweight Champion July 10, 1922 – March 21, 1924 |
Succeeded by Abe Goldstein |