Harlem Tommy Murphy (April 13, 1885 – November 26, 1958) was an American boxer whose career lasted from 1903 to 1917. He was a contender in three different divisions; being ranked in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight weight classes.[1] During his tenure as a fighter, he squared off against some of the greatest boxers of all-time, including Abe Attell, Packey McFarland, Terry McGovern, Ad Wolgast and Harry Harris.[2]
Harlem Tommy Murphy | |
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| Born | Tommy Murphy April 13, 1885 |
| Died | November 26, 1958 (aged 73) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 142 |
| Wins | 87 |
| Wins by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 30 |
| Draws | 25 |
| No contests | 0 |
Notable bouts
edit| Result | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes[2] |
| Loss | Willie Ritchie
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PTS | 20 | 1914-04-17 | Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
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For World Lightweight Title. |
| Loss | Packey McFarland
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NWS | 10 | 1913-10-17 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
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Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Ad Wolgast
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PTS | 20 | 1913-04-19 | Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
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| Draw | Ad Wolgast
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PTS | 20 | 1913-02-22 | Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
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| Draw | Abe Attell
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PTS | 20 | 1912-08-03 | Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
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| Win | Abe Attell
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PTS | 20 | 1912-03-09 | Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
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| Loss | Packey McFarland
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PTS | 20 | 1911-11-30 | Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
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| Loss | Packey McFarland
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NWS | 10 | 1911-04-18 | Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York
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Newspaper Decision |
| Loss | Abe Attell
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NWS | 10 | 1910-05-20 | New Amsterdam Opera House, New York, New York
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Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Abe Attell
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NWS | 10 | 1910-04-28 | Empire A.C., New York, New York
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Newspaper Decision |
| Win |  Owen Moran
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PTS | 20 | 1910-02-28 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California
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| Win | Ad Wolgast
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NWS | 6 | 1909-09-01 | Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper Decision |
| Win | Matty Baldwin
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PTS | 12 | 1909-06-01 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts
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| Loss | Owen Moran
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PTS | 12 | 1909-03-23 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts
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| Loss | Owen Moran
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NWS | 10 | 1909-03-16 | Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York
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Newspaper Decision |
| Loss | Owen Moran
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NWS | 10 | 1909-01-29 | New Amsterdam Opera House, New York, New York
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Newspaper Decision |
| Loss | Packey McFarland
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NWS | 6 | 1908-11-18 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper Decision |
| Draw | Matty Baldwin
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PTS | 12 | 1908-11-18 | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts
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| Loss | Harry Harris
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DQ | 8 (10) | 1907-06-03 | National S.C., New York, New York
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| Draw | Johnny Summers
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NWS | 6 | 1907-05-22 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Win | Young Corbett II
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NWS | 6 | 1907-01-09 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Loss | Matty Baldwin
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PTS | 15 | 1906-12-12 | Pythian Rink, Chelsea, Massachusetts
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| Loss | Terry McGovern
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TKO | 1 (6) | 1905-10-18 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Win |  George Dixon
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KO | 2 (6) | 1905-09-20 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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References
edit- ^ "Harlem Tommy Murphy" Was Leading Contender in Three Different Weight Classes (Ottawa Citizen - Feb 4, 1928)
- ^ a b Harlem Tommy Murphy's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-18.
External links
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- Boxing record for Harlem Tommy Murphy from BoxRec (registration required)