Sidney Terris (September 7, 1904 – December 30, 1974) was a top rated American lightweight boxing contender from the lower East Side of Manhattan. He excelled as an amateur, winning fifty straight bouts and taking Metropolitan, New York State, National AAU, and both National and International titles.[1][2]
Sid Terris | |
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| Born | Sydney Terris September 27, 1904 New York, lower East Side |
| Died | 30 December 1974 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Galloping Ghost of the Ghetto Dancing Master of the East Side |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Wins | 99 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 5 |
| No contests | 1 |
At the end of 1924, Tex Rickard, Dempsey's manager, rated Terris second behind only champion Benny Leonard. A world ranked lightweight from February 1925 until November 1929, his highest ranking was # 1. On February 6, 1925, he lost to Sammy Mandell in an elimination bout for the World Lightweight Championship.[3][4]
Early life
editTerris was born one of five children on September 27, 1904 on Clinton Street in the lower East Side of Manhattan to Fred and Gussie Terris. His father died when he was only eight, leaving his single mother to bring up the large family. An early coach, Dan Caplin recognized his skilled footwork, and had Terris learning to box by age thirteen. Boxing as an amateur, Terris was a prodigy from an early age, winning fifty bouts in a row, and accumulating titles that included the Metropolitan Amateur, New York State Amateur, and both National and International Amateur titles.
Early boxing career
editTerris turned pro in 1922 at the age of eighteen, winning eighteen of nineteen fights that year. Author Ken Blady noted that Terris's greatest strength, his early speed and constant footwork in the ring, could also be a detriment against more skilled opponents, as it exhausted him and made him less a threat near the end of his fights.
In his first years as a pro, and not yet nineteen, Terris beat exceptional boxer Eddie "Kid" Wagner in a ten-round points decision at the Henderson Bowl in Brooklyn on June 3, 1924 after a previous six round loss.
Terris had a few exceptional wins by knockout as a young pro. He was the first boxer to get a full count from Andy Chaney winning in a third-round knockout at the Henderson Bowl in Brooklyn on May 23, 1924, as well as winning with a seventh-round knockout of Johnny Lisse on January 21, 1924 at the Lenox Athletic Club in New York. Chaney, in over 130 fights, had never been knocked out. Impressively, Terris fought Sammy Mandell, 1926-30 Lightweight Boxing Champion, to a ten-round draw at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 1923. One source noted that Terris's greatest bout in 1924, was a decisive win against French born Jewish boxing great Benny Valgar, in a ten-round decision at the Nostrand Athletic Club in Brooklyn.[5][6]
Boxing peak and mid-career
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Boxing author Ken Blady believes Terris's best year as a boxer was 1925, when he lost only one of his eighteen major bouts. Unfortunately the loss was in a sanctioned twelve round World Lightweight elimination contest with future reigning Lightweight champion Sammy Mandell on February 6, 1925 in Madison Square Garden. This exceptional bout drew 13,000 fans. It was, in many ways a very close contest. Terris knocked Mandell to the mat for a nine count in the third round with a strong blow. Mandell, however, evaded Terris for the remaining rounds, and with greater energy and speed, somehow won the bout on points by unanimous decision.[7]
His wins over Jimmy Goodrich in January and Pal Moran in March 1925, helped keep him highly rated in his division.
From 1925 to 1927, Terris had an exceptional run and defeated boxing greats Jack Bernstein and Johnny Dundee twice each. Dundee was formerly both Jr. Lightweight and Featherweight World Champion. Bernstein held the Jr. Lightweight championship as late as June 20, 1924. Terris won every round in his victory over Dundee on May 4, 1925 in Madison Square Garden. His July 10, 1925 victory over Ace Hudkins was also impressive, showing an exceptional defense.[8][9]
Temporary boxing retirement and slow decline
editPerhaps because Terris went into temporary retirement in 1926 for eight months, his chances at a second title shot began to slowly diminish. Taking up boxing again in 1927, he beat Billy Wallace, and followed with victories over Babe Herman, boxing great Ruby Goldstein, and Phil McGraw. For some reason, his managers were unable to again secure a Lightweight Title shot. At only 23 in early 1928, Terris was the victim of knockouts from the great Jimmy McLarnin, Ray Miller, and on January 28, 1929 from Babe Herman, speeding the end of his career. According to boxing writer Bert Sugar, even in his devastating first round loss to McLarnin on February 24, 1928 in Madison Square Garden, Terris was still getting in jabs and "boxing beautifully" shortly before being knocked to the canvas for the count.[10][11][12]
Terris, defeated Phil McGraw on August 24, 1927, showing incredible pluck. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, wrote "Sid Terris, New York contender for the lightweight championship won a decision from Phil McGraw of Detroit in their ten round contest at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, tonight." He somehow performed this feat after "a sensational first round in which he was knocked down three times, once for the count of nine."[13]
As early as 1928, the Milwaukee Journal, wrote that "It begins to look as though Sid Terris, once regarded as the uncrowned Lightweight Champion of the World, has reached the end of his fistic string." The article lamented his one-round knockout from Ray Miller of Chicago on July 6, 1928 in Coney Island. But more tellingly, the article went on to note, "the Ghetto Ghost (Terris) was one of the fastest and cleverest lightweights. He fought the best there was in the division and lost few decisions." The article also noted that in Terris's only lightweight title fight that "Mandell eked out a hairline decision at a great 15 round match at New York." It also noted Terris's stunning amateur record of winning "fifty straight bouts."[14]
Retirement from boxing and later life
editTerris continued to fight after his devastating first round loss to Jimmy McLarnin on February 24, 1928 at Madison Square Garden, but the quality of his competition faded, as did the size of his audience. He lost as many as half of his contests from 1928 through his last bout with Johnny Gaito on May 7, 1931 in Columbus Hall in Yonkers.[15]
In retirement in 1931, Terris worked many years as a maître d' at Stampler's Restaurant in Manhattan. He retired to Miami Beach with his family and died on December 30, 1974.[16]
He was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018 as the inductee in the Early Era division (1893-1943).[17]
Professional boxing record
editAll information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[18] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
edit| 112 fights | 88 wins | 13 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 12 | 5 |
| By decision | 73 | 7 |
| By disqualification | 3 | 1 |
| Draws | 4 | |
| Newspaper decisions/draws | 7 | |
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Loss | 88–13–4 (7) | Johnny Gaito | PTS | 6 | May 7, 1931 | Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US | |
| 111 | Draw | 88–12–4 (7) | Teddy Watson | PTS | 10 | Mar 4, 1931 | Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| 110 | Loss | 88–12–3 (7) | Pete Nebo | PTS | 10 | Jul 8, 1930 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 109 | Loss | 88–11–3 (7) | Pete Nebo | PTS | 10 | Jun 4, 1930 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | |
| 108 | Win | 88–10–3 (7) | Harry Scott | KO | 4 (10) | May 17, 1930 | Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 107 | Win | 87–10–3 (7) | Gaston Charles | UD | 10 | Feb 18, 1930 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 106 | Loss | 86–10–3 (7) | Stanislaus Loayza | PTS | 10 | Oct 3, 1929 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 105 | Draw | 86–9–3 (7) | Pete Nebo | PTS | 10 | Sep 3, 1929 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 104 | Win | 86–9–2 (7) | Emory Cabana | PTS | 10 | Aug 9, 1929 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 103 | Win | 85–9–2 (7) | Georgie Balduc | PTS | 10 | Jul 23, 1929 | Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 102 | Win | 84–9–2 (7) | Joey Abrams | PTS | 10 | Jul 8, 1929 | American Legion Arena, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US | |
| 101 | Loss | 83–9–2 (7) | Babe Herman | KO | 6 (10), 0:22 | Jan 28, 1929 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 100 | Win | 83–8–2 (7) | Jackie Pilkington | PTS | 10 | Jan 7, 1929 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 99 | Win | 82–8–2 (7) | Phil McGraw | DQ | 6 (?) | Sep 21, 1928 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 98 | Loss | 81–8–2 (7) | Ray Miller | KO | 1 (10) | Jul 6, 1928 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 97 | Win | 81–7–2 (7) | Eddie Mack | PTS | 10 | May 15, 1928 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, US | |
| 96 | Loss | 80–7–2 (7) | Jimmy McLarnin | KO | 1 (10), 1:47 | Feb 24, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 95 | Win | 80–6–2 (7) | Phil McGraw | PTS | 10 | Dec 23, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 94 | Loss | 79–6–2 (7) | Phil McGraw | DQ | 2 (10) | Oct 6, 1927 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | Terris was DQ'd for a low blow |
| 93 | Loss | 79–5–2 (7) | Hilario Martinez | PTS | 10 | Sep 29, 1927 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 92 | Win | 79–4–2 (7) | Phil McGraw | SD | 10 | Aug 24, 1927 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | |
| 91 | Win | 78–4–2 (7) | Ruby Goldstein | KO | 1 (6), 1:47 | Jun 15, 1927 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | |
| 90 | Win | 77–4–2 (7) | Stanislaus Loayza | PTS | 10 | May 13, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 89 | Win | 76–4–2 (7) | Babe Herman | KO | 3 (12) | Apr 12, 1927 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US | |
| 88 | Win | 75–4–2 (7) | Billy Wallace | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 87 | Win | 74–4–2 (7) | Billy White | UD | 10 | Feb 8, 1927 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 86 | Win | 73–4–2 (7) | Babe Ruth | PTS | 10 | Jan 29, 1927 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | Not to be confused with Babe Ruth |
| 85 | Win | 72–4–2 (7) | Ray Mitchell | UD | 10 | Jan 17, 1927 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 84 | Win | 71–4–2 (7) | Billy Petrolle | UD | 10 | Jun 11, 1926 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 83 | Draw | 70–4–2 (7) | Harry Cook | PTS | 10 | Mar 22, 1926 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 82 | Win | 70–4–1 (7) | Luke Carr | KO | 5 (10) | Feb 1, 1926 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 81 | Win | 69–4–1 (7) | Lucien Vinez | PTS | 10 | Jan 8, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 80 | Win | 68–4–1 (7) | Basil Galiano | NWS | 10 | Nov 3, 1925 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US | |
| 79 | Win | 68–4–1 (6) | Jack Bernstein | PTS | 10 | Oct 12, 1925 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | |
| 78 | Win | 67–4–1 (6) | Harry 'Kid' Brown | PTS | 10 | Sep 24, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 77 | Win | 66–4–1 (6) | Jack Bernstein | PTS | 12 | Aug 31, 1925 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 76 | Win | 65–4–1 (6) | Jimmy Marino | KO | 2 (8) | Aug 12, 1925 | Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 75 | Win | 64–4–1 (6) | Basil Galiano | PTS | 12 | Aug 4, 1925 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 74 | Win | 63–4–1 (6) | Charlie O'Connell | PTS | 10 | Jul 27, 1925 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 73 | Win | 62–4–1 (6) | Ace Hudkins | NWS | 10 | Jul 10, 1925 | East Chicago, Indiana, US | |
| 72 | Win | 62–4–1 (5) | Pal Moran | PTS | 10 | Jun 18, 1925 | Dexter Park Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 71 | Win | 61–4–1 (5) | Johnny Dundee | PTS | 15 | Jun 12, 1925 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 70 | Win | 60–4–1 (5) | Lou Paluso | PTS | 10 | May 26, 1925 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 69 | Win | 59–4–1 (5) | Johnny Dundee | PTS | 12 | May 5, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 68 | Win | 58–4–1 (5) | Rocky Kansas | DQ | 5 (10) | Apr 27, 1925 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 67 | Win | 57–4–1 (5) | Lou Paluso | PTS | 10 | Mar 25, 1925 | Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 66 | Win | 56–4–1 (5) | Pal Moran | NWS | 12 | Mar 2, 1925 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 65 | Loss | 56–4–1 (4) | Sammy Mandell | PTS | 12 | Feb 6, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 64 | Win | 56–3–1 (4) | Joe Hall | PTS | 6 | Jan 21, 1925 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 63 | Win | 55–3–1 (4) | Jimmy Goodrich | PTS | 12 | Jan 13, 1925 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 62 | Win | 54–3–1 (4) | Whitey Fitzgerald | PTS | 10 | Dec 15, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 61 | Win | 53–3–1 (4) | Luis Vicentini | PTS | 12 | Nov 26, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 60 | Win | 52–3–1 (4) | Mel Coogan | KO | 6 (12), 1:21 | Nov 13, 1924 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 59 | Win | 51–3–1 (4) | Benny Valgar | PTS | 10 | Aug 19, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 58 | Win | 50–3–1 (4) | Jimmy Mars | DQ | 7 (10) | Aug 8, 1924 | Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, US | |
| 57 | Win | 49–3–1 (4) | Paul Fritsch | UD | 10 | Jul 1, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 56 | Win | 48–3–1 (4) | Al Shubert | PTS | 10 | Jun 20, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 55 | Win | 47–3–1 (4) | Eddie Wagner | PTS | 12 | Jun 3, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 54 | Win | 46–3–1 (4) | Andy Chaney | TKO | 3 (10), 2:18 | May 23, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 53 | Win | 45–3–1 (4) | Earl Baird | PTS | 10 | May 1, 1924 | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 52 | Win | 44–3–1 (4) | Sid Bernard | PTS | 12 | Apr 10, 1924 | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 51 | Win | 43–3–1 (4) | Phil Logan | PTS | 10 | Apr 2, 1924 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 50 | Win | 42–3–1 (4) | Eddie Brady | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1924 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 49 | Win | 41–3–1 (4) | Billy Henry | PTS | 10 | Feb 25, 1924 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 48 | Win | 40–3–1 (4) | Jack Hausner | PTS | 10 | Feb 7, 1924 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 47 | Win | 39–3–1 (4) | Johnny Lisse | KO | 7 (12) | Jan 21, 1924 | Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 46 | Loss | 38–3–1 (4) | Eddie Wagner | KO | 6 (12), 2:48 | Jan 4, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 45 | Draw | 38–2–1 (4) | Sammy Mandell | PTS | 10 | Dec 17, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 44 | Win | 38–2 (4) | Dutch Brandt | PTS | 12 | Nov 29, 1923 | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 43 | Win | 37–2 (4) | Bud Dempsey | PTS | 12 | Nov 19, 1923 | Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 42 | Win | 36–2 (4) | Johnny Cooney | PTS | 10 | Oct 23, 1923 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 41 | Win | 35–2 (4) | Joey Baker | PTS | 6 | Oct 4, 1923 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 40 | Win | 34–2 (4) | Frankie Rice | NWS | 10 | Sep 17, 1923 | Convention Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 39 | Win | 34–2 (3) | Jack Stark | PTS | 6 | Sep 12, 1923 | Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 38 | Win | 33–2 (3) | Larry Roach | PTS | 6 | Sep 7, 1923 | Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US | |
| 37 | Draw | 32–2 (3) | Cuddy DeMarco | NWS | 8 | Sep 3, 1923 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 36 | Win | 32–2 (2) | Rosey Stoy | NWS | 8 | Aug 20, 1923 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 35 | Win | 32–2 (1) | Tony Vaccarelli | PTS | 6 | Aug 17, 1923 | Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US | |
| 34 | Win | 31–2 (1) | Tony Palmer | PTS | 6 | Aug 9, 1923 | Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 33 | Win | 30–2 (1) | Joe Ritchie | NWS | 8 | Aug 6, 1923 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 32 | Loss | 30–2 | Earl Baird | PTS | 6 | Jul 14, 1923 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Ray Lucas | TKO | 4 (6) | Jun 20, 1923 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Joey Silvers | PTS | 6 | Jun 13, 1923 | Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Otto Goldberg | PTS | 4 | Jun 6, 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Frankie Sinclair | PTS | 6 | May 28, 1923 | Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Emanuel Lema | PTS | 6 | May 21, 1923 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Moe Ginsberg | PTS | 6 | May 12, 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Johnny Gunning | KO | 3 (6) | Apr 30, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Joey Silvers | PTS | 6 | Apr 16, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Joey Silvers | PTS | 6 | Mar 19, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Jimmy Joyce | PTS | 6 | Feb 21, 1923 | Nashville, Tennessee, US | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Tony Palmer | PTS | 6 | Feb 10, 1923 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Al Ketchell | PTS | 6 | Feb 6, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Ray Scharra | KO | 2 (4) | Feb 1, 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Tony Palmer | PTS | 4 | Jan 20, 1923 | Rink SC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Jackie Harris | PTS | 4 | Jan 17, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Jackie Mellman | PTS | 6 | Jan 3, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Tommy Hayes | KO | 4 (6) | Dec 30, 1922 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Jimmy Joyce | PTS | 6 | Dec 18, 1922 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Charley Hayes | PTS | 6 | Nov 27, 1922 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Harry Mulcahy | PTS | 6 | Nov 13, 1922 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Willie Garber | PTS | 6 | Nov 3, 1922 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Lou Paluso | SD | 6 | Oct 21, 1922 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Tommy Wilson | PTS | 6 | Sep 29, 1922 | Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Lou Guglielmini | PTS | 4 | Sep 11, 1922 | NY Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Joe Eppy | PTS | 6 | Aug 14, 1922 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Moe Ginsberg | PTS | 6 | Aug 4, 1922 | Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Willie Garber | PTS | 6 | Jul 21, 1922 | Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Marty Silvers | PTS | 10 | Jul 11, 1922 | Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Larry Goldberg | PTS | 6 | Jul 7, 1922 | Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Joe Ryder | KO | 3 (8) | Jun 5, 1922 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | Terris claimed he was hit low |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jimmy Tomasulo | PTS | 4 | May 29, 1922 | Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US |
Unofficial record
edit| 112 fights | 94 wins | 13 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 12 | 5 |
| By decision | 79 | 7 |
| By disqualification | 3 | 1 |
| Draws | 5 | |
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Loss | 94–13–5 | Johnny Gaito | PTS | 6 | May 7, 1931 | Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US | |
| 111 | Draw | 94–12–5 | Teddy Watson | PTS | 10 | Mar 4, 1931 | Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| 110 | Loss | 94–12–4 | Pete Nebo | PTS | 10 | Jul 8, 1930 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 109 | Loss | 94–11–4 | Pete Nebo | PTS | 10 | Jun 4, 1930 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | |
| 108 | Win | 94–10–4 | Harry Scott | KO | 4 (10) | May 17, 1930 | Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 107 | Win | 93–10–4 | Gaston Charles | UD | 10 | Feb 18, 1930 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 106 | Loss | 92–10–4 | Stanislaus Loayza | PTS | 10 | Oct 3, 1929 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 105 | Draw | 92–9–4 | Pete Nebo | PTS | 10 | Sep 3, 1929 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 104 | Win | 92–9–3 | Emory Cabana | PTS | 10 | Aug 9, 1929 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 103 | Win | 91–9–3 | Georgie Balduc | PTS | 10 | Jul 23, 1929 | Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 102 | Win | 90–9–3 | Joey Abrams | PTS | 10 | Jul 8, 1929 | American Legion Arena, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US | |
| 101 | Loss | 89–9–3 | Babe Herman | KO | 6 (10), 0:22 | Jan 28, 1929 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 100 | Win | 89–8–3 | Jackie Pilkington | PTS | 10 | Jan 7, 1929 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 99 | Win | 88–8–3 | Phil McGraw | DQ | 6 (?) | Sep 21, 1928 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 98 | Loss | 87–8–3 | Ray Miller | KO | 1 (10) | Jul 6, 1928 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 97 | Win | 87–7–3 | Eddie Mack | PTS | 10 | May 15, 1928 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, US | |
| 96 | Loss | 86–7–3 | Jimmy McLarnin | KO | 1 (10), 1:47 | Feb 24, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 95 | Win | 86–6–3 | Phil McGraw | PTS | 10 | Dec 23, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 94 | Loss | 85–6–3 | Phil McGraw | DQ | 2 (10) | Oct 6, 1927 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | Terris was DQ'd for a low blow |
| 93 | Loss | 85–5–3 | Hilario Martinez | PTS | 10 | Sep 29, 1927 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 92 | Win | 85–4–3 | Phil McGraw | SD | 10 | Aug 24, 1927 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | |
| 91 | Win | 84–4–3 | Ruby Goldstein | KO | 1 (6), 1:47 | Jun 15, 1927 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | |
| 90 | Win | 83–4–3 | Stanislaus Loayza | PTS | 10 | May 13, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 89 | Win | 82–4–3 | Babe Herman | KO | 3 (12) | Apr 12, 1927 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US | |
| 88 | Win | 81–4–3 | Billy Wallace | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 87 | Win | 80–4–3 | Billy White | UD | 10 | Feb 8, 1927 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 86 | Win | 79–4–3 | Babe Ruth | PTS | 10 | Jan 29, 1927 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | Not to be confused with Babe Ruth |
| 85 | Win | 78–4–3 | Ray Mitchell | UD | 10 | Jan 17, 1927 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 84 | Win | 77–4–3 | Billy Petrolle | UD | 10 | Jun 11, 1926 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 83 | Draw | 76–4–3 | Harry Cook | PTS | 10 | Mar 22, 1926 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 82 | Win | 76–4–2 | Luke Carr | KO | 5 (10) | Feb 1, 1926 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 81 | Win | 75–4–2 | Lucien Vinez | PTS | 10 | Jan 8, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 80 | Win | 74–4–2 | Basil Galiano | NWS | 10 | Nov 3, 1925 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US | |
| 79 | Win | 73–4–2 | Jack Bernstein | PTS | 10 | Oct 12, 1925 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | |
| 78 | Win | 72–4–2 | Harry 'Kid' Brown | PTS | 10 | Sep 24, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 77 | Win | 71–4–2 | Jack Bernstein | PTS | 12 | Aug 31, 1925 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 76 | Win | 70–4–2 | Jimmy Marino | KO | 2 (8) | Aug 12, 1925 | Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 75 | Win | 69–4–2 | Basil Galiano | PTS | 12 | Aug 4, 1925 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 74 | Win | 68–4–2 | Charlie O'Connell | PTS | 10 | Jul 27, 1925 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 73 | Win | 67–4–2 | Ace Hudkins | NWS | 10 | Jul 10, 1925 | East Chicago, Indiana, US | |
| 72 | Win | 66–4–2 | Pal Moran | PTS | 10 | Jun 18, 1925 | Dexter Park Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 71 | Win | 65–4–2 | Johnny Dundee | PTS | 15 | Jun 12, 1925 | Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 70 | Win | 64–4–2 | Lou Paluso | PTS | 10 | May 26, 1925 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 69 | Win | 63–4–2 | Johnny Dundee | PTS | 12 | May 5, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 68 | Win | 62–4–2 | Rocky Kansas | DQ | 5 (10) | Apr 27, 1925 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 67 | Win | 61–4–2 | Lou Paluso | PTS | 10 | Mar 25, 1925 | Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US | |
| 66 | Win | 60–4–2 | Pal Moran | NWS | 12 | Mar 2, 1925 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 65 | Loss | 59–4–2 | Sammy Mandell | PTS | 12 | Feb 6, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 64 | Win | 59–3–2 | Joe Hall | PTS | 6 | Jan 21, 1925 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 63 | Win | 58–3–2 | Jimmy Goodrich | PTS | 12 | Jan 13, 1925 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 62 | Win | 57–3–2 | Whitey Fitzgerald | PTS | 10 | Dec 15, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 61 | Win | 56–3–2 | Luis Vicentini | PTS | 12 | Nov 26, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 60 | Win | 55–3–2 | Mel Coogan | KO | 6 (12), 1:21 | Nov 13, 1924 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 59 | Win | 54–3–2 | Benny Valgar | PTS | 10 | Aug 19, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 58 | Win | 53–3–2 | Jimmy Mars | DQ | 7 (10) | Aug 8, 1924 | Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, US | |
| 57 | Win | 52–3–2 | Paul Fritsch | UD | 10 | Jul 1, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 56 | Win | 51–3–2 | Al Shubert | PTS | 10 | Jun 20, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 55 | Win | 50–3–2 | Eddie Wagner | PTS | 12 | Jun 3, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 54 | Win | 49–3–2 | Andy Chaney | TKO | 3 (10), 2:18 | May 23, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US | |
| 53 | Win | 48–3–2 | Earl Baird | PTS | 10 | May 1, 1924 | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 52 | Win | 47–3–2 | Sid Bernard | PTS | 12 | Apr 10, 1924 | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 51 | Win | 46–3–2 | Phil Logan | PTS | 10 | Apr 2, 1924 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 50 | Win | 45–3–2 | Eddie Brady | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1924 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 49 | Win | 44–3–2 | Billy Henry | PTS | 10 | Feb 25, 1924 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 48 | Win | 43–3–2 | Jack Hausner | PTS | 10 | Feb 7, 1924 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 47 | Win | 42–3–2 | Johnny Lisse | KO | 7 (12) | Jan 21, 1924 | Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 46 | Loss | 41–3–2 | Eddie Wagner | KO | 6 (12), 2:48 | Jan 4, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 45 | Draw | 41–2–2 | Sammy Mandell | PTS | 10 | Dec 17, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 44 | Win | 41–2–1 | Dutch Brandt | PTS | 12 | Nov 29, 1923 | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 43 | Win | 40–2–1 | Bud Dempsey | PTS | 12 | Nov 19, 1923 | Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 42 | Win | 39–2–1 | Johnny Cooney | PTS | 10 | Oct 23, 1923 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 41 | Win | 38–2–1 | Joey Baker | PTS | 6 | Oct 4, 1923 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 40 | Win | 37–2–1 | Frankie Rice | NWS | 10 | Sep 17, 1923 | Convention Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 39 | Win | 36–2–1 | Jack Stark | PTS | 6 | Sep 12, 1923 | Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 38 | Win | 35–2–1 | Larry Roach | PTS | 6 | Sep 7, 1923 | Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US | |
| 37 | Draw | 34–2–1 | Cuddy DeMarco | NWS | 8 | Sep 3, 1923 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 36 | Win | 34–2 | Rosey Stoy | NWS | 8 | Aug 20, 1923 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 35 | Win | 33–2 | Tony Vaccarelli | PTS | 6 | Aug 17, 1923 | Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US | |
| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Tony Palmer | PTS | 6 | Aug 9, 1923 | Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 33 | Win | 31–2 | Joe Ritchie | NWS | 8 | Aug 6, 1923 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 32 | Loss | 30–2 | Earl Baird | PTS | 6 | Jul 14, 1923 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Ray Lucas | TKO | 4 (6) | Jun 20, 1923 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Joey Silvers | PTS | 6 | Jun 13, 1923 | Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Otto Goldberg | PTS | 4 | Jun 6, 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Frankie Sinclair | PTS | 6 | May 28, 1923 | Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Emanuel Lema | PTS | 6 | May 21, 1923 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Moe Ginsberg | PTS | 6 | May 12, 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Johnny Gunning | KO | 3 (6) | Apr 30, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Joey Silvers | PTS | 6 | Apr 16, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Joey Silvers | PTS | 6 | Mar 19, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Jimmy Joyce | PTS | 6 | Feb 21, 1923 | Nashville, Tennessee, US | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Tony Palmer | PTS | 6 | Feb 10, 1923 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Al Ketchell | PTS | 6 | Feb 6, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Ray Scharra | KO | 2 (4) | Feb 1, 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Tony Palmer | PTS | 4 | Jan 20, 1923 | Rink SC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Jackie Harris | PTS | 4 | Jan 17, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Jackie Mellman | PTS | 6 | Jan 3, 1923 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Tommy Hayes | KO | 4 (6) | Dec 30, 1922 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Jimmy Joyce | PTS | 6 | Dec 18, 1922 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Charley Hayes | PTS | 6 | Nov 27, 1922 | Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Harry Mulcahy | PTS | 6 | Nov 13, 1922 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Willie Garber | PTS | 6 | Nov 3, 1922 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Lou Paluso | SD | 6 | Oct 21, 1922 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Tommy Wilson | PTS | 6 | Sep 29, 1922 | Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Lou Guglielmini | PTS | 4 | Sep 11, 1922 | NY Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Joe Eppy | PTS | 6 | Aug 14, 1922 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Moe Ginsberg | PTS | 6 | Aug 4, 1922 | Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Willie Garber | PTS | 6 | Jul 21, 1922 | Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Marty Silvers | PTS | 10 | Jul 11, 1922 | Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Larry Goldberg | PTS | 6 | Jul 7, 1922 | Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Joe Ryder | KO | 3 (8) | Jun 5, 1922 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | Terris claimed he was hit low |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jimmy Tomasulo | PTS | 4 | May 29, 1922 | Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Hitters, Dancers and Ring Magicians: Seven Boxers of the Golden Age. McFarland. 2010. ISBN 9780786459919. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
- ^ "Sid Terris". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Sid Terris, Jewish Boxer's Bio". Lerner, Evan, Jewish Boxer's Bio. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxers' Hall of Fame, (1988). Shapolsky Publishers, Inc, New York, ISBN 0-933503-87-3, Pgs. 164-168.
- ^ "Sid Terris". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxers' Hall of Fame, (1988). Shapolsky Publishers, Inc, New York, ISBN 0-933503-87-3, Pgs. 164-168.
- ^ Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxers' Hall of Fame, (1988). Shapolsky Publishers, Inc, New York, ISBN 0-933503-87-3, Pgs. 164-168.
- ^ Johnny Dundee
- ^ Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxers' Hall of Fame, (1988). Shapolsky Publishers, Inc, New York, ISBN 0-933503-87-3, Pgs. 164-168.
- ^ "Sid Terris". BoxRec. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ Cited in Sugar, Bert, The 1930s: Send in the Clown-Plus a Trio of Good Little Men, Ring Magazine, (May, 1983), New York, Pg. 75.
- ^ "Sid Terris Given Decision After Disastrous Round", Herald-Tribune, pg. 3, Sarasota, Florida, 25 August 1927.
- ^ "Sid Terris is All Through", Milwaukee Journal, pg. 10, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 7 July 1928.
- ^ Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxers' Hall of Fame, (1988). Shapolsky Publishers, Inc, New York, ISBN 0-933503-87-3, Pgs. 164-168.
- ^ Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxers' Hall of Fame, (1988). Shapolsky Publishers, Inc, New York, ISBN 0-933503-87-3, Pgs. 164-168.
- ^ "Sid Terris". International Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "BoxRec: Sid Terris".