George "K.O." Chaney | |
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| Born | George Henry Chaney April 16, 1892 |
| Died | December 20, 1958 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Knockout King of Fistiana |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 177 |
| Wins | 137 |
| Wins by KO | 76 |
| Losses | 36 |
| Draws | 4 |
George Henry "K.O." Chaney (born April 16, 1892 – December 20, 1958) was a featherweight and lightweight boxer active from 1910 to 1928.[1] Chaney was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Irish-American parents. Boxing Illustrated ranked him fourth of all-time in terms of pound-for-pound punchers, while the Bleacher Report named him the 14th greatest southpaw in boxing history.[2] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014.[3]
- ^ http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/chaney.html
- ^ Seekins, Briggs. "Manny Pacquiao and the 25 Greatest Southpaws in Boxing History". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
- ^ "George (K.O.) Chaney Bio". International Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2014-05-18.