Jackie Sharkey | |
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 Sharkey on right in 1909 | |
| Born | Giovanni Cervati June 20, 1897 Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy |
| Died | March 1, 1970 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Jack Sharkey Little Jackie Sharkey |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight Junior Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 147 |
| Wins | 58 |
| Wins by KO | 2 |
| Losses | 63 |
| Draws | 23 |
| No contests | 3 |
Jackie Sharkey or Jack Sharkey (born Giovanni Cervati) was an Italian-born American boxer who made a claim to the World Bantamweight Title on August 15, 1919, defeating reigning champion Pete Herman in a ten-round, no-decision bout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His claim to the title was not universally recognized at the time. Jack Sharkey, also known as Little Jackie Sharkey, should not be confused with the heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey. [1]
- ^ "Jackie Sharkey". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 August 2016.