Packey McFarland | |
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Born | Patrick McFarland November 1, 1888 |
Died | September 22, 1936 | (aged 47)
Nationality | American |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Lightweight Welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
Boxing record | |
Wins | 106 |
Wins by KO | 50 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 6 |
Patrick McFarland (November 1, 1888 – September 22, 1936), nicknamed "Packey or "Packy", was an American boxer in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Despite an extraordinary winning record, he was unable to secure a match for either world title. The Ring Record Book and Boxing Encyclopedia as of 1936 "suggests" McFarland was the best fighter never to become a world champion.