Harlem Tommy Murphy

Harlem Tommy Murphy
Born
Tommy Murphy

(1885-04-13)April 13, 1885
DiedNovember 26, 1958(1958-11-26) (aged 73)
NationalityUnited States United States
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5+12 in (1.66 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights142
Wins87
Wins by KO25
Losses30
Draws25
No contests0

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]

  1. ^ "Harlem Tommy Murphy" Was Leading Contender in Three Different Weight Classes (Ottawa Citizen - Feb 4, 1928)
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference boxer was invoked but never defined (see the help page).