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Sam Langford

"Boston Tar Baby"

Heavyweight

Male

Canada, based in USA, Boston, Massachusetts
Born: March 4, 1883, Weymouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: January 12 1956, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Height: 5ft 8in, mt 1,72
Weight: 139, 204 lbs

Langford was considered a greatest fighter
who never won a world championship



Amateur Results

 
1902
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 13Jack McVicker Boston, United States WPTS 3
+ Jan. 13William McDonald Boston, United States WPTS 3
+ Feb. 10Jack McVicker Boston, United States WPTS 3

 

Professional record

 
1902
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Apr. 11Jack McVickerBoston, United States KO 5
 
1903
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 15Arthur PrattBoston, United States KO 1
* Jan. 22Billy ChisholmLawrence, United States ND 6
* Feb. 6Luther ManualBoston, United States ND 6
+ Feb. 27Luther ManualBoston, United States W 10
+ Mar. 4Sadler JenningsChelsea, United States KO 2
= Mar. 5John Henry JohnsonBoston, United States Draw 6
+ Mar. 26 John E ButlerBoston, United States W 6
= Apr. 3Bob AllenBoston, United States Draw 6
+ Apr. 16Bob AllenBoston, United States W 6
= Apr. 20Andy WatsonLawrence, United States Draw 12
= May 8Andy WatsonBoston, United States Draw 10
* May 25Billy JordanBoston, United States ND 6
+ May 26Chick MonahanBoston, United States KO 1
= May 29Andy WatsonBoston, United States Draw 12
+ June 5Tim KearnsBoston, United States TKO 2
= June 15Andy WatsonGloucester, United States Draw 12
+ June 19Walter BurgoBoston, United States TKO 8
- June 26Danny DuaneBoston, United States L 12
+ July 16Belfield WalcottScituate, United States W 20
+ Aug. 28Kid GriffoBoston, United States W 12
+ Sept. 15Shadow MorrisBoston, United States W 12
+ Oct. 5Arthur CoteBoston, United States TKO 4
+ Nov. 20Patsy SweeneyBoston, United States KO 12
+ Nov. 28Joe ReedBoston, United States KO 4
+ Dec. 8 Joe GansBoston, United States W 15
= Dec. 23 Jack BlackburnBoston, United States Draw 12
 
1904
DateOpponentPlaceResult
= Jan. 6Andy WatsonSalem, United States Draw 12
= Jan. 11 Jack BlackburnPhiladelphia, United States Draw 6
* Jan. 27Belfield WalcottBoston, United States ND 6
+ Feb. 13 Charles JohnsonBoston, United States TKO 5
+ Feb. 22 Willie LewisNew Bedford, United States KO 2
- Apr. 11 Dave HollyCambridge, United States L 10
+ July 29George McFaddenManchester, United States TKO 2
= Sept. 5 Joe WalcottManchester, United States Draw 15
= Sept. 30 Dave HollyBaltimore, United States Draw 15
= Nov. 4 Dave HollyPhiladelphia, United States TKO 6
* Nov. 24Andy WatsonWebster, United States ND 12
+ Nov. 25 Tommy SullivanMarlborough, United States TKO 3
= Dec. 9 Jack BlackburnMarlborough, United States Draw 15
+ Dec. 22Joe ReedBerlin, United States TKO 9
 
1905
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 16Joe ReedWebster, United States KO 5
+ Jan. 20 George GuntherChelsea, United States TW 11
* Feb. 13 Dave HollySalem, United States ND 15
* Mar. 3 George ColeChelsea, United States NC 9
+ Mar. 13 George GuntherPortland, United States W 12
+ May 16Bogardus HydeWebster, United States TKO 3
+ May 26Young Peter JacksonMarlborough, United States W 15
+ June 16Young Peter JacksonChelsea, United States W 15
- July 4 Larry TempleMarlborough, United States L 15
+ Aug. 18 Jack BlackburnLeiperville, United States W 15
= Sept. 7 Larry TempleMarlborough, United States Draw 15
= Sept. 20 Jack BlackburnAllentown, United States Draw 10
= Sept. 29Young Peter JacksonBaltimore, United States Draw 15
* Oct. 7 Jack BlackburnPhiladelphia, United States NC 1
- Dec. 25 Joe JeannetteLawrence, United States TKO by 8
 
1906
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Mar. 1 Larry TempleChelsea, United States KO 15
+ Mar. 19Black FitzsimmonsWebster, United States TKO 11
+ Apr. 5 Joe JeannetteChelsea, United States W 15
- Apr. 26 Jack JohnsonChelsea, United States L 15
- June 13Young Peter JacksonSouthbridge, United States TKO by 5
+ Nov. 12 George GuntherValley Falls, United States W 12
+ Nov. 21Young Peter JacksonRochester, United States W 15
+ Nov. 29 George GuntherHaverhill, United States TW 3
 
1907
DateOpponentPlaceResult
= Jan. 11 Joe JeannetteLawrence, United States Draw 12
+ Jan. 31 Kid WilliamsRochester, United States KO 6
+ Apr. 22 James Tiger SmithCovent Garden, Great BritainKO 4
+ June 3Geoff ThorneCovent Garden, Great BritainKO 1
* Aug. 27 Larry TempleChelsea, United States ND 10
* Sept. 25 Jim BarryNew York, United States ND 6
* Oct. 15 Jim BarryChelsea, United States ND 10
+ Nov. 12Young Peter JacksonLos Angeles, United States W 20
+ Dec. 17 Jim BarryLos Angeles, United States W 10
 
1908
DateOpponentPlaceResult
* Jan. 14 Jim BarryLos Angeles, United States ND 10
+ Feb. 10Black FitzsimmonsBoston, United States TKO 4
= Mar. 3 Joe JeannetteBoston, United States Draw 12
+ Mar. 11 Larry TempleBoston, United States W 8
+ Apr. 7 Jim BarryBoston, United States KO 2
+ May 19Sandy FergusonBoston, United States W 12
+ June 19 Jim BarryBronx, United States KO 3
+ July 21John WilleNew York, United States KO 2
+ Aug. 7 Tony RossBronx, United States TKO 5
* Sept. 1 Joe JeannetteNew York, United States ND 6
+ Dec. 21 Fireman Jim FlynnSan Francisco, United States KO 1
 
1909
DateOpponentPlaceResult
* Mar. 17 Jim BarryPhiladelphia, United States ND 6
+ Mar. 29Morris HarrisBrooklyn, United States TKO 7
+ Apr. 3John WillePhiladelphia, United States KO 2
= Apr. 14 Jim BarryAlbany, United States Draw 10
* Apr. 17Al KubiakPhiladelphia, United States ND 6
= Apr. 27Sandy FergusonBoston, United States Draw 12
+ May 24 Iron HagueCovent Garden, Great BritainKO 4
* July 13Klondike HaynesPittsburgh, United States ND 6
+ Sept. 28 Dixie KidBoston, United States TKO 5
+ Nov. 2Klondike HaynesBoston, United States KO 2
+ Nov. 23Mike SchreckPittsburgh, United States TKO 1
 
1910
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 10 Dixie KidMemphis, United States KO 3
- Feb. 8 Fireman Jim FlynnLos Angeles, United States TKO 10
+ Feb. 22Nat DeweyCheyenne, United States TKO 1
+ Mar. 17 Fireman Jim FlynnVernon, United States KO 8
+ Apr. 14 Jim BarryVernon, United States KO 16
* Apr. 27 Stanley KetchelPhiladelphia, United States ND 6
* May 14Battling Jim JohnsonPhiladelphia, United States ND 6
+ May 17Al KubiakBronx, United States TKO 2
+ Sept. 6 Joe JeannetteBoston, United States W 15
+ Nov. 10Jeff ClarkJoplin, United States TKO 2
+ Dec. 6Morris HarrisBoston, United States KO 2
 
1911
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 10 Joe JeannetteBoston, United States W 12
+ Jan. 16Fred AtwaterUtica, United States TKO 3
+ Feb. 21 Bill LangKensington, Great BritainWDQ 6
= Apr. 1 Sam McVeaParis, France Draw 20
+ May 30Ralph CallowaySyracuse, United States TKO 4
* June 16 Tony CaponiWinnipeg, Canada ND 10
+ June 29Jack FitzgeraldNew York, United States TKO 5
+ Aug. 9Jim SmithNew York, United States TKO 5
+ Aug. 15 Philadelphia Jack O'BrienNew York, United States TKO 5
+ Aug. 24 Tony RossNew York, United States KO 6
* Sept. 5 Joe JeannetteNew York, United States ND 10
+ Oct. 6 Tony CaponiNew York, United States TKO 3
- Dec. 26 Sam McVeaSydney, Australia L 20
Australian Heavyweight Title
 
1912
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Feb. 12 Jim BarrySydney, Australia W 20
+ Apr. 8 Sam McVeaSydney, Australia W 20
Australian Heavyweight Title
+ May 13 Jim BarryMelbourne, Australia TKO 11
+ May 27 Porky Dan FlynnMelbourne, Australia KO 14
+ Aug. 3 Sam McVeaSydney, Australia W 20
Australian Heavyweight Title
+ Oct. 9 Sam McVeaPerth, Australia TKO 11
Australian Heavyweight Title
+ Dec. 26 Sam McVeaSydney, Australia KO 13
Australian Heavyweight Title
 
1913
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Mar. 15 Jim BarryBrisbane, Australia KO 1
= Mar. 24 Sam McVeaBrisbane, Australia Draw 20
= June 19 Colin BellRockhampton, Australia Draw 15
Australian Heavyweight Title
+ Aug. 26 Porky Dan FlynnBoston, United States KO 4
+ Sept. 9John Lester JohnsonNew York, United States KO 1
= Oct. 3 Joe JeannetteNew York, United States TKO 10
+ Oct. 27 Jack LesterTaft, United States TKO 5
- Nov. 17 Gunboat SmithBoston, United States L 12
+ Dec. 20 Joe JeannetteParis, France W 20
 
1914
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 24 Matthew CurranParis, France KO 1
+ Mar. 23Bill WatkinsNew York, United States TKO 1
* Mar. 27Battling Jim JohnsonNew York, United States ND 10
+ Apr. 15George Kid CottonChattanooga, United States W 8
+ Apr. 20Rough House WareMemphis, United States TKO 5
= May 1 Harry WillsNew Orleans, United States Draw 10
+ May 25Bill WatkinsRochester, United States KO 4
* Aug. 12Battling Jim JohnsonNew York, United States ND 10
+ Aug. 25George Kid CottonBoston, United States KO 4
= Sept. 15Battling Jim JohnsonBoston, United States Draw 12
= Oct. 1 Joe JeannetteNew York, United States TKO 10
+ Oct. 6 Colin BellBoston, United States TKO 4
+ Oct. 20 Gunboat SmithBoston, United States KO 3
* Oct. 26Jeff ClarkJoplin, United States ND 10
+ Nov. 10 Tom McMahonVernon, United States TKO 6
+ Nov. 16Jim CameronSan Diego, United States TKO 6
+ Nov. 26 Harry WillsVernon, United States KO 14
 
1915
DateOpponentPlaceResult
* Apr. 6Battling Jim JohnsonNew York, United States ND 10
- Apr. 13 Joe JeannetteBoston, United States L 12
* Apr. 19 Porky Dan FlynnMontreal, Canada NC 8
* June 8Battling Jim JohnsonBrooklyn, United States ND 10
- June 29 Sam McVeaBoston, United States L 12
+ July 16Jack ThompsonDenver, United States TKO 1
= Sept. 30 Sam McVeaDenver, United States Draw 20
+ Oct. 18Battling Jim JohnsonDenver, United States W 15
= Nov. 23 Sam McVeaNew York, United States L 10
* Dec. 3 Harry WillsNew York, United States ND 10
 
1916
DateOpponentPlaceResult
- Jan. 3 Harry WillsNew Orleans, United States L 20
+ Feb. 11 Harry WillsNew Orleans, United States KO 19
* Feb. 17 Sam McVeaNew York, United States ND 10
* Feb. 28Cleve HawkinsNew York, United States ND 10
* Mar. 7 Harry WillsBrooklyn, United States ND 10
+ Mar. 23Dave MillsSyracuse, United States TKO 2
+ Mar. 31Jeff ClarkSaint Louis, United States TKO 5
* Apr. 7 Sam McVeaSyracuse, United States ND 10
* Apr. 25 Harry WillsSaint Louis, United States ND 8
= May 2 Sam McVeaAkron, United States Draw 12
+ May 12 Joe JeannetteSyracuse, United States KO 7
= Aug. 12 Sam McVeaAvellaneda, Argentina Draw 20
= Nov. 30 Bill TateSyracuse, United States KO 10
+ Dec. 12Battling Jim JohnsonSaint Louis, United States KO 12
* Dec. 29Bob DevereMontreal, Canada ND 10
 
1917
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 1Battling Jim JohnsonKansas City, United States W 12
- Jan. 25 Bill TateKansas City, United States L 12
* Apr. 10Jack ThompsonBrooklyn, United States ND 10
+ Apr. 20Bob DevereNew York, United States KO 10
+ May 1 Bill TateSaint Louis, United States KO 5
* May 11 Harry WillsPhiladelphia, United States ND 6
- June 19 Fred FultonBoston, United States TKO by 7
+ Aug. 17Andre AndersonBuffalo, United States TKO 2
* Sept. 14 Joe JeannetteToledo, United States ND 12
+ Sept. 17Andy JohnsonArdmore, United States KO 2
* Sept. 20 Harry WillsBrooklyn, United States ND 10
= Nov. 12 Harry WillsToledo, United States Draw 12
+ Dec. 17 Kid NorfolkDenver, United States KO 2
 
1918
DateOpponentPlaceResult
- Apr. 14 Harry WillsPanama City, Panama KO by 6
- May 19 Harry WillsPanama City, Panama TKO by 8
+ June 19Battling Jim JohnsonAtlanta, United States W 10
* Aug. 5Battling Jim JohnsonAtlantic City, United States ND 8
* Aug. 6Jack ThompsonPhiladelphia, United States ND 6
+ Aug. 19Rough House WareTulsa, United States KO 9
* Aug. 22Battling Jim JohnsonSaint Louis, United States ND 8
= Oct. 31Jeff ClarkLowell, United States Draw 12
= Nov. 15Jeff ClarkAtlanta, United States Draw 10
* Nov. 28Jeff ClarkPhiladelphia, United States ND 6
+ Dec. 12Jack ButlerRock Island, United States KO 5
+ Dec. 16Jeff ClarkNashville, United States W 8
- Dec. 27 Fred FultonSan Francisco, United States L 4
 
1919
DateOpponentPlaceResult
- Mar. 4Willie MeehanSan Francisco, United States L 4
+ Apr. 30Billy HooperColumbus, United States KO 4
+ June 19 Bill TateMinneapolis, United States WDQ 5
* July 4 Harry WillsSaint Louis, United States ND 8
= Aug. 4Jack ThompsonTulsa, United States Draw 15
* Aug. 23 Bill TateGrand Rapids, United States ND 10
+ Sept. 18Rough House WilsonBattle Creek, United States KO 4
* Sept. 30 Harry WillsSyracuse, United States ND 10
= Oct. 21Jack ThompsonTulsa, United States Draw 15
- Nov. 5 Harry WillsTulsa, United States L 15
+ Nov. 17Mexican Jim JohnsonSioux City, United States KO 9
* Nov. 24Jack ThompsonDuluth, United States NC 6
+ Dec. 3Dave McBrideCamp Grant, United States KO 1
 
1920
DateOpponentPlaceResult
* Jan. 16Jeff ClarkKalamazoo, United States ND 10
= Feb. 16Jeff ClarkTerre Haute, United States Draw 10
+ Feb. 23 Battling GaheeMemphis, United States KO 2
+ Mar. 29 Jamaica KidColumbus, United States TKO 7
+ Apr. 5Jack ThompsonMuskogee, United States W 15
+ Apr. 9Silas GreenDetroit, United States KO 3
- Apr. 23 Harry WillsDenver, United States L 15
= May 1 George GodfreyUnited StatesDraw 10
+ May 18Marty CutlerWindsor, Canada TKO 3
+ May 31Jeff ClarkColumbus, United States W 15
+ June 7Rough House WareNew Orleans, United States KO 9
+ July 2Jack MitchellSpringfield, United States KO 3
+ July 26Pinky LewisTulsa, United States KO 9
* Aug. 14 Sam McVeaEast Chicago, United States ND 10
+ Aug. 30 Bearcat WrightWalthill, United States W 10
* Sept. 6 Bill TateBenton Harbor, United States ND 6
+ Oct. 6Tiny Jim HermanPortland, United States KO 7
+ Oct. 13Frank FarmerSeattle, United States W 4
- Oct. 20Lee AndersonPortland, United States L 10
- Nov. 15Jack ThompsonMemphis, United States L 8
+ Nov. 17 George GodfreyHot Springs, United States KO 2
+ Dec. 2Tiny Jim HermanPortland, United States TKO 7
+ Dec. 9Terry KellarAberdeen, United States W 6
+ Dec. 23Clem JohnsonMarshfield, United States W 6
+ Dec. 29Jim Jam BarryPortland, United States W 10
 
1921
DateOpponentPlaceResult
= Jan. 7Lee AndersonOmaha, United States Draw 12
+ Jan. 14Bob DeverePortland, United States TKO 7
= Feb. 3Jack Thompson , Draw 10
+ Feb. 6Alfred Johnson , KO 0
+ Feb. 7Bill Watkins , KO 0
+ July 20 Bearcat WrightOmaha, United States KO 9
+ Aug. 12Lee AndersonOmaha, United States W 10
+ Aug. 17 George GodfreyCovington, United States KO 1
= Aug. 19Topeka Jack JohnsonTopeka, United States Draw 6
- Sept. 5Lee AndersonFort Worth, United States KO 12
- Sept. 21 Bill TateCovington, United States KO 12
+ Oct. 18Young Peter JacksonToronto, Canada KO 2
- Nov. 24Lee AndersonPhoenix, United States L 10
+ Dec. 7Lee AndersonTucson, United States W 10
+ Dec. 9Young Peter JacksonUrbana, United States L 10
 
1922
DateOpponentPlaceResult
- Jan. 17 Harry WillsMilwaukie, United States L 10
+ Mar. 17Cyclone SmithAshland, United States KO 2
- Mar. 27 Bill TateMemphis, United States TKO by 8
- Apr. 6Tut JacksonDayton, United States TKO by 5
+ Apr. 15Jack LeslieIndianapolis, United States KO 10
+ Apr. 20Roscoe HallMemphis, United States KO 2
+ May 16Roscoe HallNashville, United States TKO 4
= May 22Ted JamiesonChicago, United States Draw 10
+ June 5 Tiger FlowersAtlanta, United States KO 2
= June 19 Bearcat WrightGalveston, United States Draw 12
+ July 17 Bearcat WrightTulsa, United States TKO 5
+ Aug. 4 Bill TateTulsa, United States W 12
= Aug. 11Brad SimmonsWichita, United States KO 10
= Aug. 21Jack TaylorSioux City, United States KO 10
+ Sept. 22Battling OwensCiudad Juarez, Mexico KO 7
+ Oct. 6Cyclone SmithEl Paso, United States KO 2
+ Oct. 20Jack TaylorCiudad Juarez, Mexico W 15
= Nov. 5Jack TaylorCiudad Juarez, Mexico Draw 15
= Nov. 10Jim Jam BarryDouglas, United States Draw 10
+ Nov. 21Tut JacksonMX , KO 1
+ Dec. 12Jack TaylorMX , KO 8
+ Dec. 24Roscoe HallMX , KO 3
+ Dec. 25Sonny GoodrichSan Antonio, United States TKO 7
 
1923
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Feb. 15Tom McCartyAlbuquerque, United States KO 2
+ Mar. 2Jim TraceyMexico City, Mexico KO 6
+ Mar. 17Chihuahua Kid BrownMexico City, Mexico KO 1
+ Mar. 31Jack SavageMexico City, Mexico KO 1
Mexico Heavyweight Title
+ Apr. 8Andres BalsaMexico City, Mexico TKO 6
Mexico Heavyweight Title
+ Apr. 15Chihuahua Kid BrownTorreon, Mexico W 15
+ Apr. 28Andres BalsaTorreon, Mexico W 10
+ May 6Andres BalsaMexico City, Mexico KO 3
+ May 16Art SuransMexico City, Mexico KO 3
Mexico Heavyweight Title
+ May 19Jack VoightMexico City, Mexico KO 5
Mexico Heavyweight Title
+ July 15Jim TraceyMexico City, Mexico KO 4
Mexico Heavyweight Title
- July 27Clem JohnsonCiudad Juarez, Mexico TKO by 13
Mexico Heavyweight Title
+ Aug. 2 Fireman Jim FlynnMexico City, Mexico W 10
- Aug. 15 Bearcat WrightMexico City, Mexico KO by 9
+ Oct. 19 Fireman Jim FlynnMexico City, Mexico KO 3
+ Nov. 10Andres BalsaMonterrey, Mexico TKO 8
+ Dec. 11Roscoe HallMexico City, Mexico KO 1
- Dec. 18Sonny GoodrichSan Antonio, United States L 10
Mexico Heavyweight Title
 
1924
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 6 Fireman Jim FlynnCiudad Juarez, Mexico W 8
+ Jan. 20Tom RileyCiudad Juarez, Mexico KO 2
+ Feb. 6Tut JacksonMX , KO 9
+ Mar. 6Smiling Kid NolanVenezia, United States KO 5
+ Apr. 4Jim Jam BarryHuntington Beach, United States W 4
* Apr. 16Jim Jam BarrySan Fernando, United States W 4
+ Apr. 18Sammy OlsonBakersfield, United States W 4
- Apr. 23Eddie TremblayVenezia, United States L 4
+ May 4Eddie TremblayVenezia, United States KO 3
+ July 7Sydney GrantMexico City, Mexico KO 4
+ Sept. 10Smiling Kid NolanMexico City, Mexico KO 2
 
1925
DateOpponentPlaceResult
= Jan. 1Tim Sullivan , Draw 6
= Mar. 1Tim Sullivan , Draw 6
+ Apr. 5Frolin GonzalesMX , W 10
- Sept. 25 Battling Gahee , L 8
= Dec. 7Tim SullivanFort Bliss, United States Draw 6
 
1926
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ July 1 Young Jack JohnsonShawnee, United States KO 2
- Aug. 2Brad SimmonsDrumright, United States TKO by 1

 

Summary

Total bouts: 315, Won: 181 (138 inside the limit), Lost: 34 (10 inside the limit), Draw: 44, NC: 4, ND: 44