Kid Chocolate

Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo (January 6, 1910 – August 8, 1988), better known as Kid Chocolate, was a Cuban boxer who enjoyed great success both in the boxing ring and outside it during the 1930s. Chocolate boxed professionally between 1927 and 1938. His record was 136 wins, 10 losses and 6 draws, 51 wins coming by knockout and one no-decision bout, also making Ring magazine's list of boxers with 50 or more career knockout wins. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 1991.

Early years
Sardiñas, also nicknamed The Cuban Bon Bon, learned how to fight by watching old fight films in Cuba. He later sparred with boxers such as Benny Leonard and Jack Johnson, all world champions, before beginning an amateur boxing career. Sardiñas had no fear and would actively engage in fights outside the ring with anyone who wanted it.

His professional boxing debut, officially, occurred on March 3, 1928, when he knocked out Juan Sarriá Rodríguez aka 'Kid Sotolongo' via first-round KO of a scheduled 6 round bout after having fought and won 3 semi-professional bouts from October 1927 to February 1928.

Taking the World Jr. Lightweight Championship
After going up in weight class to the Junior Lightweight division, he started 1931 by winning four fights in a row. Then, on July 15, his dream of becoming Cuba's first world boxing champion finally came true, as he knocked out the defending world Junior Lightweight champion Benny Bass in seven rounds to take the world title. Five non-title wins followed, including a first-round knockout in a rematch with Scalfaro. He finished the year by going up in weight once again, and challenging world Lightweight champion Tony Canzoneri, losing by a decision in 15 in his first attempt to gain the Lightweight crown.

He started 1932 by winning his first eight bouts, including a world title defense in Havana against Davie Abad, beaten in 15 by decision. Then, he faced "Kid" Berg in a rematch, losing again, this time by decision in 15. He engaged in seven more bouts, including two decision wins over Johnny Farr, before fighting Lew Feldman on October 13. The fight was recognized as a world Featherweight title bout, but only by the New York state athletic commission. Chocolate won by a knockout in 12 rounds, gaining the New York World title.

He defended that world title twice, including a third fight with LaBarba, before relinquishing it while in the middle of a European boxing tour that took him to Madrid, Barcelona and Paris. He won all of his fights on that tour by decision. Upon returning to America, he lost by a knockout in two in a rematch with Canzoneri.

Losing the World Jr. Lightweight Title to Frankie Klick
Before a crowd of 4,000, the Kid lost the World Jr. Lightweight boxing championship to Frankie Klick, on December 25, 1933, at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a seventh-round technical knockout. The Ludington Daily News, wrote "The flashy Cuban "bon bon" (Chocolate) was bereft of the title in the seventh round of a scheduled fifteen round Christmas Day bout by a whistling right smash to the chin and all he got in exchange was the second knockout of his career although the latest was of the technical variety." The bout had been fairly close until the seventh with Chocolate showing stamina and style. The seventh round had gone two minutes and fifty-eight seconds when the knockout occurred. "The Cuban waged a fast, aggressive fight in the early rounds that gave him a temporary lead." Chocolate had landed rights "to the head and body." Kid Chocolate may have been suffering from the knockout he had received from Tony Canzoneri only a month previously. Chocolate retained his featherweight championship at least in the state of New York. After that fight, it was revealed that he was suffering from syphilis.

Later years
He retired shortly thereafter, but came back in 1934. He won 47 of his next 50 bouts. He never received another world title attempt and felt abandoned by boxing's elite. He retired again in 1938.

Kid Chocolate enjoyed the city's nightlife. However, when he stepped out of boxing, he went back to Cuba and lived a quieter life.

Legacy
From 1959, Chocolate's fame in Cuba was overlooked by Fidel Castro and his revolutionary forces, and he almost became a forgotten champion. But, by the late 1970s, Chocolate's achievements were finally recognized by the Cuban government, who gave him a small pension. Chocolate died in his own home – bought for his mother when he was champion – in 1988.

He was the inspiration for the character Chocolate Drop in Clifford Odets' play Golden Boy.

Former WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin, an American of Cuban descent, carries the nickname "Kid Chocolate" in honor of Sardiñas.

The highly acclaimed greatest pound for pound boxer of all time Sugar Ray Robinson was a big fan of Kid Chocolate and incorporated a lot of Chocolate's boxing style into his own: "Sugar Ray Robinson was a great admirer of Kid Chocolate," said Fausto Miranda, a former Cuban journalist who covered many of Chocolate's fights. Sugar Ray Robinson, went on record saying that he had never seen anyone box like Kid Chocolate before. Robinson studied the Chocolate style and incorporated much of his slick movement and graceful flair into his own boxing style. Robinson in many ways was a combination of his boxing idols Joe Louis and Kid Chocolate. He mixed the concentration, masterful combinations and power punching of Louis with the stylish movement and balance of Chocolate.

Montalvo was also the cousin of the lesser known flyweight contender Eladio 'Black Bill' Valdés.

Professional boxing record
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" !No. !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round !Date !Location !Notes Retained NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles Retained NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles For world light-welterweight title
 * 152
 * Draw
 * 136–10–6
 * style="text-align:left"| Nicky Jerome
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Dec 18, 1938
 * style="text-align:left"| Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 151
 * Win
 * 136–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Fillo Echevarria
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Mar 20, 1938
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 150
 * Win
 * 135–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Mirabella
 * KO
 * 4 (10)
 * Dec 23, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 149
 * Win
 * 134–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Young Chappie
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Nov 6, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 148
 * Win
 * 133–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Phil Baker
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Sep 5, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Estadio Tropical, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 147
 * Win
 * 132–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny DeFoe
 * UD
 * 10
 * Aug 19, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 146
 * Win
 * 131–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Jimmy Tramberia
 * KO
 * 3 (10)
 * Aug 16, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Hempstead Bowl, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 145
 * Win
 * 130–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Joe Marciente
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Aug 13, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 144
 * Win
 * 129–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Charley Gomer
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Aug 2, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 143
 * Draw
 * 128–10–5
 * style="text-align:left"| Orville Drouillard
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jul 27, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 142
 * Win
 * 128–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Young Chappie
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jul 20, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Canarsie Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 141
 * Win
 * 127–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Charley Gomer
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jun 7, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 140
 * Win
 * 126–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Joe Marciente
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jul 2, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, California, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 139
 * Win
 * 125–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Al Gillette
 * TKO
 * 4 (10)
 * Jun 18, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 138
 * Win
 * 124–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Young Chappie
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jun 15, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Canarsie Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 137
 * Win
 * 123–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Al Reid
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jun 2, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 136
 * Win
 * 122–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Henry Hook
 * PTS
 * 10
 * May 25, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 135
 * Win
 * 121–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Frankie Anselm
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Apr 9, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 134
 * Win
 * 120–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Allie Tedesco
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Mar 27, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 133
 * Win
 * 119–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Joe Woods
 * KO
 * 1 (8)
 * Mar 18, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 132
 * Draw
 * 118–10–4
 * style="text-align:left"| Bernie Friedkin
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Mar 9, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 131
 * Win
 * 118–10–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Jimmy Lancaster
 * PTS
 * 6
 * Feb 27, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 130
 * Win
 * 117–10–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Mirabella
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jan 28, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 129
 * Win
 * 116–10–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Tony Pagano
 * TKO
 * 4 (8)
 * Jan 19, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 128
 * Win
 * 115–10–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Erickson
 * TKO
 * 5 (10)
 * Jan 13, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 127
 * Win
 * 114–10–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Joe LaFauci
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jan 7, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 126
 * Win
 * 113–10–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Al Gillette
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Dec 26, 1936
 * style="text-align:left"| Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 125
 * Win
 * 112–10–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Erickson
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Dec 19, 1936
 * style="text-align:left"| Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 124
 * Loss
 * 111–10–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Phil Baker
 * UD
 * 10
 * Dec 7, 1935
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 123
 * Win
 * 111–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Jose Santos
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Sep 19, 1936
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 122
 * Win
 * 110–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Joey Brown
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jul 18, 1936
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 121
 * Win
 * 109–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Erickson
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jun 20, 1937
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 120
 * Win
 * 108–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Lew Feldman
 * PTS
 * 10
 * May 30, 1936
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 119
 * Win
 * 107–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Andy Martin
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Feb 1, 1936
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Cristal, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 118
 * Win
 * 106–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Pelon Guerra
 * KO
 * 3 (10)
 * Nov 30, 1935
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 117
 * Win
 * 105–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Kid Jackson
 * KO
 * 7 (10)
 * Sep 3, 1935
 * style="text-align:left"| Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 116
 * Win
 * 104–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Pete Nebo
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jul 4, 1935
 * style="text-align:left"| Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 115
 * Loss
 * 103–9–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Simon Chavez
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Mar 17, 1935
 * style="text-align:left"| Caracas, Venezuela
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 114
 * Win
 * 103–8–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Cliff Boykin
 * KO
 * 5 (10)
 * Jan 19, 1935
 * style="text-align:left"| Plaza de Toros, Maracay, Venezuela
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 113
 * Win
 * 102–8–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Jerry Mazza
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Nov 5, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 112
 * Win
 * 101–8–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Andre Sarilla
 * KO
 * 7 (10)
 * Aug 17, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 111
 * Win
 * 100–8–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Buster Brown
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jul 31, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 110
 * Loss
 * 99–8–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Petey Hayes
 * UD
 * 10
 * Jul 11, 1935
 * style="text-align:left"| Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 109
 * Win
 * 99–7–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Erickson
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jul 6, 1935
 * style="text-align:left"| Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 108
 * Win
 * 98–7–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Frankie Marchese
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jun 28, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 107
 * Win
 * 97–7–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Emil Paluso
 * TKO
 * 7 (10)
 * May 29, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 106
 * Draw
 * 96–7–3
 * style="text-align:left"| Tommy Paul
 * PTS
 * 10
 * May 22, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 105
 * Win
 * 96–7–2
 * style="text-align:left"| Pete Nebo
 * PTS
 * 10
 * May 11, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 104
 * Draw
 * 95–7–2
 * style="text-align:left"| Bobby Gray
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Apr 24, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 103
 * Win
 * 95–7–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Frankie Wallace
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Apr 16, 1934
 * style="text-align:left"| Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 102
 * Loss
 * 94–7–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Frankie Klick
 * TKO
 * 7 (15)
 * Dec 25, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Lost NBA super featherweight title
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 101
 * Win
 * 94–6–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Frankie Wallace
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Dec 4, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained NBA super featherweight title
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 100
 * Loss
 * 93–6–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Tony Canzoneri
 * KO
 * 2 (10)
 * Nov 24, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 99
 * Win
 * 93–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Joe Ghnouly
 * MD
 * 10
 * Nov 1, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 98
 * Win
 * 92–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Nic Bensa
 * TKO
 * 10 (10)
 * Sep 29, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 97
 * Win
 * 91–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Frans Machtens
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Aug 2, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Teatro Circo Olympia, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 96
 * Win
 * 90–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Nic Bensa
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jul 15, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 95
 * Win
 * 89–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Seaman Tommy Watson
 * UD
 * 15
 * May 19, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained NBA super featherweight title;
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained NBA super featherweight title;
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 94
 * Win
 * 88–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Farr
 * UD
 * 10
 * May 1, 1933
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained NBA super featherweight title
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 93
 * Win
 * 87–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Fidel LaBarba
 * MD
 * 15
 * Dec 9, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained world super featherweight title;
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 92
 * Win
 * 86–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Alba
 * PTS
 * 6
 * Nov 29, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 91
 * Win
 * 85–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Eddie Reilly
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Nov 21, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 90
 * Win
 * 84–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Pete Nebo
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Nov 14, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 89
 * Win
 * 83–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Lew Feldman
 * KO
 * 12 (15)
 * Oct 13, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained world super featherweight title;
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 88
 * Win
 * 82–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Farr
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Oct 4, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 87
 * Win
 * 81–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Frank Fariello
 * PTS
 * 6
 * Sep 15, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Municipal Stadium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 86
 * Win
 * 80–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Steve Smith
 * UD
 * 10
 * Sep 6, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 85
 * Win
 * 79–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Frankie Marchese
 * KO
 * 4 (6)
 * Sep 1, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Municipal Stadium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 84
 * Win
 * 78–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Farr
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Aug 10, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Parkway Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 83
 * Win
 * 77–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Eddie Shea
 * UD
 * 10
 * Aug 4, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained NBA super featherweight title
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 82
 * Loss
 * 76–5–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Jack 'Kid' Berg
 * MD
 * 15
 * Jul 18, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden Bowl,New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Judges split; Referee voted for Berg
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 81
 * Win
 * 76–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Farr
 * UD
 * 10
 * Jun 22, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Meyers Bowl, North Braddock Pennsylvania, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 80
 * Win
 * 75–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Roger Bernard
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jun 16, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 79
 * Win
 * 74–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Mike Sarko
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jun 6, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Bonacker's Stadium, Rensselaer, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 78
 * Win
 * 73–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Lew Feldman
 * UD
 * 15
 * Jun 1, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 77
 * Win
 * 72–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Steve Smith
 * PTS
 * 10
 * May 26, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 76
 * Win
 * 71–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Mike Sarko
 * PTS
 * 10
 * May 16, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 75
 * Win
 * 70–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Davey Abad
 * PTS
 * 15
 * Apr 10, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained NBA super featherweight title
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 74
 * Win
 * 69–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Dominick Petrone
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Mar 6, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| Viejo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 73
 * Win
 * 68–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Maxie Leiner
 * KO
 * 1 (10)
 * Nov 30, 1932
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 72
 * Loss
 * 67–4–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Tony Canzoneri
 * SD
 * 15
 * Nov 20, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring lightweight titles;
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 71
 * Win
 * 67–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Lew Feldman
 * UD
 * 10
 * Nov 2, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 70
 * Win
 * 66–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Buck Oliva
 * KO
 * 2 (10)
 * Oct 26, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 69
 * Win
 * 65–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Al 'Rube' Goldberg
 * TKO
 * 3 (10)
 * Oct 21, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 68
 * Win
 * 64–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Steve Smith
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Oct 12, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 67
 * Win
 * 63–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Joey Scalfaro
 * TKO
 * 1 (10)
 * Oct 1, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Retained NBA and The Ring super featherweight titles
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 66
 * Win
 * 62–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Benny Bass
 * TKO
 * 7 (10)
 * Jul 15, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|Won NBA and The Ring super featherweight titles
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 65
 * Win
 * 61–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Harry Sankey
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jun 29, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Woodcliff Park, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 64
 * Win
 * 60–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Maxie Leiner
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jun 17, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Bronx Parkway Arena, White Plains, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 63
 * Win
 * 59–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Steve Smith
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jun 12, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| White City Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 62
 * Win
 * 58–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| George Goldberg
 * TKO
 * 7 (10)
 * May 29, 1931
 * style="text-align:left"| Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 61
 * Loss
 * 57–3–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Battling Battalino
 * UD
 * 15
 * Dec 12, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left;"|For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 60
 * Loss
 * 57–2–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Fidel LaBarba
 * UD
 * 10
 * Nov 3, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 59
 * Win
 * 57–1–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Mickey Doyle
 * KO
 * 1 (10)
 * Oct 27, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 58
 * Win
 * 56–1–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Benny Nabors
 * KO
 * 1 (10)
 * Oct 16, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 57
 * Loss
 * 55–1–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Jack 'Kid' Berg
 * SD
 * 10
 * Aug 7, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 56
 * Win
 * 55–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Luigi Quadrini
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jul 15, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 55
 * Win
 * 54–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Vic Burrone
 * KO
 * 3 (10)
 * Jul 10, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 54
 * Win
 * 53–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Dominick Petrone
 * TKO
 * 6 (10)
 * Jul 2, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 53
 * Win
 * 52–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Erickson
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Apr 28, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 52
 * Win
 * 51–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Al Ridgeway
 * TKO
 * 2 (10)
 * Mar 21, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 51
 * Win
 * 50–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Benny Hall
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Mar 5, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Plant Field, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 50
 * Win
 * 49–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Vic Burrone
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Feb 23, 1930
 * style="text-align:left"| Miramar Garden, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 49
 * Win
 * 48–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Lawson
 * KO
 * 2 (10)
 * Dec 21, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 48
 * Win
 * 47–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Dominick Petrone
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Dec 18, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 47
 * Win
 * 46–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Herman Silverberg
 * KO
 * 1 (10)
 * Dec 10, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Uptown Lenox S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 46
 * Win
 * 45–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Eddie O'Dowd
 * KO
 * 2 (10)
 * Nov 27, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 45
 * Win
 * 44–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Jim El Zaird
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Nov 19, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 44
 * Win
 * 43–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Erickson
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Nov 9, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 43
 * Win
 * 42–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Al Singer
 * SD
 * 12
 * Aug 29, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 42
 * Win
 * 41–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Tommy Lorenzo
 * TKO
 * 6 (10)
 * Aug 7, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 41
 * Win
 * 40–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Steve Smith
 * UD
 * 10
 * Jul 30, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 40
 * Win
 * 39–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Milton Cohen
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jul 19, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Playland Stadium, Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 39
 * Win
 * 38–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Ignacio Fernandez
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Jul 10, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 38
 * Win
 * 37–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Jackie Johnston
 * KO
 * 1 (10)
 * Jun 24, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Maple Leaf Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 37
 * Win
 * 36–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Terry Roth
 * TKO
 * 3 (10)
 * Jun 18, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 36
 * Win
 * 35–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Gregorio Vidal
 * SD
 * 10
 * Jun 5, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 35
 * Win
 * 34–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Fidel LaBarba
 * MD
 * 10
 * May 22, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 34
 * Win
 * 33–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Steve Smith
 * UD
 * 10
 * May 7, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 33
 * Win
 * 32–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Tommy Ryan
 * KO
 * 1 (10)
 * Apr 29, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 32
 * Win
 * 31–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Vic Burrone
 * UD
 * 10
 * Apr 22, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 31
 * Win
 * 30–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Bushy Graham
 * DQ
 * 7 (15)
 * Apr 12, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 30
 * Win
 * 29–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Vacca
 * TKO
 * 9 (10)
 * Mar 22, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 29
 * Win
 * 28–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Al Rackow
 * KO
 * 4 (10)
 * Mar 18, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 28
 * Win
 * 27–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Phil O'Dowd
 * KO
 * 1 (10)
 * Mar 9, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 27
 * Win
 * 26–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Chick Suggs
 * UD
 * 10
 * Dec 24, 1929
 * style="text-align:left"| Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left;"|Won vacant Colored featherweight title
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 26
 * Win
 * 25–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Pancho Dencio
 * TKO
 * 2 (10)
 * Dec 22, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 25
 * Win
 * 24–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Emil Paluso
 * TKO
 * 8 (10)
 * Dec 17, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 24
 * Win
 * 23–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Helstein
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Dec 10, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 23
 * Draw
 * 22–0–1
 * style="text-align:left"| Joey Scalfaro
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Nov 30, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 22
 * Win
 * 22–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Pinky May
 * TKO
 * 6 (10)
 * Nov 24, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 21
 * Win
 * 21–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Jackie Schweitzer
 * KO
 * 6 (10)
 * Nov 19, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 20
 * Win
 * 20–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Pinky Silverberg
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Nov 8, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 19
 * Win
 * 19–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Frisco Grande
 * TKO
 * 4 (10)
 * Nov 3, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 18
 * Win
 * 18–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Joey Ross
 * KO
 * 1 (10)
 * Oct 29, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 17
 * Win
 * 17–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Eddie O'Dowd
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Oct 10, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 16
 * Win
 * 16–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Erickson
 * PTS
 * 10
 * Oct 1, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 15
 * Win
 * 15–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Sammy Tisch
 * PTS
 * 10
 * sep 17, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 14
 * Win
 * 14–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Mike Castle
 * TKO
 * 3 (10)
 * Aug 31, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 13
 * Win
 * 13–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Nick Mercer
 * KO
 * 3 (8)
 * Aug 25, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 12
 * Win
 * 12–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Green
 * KO
 * 6 (10)
 * Aug 15, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 11
 * Win
 * 11–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Nick DeSalvo
 * PTS
 * 8
 * Jul 25, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 10
 * Win
 * 10–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Eddie Enos
 * TKO
 * 3 (8)
 * Jul 11, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Mitchel Field Arena, Mineola, New York, U.S.
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 9
 * Win
 * 9–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Pablo Blanco
 * KO
 * 5 (10)
 * Jun 16, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 8
 * Win
 * 8–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Jose 'Joe' Castillo
 * PTS
 * 6
 * Jun 4, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 7
 * Win
 * 7–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Kid Saguita
 * TKO
 * 5 (10)
 * May 14, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Gran Stadium, Camaguey, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 6
 * Win
 * 6–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Clemente 'Remache' Morales
 * TKO
 * 4 (10)
 * Apr 7, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 5
 * Win
 * 5–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Angel Diaz
 * KO
 * 7 (10)
 * Mar 10, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 4
 * Win
 * 4–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Kid Sotolongo
 * KO
 * 1 (6)
 * Mar 3, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 3
 * Win
 * 3–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Cruz
 * KO
 * 5 (6)
 * Feb 11, 1928
 * style="text-align:left"| Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 2
 * Win
 * 2–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Jose 'Joe' Castillo
 * PTS
 * 6
 * Dec 17, 1927
 * style="text-align:left"| Miramar Garden, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"|
 * - style="text-align:center"
 * 1
 * Win
 * 1–0
 * style="text-align:left"| Johnny Cruz
 * UD
 * 6
 * Oct 22, 1927
 * style="text-align:left"| Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
 * style="text-align:left"| Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba