| Tommy Loughran | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Thomas Loughran |
| Nickname(s) | Phantom of Philly |
| Rated at | Light Heavyweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | November 29, 1902 |
| Birth place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death date | July 7, 1982 (aged 79) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 175 |
| Wins | 96 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 24 |
| Draws | 9 |
Tommy Loughran (born November 29, 1902, Philadelphia, PA – died July 7, 1982, Altoona, PA) was the 1927-1929 undefeated Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the world and is regarded as one of the most skilled fighters of all time. In boxing the light heavyweight (above 168 pounds up to 175 pounds division is the weight division between Cruiserweight and Super middleweight. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In boxing the light heavyweight (above 168 pounds up to 175 pounds division is the weight division between Cruiserweight and Super middleweight. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight,
Loughran's effective use of coordinated foot work, sound defense and swift, accurate counter punching is now regarded as a precursor to the techniques practiced in modern boxing. Loughran fought many middleweight, light-heavyweight, and heavyweight champions in his career - including Gene Tunney, Jack Sharkey and Georges Carpentier. James Joseph "Gene" Tunney ( May 25 1897 – November 7 1978) was the heavyweight boxing champion from 1926-1928 who defeated Jack Sharkey ( October 26, 1902, in Binghamton New York – August 17, 1994, in Beverly Massachusetts) was an American Georges Carpentier (pronouced car-pun-tee-eh)( January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer In his esteemed career Loughran even achieved a Newspaper Decision over fistic phenom Harry Greb. Harry Greb (born Edward Henry Greb on June 6, 1894 in Pittsburgh to Pius and Annie Greb died October 22, 1926) was Loughran was but 19 years old when he first met Greb.
As a light heavyweight, he defeated two future world heavyweight champions: Max Baer and James J. Braddock. Max Baer may refer to Max Baer (judge (born 1947 Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Max Baer (boxer (1909&ndash1959 boxer James Walter Braddock ( June 7, 1905 &ndash November 29, 1974) was an American heavyweight boxing champion. Loughran finally fought Primo Carnera for the Heavyweight title. This article is about the historical boxer for the wrestler having same nickname see Primo Carnera. Despite the 8 inch size disadvantage, the age disadvantage and weight disadvantage Loughran was up against, he still managed to beat the colossus - at least that's how the fans and critics since have ruled it. The judges however thought differently. Tommy Loughran was exhausted at the end of the fight while Carnera was fresh and unmarked. Carnera proved in this fight that he could boxe well against a very skilled fighter like Tommy Loughran.
In later years, when interviewed for the book, In this Corner. . . [1], Loughran reportedly agreed to only be awarded a win if he could stop the giant. Considering the conditions, Loughran's state and Carnera's connections, it is not unfair to assume some sort of corruption was at hand.
While Loughran is remembered among boxing's elite, his career was marred by his fragile hands and jaw. Loughran was also a very small light heavyweight and possessed no fear of larger men. Loughran fought regularly, even taking fights with only a few hours notice. When examining Loughran's career one must consider the almost masochistic abuse Loughran embraced.
He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall He was the Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Year in 1929 and 1931. Ring Magazine was established in 1922 Since 1928 it has named a fighter as fighter of the year based on the magazine's writers' criteria Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
See also
- International Boxing Hall of Fame
- List of undisputed boxing champions
- Ring Magazine fighters of the year
- List of male boxers
- Boxing in the 1920s
- List of people from Philadelphia
External links
- Tommy Loughran's extensive website with many pictures, articles and memorabilia
- Tommy Loughran's Career Fight Record
- 2 minute movie of Loughran vs Jimmy Delaney
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