Jack Moran (boxer)
Jack Moran | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Ralph Cizek July 4, 1894 |
| Died | November 4, 1966 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight, light heavyweight |
Jack Moran (July 4, 1894 – November 4, 1966)[1] was an American professional boxer from 1911-1922. At birth, his last name was Cizek, which he changed to Moran for promotional reasons. He fought for the world light heavyweight boxing title.
Career
[edit]In January 1917 he took a newspaper decision over Jack Geyer. In his next bout he fought a draw with Gunboat Smith. In March 1917 he faced Battling Levinsky, losing on points in a fight for the world light heavyweight title.[2]
In March 1917 he was stopped in the third round by Jack Dillon, and in September 1918 was knocked pout in the first round by Jack Dempsey in Reno.[3] Despite never winning again, he continued to fight until 1922, with a brief comeback in 1931.
He later worked as a boxing referee.[2]
Moran died on November 4, 1966, aged 72.[3]
In the 29 bouts listed by Boxrec.com, he:[4]
- Won 2 (KO 1) + lost 17 (KO 15) + drawn 2 = 21
- rounds boxed 102
- Newspaper decisions won 2 + lost 5 + drawn 1 = 8
- rounds boxed 74
Opponents
[edit]Notable boxers he fought included:[4]
- Jack Burke
- Jack Dempsey
- Jack Dillon
- Fred Fulton
- Battling Levinsky
- Bob Martin
- Billy Miske
- Archie Moore
- Carl E. Morris
- Gunboat Smith
References
[edit]- ^ Jack Moran's profile in the Minnesota Death Index
- ^ a b "Jack Moran to Referee", The Bulletin, September 15, 1933, p. 6. Retrieved January 17, 2018
- ^ a b "Ex-Boxer Dies", Spokane Daily Chronicle, November 5, 1966, p. 6. Retrieved January 17, 2018
- ^ a b Boxing record for Jack Moran from BoxRec (registration required)
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