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Jimmy Barry

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Jimmy Barry
Born
James Curran Barry

(1870-03-07)March 7, 1870
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 1943(1943-04-04) (aged 73)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesThe Little Tiger
Statistics
Weight(s)Range 95 lb (43 kg)
To 115 lb (52 kg)
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights72
Wins61
Wins by KO39
Draws10
No contests1

James Curran Barry (March 7, 1870 – April 4, 1943) was an American boxer who held the world bantamweight championship from 1894 to 1899. Commonly referred to as "The Little Tiger", Barry retired undefeated with a record of 59–0–10, the most wins of any undefeated world boxing champion.[1] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 2000.[2]

Career

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He was born on Goose Island, on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois, on March 7, 1870, to Garrett and Mary Barry. He learned to box in rough schoolboy bouts, but trained for the profession in earnest by 13 when he began taking lessons at McGurn's Handball Courts in Chicago. He soon came under the tutelage of former featherweight title claimant Harry Gilmore who was impressed with his two handed power and knowledge of fundamentals. An exceptional trainer, Gilmore also had future bantamweight champion Harry Forbes as a disciple during this period. When Barry's father died in 1885, Gilmore started him on his amateur career at 15. In 1891 Barry knocked out Jack Larson, who had more experience and a weight advantage of ten pounds (4.5 kg). Not long after his win, Barry came under the management of Charles "Parson" Davies, who was hoping to mold his protege into the new bantamweight champion. Barry turned professional with Davies' assistance by 1890, and fought extensively in that year and the next, though many of his bouts were exhibitions.[3][4][5]

World bantam champion, 100-102 lb.

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In his most significant early bout, Barry knocked out the 20-year old London boxer Jack Levy in 17 rounds to win the 100-pound (45 kg) World Championship on December 5, 1893, in Roby, Indiana, though the win may not have yet been fully sanctioned by the United States. The recognized bantamweight limit at least at a later point in time, was 105 pounds (48 kg), making his win not an official bantamweight title in all record books, though it did meet the criteria for the 100-pound (45 kg) bantamweight limit used at the time.[3]

Showing his championship form, on February 6, 1894, the blond Chicagoan faced future Irish bantamweight champion Joe McGrath at Chicago's Empire Theatre, knocking him down in less than a minute into the first round. Starting with a straight left, and a short right hook to the jaw, he put McGrath down hard in the first round. After rising unsteadily, McGrath was knocked down twice more by Barry, before time was called for the first round, with McGrath barely being able to walk to his corner. The second was tame, but near the end of the third Barry again went at McGrath, forcing him to clinch before the round ended, and a technical knockout was called when the police intervened.[6][7]

Several boxing historians consider Barry's first ascent to the USA Bantamweight World championship for the 102-pound (46 kg) class to have come after his defeat of Jimmy Gorman on June 2, 1894, at the Olympic Club New Orleans, Louisiana. After five rounds, it was evident that Barry would win the contest and take the $1,000 prize on route to a convincing 11th-round knockout before a large crowd. The win was made more significant as it was sanctioned both as a United States and World championship.[8]

Bantamweight 105 lb title

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The following year, he cemented his claim to the world bantamweight crown (the weight limit at the time ranged from 100 to 112 pounds or 45 to 51 kg) when former bantamweight champion George Dixon moved up to the featherweight class. The bantamweight division in America at the time was sometimes referred to as "paperweight" and was not officially established. Barry's best-known fight became his 28th-round knockout of Sicilian boxer Casper Leon before a seasoned crowd of 250 on September 15, 1894, in Lemont, Illinois, for total stakes of $4,000. Leon would become Barry's greatest rival and his most frequent opponent. In the 20th round, Barry, though he had received punishment to his eyes in previous rounds, landed a strong blow to Leon's jaw, and the direction of the fight shifted. From the 21st through 28th rounds, Barry knocked Leon down repeatedly, until the 28th when a final blow to Leon's jaw caused the knockout. Barry, though he took home $800, was severely punished in the lengthy contest. According to one source, as the weigh-in was early, the men may have fought at several pounds above the weight limit.[2][3][9][10][11]

Barry faced Casper Leon a second time on March 30, 1895, for both the USA and World 105 lb championship, and retained the title with a 14-round draw. The Chicago Tribune wrote that Barry was leading the match, when in the 14th round, after connecting with a series of blows, he landed a left which put Leon on the mat, causing four police officers to end the fight before Leon could be counted out or knocked down again.[12]

Barry defeated Jimmy Anthony, a onetime holder of the Australian welterweight championship, on April 23, 1897, winning a 20-round bout in San Francisco. Barry clearly dominated the 12th through 17th rounds. In the 19th, Barry landed strong counters to the jaw of Anthony, who had received a series of punishing blows to his eyes in several rounds of the fight. Barry dominated the 20th, repeatedly striking Anthony's eyes and jaw, and when the round ended the referee gave the decision to Barry on points. Barry took home $1,500 of the $2,000 purse. The fighters fought at 115 pounds (52 kg), and though a few contemporary sources consider the fight for the bantamweight title, their weights exceeded the weight limit at the time. Barry countered Anthony's blows frequently with a straight left to the eye, and generally landed nearly twice as many blows when mixing in close quarters, dominating the infighting.[13][14]

Bantamweight 110 lb title

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On December 6, 1897, Barry scored a 20th-round knockout with a crushing right to the jaw against English champion Walter Croot in London, giving him claim to the vacant 110-pound (50 kg) World championship. Barry had taken a lead in the scoring through the 20th round, but Croot had nearly evened the contest by the 19th when Barry landed a series of blows, taking the fight to Croot, continuing until the 20th, when he scored the knockout with a left to the head and a right to the jaw. Several accounts maintain that Barry was told in the late rounds he would not win the title without a knockout.[15] Croot never regained consciousness and died the following day from a brain injury. Charged with manslaughter, Barry was exonerated when it was determined that Croot had died from a fractured skull sustained when his head hit the unpadded floor, made of wood. The unfortunate incident led to reform in the creation of padded canvas ring surfaces.[16][17][18]

Barry was distraught over Croot's death. The Chicagoan temporarily considered retirement, but though he returned to boxing when he arrived in the United States, he did not fight with the same ferocity. Barry fought ten times after the Croot tragedy and failed to score a single knockout. On May 30, 1898, Barry fought a 20-round draw against Casper Leon in New York, retaining the World 100-pound (45 kg) Bantamweight championship. Leon fought well, but lacked the force to knock out Barry, who remained calm and cautious throughout, but also lacked a knockout punch.[19]

Barry defeated Johnny Ritchie, a well-known bantam, in Chicago on March 26, 1898, in a six-round bout. New York's The Sun, however, wrote that the match was close and could have been called a draw, describing Barry's performance as "disappointing". Many in the crowd felt the bout should have been called a draw, but some ringside believed Barry may have had the better of the fifth and sixth rounds.[20][21]

Steve Flanagan met Barry on June 3, 1898, in a close bout that resulted in a six-round draw in Philadelphia. Flanagan had claimed the 105-pound (48 kg) championship a few months before the fight. The Scranton's Tribune wrote that Flanagan may have had the better of the bout, clearly dominating the third, and landing the last solid blow in the sixth on Barry's eye. The Pittsburgh Press also wrote that Flanagan had outpointed Barry. The newspaper noted that Barry had forced the pace, and fought viciously, but that Flanagan had countered well and done damage at the close of the sixth.[22][23]

Last 110 lb title match

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Barry faced Casper Leon again for the American and World 110-pound (50 kg) bantamweight championship in the late evening of December 29, 1898, and retained the title in a 20-round draw. In a close bout, Leon may have thrown a few more blows and shown scientific skills in his defense, but Barry's blows landed with greater precision and were more telling. The early rounds showed the most intense fighting, and though Barry caught Leon particularly hard in the sixth with a left in the face and a hard blow to the head in the seventh, the fighting was close in most respects.[24] Barry had already considered retirement and had announced it to a few in the press, though he would take another fight the following year.[25][26]

In his final bout, he boxed a six-round draw with future bantamweight champion Harry Harris on September 1, 1899. Ringside observers believed that Harris had won, but that the referee called a draw to allow Barry to retire undefeated. Chicago's Inter-Ocean wrote that Harris "clearly outpointed Barry and during the last few rounds forced the fighting after a fashion that should have gained him the decision". The Chicago Tribune wrote that Barry was fortunate to receive a draw as Harris showed considerable skill in avoiding his blows.[3][27][28] Through 1901, Barry fought the occasional exhibition in Chicago, and continued to fight the occasional bout through at least 1910.[2]

Life after boxing

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Barry's grave at Calvary Cemetery

According to Catholic Church records, Barry married Amanda Martha Claussen in Chicago on November 26, 1902.

During World War I, in 1917, Barry worked as a boxing instructor at Camp Gordon, northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. His duties included physical and bayonet training. World War I Army boxing training was led by several exceptional featherweight and lightweight champions including Benny Leonard, Packey McFarland and Johnny Kilbane.[29] Unable to continue as an instructor due to physical limitations, he left the Army in October 1918.[30]

After his war service, Barry worked in Chicago's Cook County clerk's office for 25 years until he left due to poor health. He occasionally refereed bouts at local clubs, likely for extra income. He died in a Chicago sanitarium on April 5, 1943, after an illness lasting four years, that according to one source may have been tuberculosis.[31] After services at Immaculate Conception Church, he was buried in Calvary Cemetery, a Catholic cemetery in the Chicago suburb of Evanston.[32][33]

According to the International Boxing Hall of Fame, which inducted the diminutive pugilist in the Old Timer category in 2000, Barry was undefeated in 70 professional fights. He won 59 bouts, 39 by knockout, and had nine draws and two no-contests. He is one of just 15 world boxing champions to retire without a loss.

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[34] unless otherwise stated.

Official Record

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72 fights 59 wins 0 losses
By knockout 39 0
By decision 20 0
Draws 10
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 2

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
72 Draw 59–0–10 (3) Harry Harris PTS 6 Sep 1, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
71 Draw 59–0–9 (3) Casper Leon PTS 20 Dec 29, 1898 Claus Groth Hall, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
70 Draw 59–0–8 (3) Casper Leon PTS 6 Nov 21, 1898 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Pre-arranged draw if lasting the distance
69 Draw 59–0–7 (3) Frank Bartley PTS 4 Oct 31, 1898 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
68 Draw 59–0–6 (3) Jack Ritchie PTS 6 Aug 14, 1898 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
67 Draw 59–0–5 (3) Steve Flanagan PTS 6 Jun 3, 1898 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66 Draw 59–0–4 (3) Casper Leon PTS 20 May 30, 1898 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
65 Draw 59–0–3 (3) Billy Rotchford PTS 6 Apr 18, 1898 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
64 Win 59–0–2 (3) Johnny Ritchie PTS 6 Mar 26, 1898 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
63 Win 58–0–2 (3) Johnny Connors PTS 6 Mar 17, 1898 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
62 Win 57–0–2 (3) Walter Croot KO 20 (20), 2:25 Dec 6, 1897 National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England Won vacant world paperweight title;
Croot died of injuries sustained from the fight.[35]
61 Win 56–0–2 (3) Jimmy Anthony PTS 20 Apr 23, 1897 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
60 Win 55–0–2 (3) Jack Ward PTS 20 Mar 1, 1897 American A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
59 Draw 54–0–2 (3) Sammy Kelly PTS 20 Jan 30, 1897 Broadway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 54–0–1 (3) Jack Berger KO 1 (?) Jan 18, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
57 Win 53–0–1 (3) Harry Dally KO 2 (?) Jan 10, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
56 Win 52–0–1 (3) Steve Flanagan PTS 6 Aug 10, 1896 Caledonian A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 51–0–1 (3) Joe O'Donnell KO 3 (?) Mar 20, 1896 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
54 Win 50–0–1 (3) Jim McGuire KO 2 (?) Mar 15, 1896 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
53 Win 49–0–1 (3) Young Spitz KO 8 (?) Feb 18, 1896 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52 Win 48–0–1 (3) Young Lyons KO 1 (?) Jan 12, 1896 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Win 47–0–1 (3) Jack Madden TKO 4 (20) Oct 21, 1895 Empire A.C., Maspeth, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
50 Win 46–0–1 (3) Jack Lynch NWS 4 Sep 30, 1895 Southwark A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 ND 46–0–1 (2) Casper Leon ND 4 Aug 19, 1895 Academy of Music, New York City, New York, U.S. No decision was given
48 Win 46–0–1 (1) Dave Ross KO 2 (15) Jul 15, 1895 Union Park Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Won vacant American bantamweight title
47 Draw 45–0–1 (1) Casper Leon PTS 14 (15) Mar 30, 1895 2nd Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title;
The police intervened and saved Leon
46 Win 45–0 (1) Joe Bertrand TKO 6 (6) Mar 21, 1895 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45 Win 44–0 (1) George Church PTS 8 Nov 14, 1894 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
44 Win 43–0 (1) Casper Leon KO 28 (?) Sep 15, 1894 Picnic Grove, Lamont, Illinois, U.S. Retained world 110lbs title;
Won vacant American 110lbs title;
Finish fight
43 Win 42–0 (1) Harry Brooks PTS 4 Jul 3, 1894 Bradford Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 41–0 (1) Jimmy Gorman KO 10 Jun 2, 1894 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Billed world 102lbs title;
Finish fight
41 Win 40–0 (1) Bob Costello TKO 2 (4) Feb 28, 1894 Lakefront Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Police intervened
40 Win 39–0 (1) Joe McGrath KO 3 (?) Feb 6, 1894 Empire Theater, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Win 38–0 (1) Young Cransden KO 3 (8) Jan 22, 1894 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38 Win 37–0 (1) Jack Levy KO 17 (20) Dec 5, 1893 Roby, Indiana, U.S. Billed world 100lbs title
37 Win 36–0 (1) Jack Fitzgerald NWS 4 Nov 13, 1893 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
36 Win 36–0 Tom Cassidy KO 6 (?) Sep 9, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
35 Win 35–0 Con Sheehan PTS 5 Aug 7, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
34 Win 34–0 Jimmy Shea TKO 4 (10) Jul 10, 1893 Columbian Athletic Club, Roby, Indiana, U.S.
33 Win 33–0 Lou Simmons PTS 6 Apr 5, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
32 Win 32–0 Jockey Stanton KO 2 (?) Mar 20, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
31 Win 31–0 Billy Murphy KO 1 (?) Feb 12, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
30 Win 30–0 Dave Ross KO 2 (?) Jan 20, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
29 Win 29–0 Bobby Quaid KO 10 Jan 14, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Won vacant 105-lb Championship of the West;
A finish fight
28 Win 28–0 Max Saufeldt KO 1 (?) Jan 8, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
27 Win 27–0 Joe Gates PTS 6 Oct 11, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 Frank Murphy KO 7 (?) Sep 3, 1892 Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Young Moron KO 2 (?) Aug 8, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Dick Reddy KO 4 (?) Jul 4, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Romeo Durand PTS 4 Jun 8, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Kid Corbett PTS 4 May 10, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Jack Smith PTS 5 Apr 3, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Paddy Snow KO 2 (?) Mar 12, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Billy Joyce KO 3 (?) Mar 2, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Dan Dummy Rowan KO 4 (?) Feb 20, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Billy Wellington PTS 6 Feb 1, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Barney McCall PTS 4 Oct 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
15 Win 15–0 Tom Cassidy PTS 6 Sep 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
14 Win 14–0 Jack Miller PTS 4 Aug 10, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
13 Win 13–0 Shorty Cleveland PTS 3 Aug 6, 1891 Ducat's Hall, Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Al Newman KO 1 (?) Aug 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
11 Win 11–0 Young Lyons KO 1 (?) Jul 30, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
10 Win 10–0 Jack Kelly KO 1 (?) Jul 20, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
9 Win 9–0 Jack Ghetlain KO 1 (?) Jul 10, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
8 Win 8–0 Joe Gates KO 2 (6) Jun 24, 1891 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Jockey Sloane KO 3 (?) Jun 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
6 Win 6–0 Joe O'Leary KO 3 (?) May 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
5 Win 5–0 Tom Cassidy KO 2 (?) Apr 20, 1891 Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Dick Ward KO 3 (?) Feb 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
3 Win 3–0 Fred Larson KO 1 (4) Jan 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
2 Win 2–0 Al Shrosbree PTS 4 Apr 28, 1890 Casino Gymnasium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Spud Murphy PTS 4 Jan 27, 1890 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Professional debut
Exact date and location are unknown

Unofficial record

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72 fights 61 wins 0 losses
By knockout 39 0
By decision 22 0
Draws 10
No contests 1

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
72 Draw 61–0–10 (1) Harry Harris PTS 6 Sep 1, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
71 Draw 61–0–9 (1) Casper Leon PTS 20 Dec 29, 1898 Claus Groth Hall, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
70 Draw 61–0–8 (1) Casper Leon PTS 6 Nov 21, 1898 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Pre-arranged draw if lasting the distance
69 Draw 61–0–7 (1) Frank Bartley PTS 4 Oct 31, 1898 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
68 Draw 61–0–6 (1) Jack Ritchie PTS 6 Aug 14, 1898 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
67 Draw 61–0–5 (1) Steve Flanagan PTS 6 Jun 3, 1898 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66 Draw 61–0–4 (1) Casper Leon PTS 20 May 30, 1898 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
65 Draw 61–0–3 (1) Billy Rotchford PTS 6 Apr 18, 1898 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
64 Win 61–0–2 (1) Johnny Ritchie PTS 6 Mar 26, 1898 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
63 Win 60–0–2 (1) Johnny Connors PTS 6 Mar 17, 1898 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
62 Win 59–0–2 (1) Walter Croot KO 20 (20), 2:25 Dec 6, 1897 National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England Won vacant world paperweight title;
Croot died of injuries sustained from the fight.[35]
61 Win 58–0–2 (1) Jimmy Anthony PTS 20 Apr 23, 1897 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
60 Win 57–0–2 (1) Jack Ward PTS 20 Mar 1, 1897 American A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
59 Draw 56–0–2 (1) Sammy Kelly PTS 20 Jan 30, 1897 Broadway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 56–0–1 (1) Jack Berger KO 1 (?) Jan 18, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
57 Win 55–0–1 (1) Harry Dally KO 2 (?) Jan 10, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
56 Win 54–0–1 (1) Steve Flanagan PTS 6 Aug 10, 1896 Caledonian A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 53–0–1 (1) Joe O'Donnell KO 3 (?) Mar 20, 1896 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
54 Win 52–0–1 (1) Jim McGuire KO 2 (?) Mar 15, 1896 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
53 Win 51–0–1 (1) Young Spitz KO 8 (?) Feb 18, 1896 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52 Win 50–0–1 (1) Young Lyons KO 1 (?) Jan 12, 1896 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Win 49–0–1 (1) Jack Madden TKO 4 (20) Oct 21, 1895 Empire A.C., Maspeth, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
50 Win 48–0–1 (1) Jack Lynch NWS 4 Sep 30, 1895 Southwark A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 ND 47–0–1 (1) Casper Leon ND 4 Aug 19, 1895 Academy of Music, New York City, New York, U.S. No decision was given
48 Win 47–0–1 Dave Ross KO 2 (15) Jul 15, 1895 Union Park Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Won vacant American bantamweight title
47 Draw 46–0–1 Casper Leon PTS 14 (15) Mar 30, 1895 2nd Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title;
The police intervened and saved Leon
46 Win 46–0 Joe Bertrand TKO 6 (6) Mar 21, 1895 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45 Win 45–0 George Church PTS 8 Nov 14, 1894 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
44 Win 44–0 Casper Leon KO 28 (?) Sep 15, 1894 Picnic Grove, Lamont, Illinois, U.S. Retained world 110lbs title;
Won vacant American 110lbs title;
Finish fight
43 Win 43–0 Harry Brooks PTS 4 Jul 3, 1894 Bradford Falls, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 42–0 Jimmy Gorman KO 10 Jun 2, 1894 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Billed world 102lbs title;
Finish fight
41 Win 41–0 Bob Costello TKO 2 (4) Feb 28, 1894 Lakefront Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Police intervened
40 Win 40–0 Joe McGrath KO 3 (?) Feb 6, 1894 Empire Theater, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Win 39–0 Young Cransden KO 3 (8) Jan 22, 1894 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38 Win 38–0 Jack Levy KO 17 (20) Dec 5, 1893 Roby, Indiana, U.S. Billed world 100lbs title
37 Win 37–0 Jack Fitzgerald NWS 4 Nov 13, 1893 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
36 Win 36–0 Tom Cassidy KO 6 (?) Sep 9, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
35 Win 35–0 Con Sheehan PTS 5 Aug 7, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
34 Win 34–0 Jimmy Shea TKO 4 (10) Jul 10, 1893 Columbian Athletic Club, Roby, Indiana, U.S.
33 Win 33–0 Lou Simmons PTS 6 Apr 5, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
32 Win 32–0 Jockey Stanton KO 2 (?) Mar 20, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
31 Win 31–0 Billy Murphy KO 1 (?) Feb 12, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
30 Win 30–0 Dave Ross KO 2 (?) Jan 20, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
29 Win 29–0 Bobby Quaid KO 10 Jan 14, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Won vacant 105-lb Championship of the West;
A finish fight
28 Win 28–0 Max Saufeldt KO 1 (?) Jan 8, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
27 Win 27–0 Joe Gates PTS 6 Oct 11, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 Frank Murphy KO 7 (?) Sep 3, 1892 Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Young Moron KO 2 (?) Aug 8, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Dick Reddy KO 4 (?) Jul 4, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Romeo Durand PTS 4 Jun 8, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Kid Corbett PTS 4 May 10, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Jack Smith PTS 5 Apr 3, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Paddy Snow KO 2 (?) Mar 12, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Billy Joyce KO 3 (?) Mar 2, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Dan Dummy Rowan KO 4 (?) Feb 20, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Billy Wellington PTS 6 Feb 1, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Barney McCall PTS 4 Oct 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
15 Win 15–0 Tom Cassidy PTS 6 Sep 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
14 Win 14–0 Jack Miller PTS 4 Aug 10, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
13 Win 13–0 Shorty Cleveland PTS 3 Aug 6, 1891 Ducat's Hall, Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Al Newman KO 1 (?) Aug 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
11 Win 11–0 Young Lyons KO 1 (?) Jul 30, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
10 Win 10–0 Jack Kelly KO 1 (?) Jul 20, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
9 Win 9–0 Jack Ghetlain KO 1 (?) Jul 10, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
8 Win 8–0 Joe Gates KO 2 (6) Jun 24, 1891 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Jockey Sloane KO 3 (?) Jun 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
6 Win 6–0 Joe O'Leary KO 3 (?) May 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
5 Win 5–0 Tom Cassidy KO 2 (?) Apr 20, 1891 Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Dick Ward KO 3 (?) Feb 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
3 Win 3–0 Fred Larson KO 1 (4) Jan 1, 1891 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
2 Win 2–0 Al Shrosbree PTS 4 Apr 28, 1890 Casino Gymnasium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Spud Murphy PTS 4 Jan 27, 1890 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Professional debut
Exact date and location are unknown

See also

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References

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  9. ^ 250 in attendance in "New Bantam Champion". The Buffalo Enquirer. September 17, 1894. p. 8. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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  11. ^ "Jimmy Barry". International Boxing Hall of Fame Website.
  12. ^ Leon was down in the 14th in "Almost a Knock-out for Barry". Chicago Tribune. March 31, 1895. p. 4. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ The fight was for the bantamweight title in "Jimmy Barry Defeats Anthony". The Record-Union. Sacramento. April 24, 1897. p. 1. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ A scientific battle with Barry dominating the infighting in "Jimmy Anthony Was Outclassed". The San Francisco Call. April 24, 1897. p. 7. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "English Bantamweight Dies"
  16. ^ "The Toughest Chicagoan Of All Time"
  17. ^ The bout seemed even til the 19th in "Jimmy Barry Wins". Chicago Tribune. London. December 7, 1897. p. 6. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ Would not win without a knockout in "Kid's Last Fight". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. Chicago. August 6, 1941. p. 19. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ Leon fight in "Boxing at the Lennox A.C." The New York Times. May 31, 1898. p. 4. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ "Gossip of the Ring". The Sun. March 29, 1898. p. 9. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ "Barry Won the Decision". Star-Gazette. Chicago, Illinois. March 28, 1898. p. 6. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ "Six Round Bout". Scranton Republican. Philadelphia. June 4, 1898. p. 2. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  23. ^ "Around the Ring". The Pittsburgh Press. New York. June 5, 1898. p. 12. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  24. ^ "Fought to a Good Draw". The Buffalo Enquirer. Davenport, Iowa. December 30, 1898. p. 4. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  25. ^ "Barry and Leon Draw". Sioux City Journal. Davenport, Iowa. December 30, 1898. p. 2. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  26. ^ "Kissed Jimmy Barry". The Pittsburgh Press. Chicago. January 1, 1899. p. 12. Retrieved August 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  27. ^ "Barry Draws With Harris". Chicago Inter Ocean. September 2, 1899. p. 8. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  28. ^ Harris showed skill in avoiding Barry's blows in "Barry and Harris Draw". Chicago Tribune. September 2, 1899. p. 4. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  29. ^ Mastro, Frank (April 9, 1943). "Barry Knocks Out England's New Champion". Chicago Tribune. p. 27. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  30. ^ Left Army job in "Jimmy Barry Forced to Give Up Army Job". Star-Gazette. Chicago. October 26, 1918. p. 8. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  31. ^ Possibly tuberculosis in Ward, Charles P. (April 7, 1943). "Ward to the Wise". Detroit Free Press. pp. 18, 19. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  32. ^ "Jim Barry, Old Champion, Dies". The Decatur Review. Chicago. AP. April 5, 1943. p. 10. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  33. ^ "Hold Funeral Tomorrow for Jimmy Barry". Chicago Tribune. April 6, 1943. p. 26. Retrieved June 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  34. ^ "BoxRec: Jimmy Barry".
  35. ^ a b "Walter Croot - BoxRec".
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
George Dixon 		World Bantamweight Champion
December 5, 1894 – 1897
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Terry McGovern
Vacant
Title last held by
Casper Leon 		World Bantamweight Champion
May 30, 1898 – September 1, 1899
Retired 		Vacant
Title next held by
Harry Harris
Sporting positions
Preceded by Oldest living world champion
July 26, 1939 – April 4, 1943 		Succeeded by
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