Joe Jeannette
Jeanette circa 1920
Born
Joseph Jeremiah Jennette[1]

(1879-08-26)August 26, 1879
West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 1958(1958-07-02) (aged 78)
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights166
With the inclusion of newspaper decisions[1]
Wins120
Wins by KO69
Losses24
Draws21
No contests1

Jeremiah "Joe" Jeannette (also Jennette[2]) (August 26, 1879 – July 2, 1958) was an American boxer, considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of the early 20th century. Because he was African-American, he was not given a shot at the world heavyweight title, though he did win the World Colored Heavyweight Championship on two occasions.

Early life and career

Jeannette was born on August 26, 1879, in West Hoboken, New Jersey, which is now part of Union City, to Mena and Benjamin F. Jeanette, who worked for a local blacksmith. He began work as his father's apprentice, and then as a coal truck driver for Jaels and Bellis. In 1904, at the age of 25, he began his boxing career on a dare, fighting against Arthur Dickinson in Jersey City. At 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) and weighing 190 lb (86 kg), Jeanette was relatively short and stocky, with his initial knowledge of fighting stemming from youthful street brawls.[3]

Professional career

Jeanette and Tom Kennedy, circa 1910-1915

Within two years, Jeanette was considered one of the best black heavyweights in the United States.[3] Jeanette mimicked the style of Sam Langford, whom he fought 15 times (some sources say 14[4]), developing defensive techniques that were elusive and effective. Opponents considered Jeanette, whose style reflected the "inside punching" style of the times, a dangerous inside boxer whom few wished to fight. Because of the racial barrier, black boxers only had a small number of prospective opponents from which to choose, and often ended up matched against the same fighters over and over.[3]

Jeanette fought the future heavyweight champion Jack Johnson seven times in his first two years as a pro, and a total of ten times. According to the Ken Burns documentary Unforgivable Blackness, Jeanette lost twice, won one fight on a foul after two rounds, had two draws, and five "No Decisions" in his fights against Johnson. Johnson called Jeannette "the toughest man I ever fought."[2][3]

After Johnson became the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World on December 26, 1908, he never again fought Jeanette, despite numerous challenges. Johnson's refusal to fight African-Americans offended the African-American community. Jeanette criticized Johnson, saying, "Jack forgot about his old friends after he became champion and drew the color line against his own people."[3]

Jeanette was never allowed to fight for the heavyweight championship during his 15-year career, despite having a stellar record against opponents of all races.

Joe's most memorable fight occurred on April 17, 1909 in a return bout with Sam McVey in Paris, France that lasted three-and-a-half-hours, and 49 rounds, the longest boxing match of the 20th century, and one of the greatest marathons in boxing history. Although McVey began the fight strong and looked like a sure winner, knocking down the usually sturdy Jeannette 27 times, and almost knocking him out in the 16th round with a right uppercut to Jeanette's jaw, he weakened greatly by the 19th round. Jeanette took control, knocking down McVey, a boxer (who had only been stopped once in his career, by Johnson), 19 times. After the 49th round, McVey could not rise from his stool at the call of time and Jeannette was declared winner on a technical knockout. This won him the "World Colored Heavyweight Championship," as Jack Johnson had defeated Tommy Burns for his heavyweight title the previous December.[3]

Jeanette retired in 1919[5] at the age of 40. Of his 166 documented pro fights (he believed it was closer to 400), in a career spanning 1904-1922, Jeanette had 106 wins, 68 of which were by knockout, with 20 losses. Only two of his losses were by knockout, once early in his career and once late in his career. He is rated alongside the very best boxers of his era, including Johnson, Langford, and McVey.[3]

He starred in the 1922 film Square Joe.[6][7]

Personal life

Jeanette met his wife, Adelaide, at a dance in Hoboken. They had two children, a son, Joe Jr., and a daughter, Agnes.[8]

Post-boxing career and legacy

Historical marker in Union City, New Jersey, in front of where Jeanette's home and gym once stood

Unlike many boxers, Jeanette was not a spendthrift and invested his money and time wisely. He spent most of his career fighting in and around the Eastern Seaboard, with only brief tours of Europe. After his career, he became a referee and a trainer of young boxers. He owned a boxing gym on 27th Street and Summit Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, where he was a fixture on the boxing scene for many years, training hundreds of boxers, including Heavyweight Champion James J. Braddock.

Jeanette, who was fond of automobiles,[8] eventually converted his boxing gym into a garage, out of which he operated a fleet of rental limousines, and then a taxi company named Adelaide, after his wife, which was located at 522 Clinton Avenue, now New York Avenue.[3]

Jeanette died in 1958.[5] He is buried in Fairview, New Jersey.[8]

He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997.[5]

A street in Union City, located between Summit Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard, was named Jeanette Street in his honor.[9]

A historical marker was subsequently dedicated at the corner of Summit Avenue and 27th Street, where Jeanette's former residence and gym once stood. It was the first historical marker erected by the city, and was installed on April 17, 2009, the 100th anniversary of Jeannette’s 49th-round knockout of Sam McVea.[10][11][12]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[1] unless otherwise noted.

Official record

166 fights 84 wins 10 losses
By knockout 69 2
By decision 9 8
By disqualification 6 0
Draws 9
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 62

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 Date Location Notes
166 Draw 84–10–9 (63) Harry Gibson PTS 6 Jun 1, 1922 Orange, New Jersey, US
165 Win 84–10–8 (63) Bartley Madden DQ 4 (8) Nov 11, 1919 Schuetzen Park, Bayonne, New Jersey, US
164 Loss 83–10–8 (63) Harry Wills NWS 8 Oct 20, 1919 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
163 Win 83–10–8 (62) Tom Cowler NWS 10 May 23, 1919 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
162 Win 83–10–8 (61) Clay Turner NWS 8 May 1, 1919 Open-Air Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
161 Win 83–10–8 (60) Bert Kenny NWS 8 Apr 15, 1919 Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, US
160 Win 83–10–8 (59) Tom Cowler NWS 8 Feb 10, 1919 Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
159 Win 83–10–8 (58) Andy Schmader NWS 8 Dec 20, 1918 Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, US
158 Win 83–10–8 (57) Andy Schmader NWS 8 Dec 2, 1918 Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, US
157 Loss 83–10–8 (56) Kid Norfolk NWS 8 Oct 11, 1918 Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, US
156 Win 83–10–8 (55) Battling Jim Johnson PTS ? Aug 27, 1918 Wiedenmayer Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
155 Loss 82–10–8 (55) Kid Norfolk NWS 8 Jul 19, 1918 International League Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
154 Win 82–10–8 (54) Jack Thompson NWS 6 Apr 15, 1918 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
153 Win 82–10–8 (53) George Christian NWS 6 Dec 19, 1917 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
152 Draw 82–10–8 (52) Gabe Gulart NWS 10 Sep 15, 1917 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
151 Loss 82–10–8 (51) Sam Langford NWS 12 Sep 14, 1917 Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
150 Win 82–10–8 (50) Andre Anderson NWS 10 Jul 20, 1917 Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, US
149 Win 82–10–8 (49) Tango Kid KO 5 (10) Jul 6, 1917 Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, US
148 Win 81–10–8 (49) Tony Ross KO 3 (10) Dec 4, 1916 Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, US
147 Win 80–10–8 (49) Jack Hubbard KO 5 (10) Sep 4, 1916 Garland City Park, Watertown, New York, US
146 Win 79–10–8 (49) Jack Driscoll KO 3 (?) Aug 19, 1916 Washington Park A.C., New York City, New York, US
145 Win 78–10–8 (49) Jim Smith TKO 5 (10) Aug 17, 1916 Averne A.C., Averne, Queens, New York City, New York, US
144 Win 77–10–8 (49) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Aug 4, 1916 Flower City A.C., Rochester, New York, US
143 Loss 77–10–8 (48) Sam Langford KO 7 (10) May 12, 1916 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US Lost world colored heavyweight title;
For world colored heavyweight title claim (undisputed)
142 Win 77–9–8 (48) George Kid Cotton KO 2 (10) Mar 24, 1916 East New York A.C., New York City, New York, US
141 Win 76–9–8 (48) Silas Green KO 6 (10) Feb 25, 1916 Canadian A.C., Montreal, Quebec, Canada Retained world colored heavyweight title
140 Win 75–9–8 (48) Bill Watkins NWS 10 Jul 2, 1915 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
139 Win 75–9–8 (47) Battling Brooks KO 5 (?) May 14, 1915 New York City, New York, US
138 Loss 74–9–8 (47) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 May 10, 1915 Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
137 Draw 74–9–8 (46) Sam McVea PTS 12 Apr 27, 1915 Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US Retained world colored heavyweight title
136 Win 74–9–7 (46) Battling Brooks KO 4 (?) Apr 19, 1915 New York City, New York, US
135 Win 73–9–7 (46) Sam Langford PTS 12 Apr 13, 1915 Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US Won world colored heavyweight title
134 Win 72–9–7 (46) Arthur Pelkey TKO 8 (10) Apr 9, 1915 Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
133 Win 71–9–7 (46) Cleve Hawkins NWS 10 Mar 19, 1915 Canadian A.C., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
132 Win 71–9–7 (45) Larry Williams KO 5 (10) Feb 26, 1915 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
131 Win 70–9–7 (45) Bill Tate TKO 2 (10) Feb 1, 1915 Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, US
130 Win 69–9–7 (45) John Lester Johnson NWS 10 Jan 11, 1915 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
129 Win 69–9–7 (44) Bill Tate NWS 10 Dec 14, 1914 Irving A.C., New York City, New York, US
128 Draw 69–9–7 (43) Battling Jim Johnson PTS 12 Nov 10, 1914 Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US
127 Draw 69–9–6 (43) Sam Langford NWS 10 Oct 1, 1914 Stadium A.C., New York City, New York, US
126 Win 69–9–6 (42) Jim Kruger KO 2 (?) Sep 12, 1914 Martins Ferry, Ohio, US
125 Win 68–9–6 (42) Bill Tate TKO 6 (10) Aug 11, 1914 Rockaway Beach A.A., New York City, New York, US
124 Win 67–9–6 (42) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Aug 5, 1914 Stadium A.C., New York City, New York, US
123 Win 67–9–6 (41) Black Bill TKO 9 (10) Aug 1, 1914 Irving A.C., New York City, New York, US
122 Win 66–9–6 (41) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Jul 15, 1914 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
121 Win 66–9–6 (40) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Jul 1, 1914 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
120 Win 66–9–6 (39) Silas Green TKO 3 (10) Jun 16, 1914 Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, US
119 Draw 65–9–6 (39) Harry Wills NWS 10 Jun 9, 1914 National Baseball Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
118 Win 65–9–6 (38) Colin Bell PTS 20 May 4, 1914 Premierland, Whitechapel, London, England, U.K.
117 Win 64–9–6 (38) Kid Jackson KO 7 (20) May 2, 1914 Wonderland, Paris, France
116 Win 63–9–6 (38) Andy Johnson KO 4 (?) Apr 8, 1914 Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
115 Win 62–9–6 (38) Georges Carpentier PTS 15 Mar 21, 1914 Luna Parc, Porte Maillot, Paris, France
114 Win 61–9–6 (38) Alf Langford DQ 7 (20) Feb 21, 1914 Wonderland, Paris, France Langford threw a wild shot and fell over motionless.
DQ by ref for suspected dive
113 Loss 60–9–6 (38) Sam Langford PTS 20 Dec 20, 1913 Luna Park Arena, Paris, France For vacant world heavyweight title claim;
As recognized by the French Boxing Federation
112 Win 60–8–6 (38) Sam Langford NWS 10 Oct 3, 1913 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
111 Win 60–8–6 (37) John Lester Johnson NWS 10 Jul 22, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, US
110 Win 60–8–6 (36) Nat Dewey PTS 10 Jul 4, 1913 Savannah, Georgia, US
109 Draw 59–8–6 (36) Harry Wills PTS 10 Jul 1, 1913 Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
108 Win 59–8–5 (36) Al Benedict TKO 3 (15) Jun 27, 1913 Joplin, Missouri, US
107 NC 58–8–5 (36) Jeff Clark NC 7 (8) Jun 23, 1913 Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US Fight was stopped by the referee
as he felt Jennette wasn't trying for the KO
106 Win 58–8–5 (35) Black Bill NWS 10 May 21, 1913 Gowanus A.C., New York City, New York, US
105 Win 58–8–5 (34) George Kid Cotton KO 4 (6) Apr 16, 1913 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
104 Win 57–8–5 (34) Jack Reed KO 3 (10) Mar 17, 1913 Queensboro A.C., New York City, New York, US
103 Win 56–8–5 (34) Jack Reed KO 3 (10) Feb 10, 1913 Olympia Club, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, US
102 Loss 55–8–5 (34) Jack Thompson PTS ? Feb 2, 1913 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
101 Win 55–7–5 (34) Chuck Carleton KO 1 (6) Jan 24, 1913 Easton, Pennsylvania, US
100 Win 54–7–5 (34) Battling Jim Johnson DQ 15 (?) Jan 21, 1913 Providence, Rhode Island, US
99 Win 53–7–5 (34) Jeff Clark NWS 10 Jan 17, 1913 Southwest A.C., Joplin, Missouri, US
98 Win 53–7–5 (33) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Jan 1, 1913 Irving A.C., New York City, New York, US
97 Win 53–7–5 (32) Chuck Carleton TKO 2 (10) Dec 6, 1912 National A.C., New York City, New York, US
96 Win 52–7–5 (32) George Christian KO 8 (10) Nov 27, 1912 Columbus, Ohio, US
95 Win 51–7–5 (32) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Oct 30, 1912 Forty-Fourth Street A.C., New York City, New York, US
94 Win 51–7–5 (31) Tony Ross DQ 7 (10) Sep 9, 1912 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
93 Draw 50–7–5 (31) Jeff Clark NWS 6 Sep 2, 1912 Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
92 Win 50–7–5 (30) Griff Jones KO 2 (10) Aug 30, 1912 Atlantic A.A., New York City, New York, US
91 Win 49–7–5 (30) Bill Tate KO 2 (6) Aug 20, 1912 Morris Park, Newark, New Jersey, US
90 Win 48–7–5 (30) Battling Brooks KO 2 (?) Aug 20, 1912 Morris Park, Newark, New Jersey, US
89 Win 47–7–5 (30) Jeff Madden TKO 2 (10) Aug 19, 1912 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
88 Win 46–7–5 (30) Young Hank Griffin KO 3 (6) Aug 9, 1912 Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
87 Loss 45–7–5 (30) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 6 Jul 19, 1912 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
86 Win 45–7–5 (29) Jeff Madden TKO 4 (?) Jul 15, 1912 New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
85 Win 44–7–5 (29) Mickey McDonough TKO 2 (?) Jul 15, 1912 New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
84 Win 43–7–5 (29) Black Bill DQ 6 (10) Jun 15, 1912 Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US
83 Win 42–7–5 (29) George Rodel KO 11 (15) May 24, 1912 Old Cosmo Rink, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
82 Win 41–7–5 (29) Young Johnny Johnson RTD 3 (10) May 13, 1912 National AC, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
81 Win 40–7–5 (29) Black Bill KO 3 (12) Apr 4, 1912 Lewiston, Maine, US
80 Win 39–7–5 (29) Griff Jones TKO 4 (10) Apr 1, 1912 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, US
79 Win 38–7–5 (29) Nat Dewey TKO 7 (10) Mar 13, 1912 Long Acre A.A., New York City, New York, US
78 Win 37–7–5 (29) Andy Morris TKO 6 (15) Feb 27, 1912 Casino, New Haven, Connecticut, US
77 Win 36–7–5 (29) Morris Harris NWS 3 Feb 19, 1912 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
76 Win 36–7–5 (28) Chuck Carleton NWS 3 Feb 19, 1912 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
75 Win 36–7–5 (27) Griff Jones TKO 3 (10) Jan 19, 1912 Oneida County A.A., Utica, New York, US
74 Win 35–7–5 (27) Jack "Twin" Sullivan NWS 10 Dec 26, 1911 Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, US
73 Win 35–7–5 (26) Topeka Jack Johnson KO 3 (?) Dec 21, 1911 Louisiana A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
72 Win 34–7–5 (26) Al Mitchell KO 4 (?) Dec 18, 1911 Memphis, Tennessee, US
71 Win 33–7–5 (26) Nat Dewey PTS 8 Dec 15, 1911 Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
70 Win 32–7–5 (26) Young Jack Johnson KO 4 (8) Dec 11, 1911 Memphis, Tennessee, US
69 Win 31–7–5 (26) Jewey Smith KO 3 (?) Dec 7, 1911 Fordham A.C., New York City, New York, US
68 Win 30–7–5 (26) Bill Watkins KO 1 (?) Nov 30, 1911 German Hall, Albany, New York, US
67 Loss 29–7–5 (26) Sam Langford NWS 10 Sep 5, 1911 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
66 Win 29–7–5 (25) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Aug 29, 1911 Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
65 Win 29–7–5 (24) Dummy Maxson KO 1 (10) Aug 23, 1911 Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
64 Draw 28–7–5 (24) Tony Ross NWS 10 Aug 1, 1911 20th Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
63 Win 28–7–5 (23) Al Kubiak KO 3 (10) Jul 25, 1911 20th Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
62 Win 27–7–5 (23) Al Kubiak KO 9 (10) Apr 20, 1911 National S.C., New York City, New York, US
61 Win 26–7–5 (23) Jim Barry NWS 10 Mar 16, 1911 National S.C., New York City, New York, US
60 Draw 26–7–5 (22) Jim Barry NWS 6 Feb 8, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
59 Loss 26–7–5 (21) Sam Langford PTS 12 Jan 10, 1911 Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US For world colored heavyweight title
58 Win 26–6–5 (21) Jeff Clark PTS 10 Dec 27, 1910 Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, US
57 Win 25–6–5 (21) Black Bill KO 5 (10) Nov 10, 1910 Long Acre A.C., New York City, New York, US
56 Win 24–6–5 (21) Morris Harris NWS 10 Sep 30, 1910 National A.C., New York City, New York, US
55 Loss 24–6–5 (20) Sam Langford PTS 15 Sep 6, 1910 Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US Lost world colored heavyweight title;
For world colored heavyweight title claim
54 Draw 24–5–5 (20) Morris Harris NWS 10 Jul 1, 1910 National S.C., New York City, New York, US
53 Win 24–5–5 (19) Jim Smith NWS 10 Jun 3, 1910 National S.C., New York City, New York, US
52 Win 24–5–5 (18) Andy Morris TKO 3 (12) May 24, 1910 Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US
51 Draw 23–5–5 (18) Sam McVea PTS 30 Dec 11, 1909 Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, France Retained world colored heavyweight title
50 Draw 23–5–4 (18) Sid Russell PTS 15 Nov 13, 1909 Wonderland, Paris, France
49 Win 23–5–3 (18) Al Kubiak KO 10 (20) Oct 30, 1909 Cirque de Paris, Paris, France
48 Draw 22–5–3 (18) Al Kubiak NWS 6 Sep 18, 1909 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
47 Win 22–5–3 (17) Sandy Ferguson TKO 8 (10) Aug 27, 1909 Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
46 Loss 21–5–3 (17) Sandy Ferguson PTS 12 Jun 22, 1909 Armory A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, US
45 Win 21–4–3 (17) Trooper G. Cook RTD 2 (6) May 27, 1909 Arena, Villiers Street, Strand, London, England, U.K.
44 Win 20–4–3 (17) Harry Shearing RTD 4 (6) May 27, 1909 Arena, Villiers Street, Strand, London, England, U.K.
43 Win 19–4–3 (17) Sandy Ferguson PTS 20 May 22, 1909 Cirque de Paris, Paris, France
42 Win 18–4–3 (17) Jack Scales KO 1 (10) May 1, 1909 Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, France
41 Win 17–4–3 (17) Sam McVea RTD 49 Apr 17, 1909 Cirque de Paris, Paris, France Won world colored heavyweight title;
A fight to the finish
40 Loss 16–4–3 (17) Sam McVea PTS 20 Feb 20, 1909 Cirque de Paris, Paris, France For vacant world colored heavyweight title
39 Win 16–3–3 (17) Charley Croxon TKO 2 (10) Feb 6, 1909 Folies Bergère, Paris, France
38 Win 15–3–3 (17) Ben Taylor KO 3 (?) Jan 23, 1909 Folies Bergère, Paris, France
37 Win 14–3–3 (17) Morris Harris NWS 6 Dec 7, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
36 Win 14–3–3 (16) Sandy Ferguson PTS 12 Sep 15, 1908 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
35 Draw 13–3–3 (16) Sam Langford NWS 6 Sep 1, 1908 National A.C., New York City, New York, US
34 Draw 13–3–3 (15) Jim Barry NWS 6 May 8, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
33 Win 13–3–3 (14) Sam Campbell TKO 6 (?) Mar 9, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
32 Draw 12–3–3 (14) Sam Langford PTS 12 Mar 3, 1908 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
31 Win 12–3–2 (14) George Cole TKO 4 (6) Feb 17, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
30 Win 11–3–2 (14) Jim Jeffords KO 2 (6) Jan 27, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
29 Win 10–3–2 (14) Griff Jones KO 3 (?) Jan 13, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
28 Win 9–3–2 (14) Joe Phillips KO 3 (6) Jan 13, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
27 Win 8–3–2 (14) Morris Harris TKO 4 (?) Jun 11, 1907 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
26 Win 7–3–2 (14) Sam McVea NWS 10 Apr 15, 1907 Lyric Hall, New York City, New York, US
25 Win 7–3–2 (13) Young Peter Jackson NWS 6 Mar 8, 1907 Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
24 Win 7–3–2 (12) Jim Jeffords KO 7 (10) Feb 11, 1907 Casco A.C., Portland, Oregon, US
23 Draw 6–3–2 (12) Sam Langford PTS 12 Jan 11, 1907 Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, US
22 Draw 6–3–1 (12) Jack Johnson NWS 10 Nov 26, 1906 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
21 Loss 6–3–1 (11) Jack Johnson NWS 6 Sep 20, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
20 Win 6–3–1 (10) Black Bill KO 4 (6) Sep 6, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
19 Loss 5–3–1 (10) Sam Langford PTS 15 Apr 5, 1906 Lincoln A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, US
18 Loss 5–2–1 (10) Jack Johnson PTS 15 Mar 14, 1906 Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US For world colored heavyweight title
17 Loss 5–1–1 (10) Jack Johnson NWS 3 Jan 16, 1906 Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, US
16 Win 5–1–1 (9) Sam Langford TKO 8 (12) Dec 25, 1905 Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, US Langford retired after round 8
15 Win 4–1–1 (9) Walter Johnson TKO 2 (3) Dec 21, 1905 Long Acre A.C., New York City, New York, US
14 Loss 3–1–1 (9) Jack Johnson NWS 6 Dec 2, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
13 Win 3–1–1 (8) Jack Johnson DQ 2 (6) Nov 25, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Jennette was winning the fight until he was fouled
12 Draw 2–1–1 (8) Black Bill PTS 6 Nov 2, 1905 National S.C., Wilmington, Delaware, US
11 Win 2–1 (8) George Cole NWS 6 Oct 28, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
10 Win 2–1 (7) Jim Jeffords NWS 6 Oct 26, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
9 Win 2–1 (6) Black Bill KO 7 (10) Oct 11, 1905 National S.C., Wilmington, New Jersey, US
8 Win 1–1 (6) Pat O'Rourke KO 5 (?) Oct 7, 1905 North Bergen, New Jersey, US
7 Win 0–1 (6) George Cole NWS 6 Aug 28, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
6 Loss 0–1 (5) George Cole NWS 6 Jul 6, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
5 Win 0–1 (4) Black Bill NWS 6 Jun 8, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
4 Loss 0–1 (3) Jack Johnson NWS 3 May 9, 1905 Knickerbocker A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
3 Loss 0–1 (2) Black Bill KO 2 (6) Apr 20, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
2 Loss 0–0 (2) Morris Harris NWS 6 Mar 2, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
1 Loss 0–0 (1) Morris Harris NWS 6 Nov 11, 1904 Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US[1]

Unofficial record

166 fights 121 wins 24 losses
By knockout 69 2
By decision 46 22
By disqualification 6 0
Draws 20
No contests 1

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
166 Draw 121–24–20 (1) Harry Gibson PTS 6 Jun 1, 1922 Orange, New Jersey, US
165 Win 121–24–19 (1) Bartley Madden DQ 4 (8) Nov 11, 1919 Schuetzen Park, Bayonne, New Jersey, US
164 Loss 120–24–19 (1) Harry Wills NWS 8 Oct 20, 1919 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
163 Win 120–23–19 (1) Tom Cowler NWS 10 May 23, 1919 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
162 Win 119–23–19 (1) Clay Turner NWS 8 May 1, 1919 Open-Air Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
161 Win 118–23–19 (1) Bert Kenny NWS 8 Apr 15, 1919 Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, US
160 Win 117–23–19 (1) Tom Cowler NWS 8 Feb 10, 1919 Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
159 Win 116–23–19 (1) Andy Schmader NWS 8 Dec 20, 1918 Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, US
158 Win 115–23–19 (1) Andy Schmader NWS 8 Dec 2, 1918 Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, US
157 Loss 114–23–19 (1) Kid Norfolk NWS 8 Oct 11, 1918 Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, US
156 Win 114–22–19 (1) Battling Jim Johnson PTS ? Aug 27, 1918 Wiedenmayer Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
155 Loss 113–22–19 (1) Kid Norfolk NWS 8 Jul 19, 1918 International League Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
154 Win 113–21–19 (1) Jack Thompson NWS 6 Apr 15, 1918 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
153 Win 112–21–19 (1) George Christian NWS 6 Dec 19, 1917 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
152 Draw 111–21–19 (1) Gabe Gulart NWS 10 Sep 15, 1917 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
151 Loss 111–21–18 (1) Sam Langford NWS 12 Sep 14, 1917 Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
150 Win 111–20–18 (1) Andre Anderson NWS 10 Jul 20, 1917 Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, US
149 Win 110–20–18 (1) Tango Kid KO 5 (10) Jul 6, 1917 Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, US
148 Win 109–20–18 (1) Tony Ross KO 3 (10) Dec 4, 1916 Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, US
147 Win 108–20–18 (1) Jack Hubbard KO 5 (10) Sep 4, 1916 Garland City Park, Watertown, New York, US
146 Win 107–20–18 (1) Jack Driscoll KO 3 (?) Aug 19, 1916 Washington Park A.C., New York City, New York, US
145 Win 106–20–18 (1) Jim Smith TKO 5 (10) Aug 17, 1916 Averne A.C., Averne, Queens, New York City, New York, US
144 Win 105–20–18 (1) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Aug 4, 1916 Flower City A.C., Rochester, New York, US
143 Loss 104–20–18 (1) Sam Langford KO 7 (10) May 12, 1916 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US Lost world colored heavyweight title;
For world colored heavyweight title claim (undisputed)
142 Win 104–19–18 (1) George Kid Cotton KO 2 (10) Mar 24, 1916 East New York A.C., New York City, New York, US
141 Win 103–19–18 (1) Silas Green KO 6 (10) Feb 25, 1916 Canadian A.C., Montreal, Quebec, Canada Retained world colored heavyweight title
140 Win 102–19–18 (1) Bill Watkins NWS 10 Jul 2, 1915 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
139 Win 101–19–18 (1) Battling Brooks KO 5 (?) May 14, 1915 New York City, New York, US
138 Loss 100–19–18 (1) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 May 10, 1915 Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
137 Draw 100–18–18 (1) Sam McVea PTS 12 Apr 27, 1915 Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US Retained world colored heavyweight title
136 Win 100–18–17 (1) Battling Brooks KO 4 (?) Apr 19, 1915 New York City, New York, US
135 Win 99–18–17 (1) Sam Langford PTS 12 Apr 13, 1915 Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US Won world colored heavyweight title
134 Win 98–18–17 (1) Arthur Pelkey TKO 8 (10) Apr 9, 1915 Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
133 Win 97–18–17 (1) Cleve Hawkins NWS 10 Mar 19, 1915 Canadian A.C., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
132 Win 96–18–17 (1) Larry Williams KO 5 (10) Feb 26, 1915 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
131 Win 95–18–17 (1) Bill Tate TKO 2 (10) Feb 1, 1915 Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, US
130 Win 94–18–17 (1) John Lester Johnson NWS 10 Jan 11, 1915 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
129 Win 93–18–17 (1) Bill Tate NWS 10 Dec 14, 1914 Irving A.C., New York City, New York, US
128 Draw 92–18–17 (1) Battling Jim Johnson PTS 12 Nov 10, 1914 Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US
127 Draw 92–18–16 (1) Sam Langford NWS 10 Oct 1, 1914 Stadium A.C., New York City, New York, US
126 Win 92–18–15 (1) Jim Kruger KO 2 (?) Sep 12, 1914 Martins Ferry, Ohio, US
125 Win 91–18–15 (1) Bill Tate TKO 6 (10) Aug 11, 1914 Rockaway Beach A.A., New York City, New York, US
124 Win 90–18–15 (1) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Aug 5, 1914 Stadium A.C., New York City, New York, US
123 Win 89–18–15 (1) Black Bill TKO 9 (10) Aug 1, 1914 Irving A.C., New York City, New York, US
122 Win 88–18–15 (1) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Jul 15, 1914 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
121 Win 87–18–15 (1) Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Jul 1, 1914 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
120 Win 86–18–15 (1) Silas Green TKO 3 (10) Jun 16, 1914 Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, US
119 Draw 85–18–15 (1) Harry Wills NWS 10 Jun 9, 1914 National Baseball Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
118 Win 85–18–14 (1) Colin Bell PTS 20 May 4, 1914 Premierland, Whitechapel, London, England, U.K.
117 Win 84–18–14 (1) Kid Jackson KO 7 (20) May 2, 1914 Wonderland, Paris, France
116 Win 83–18–14 (1) Andy Johnson KO 4 (?) Apr 8, 1914 Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
115 Win 82–18–14 (1) Georges Carpentier PTS 15 Mar 21, 1914 Luna Parc, Porte Maillot, Paris, France
114 Win 81–18–14 (1) Alf Langford DQ 7 (20) Feb 21, 1914 Wonderland, Paris, France Langford threw a wild shot and fell over motionless.
DQ by ref for suspected dive
113 Loss 80–18–14 (1) Sam Langford PTS 20 Dec 20, 1913 Luna Park Arena, Paris, France For vacant world heavyweight title claim;
As recognized by the French Boxing Federation
112 Win 80–17–14 (1) Sam Langford NWS 10 Oct 3, 1913 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
111 Win 79–17–14 (1) John Lester Johnson NWS 10 Jul 22, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, US
110 Win 78–17–14 (1) Nat Dewey PTS 10 Jul 4, 1913 Savannah, Georgia, US
109 Draw 77–17–14 (1) Harry Wills PTS 10 Jul 1, 1913 Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
108 Win 77–17–13 (1) Al Benedict TKO 3 (15) Jun 27, 1913 Joplin, Missouri, US
107 NC 76–17–13 (1) Jeff Clark NC 7 (8) Jun 23, 1913 Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US Fight was stopped by the referee
as he felt Jennette wasn't trying for the KO
106 Win 76–17–13 Black Bill NWS 10 May 21, 1913 Gowanus A.C., New York City, New York, US
105 Win 75–17–13 George 'Kid' Cotton KO 4 (6) Apr 16, 1913 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
104 Win 74–17–13 Jack Reed KO 3 (10) Mar 17, 1913 Queensboro A.C., New York City, New York, US
103 Win 73–17–13 Jack Reed KO 3 (10) Feb 10, 1913 Olympia Club, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, US
102 Loss 72–17–13 Jack Thompson PTS ? Feb 2, 1913 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
101 Win 72–16–13 Chuck Carleton KO 1 (6) Jan 24, 1913 Easton, Pennsylvania, US
100 Win 71–16–13 Battling Jim Johnson DQ 15 (?) Jan 21, 1913 Providence, Rhode Island, US
99 Win 70–16–13 Jeff Clark NWS 10 Jan 17, 1913 Southwest A.C., Joplin, Missouri, US
98 Win 69–16–13 Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Jan 1, 1913 Irving A.C., New York City, New York, US
97 Win 68–16–13 Chuck Carleton TKO 2 (10) Dec 6, 1912 National A.C., New York City, New York, US
96 Win 67–16–13 George Christian KO 8 (10) Nov 27, 1912 Columbus, Ohio, US
95 Win 66–16–13 Battling Jim Johnson NWS 10 Oct 30, 1912 Forty-Fourth Street A.C., New York City, New York, US
94 Win 65–16–13 Tony Ross DQ 7 (10) Sep 9, 1912 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
93 Draw 64–16–13 Jeff Clark NWS 6 Sep 2, 1912 Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
92 Win 64–16–12 Griff Jones KO 2 (10) Aug 30, 1912 Atlantic A.A., New York City, New York, US
91 Win 63–16–12 Bill Tate KO 2 (6) Aug 20, 1912 Morris Park, Newark, New Jersey, US
90 Win 62–16–12 Battling Brooks KO 2 (?) Aug 20, 1912 Morris Park, Newark, New Jersey, US
89 Win 61–16–12 Jeff Madden TKO 2 (10) Aug 19, 1912 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
88 Win 60–16–12 Young Hank Griffin KO 3 (6) Aug 9, 1912 Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
87 Loss 59–16–12 Battling Jim Johnson NWS 6 Jul 19, 1912 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
86 Win 59–15–12 Jeff Madden TKO 4 (?) Jul 15, 1912 New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
85 Win 58–15–12 Mickey McDonough TKO 2 (?) Jul 15, 1912 New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
84 Win 57–15–12 Black Bill DQ 6 (10) Jun 15, 1912 Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US
83 Win 56–15–12 George Rodel KO 11 (15) May 24, 1912 Old Cosmo Rink, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
82 Win 55–15–12 Young Johnny Johnson RTD 3 (10) May 13, 1912 National AC, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
81 Win 54–15–12 Black Bill KO 3 (12) Apr 4, 1912 Lewiston, Maine, US
80 Win 53–15–12 Griff Jones TKO 4 (10) Apr 1, 1912 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, US
79 Win 52–15–12 Nat Dewey TKO 7 (10) Mar 13, 1912 Long Acre A.A., New York City, New York, US
78 Win 51–15–12 Andy Morris TKO 6 (15) Feb 27, 1912 Casino, New Haven, Connecticut, US
77 Win 50–15–12 Morris Harris NWS 3 Feb 19, 1912 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
76 Win 49–15–12 Chuck Carleton NWS 3 Feb 19, 1912 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
75 Win 48–15–12 Griff Jones TKO 3 (10) Jan 19, 1912 Oneida County A.A., Utica, New York, US
74 Win 47–15–12 Jack "Twin" Sullivan NWS 10 Dec 26, 1911 Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, US
73 Win 46–15–12 Topeka Jack Johnson KO 3 (?) Dec 21, 1911 Louisiana A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
72 Win 45–15–12 Al Mitchell KO 4 (?) Dec 18, 1911 Memphis, Tennessee, US
71 Win 44–15–12 Nat Dewey PTS 8 Dec 15, 1911 Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
70 Win 43–15–12 Young Jack Johnson KO 4 (8) Dec 11, 1911 Memphis, Tennessee, US
69 Win 42–15–12 Jewey Smith KO 3 (?) Dec 7, 1911 Fordham A.C., New York City, New York, US
68 Win 41–15–12 Bill Watkins KO 1 (?) Nov 30, 1911 German Hall, Albany, New York, US
67 Loss 40–15–12 Sam Langford NWS 10 Sep 5, 1911 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
66 Win 40–14–12 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Aug 29, 1911 Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
65 Win 39–14–12 Dummy Maxson KO 1 (10) Aug 23, 1911 Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
64 Draw 38–14–12 Tony Ross NWS 10 Aug 1, 1911 20th Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
63 Win 38–14–11 Al Kubiak KO 3 (10) Jul 25, 1911 20th Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
62 Win 37–14–11 Al Kubiak KO 9 (10) Apr 20, 1911 National S.C., New York City, New York, US
61 Win 36–14–11 Jim Barry NWS 10 Mar 16, 1911 National S.C., New York City, New York, US
60 Draw 35–14–11 Jim Barry NWS 6 Feb 8, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
59 Loss 35–14–10 Sam Langford PTS 12 Jan 10, 1911 Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US For world colored heavyweight title
58 Win 35–13–10 Jeff Clark PTS 10 Dec 27, 1910 Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, US
57 Win 34–13–10 Black Bill KO 5 (10) Nov 10, 1910 Long Acre A.C., New York City, New York, US
56 Win 33–13–10 Morris Harris NWS 10 Sep 30, 1910 National A.C., New York City, New York, US
55 Loss 32–13–10 Sam Langford PTS 15 Sep 6, 1910 Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US Lost world colored heavyweight title;
For world colored heavyweight title claim
54 Draw 32–12–10 Morris Harris NWS 10 Jul 1, 1910 National S.C., New York City, New York, US
53 Win 32–12–9 Jim Smith NWS 10 Jun 3, 1910 National S.C., New York City, New York, US
52 Win 31–12–9 Andy Morris TKO 3 (12) May 24, 1910 Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US
51 Draw 30–12–9 Sam McVea PTS 30 Dec 11, 1909 Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, France Retained world colored heavyweight title
50 Draw 30–12–8 Sid Russell PTS 15 Nov 13, 1909 Wonderland, Paris, France
49 Win 30–12–7 Al Kubiak KO 10 (20) Oct 30, 1909 Cirque de Paris, Paris, France
48 Draw 29–12–7 Al Kubiak NWS 6 Sep 18, 1909 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
47 Win 29–12–6 Sandy Ferguson TKO 8 (10) Aug 27, 1909 Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
46 Loss 28–12–6 Sandy Ferguson PTS 12 Jun 22, 1909 Armory A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, US
45 Win 28–11–6 Trooper G. Cook RTD 2 (6) May 27, 1909 Arena, Villiers Street, Strand, London, England, U.K.
44 Win 27–11–6 Harry Shearing RTD 4 (6) May 27, 1909 Arena, Villiers Street, Strand, London, England, U.K.
43 Win 26–11–6 Sandy Ferguson PTS 20 May 22, 1909 Cirque de Paris, Paris, France
42 Win 25–11–6 Jack Scales KO 1 (10) May 1, 1909 Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, France
41 Win 24–11–6 Sam McVea RTD 49 Apr 17, 1909 Cirque de Paris, Paris, France Won world colored heavyweight title;
A fight to the finish
40 Loss 23–11–6 Sam McVea PTS 20 Feb 20, 1909 Cirque de Paris, Paris, France For vacant world colored heavyweight title
39 Win 23–10–6 Charley Croxon TKO 2 (10) Feb 6, 1909 Folies Bergère, Paris, France
38 Win 22–10–6 Ben Taylor KO 3 (?) Jan 23, 1909 Folies Bergère, Paris, France
37 Win 21–10–6 Morris Harris NWS 6 Dec 7, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
36 Win 20–10–6 Sandy Ferguson PTS 12 Sep 15, 1908 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
35 Draw 19–10–6 Sam Langford NWS 6 Sep 1, 1908 National A.C., New York City, New York, US
34 Draw 19–10–5 Jim Barry NWS 6 May 8, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
33 Win 19–10–4 Sam Campbell TKO 6 (?) Mar 9, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
32 Draw 18–10–4 Sam Langford PTS 12 Mar 3, 1908 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
31 Win 18–10–3 George Cole TKO 4 (6) Feb 17, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
30 Win 17–10–3 Jim Jeffords KO 2 (6) Jan 27, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
29 Win 16–10–3 Griff Jones KO 3 (?) Jan 13, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
28 Win 15–10–3 Joe Phillips KO 3 (6) Jan 13, 1908 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
27 Win 14–10–3 Morris Harris TKO 4 (?) Jun 11, 1907 Consolidated A.C., New York City, New York, US
26 Win 13–10–3 Sam McVea NWS 10 Apr 15, 1907 Lyric Hall, New York City, New York, US
25 Win 12–10–3 Young Peter Jackson NWS 6 Mar 8, 1907 Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
24 Win 11–10–3 Jim Jeffords KO 7 (10) Feb 11, 1907 Casco A.C., Portland, Oregon, US
23 Draw 10–10–3 Sam Langford PTS 12 Jan 11, 1907 Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, US
22 Draw 10–10–2 Jack Johnson NWS 10 Nov 26, 1906 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, US World colored heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
21 Loss 10–10–1 Jack Johnson NWS 6 Sep 20, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
20 Win 10–9–1 Black Bill KO 4 (6) Sep 6, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
19 Loss 9–9–1 Sam Langford PTS 15 Apr 5, 1906 Lincoln A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, US
18 Loss 9–8–1 Jack Johnson PTS 15 Mar 14, 1906 Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US For world colored heavyweight title
17 Loss 9–7–1 Jack Johnson NWS 3 Jan 16, 1906 Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, US
16 Win 9–6–1 Sam Langford TKO 8 (12) Dec 25, 1905 Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, US Langford retired after round 8
15 Win 8–6–1 Walter Johnson TKO 2 (3) Dec 21, 1905 Long Acre A.C., New York City, New York, US
14 Loss 7–6–1 Jack Johnson NWS 6 Dec 2, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
13 Win 7–5–1 Jack Johnson DQ 2 (6) Nov 25, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Jennette was winning the fight until he was fouled
12 Draw 6–5–1 Black Bill PTS 6 Nov 2, 1905 National S.C., Wilmington, Delaware, US
11 Win 6–5 George Cole NWS 6 Oct 28, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
10 Win 5–5 Jim Jeffords NWS 6 Oct 26, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
9 Win 4–5 Black Bill KO 7 (10) Oct 11, 1905 National S.C., Wilmington, New Jersey, US
8 Win 3–5 Pat O'Rourke KO 5 (?) Oct 7, 1905 North Bergen, New Jersey, US
7 Win 2–5 George Cole NWS 6 Aug 28, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
6 Loss 1–5 George Cole NWS 6 Jul 6, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
5 Win 1–4 Black Bill NWS 6 Jun 8, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
4 Loss 0–4 Jack Johnson NWS 3 May 9, 1905 Knickerbocker A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
3 Loss 0–3 Black Bill KO 2 (6) Apr 20, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
2 Loss 0–2 Morris Harris NWS 6 Mar 2, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
1 Loss 0–1 Morris Harris NWS 6 Nov 11, 1904 Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

References

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Awards and achievements Preceded bySam McVea World Colored Heavyweight Champion April 17 – September 6, 1909 Succeeded bySam Langford
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