Young Corbett III
Born
Ralph Giordano

May 27, 1905
Rionero in Vulture, Basilicata, Italy
DiedJuly 15, 1993 (aged 88)
Auberry, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Other names"Young Corbett III"
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Middleweight
Height5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights155
Wins123
Wins by KO33
Losses12
Draws20

Ralph Giordano (born Raffaele Giordano, May 27, 1905 – July 15, 1993), better known as Young Corbett III, was an Italian-born American boxer. He was the World Welterweight Champion in 1933 and the NYSAC Middleweight champion in 1938.[1] A tough southpaw, he did not have strong punching power but was known for his great speed and determination.[2] Corbett is considered one of the greatest southpaws of all time[3][4] and one of the all-time great counterpunchers.[5] He was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame in 1959,[6] the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1982,[7] and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.[8]

Biography

Early life

Born in Rionero in Vulture, in the Italian region of Basilicata,[9] from Vito Giordano and Gelsomina Capobianco, he moved with his family to the United States when he was still an infant and was erroneously registered as Raffaele Capabianca Giordano. After four years of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to Fresno, California, and began boxing in 1919 while still a 14-year-old "newsboy."[10] One day Corbett and a friend hopped a freight train headed for Sacramento searching for a match there but they arrived in Marysville by mistake, where they attended a boxing show that night. After convincing the promoter that he was a fighter, Corbett faced a more experienced boxer named Eddie Morris, who knocked him out in the third round. Corbett, however, earned $7.50 for his performance.[2]

After graduating from Edison High School in 1920, Corbett began to practice more seriously. He got his stage name when a ring announcer told him he would not present him as Ralph Giordano and dubbed him "Young Corbett III" because his fighting style reminded him of William J. Rothwell, known as Young Corbett II,[11] or, according to other sources, for his haircut similar to that of heavyweight champion James J. Corbett.[12]

Boxing career

Corbett (facing camera) battles Jackie Fields at San Francisco's Seals Stadium,1933

Corbett fought many great fighters of his era, suffering only 5 defeats in his first 75 recorded bouts.[2] He engaged in a four-fight series with future welterweight champion Young Jack Thompson, winning three and drawing once. He also scored wins over Jack Zivic, Sgt. Sammy Baker, welterweight champion Jackie Fields and future middleweight king Ceferino Garcia.

Before a crowd of 16,000 on February 22, 1933, Corbett captured the welterweight championship of the world by decisioning Jackie Fields over 10 rounds at San Francisco's Seals Stadium. He competed with a broken hand received from a sparring session three days before the fight,[12] and hurt his left thumb in the fifth round but continued to fight undaunted. Referee Jack Kennedy remembered Corbett as "vicious in those first five rounds. He ripped him like a tiger. Fields could not protect himself".[13]

Three months later, he was dethroned by Hall of Famer Jimmy McLarnin in a first round knockout.[14] Corbett then moved up to the middleweight division. He scored wins over future light heavy champ Gus Lesnevich (TKO 5), as well as Hall of Famers Mickey Walker, and Billy Conn. On February 22, 1938 he beat Fred Apostoli, winning the middleweight championship. On November 18 of that year, he challenged Apostoli again, but was stopped in 8 rounds.

Retirement and death

Corbett boxed until August 20, 1940, winning his last fight against Richard "Sheik" Rangel. He retired with a 123-11-17 (33 KOs) record.[15][16] He later operated a bar in Fresno. On October 2, 1945 Corbett survived a serious car accident on Highway 99 near Delano, suffering a fractured skull and other injuries. He died in Auberry, California at the age of 88, after about 20 years afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.[17] A statue of him, posed in a fighting stance and boxing gloves, was erected in Fresno. The sculpture was realized by Clement Renzi.

Personal life

Beside the boxing career, Corbett was a physical education instructor for the California Highway Patrol and a grape grower.[18] His cousin Al Manfredo (1912-1990) also was a boxer and later a boxing manager. Corbett is the great-grandfather of former American football safety Matt Giordano.

Professional boxing record

155 fights 123 wins 12 losses
By knockout 32 4
By decision 89 8
By disqualification 2 0
Draws 20
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
155 Win 123–12–20 Sheik Rangel PTS 10 Aug 20, 1940 Italian Entertainment Park, Fresno, California, U.S.
154 Win 122–12–20 Harry Cahill PTS 10 Apr 15, 1940 Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, California, U.S.
153 Win 121–12–20 Dale Sparr PTS 10 Mar 13, 1940 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
152 Win 120–12–20 Dick Foster TKO 7 (10) Dec 14, 1939 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
151 Loss 119–12–20 Fred Apostoli TKO 8 (15) Nov 18, 1938 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant NYSAC middleweight title
150 Win 119–11–20 Glen Lee PTS 10 Jul 19, 1938 Ratcliffe Stadium, Fresno, California, U.S.
149 Win 118–11–20 Jackie Burke PTS 10 May 25, 1938 McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
148 Win 117–11–20 Fred Apostoli PTS 10 Feb 22, 1938 Seals Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
147 Win 116–11–20 Dick Foster PTS 10 Dec 17, 1937 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
146 Loss 115–11–20 Billy Conn UD 10 Nov 8, 1937 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145 Win 115–10–20 Billy Conn PTS 10 Aug 13, 1937 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
144 Win 114–10–20 Joe Smallwood PTS 10 Jul 21, 1937 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
143 Win 113–10–20 Dale Sparr PTS 10 Apr 2, 1937 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
142 Win 112–10–20 Gus Lesnevich TKO 5 (10) Mar 12, 1937 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
141 Win 111–10–20 Joe Bernall PTS 10 Sep 18, 1936 Frank Chance Field, Fresno, California, U.S.
140 Win 110–10–20 Mike Bazzonne PTS 10 Jul 31, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
139 Win 109–10–20 Frankie Britt KO 7 (10) Jul 10, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
138 Loss 108–10–20 Lou Brouillard PTS 10 Jul 4, 1935 Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
137 Win 108–9–20 Bep van Klaveren PTS 10 Feb 22, 1935 Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
136 Win 107–9–20 Bep van Klaveren PTS 10 Jan 28, 1935 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
135 Win 106–9–20 Mickey Walker PTS 10 Aug 14, 1934 Seals Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
134 Win 105–9–20 Young Terry KO 3 (10) Apr 13, 1934 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
133 Win 104–9–20 Babe Marino PTS 10 Feb 5, 1934 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
132 Loss 103–9–20 Jimmy McLarnin TKO 1 (10) May 29, 1933 Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
131 Win 103–8–20 Jackie Fields PTS 10 Feb 22, 1933 Seals Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S. Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
130 Win 102–8–20 Joe Glick PTS 10 Dec 19, 1932 Exposition Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
129 Win 101–8–20 Ceferino Garcia TKO 9 (10) Oct 25, 1932 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
128 Win 100–8–20 Babe Anderson TKO 9 (10) Aug 19, 1932 Stockton, California, U.S.
127 Win 99–8–20 Vearl Whitehead PTS 10 May 16, 1932 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
126 Win 98–8–20 David Velaco PTS 10 Apr 21, 1932 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
125 Win 97–8–20 Ceferino Garcia PTS 10 Apr 12, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
124 Win 96–8–20 David Velasco PTS 10 Mar 4, 1932 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
123 Win 95–8–20 Gaston LeCadre PTS 10 Aug 14, 1931 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
122 Win 94–8–20 Meyer Grace PTS 10 Jun 18, 1931 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
121 Win 93–8–20 Tommy Herman PTS 10 May 1, 1931 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
120 Win 92–8–20 Paul Pirrone PTS 10 Mar 20, 1931 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
119 Win 91–8–20 Paulie Walker PTS 10 Feb 20, 1931 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
118 Draw 90–8–20 Paulie Walker PTS 10 Jan 13, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
117 Win 90–8–19 Farmer Joe Cooper KO 1 (10) Nov 5, 1930 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
116 Win 89–8–19 Sammy Jackson PTS 10 Sep 30, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
115 Win 88–8–19 Jack Thompson PTS 10 Jul 4, 1930 Ewing Field, San Francisco, California, U.S.
114 Win 87–8–19 Andy DiVodi KO 6 (10) May 16, 1930 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
113 Win 86–8–19 Alf Ross PTS 10 Apr 25, 1930 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
112 Win 85–8–19 Jackie Fields PTS 10 Feb 22, 1930 Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
111 Win 84–8–19 Babe Anderson PTS 10 Jan 1, 1930 Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, U.S.
110 Win 83–8–19 Tommy Elks PTS 10 Dec 13, 1929 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
109 Win 82–8–19 Bucky Lawless KO 1 (10) Aug 30, 1929 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
108 Win 81–8–19 Clyde Chastain PTS 10 Jun 21, 1929 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
107 Win 80–8–19 Al Van Ryan PTS 10 Jun 7, 1929 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
106 Win 79–8–19 Pete Meyers PTS 10 Apr 22, 1929 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
105 Win 78–8–19 Fred Mahan PTS 10 Mar 15, 1929 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
104 Win 77–8–19 Al Gracio TKO 8 (10) Feb 11, 1929 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
103 Draw 76–8–19 Pete Meyers PTS 10 Jan 11, 1929 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Loss 76–8–18 Sergent Sammy Baker PTS 12 Sep 26, 1928 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Win 76–7–18 Sergent Sammy Baker PTS 12 Sep 13, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Win 75–7–18 Nick Testo KO 5 (10) Aug 17, 1928 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
99 Win 74–7–18 Jack Zivic PTS 10 Jun 18, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
98 Win 73–7–18 Tony Azevedo PTS 10 Apr 20, 1928 Ballpark, Hanford, California, U.S.
97 Win 72–7–18 Eddie Roberts KO 9 (10) Mar 12, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
96 Win 71–7–18 Jack Thompson PTS 10 Feb 13, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
95 Win 70–7–18 Young Sam Langford PTS 10 Dec 21, 1927 National Hall, San Francisco, California, U.S.
94 Win 69–7–18 Gilberto Attell KO 5 (10) Dec 14, 1927 National Hall, San Francisco, California, U.S.
93 Win 68–7–18 Sailor Ashmore KO 5 (10) Nov 22, 1927 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
92 Win 67–7–18 Dave Cook KO 2 (10) Nov 1, 1927 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
91 Win 66–7–18 Charlie Feraci PTS 10 Oct 21, 1927 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
90 Win 65–7–18 Joe Vargas PTS 10 Sep 20, 1927 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
89 Win 64–7–18 Freddie Mack PTS 10 Aug 5, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
88 Draw 63–7–18 Tommy White PTS 10 Jul 29, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
87 Draw 63–7–17 Jack Thompson PTS 10 Jun 24, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
86 Win 63–7–16 Jack Silver PTS 10 Jun 7, 1927 Fresno, California, U.S.
85 Win 62–7–16 Frankie Tierney PTS 10 May 25, 1927 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
84 Win 61–7–16 Young Harry Willis DQ 10 (10) Apr 13, 1927 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
83 Draw 60–7–16 Billy Murphy PTS 10 Mar 23, 1927 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
82 Win 60–7–15 Larry Murphy PTS 10 Mar 1, 1927 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
81 Win 59–7–15 Phil Salvadore TKO 4 (10) Jan 18, 1927 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
80 Win 58–7–15 Dick Hoppe PTS 10 Dec 3, 1926 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
79 Win 57–7–15 Jack Sparr TKO 3 (10) Nov 3, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
78 Win 56–7–15 Joe Chaney PTS 6 Oct 12, 1926 Tulare, California, U.S.
77 Win 55–7–15 Jerry Young Carpentero TKO 5 (10) Oct 5, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
76 Win 54–7–15 Charlie Feraci PTS 10 Sep 24, 1926 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
75 Win 53–7–15 Sailor Ashmore KO 5 (10) Sep 10, 1926 Taft, California, U.S.
74 Win 52–7–15 Joe Layman PTS 10 Aug 27, 1926 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
73 Win 51–7–15 Billy Alger PTS 10 Aug 6, 1926 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
72 Win 50–7–15 Leo Claro KO 3 (10) Jul 26, 1926 Taft, California, U.S.
71 Win 49–7–15 Young Papke PTS 10 Jul 13, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
70 Draw 48–7–15 Billy Alger PTS 10 Jul 5, 1926 Pismo Beach, California, U.S.
69 Win 48–7–14 Jack Sparr PTS 10 Jun 29, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
68 Win 47–7–14 Joe Schlocker PTS 10 Jun 15, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
67 Win 46–7–14 Young Burmay KO 3 (6) May 25, 1926 Taft, California, U.S.
66 Win 45–7–14 Young Jack Thompson PTS 6 May 18, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
65 Win 44–7–14 Danny McCoy KO 4 (6) May 10, 1926 Taft, California, U.S.
64 Win 43–7–14 Freeman Black TKO 4 (6) Feb 23, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
63 Draw 42–7–14 Dick Hoppe PTS 8 Feb 19, 1926 Bakersfield, California, U.S.
62 Win 42–7–13 John Battling Ward PTS 10 Jan 25, 1926 Taft Arena, Taft, California, U.S.
61 Win 41–7–13 Jimmy Carter KO 5 (6) Jan 12, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
60 Win 40–7–13 Jack Garcia TKO 5 (6) Oct 26, 1925 Taft Arena, Taft, California, U.S.
59 Win 39–7–13 Joe Powell PTS 8 Jul 7, 1925 Policemen's Ballpark, Fresno, California, U.S.
58 Win 38–7–13 Frankie Thomas PTS 6 Jun 23, 1925 Policemen's Ballpark, Fresno, California, U.S.
57 Draw 37–7–13 Young Sam Langford PTS 10 Jun 19, 1925 Kern A.C., Bakersfield, California, U.S.
56 Win 37–7–12 Billy Rayes PTS 6 May 22, 1925 Hanford, California, U.S.
55 Win 36–7–12 Joe Chaney PTS 6 May 19, 1925 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
54 Win 35–7–12 Kid Kopecks DQ 6 (8) Apr 27, 1925 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
53 Loss 34–7–12 Jack McCarthy PTS 10 Mar 24, 1925 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
52 Win 34–6–12 Gilbert Gallant KO 2 (10) Mar 11, 1925 Hanford, California, U.S.
51 Draw 33–6–12 Julius Jessick PTS 4 Feb 6, 1925 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
50 Win 33–6–11 Indian Mike Doyle PTS 4 Dec 16, 1924 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
49 Draw 32–6–11 Julius Jessick PTS 4 Nov 18, 1924 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
48 Win 32–6–10 Joe Chaney PTS 4 Nov 11, 1924 Tulare, California, U.S.
47 Win 31–6–10 Sailor Smith PTS 4 Oct 30, 1924 Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, U.S.
46 Win 30–6–10 Pete Francis PTS 4 Sep 25, 1924 Hanford, California, U.S.
45 Loss 29–6–10 KO Kelly PTS 4 May 27, 1924 Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
44 Loss 29–5–10 Ad Cadena PTS 4 May 8, 1924 Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, U.S.
43 Draw 29–4–10 Jack Sparr PTS 4 May 2, 1924 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
42 Draw 29–4–9 Eddie Doody PTS 4 Apr 25, 1924 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
41 Draw 29–4–8 Sam Robideau PTS 4 Apr 24, 1924 Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, U.S.
40 Win 29–4–7 Battling Teco PTS 4 Apr 18, 1924 Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
39 Win 28–4–7 Benny Berris PTS 4 Apr 8, 1924 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
38 Draw 27–4–7 Joe Chaney PTS 4 Mar 17, 1924 I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S.
37 Draw 27–4–6 J Roberts PTS 4 Mar 6, 1924 Pasenda, California, U.S.
36 Draw 27–4–5 Benny Berris PTS 4 Mar 4, 1924 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
35 Win 27–4–4 Joe Bell PTS 4 Jan 30, 1924 Merced A.C., Merced, California, U.S.
34 Loss 26–4–4 Trench King PTS 4 Dec 29, 1923 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
33 Win 26–3–4 Eddie Haden PTS 4 Nov 20, 1923 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
32 Win 25–3–4 Clarence Sanchez PTS 4 Nov 11, 1923 Hanford, California, U.S.
31 Win 24–3–4 Tommy O'Leary PTS 4 Nov 9, 1923 L Street Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
30 Win 23–3–4 Georgie Lee PTS 4 Oct 31, 1923 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
29 Win 22–3–4 Frankie Vierra PTS 4 Oct 16, 1923 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
28 Win 21–3–4 Young Predella PTS 4 Sep 18, 1923 Baseball Park, Fresno, California, U.S.
27 Draw 20–3–4 Kid Ritchie PTS 4 Sep 14, 1923 Fairgrounds, Tulare, California, U.S.
26 Win 20–3–3 Clarence Sanchez KO 3 (4) Jul 12, 1923 Hanford, California, U.S.
25 Win 19–3–3 Eddie Mahoney PTS 4 Jun 28, 1923 Visalia, California, U.S.
24 Win 18–3–3 Lee Weber PTS 4 May 22, 1923 I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S.
23 Win 17–3–3 Kid Hudson KO 2 (4) May 10, 1923 Hanford, California, U.S.
22 Win 16–3–3 Joe Simas PTS 4 Apr 26, 1923 Tulare, California, U.S.
21 Win 15–3–3 Clarence Sanchez PTS 4 Apr 19, 1923 Hanford, California, U.S.
20 Win 14–3–3 Bud Riley SD 4 Apr 6, 1923 Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
19 Win 13–3–3 Pat Ryan KO 1 (4) Feb 16, 1923 I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S.
18 Win 12–3–3 Lee Weber PTS 4 Feb 9, 1923 Hanford, California, U.S.
17 Win 11–3–3 Jimmy Brady PTS 4 Feb 6, 1923 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
16 Win 10–3–3 Billy Cole KO 2 (4) Jan 23, 1923 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
15 Win 9–3–3 Billy Jordan TKO 2 (4) Jan 9, 1923 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
14 Win 8–3–3 Eddie O'Connel PTS 4 Oct 24, 1922 I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S.
13 Win 7–3–3 Kid Swan KO 2 (4) Jan 20, 1922 I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S.
12 Draw 6–3–3 Kid Hardy PTS 4 Dec 15, 1921 Tulare, California, U.S.
11 Loss 6–3–2 Eddie McGovern PTS 4 Sep 27, 1921 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
10 Win 6–2–2 Young Peters PTS 4 Jan 10, 1921 Porterville, California, U.S.
9 Win 5–2–2 Terry McGovern PTS 4 Sep 28, 1920 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
8 Win 4–2–2 Kid Chris KO 2 (4) Jul 23, 1920 Fresno, California, U.S.
7 Win 3–2–2 Kid Chris PTS 4 Jul 2, 1920 Fresno, California, U.S.
6 Win 2–2–2 Terry Hogan PTS 4 Jul 1, 1920 Fresno, California, U.S.
5 Draw 1–2–2 Terry Hogan PTS 4 Jun 18, 1920 Fresno, California, U.S.
4 Loss 1–2–1 Eddie Morris KO 3 (4) Feb 5, 1920 Marysville, California, U.S.
3 Loss 1–1–1 Jack O'Keefe KO 3 (4) Jan 13, 1920 Floral A.C., San Mateo, California, U.S.
2 Draw 1–0–1 Kid Jeffries PTS 4 Oct 3, 1919 Fresno, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Young McGovern PTS 4 Sep 28, 1919 Fresno, California, U.S.

See also

References

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  3. ^ Top 12 All-Time Best Southpaws, thefightcity.com, Retrieved on 6-21-16
  4. ^ Ranking the 10 Greatest Southpaws in Boxing History, bleacherreport.com, Retrieved on 6-21-16
  5. ^ Ken Blady, The Jewish Boxers Hall of Fame, SP Books, 1988, p.205
  6. ^ "Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home". Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame | Home. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
  7. ^ Young Corbett III/NIASHF, NIASHF.com, Retrieved on 7-10-14
  8. ^ Young Corbett III/IBHOF, IBHOF.com, Retrieved on 3-28-08
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  10. ^ "Young Corbett III - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  11. ^ Hudson Jr., p.70
  12. ^ a b "Young Corbett's lounge was a place the Champ welcomed friends and strangers alike". fresnobee.com. 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
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  17. ^ "Fifty years ago Young Corbett III was welterweight champion..." upi.com. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
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Awards and achievements Preceded byJackie Fields World Welterweight Champion February 22, 1933 – May 29, 1933 Succeeded byJimmy McLarnin
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