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| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | William J. Breslin |
| Nickname(s) | Boxing Marvel |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Nationality |  USA |
| Birth date | 1885-10-14 |
| Birth place | Clinton, New York |
| Death date | March 27, 1962 (aged 76) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 350 |
| Wins | 213 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 52 |
| Draws | 43 |
| No contests | 42 |
Jack Britton (1885-1962) was three time world welterweight champion from the USA, who was born as William J. Breslin in Clinton, New York. His professional career lasted for 25 years beginning in 1905. He finished with 104 wins, 27 losses and 21 draws including 28 KOs and another 190 fights that ended in "no decision". He holds the world record for the number of title bouts fought in a career. 37 (18 of which ended in no decisions), many against his arch-rival Ted "Kid" Lewis.
Notable Fighters Jack Britton has fought
- Tommy Love 1 time with a record of 1-0-0
- Young Erne 1 time with a record of 0-1-0
- Packey McFarland 3 times with a record of 0-2-1
- Matty Baldwin 1 time with a record of 1-0-0
- Charley White 2 times with a record of 2-0-0
- Ted Kid Lewis 20 times with a record of 9-6-5
- Lockport Jimmy Duffy 5 times with a record of 3-2-0
- Benny Leonard 2 times with a record of 1-1-0
- Soldier Bartfield 6 times with a record of 2-3-1
- Oakland Jimmy Duffy 1 time with a record of 0-1-0
- James Red Herring 1 time with a record of 0-1-0
Titles Held
- World Welterweight Title Jack won it in 1915 but lost it next fight.
- World Welterweight Title Jack won it back 1n 1916 defending it 6 times losing it in 1917.
- World Welterweight Title Jack won it back in 1918 defending it 15 times losing it in 1922.
- American Welterweight Title Jack never lost the title holding it from 1918 to 1930 his retirement.
References
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