Solly Smith
Solly Smith | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Solomon Garcia Smith |
Nickname(s) | The Celtic Mexican |
Rated at |
Welterweight Lightweight Featherweight |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
March 6, 1871 Los Angeles, California |
Died | August 28, 1933 62) | (aged
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 66 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 13 |
Draws | 22 |
No contests | 0 |
Solomon Garcia Smith (born March 6, 1871 in Los Angeles, California, deceased August 28, 1933) was a Mexican-American boxer in the featherweight division.[1] He was a World Featherweight champion and was the first world champion of Native American descent.[2]
Early life
Solomon was born in Los Angeles, and was of Mexican and Irish descent.[3]
Professional career
World Featherweight Championship
In his first attempt Solomon Garcia Smith won the World Featherweight Championship by upsetting George Dixon in a twenty round decision.[4][5]
On September 26, 1898 Solomon lost his Championship in a very disputed fight to Dave Sullivan.[6][7]
See also
- List of lineal boxing world champions
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of featherweight boxing champions
References
- ↑ http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F20811FC3C5414728DDDA10894DA405B8985F0D3
- ↑ http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Solly_Smith
- ↑ http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/smith-s.htm
- ↑ http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/dixon-g.htm
- ↑ http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10C15FE3C5A1A738DDDAF0A94D1405B8385F0D3
- ↑ http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Dave_Sullivan
- ↑ http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=99701
External links
Preceded by George Dixon |
World Featherweight Champion 1 October 1897– 26 September 1898 |
Succeeded by Dave Sullivan |
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