Willie Ritchie

For the golfer, see Willie Ritchie (golfer).
Willie Ritchie
Born
Gerhardt Anthony Steffen

(1891-02-13)February 13, 1891
San Francisco, California
Died(1975-03-24)March 24, 1975 (aged 84)
Burlingame, California
NationalityAmerican
Other namesWillie
Statistics
Weight(s)115–145 lb[1]
Height5 ft 6.25 in (1.68 m)[1]
Reach26½″ [2]
Stanceorthodox[2]
Boxing record
Total fights77
Wins45
Wins by KO9
Losses14
Draws17
No contests1

Willie Ritchie (born Gerhardt Anthony Steffen, February 13, 1891 – March 24, 1975), was the World lightweight champion from 1912 to 1914.[1][3]

Ritchie (left) in his title fight against Ad Wolgast, 1912.

Gerhardt Anthony Steffen was born in San Francisco, California on February 13, 1891.[1][3] He began his boxing career in 1907 under the name of "Willie Ritchie" so that his mother would not be aware of his career.[3]

On July 16, 1908, he met future World Bantamweight Champion Jimmy Walsh at the Reliance Athletic Club in Oakland, California, and won a six-round points decision. Ritchie was one of the most accomplished opponents Reagan would meet in his early career.

Ritchie's first title shot was with reigning lightweight champion Ad Wolgast on November 28, 1912, in San Francisco. Ritchie dominated the fight, and after Wolgast landed two blows below the belt in the sixteenth round, the referee called the fight for Ritchie.[4]

He held the title for two years, successfully defending it four times.[3] In 1914, he sailed to London to face the British lightweight champion, Freddie Welsh. Welsh won the 20-round match by decision.[3][5]

After losing his title, Ritchie continued to fight until retiring in 1927.[3] In 1937, he became chief inspector for the California State Athletic Commission, a position he held until 1961.[3][6]

Ritchie was a 1962 inductee to The Ring magazine's Boxing Hall of Fame (disbanded in 1987),[6] and a 2004 inductee to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He died in Burlingame, California, in 1975.[3]

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[7] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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77 fights 33 wins 10 losses
By knockout 9 2
By decision 23 8
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 16
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 17

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
77 Win 33–10–16 (18) Dick Hoppe PTS 6 Aug 29, 1927 Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
76 Win 32–10–16 (18) Bobby LaSalle PTS 6 Aug 5, 1927 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
75 Win 31–10–16 (18) Tommy Comiskey KO 4 (4) Jun 28, 1927 Golden Gate Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
74 Loss 30–10–16 (18) Joe Simonich PTS 4 Aug 20, 1924 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
73 Win 30–9–16 (18) Buck Holley PTS 4 May 31, 1923 Stockton, California, U.S.
72 Loss 29–9–16 (18) Benny Leonard TKO 8 (8) Apr 28, 1919 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
71 Win 29–8–16 (18) Benny Leonard NWS 4 Feb 21, 1919 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
70 Win 29–8–16 (17) Frankie Jones PTS 4 May 10, 1918 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
69 Loss 28–8–16 (17) Marty Farrell PTS 4 Oct 10, 1917 Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
68 Win 28–7–16 (17) Battling Ortega PTS 4 Sep 10, 1917 Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
67 Win 27–7–16 (17) Frank Barrieau PTS 4 Sep 3, 1917 Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
66 Draw 26–7–16 (17) Frank Barrieau PTS 4 Aug 22, 1917 Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
65 Win 26–7–15 (17) Johnny McCarthy PTS 4 Aug 3, 1917 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
64 Win 25–7–15 (17) Sid Mitchell KO 4 (4) Dec 3, 1916 Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
63 Win 24–7–15 (17) Sid Mitchell PTS 4 Nov 22, 1916 Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
62 Draw 23–7–15 (17) Johnny McCarthy PTS 10 Nov 12, 1916 Stone Arena, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
61 Win 23–7–14 (17) Johnny McCarthy PTS 10 Oct 12, 1916 Goldfield, Nevada, U.S.
60 Win 22–7–14 (17) Willie Hoppe PTS 4 Aug 11, 1916 Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
59 Draw 21–7–14 (17) Willie Hoppe PTS 4 Jun 30, 1916 Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
58 Win 21–7–13 (17) Ralph Gruman NWS 6 Jun 6, 1916 Ice Hippodrome, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
57 Loss 21–7–13 (16) Ted Kid Lewis NWS 10 Dec 28, 1915 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. World welterweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
56 Win 21–7–13 (15) Eddie McAndrews NWS 6 Dec 20, 1915 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 21–7–13 (14) Eddie McAndrews NWS 6 Nov 22, 1915 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Loss 21–7–13 (13) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Oct 26, 1915 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
53 Draw 21–7–13 (12) Matty Baldwin PTS 12 May 18, 1915 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
52 Win 21–7–12 (12) Johnny Griffiths NWS 6 Apr 9, 1915 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 21–7–12 (11) Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Mar 11, 1915 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
50 Draw 21–7–12 (10) Johnny Dundee PTS 4 Oct 23, 1914 Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
49 Loss 21–7–11 (10) Freddie Welsh PTS 20 Jul 7, 1914 Olympia, Kensington, London, England, U.K. Lost world lightweight title (USA version);
First world recognized undisputed lightweight championship
48 Loss 21–6–11 (10) Charley White NWS 10 May 26, 1914 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(via KO only)
47 Win 21–6–11 (9) Harlem Tommy Murphy PTS 20 Apr 17, 1914 Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
46 Win 20–6–11 (9) Ad Wolgast NWS 10 Mar 12, 1914 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(via KO only)
45 Win 20–6–11 (8) Leach Cross NWS 10 Nov 10, 1913 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Win 20–6–11 (7) Mexican Joe Rivers KO 11 (20) Jul 4, 1913 Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
43 Win 19–6–11 (7) Ad Wolgast DQ 16 (20) Nov 28, 1912 Coffroth's Mission Street Arena, Daly City, California, U.S. Won world lightweight title (USA version)
42 Draw 18–6–11 (7) Joe Mandot NWS 10 Jun 24, 1912 New Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
41 Win 18–6–11 (6) Ad Wolgast NWS 4 May 11, 1912 Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
40 Draw 18–6–11 (5) Phil Brock PTS 10 Feb 22, 1912 Luna Park Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
39 Loss 18–6–10 (5) Charley Turner NWS 6 Feb 10, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 18–6–10 (4) Young Erne NWS 6 Feb 7, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Win 18–6–10 (3) Harry Trendall NWS 6 Jan 27, 1912 Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 18–6–10 (2) Yankee Schwartz KO 2 (10) Jan 22, 1912 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
35 Win 17–6–10 (2) Milburn Saylor NWS 6 Jan 13, 1912 Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Draw 17–6–10 (1) Paul Köhler PTS 12 Jan 1, 1912 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
33 Loss 17–6–9 (1) Freddie Welsh PTS 20 Nov 30, 1911 Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
32 Win 17–5–9 (1) Jerry Murphy PTS 4 Nov 17, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
31 Win 16–5–9 (1) Jack Britton PTS 4 Oct 6, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
30 Draw 15–5–9 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 10 Sep 20, 1911 Wheelmen's Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
29 Win 15–5–8 (1) Tommy McFarland KO 4 (20) Sep 16, 1911 Coalinga, California, U.S.
28 Loss 14–5–8 (1) Matty Baldwin PTS 20 Aug 31, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
27 Draw 14–4–8 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 4 Aug 11, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
26 Win 14–4–7 (1) Charley Reilly PTS 4 May 5, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
25 Draw 13–4–7 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 4 Mar 10, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
24 Draw 13–4–6 (1) Charley Reilly PTS 4 Feb 17, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
23 Win 13–4–5 (1) Guy Lee PTS 4 Dec 9, 1910 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
22 Win 12–4–5 (1) Abe Label PTS 4 Dec 2, 1910 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
21 Win 11–4–5 (1) Abe Label PTS 4 Nov 18, 1910 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
20 Draw 10–4–5 (1) Jimmy Fitton PTS 4 Jun 17, 1910 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
19 Win 10–4–4 (1) Anton LaGrave PTS 6 Dec 21, 1909 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
18 Win 9–4–4 (1) Kid French KO 8 (?) Nov 25, 1909 Marysville, California, U.S.
17 Loss 8–4–4 (1) Oakland Frankie Burns PTS 6 Sep 14, 1909 Piedmont Pavilion, Oakland, California, U.S.
16 Win 8–3–4 (1) Jim Ford PTS 4 Jul 21, 1909 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
15 Loss 7–3–4 (1) Charley Reilly PTS 6 May 21, 1909 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
14 Win 7–2–4 (1) Tony Joseph KO 3 (?) Apr 22, 1909 Marysville, California, U.S.
13 NC 6–2–4 (1) Eddie Menney NC 6 (6) Dec 29, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
12 Win 6–2–4 Willie O'Neill PTS 6 Nov 24, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
11 Draw 5–2–4 Tommy McCarthy PTS 4 Sep 25, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
10 Draw 5–2–3 Tommy McCarthy PTS 6 Aug 28, 1908 Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
9 Win 5–2–2 Jimmy Reagan PTS 6 Jul 16, 1908 Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
8 Win 4–2–2 Alex McDonald PTS 6 Feb 27, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
7 Win 3–2–2 Harry Dell PTS 4 Feb 5, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
6 Draw 2–2–2 Oakland Eddie Murphy PTS 4 Dec 19, 1907 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
5 Loss 2–2–1 Jack Davis PTS 4 Jul 5, 1907 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
4 Draw 2–1–1 Kid Austin PTS 4 Mar 31, 1907 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Deacon Jones KO 3 (?) Apr 1, 1907 Stockton, California, U.S. Precise date of bout unknown at this time
2 Win 1–1 Monk Enoch TKO 2 (4) Mar 8, 1907 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Eddie Steele KO 1 (?) Jul 19, 1906 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.

Unofficial record

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77 fights 45 wins 14 losses
By knockout 9 2
By decision 35 12
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 17
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
77 Win 45–14–17 (1) Dick Hoppe PTS 6 Aug 29, 1927 Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
76 Win 44–14–17 (1) Bobby LaSalle PTS 6 Aug 5, 1927 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
75 Win 43–14–17 (1) Tommy Comiskey KO 4 (4) Jun 28, 1927 Golden Gate Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
74 Loss 42–14–17 (1) Joe Simonich PTS 4 Aug 20, 1924 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
73 Win 42–13–17 (1) Buck Holley PTS 4 May 31, 1923 Stockton, California, U.S.
72 Loss 41–13–17 (1) Benny Leonard TKO 8 (8) Apr 28, 1919 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
71 Win 41–12–17 (1) Benny Leonard NWS 4 Feb 21, 1919 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
70 Win 40–12–17 (1) Frankie Jones PTS 4 May 10, 1918 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
69 Loss 39–12–17 (1) Marty Farrell PTS 4 Oct 10, 1917 Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
68 Win 39–11–17 (1) Battling Ortega PTS 4 Sep 10, 1917 Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
67 Win 38–11–17 (1) Frank Barrieau PTS 4 Sep 3, 1917 Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
66 Draw 37–11–17 (1) Frank Barrieau PTS 4 Aug 22, 1917 Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
65 Win 37–11–16 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 4 Aug 3, 1917 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
64 Win 36–11–16 (1) Sid Mitchell KO 4 (4) Dec 3, 1916 Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
63 Win 35–11–16 (1) Sid Mitchell PTS 4 Nov 22, 1916 Dreamland Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
62 Draw 34–11–16 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 10 Nov 12, 1916 Stone Arena, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
61 Win 34–11–15 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 10 Oct 12, 1916 Goldfield, Nevada, U.S.
60 Win 33–11–15 (1) Willie Hoppe PTS 4 Aug 11, 1916 Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
59 Draw 32–11–15 (1) Willie Hoppe PTS 4 Jun 30, 1916 Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
58 Win 32–11–14 (1) Ralph Gruman NWS 6 Jun 6, 1916 Ice Hippodrome, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
57 Loss 31–11–14 (1) Ted Kid Lewis NWS 10 Dec 28, 1915 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. World welterweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
56 Win 31–10–14 (1) Eddie McAndrews NWS 6 Dec 20, 1915 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 30–10–14 (1) Eddie McAndrews NWS 6 Nov 22, 1915 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Loss 29–10–14 (1) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Oct 26, 1915 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
53 Draw 29–9–14 (1) Matty Baldwin PTS 12 May 18, 1915 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
52 Win 29–9–13 (1) Johnny Griffiths NWS 6 Apr 9, 1915 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 28–9–13 (1) Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Mar 11, 1915 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
50 Draw 27–9–13 (1) Johnny Dundee PTS 4 Oct 23, 1914 Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
49 Loss 27–9–12 (1) Freddie Welsh PTS 20 Jul 7, 1914 Olympia, Kensington, London, England, U.K. Lost world lightweight title (USA version);
First world recognized undisputed lightweight championship
48 Loss 27–8–12 (1) Charley White NWS 10 May 26, 1914 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(via KO only)
47 Win 27–7–12 (1) Harlem Tommy Murphy PTS 20 Apr 17, 1914 Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
46 Win 26–7–12 (1) Ad Wolgast NWS 10 Mar 12, 1914 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(via KO only)
45 Win 25–7–12 (1) Leach Cross NWS 10 Nov 10, 1913 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Win 24–7–12 (1) Mexican Joe Rivers KO 11 (20) Jul 4, 1913 Eighth Street Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world lightweight title (USA version)
43 Win 23–7–12 (1) Ad Wolgast DQ 16 (20) Nov 28, 1912 Coffroth's Mission Street Arena, Daly City, California, U.S. Won world lightweight title (USA version)
42 Draw 22–7–12 (1) Joe Mandot NWS 10 Jun 24, 1912 New Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
41 Win 22–7–11 (1) Ad Wolgast NWS 4 May 11, 1912 Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
40 Draw 21–7–11 (1) Phil Brock PTS 10 Feb 22, 1912 Luna Park Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
39 Loss 21–7–10 (1) Charley Turner NWS 6 Feb 10, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 21–6–10 (1) Young Erne NWS 6 Feb 7, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Win 20–6–10 (1) Harry Trendall NWS 6 Jan 27, 1912 Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 19–6–10 (1) Yankee Schwartz KO 2 (10) Jan 22, 1912 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
35 Win 18–6–10 (1) Milburn Saylor NWS 6 Jan 13, 1912 Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Draw 17–6–10 (1) Paul Köhler PTS 12 Jan 1, 1912 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
33 Loss 17–6–9 (1) Freddie Welsh PTS 20 Nov 30, 1911 Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
32 Win 17–5–9 (1) Jerry Murphy PTS 4 Nov 17, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
31 Win 16–5–9 (1) Jack Britton PTS 4 Oct 6, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
30 Draw 15–5–9 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 10 Sep 20, 1911 Wheelmen's Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
29 Win 15–5–8 (1) Tommy McFarland KO 4 (20) Sep 16, 1911 Coalinga, California, U.S.
28 Loss 14–5–8 (1) Matty Baldwin PTS 20 Aug 31, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
27 Draw 14–4–8 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 4 Aug 11, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
26 Win 14–4–7 (1) Charley Reilly PTS 4 May 5, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
25 Draw 13–4–7 (1) Johnny McCarthy PTS 4 Mar 10, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
24 Draw 13–4–6 (1) Charley Reilly PTS 4 Feb 17, 1911 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
23 Win 13–4–5 (1) Guy Lee PTS 4 Dec 9, 1910 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
22 Win 12–4–5 (1) Abe Label PTS 4 Dec 2, 1910 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
21 Win 11–4–5 (1) Abe Label PTS 4 Nov 18, 1910 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
20 Draw 10–4–5 (1) Jimmy Fitton PTS 4 Jun 17, 1910 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
19 Win 10–4–4 (1) Anton LaGrave PTS 6 Dec 21, 1909 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
18 Win 9–4–4 (1) Kid French KO 8 (?) Nov 25, 1909 Marysville, California, U.S.
17 Loss 8–4–4 (1) Oakland Frankie Burns PTS 6 Sep 14, 1909 Piedmont Pavilion, Oakland, California, U.S.
16 Win 8–3–4 (1) Jim Ford PTS 4 Jul 21, 1909 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
15 Loss 7–3–4 (1) Charley Reilly PTS 6 May 21, 1909 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
14 Win 7–2–4 (1) Tony Joseph KO 3 (?) Apr 22, 1909 Marysville, California, U.S.
13 NC 6–2–4 (1) Eddie Menney NC 6 (6) Dec 29, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
12 Win 6–2–4 Willie O'Neill PTS 6 Nov 24, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
11 Draw 5–2–4 Tommy McCarthy PTS 4 Sep 25, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
10 Draw 5–2–3 Tommy McCarthy PTS 6 Aug 28, 1908 Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
9 Win 5–2–2 Jimmy Reagan PTS 6 Jul 16, 1908 Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
8 Win 4–2–2 Alex McDonald PTS 6 Feb 27, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
7 Win 3–2–2 Harry Dell PTS 4 Feb 5, 1908 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
6 Draw 2–2–2 Oakland Eddie Murphy PTS 4 Dec 19, 1907 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
5 Loss 2–2–1 Jack Davis PTS 4 Jul 5, 1907 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
4 Draw 2–1–1 Kid Austin PTS 4 Mar 31, 1907 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Deacon Jones KO 3 (?) Apr 1, 1907 Stockton, California, U.S. Precise date of bout unknown at this time
2 Win 1–1 Monk Enoch TKO 2 (4) Mar 8, 1907 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Eddie Steele KO 1 (?) Jul 19, 1906 West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.

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References

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  2. ^ a b "boxer: Willie Ritchie". BoxRec. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
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  4. ^ "Wolgast, Tottering, Fouls Ritchie; Referee Disqualifies Champion in Sixteenth Round of California Fight" (PDF). The New York Times. November 29, 1912. p. 13. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
  5. ^ "Ritchie Expected a Draw. American Says He Did All the Fighting and Welsh Held On" (PDF). The New York Times. Associated Press. July 8, 1914. p. 10. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
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Achievements
Preceded by World Lightweight Champion
November 28, 1912 – July 7, 1914 		Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Preceded by Oldest living world champion
October 29, 1973 – March 24, 1975 		Succeeded by
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