Len Harvey

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Len Harvey
Born
Leonard Austen Harvey

(1907-07-11)11 July 1907
Stoke Climsland, Kernow/Cornwall
Died28 November 1976(1976-11-28) (aged 69)
NationalityBritish
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Welterweight
Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Reach73+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights146[1]
Wins122
Wins by KO57
Losses14
Draws10

Leonard Austen Harvey (11 July 1907 – 28 November 1976) was a British boxer. A great defensive boxer, he boxed at every weight division available at the time, from flyweight to heavyweight. He became the light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion of the British Empire, and was recognised as world light-heavyweight champion in Britain from 1939 to 1942. Harvey was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the class of 2008.[2]

Early career

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British middleweight champion

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Born in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, Len Harvey started out as a flyweight at 12. By the time he was 18 he was ready to fight for the British welterweight title. He was held to a draw though by Harry Mason on 29 April 1926. His next British title shot came 2 years later on 16 May 1929. This time at middleweight against Alex Ireland. Harvey knocked out his opponent in the seventh round to become British champion. He made six defences between 1929 and 1933. He also fought Marcel Thil of France for the world middleweight championship. He lost on points in a close decision. (Thil was stripped by the NBA for failing to make a title defence by August 15, 1933, but he remained the IBU champion).

British light heavyweight and heavyweight champion

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On 10 April 1933, he defended his title against Jock McAvoy. This ended in defeat for Harvey but two months later he was in the ring again challenging Eddie Phillips and won on points to become British Light Heavyweight champion. On 30 November that year he beat the then unbeaten Jack Petersen to become the British Heavyweight champion. He then went on to beat Canada's Larry Gains to become British Empire champion, but lost both titles in a rematch with Petersen being stopped in the 12th round on cuts. Harvey then went on to fight for the world title on 9 November 1936, but was beaten on points by John Henry Lewis. He then regained the British Heavyweight title by disqualification against old foe Eddie Phillips. In 1936, he starred in the film, Excuse My Glove. In 1938 John Henry Lewis retired after developing eye problems, Harvey was then matched with another old foe Jock McAvoy for British recognition of the world championship at Harringay Arena. This time he won on points on 10 July 1939.

Later career and death

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During the Second World War Harvey joined the Royal Air Force. He was seen in the eyes of the public as a national sporting idol and was given an officer rank. During this time he was persuaded to defend his titles against Freddie Mills on 20 June 1942. Harvey was a veteran of over a hundred bouts and was 35 years old. He was knocked out in two rounds, only the second time he was stopped and the first by K.O. He retired after this bout. He had an official record of 146 fights, 122 wins, 10 draws and 14 defeats: he claimed to have had 418 fights, but they probably included booth fights. His four fights with Jock McAvoy were legendary; he won three and lost one. He later died in Plymouth on 28 November 1976 of a heart attack relaxing at his home and commenting to his wife he was feeling ill. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.

Professional boxing record

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146 fights 122 wins 14 losses
By knockout 57 2
By decision 59 12
By disqualification 6 0
Draws 10
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
146 Loss 122–14–10 Freddie Mills KO 2 (15), 0:58 Jun 20, 1942 34 years, 344 days White Hart Lane (Tottenham FC), London, England, UK Lost Commonwealth and BBBofC British light heavyweight titles
145 Win 122–13–10 Jock McAvoy PTS 15 Jul 10, 1939 31 years, 364 days White City Stadium, London, England, UK Retained British light-heavyweight title;
Won BBBofC world and vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles
144 Win 121–13–10 Larry Gains TKO 13 (15) Mar 16, 1939 31 years, 248 days Harringay Arena, London, England, UK Retained British heavyweight title;
Won vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title
143 Win 120–13–10 Eddie Phillips DQ 4 (15) Dec 1, 1938 31 years, 143 days Harringay Arena, London, England, UK Won vacant British heavyweight title
142 Win 119–13–10 Jock McAvoy PTS 15 Apr 7, 1938 30 years, 270 days Harringay Arena, London, England, UK Won British light-heavyweight title
141 Win 118–13–10 Manuel Kid Abrew TKO 14 (15), 2:58 Feb 15, 1937 29 years, 219 days Shawfield Park, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
140 Loss 117–13–10 John Henry Lewis PTS 15 Nov 9, 1936 29 years, 121 days Empire Pool, London, England, UK For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
139 Loss 117–12–10 Jack Petersen PTS 15 Jan 29, 1936 28 years, 202 days Wembley Arena, London, England, UK For British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles
138 Win 117–11–10 Eddie Phillips PTS 15 Oct 26, 1935 28 years, 107 days Wyndham Hall, Devon, England, UK
137 Win 116–11–10 Marcel Lauriot PTS 10 Apr 29, 1935 27 years, 292 days The Ring, London, England, UK
136 Draw 115–11–10 Walter Neusel PTS 12 Nov 26, 1934 27 years, 138 days Wembley Arena, London, England, UK
135 Loss 115–11–9 Jack Petersen TKO 12 (15) Jun 4, 1934 26 years, 328 days White City Stadium, London, England, UK Lost British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles
134 Win 115–10–9 Jimmy Tarante DQ 5 (12) Apr 12, 1934 26 years, 275 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK Tarante was DQ'd for low blows
133 Win 114–10–9 Larry Gains PTS 15 Feb 8, 1934 26 years, 212 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK Retained British heavyweight title;
Won Commonwealth heavyweight title
132 Win 113–10–9 Jack Petersen PTS 15 Nov 30, 1933 26 years, 142 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK Won British heavyweight title
131 Win 112–10–9 Carmelo Candel KO 5 (12) Oct 16, 1933 26 years, 97 days Palais des Sports, Paris, France
130 Win 111–10–9 Eddie Phillips PTS 15 Jun 12, 1933 25 years, 336 days Olympia, London, England, UK Won vacant British light-heavyweight title
129 Loss 110–10–9 Jock McAvoy PTS 15 Apr 10, 1933 25 years, 273 days King's Hall, Belle Vue, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK Lost British and Commonwealth middleweight titles
128 Draw 110–9–9 Eddie Phillips PTS 12 Mar 13, 1933 25 years, 245 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK
127 Win 110–9–8 Jack Casey PTS 15 Dec 12, 1932 25 years, 154 days New St. James Hall, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK Retained British and Commonwealth middleweight titles
126 Win 109–9–8 Glen Moody TKO 6 (10) Dec 2, 1932 25 years, 144 days Promenade Pier Pavilion, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
125 Win 108–9–8 Seaman Albert Harvey PTS 10 Nov 21, 1932 25 years, 133 days Granby Halls, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK
124 Win 107–9–8 Theo Sas TKO 1 (15), 2:55 Nov 14, 1932 25 years, 126 days Olympia Hall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UK
123 Loss 106–9–8 Marcel Thil PTS 15 Jul 4, 1932 24 years, 359 days White City Stadium, London, England, UK For NBA, IBU, and The Ring middleweight titles
122 Win 106–8–8 Len Johnson PTS 15 May 11, 1932 24 years, 305 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK
121 Win 105–8–8 Jock McAvoy PTS 15 Mar 21, 1932 24 years, 254 days King's Hall, Belle Vue, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK Retained British and Commonwealth middleweight titles
120 Win 104–8–8 Jack Casey PTS 15 Feb 8, 1932 24 years, 212 days New St. James Hall, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
119 Win 103–8–8 George Slack PTS 15 Jan 17, 1932 24 years, 190 days South London Palace, London, England, UK
118 Win 102–8–8 Fred Shaw KO 3 (15) Nov 30, 1931 24 years, 142 days King's Hall, Belle Vue, Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
117 Win 101–8–8 Jerry Daley KO 3 (15) Jul 1, 1931 23 years, 355 days Bristol Rovers Eastville Stadium, Bristol, Avon, England, UK
116 Win 100–8–8 Jack Hood PTS 15 Jun 22, 1931 23 years, 346 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK
115 Win 99–8–8 Rene De Vos KO 1 (15) Jun 1, 1931 23 years, 325 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK
114 Loss 98–8–8 Ben Jeby UD 12 Mar 20, 1931 23 years, 252 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
113 Loss 98–7–8 Vince Dundee SD 12 Feb 13, 1931 23 years, 217 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
112 Loss 98–6–8 Vince Dundee UD 12 Jan 9, 1931 23 years, 182 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
111 Win 98–5–8 George Slack PTS 12 Dec 14, 1930 23 years, 156 days National Sporting Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
110 Win 97–5–8 Dave Shade PTS 15 Sep 29, 1930 23 years, 80 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK
109 Win 96–5–8 Henri Vandevyvere KO 1 (10) Jul 6, 1930 22 years, 360 days Premierland, London, England, UK
108 Win 95–5–8 Charlie McDonald KO 2 (10) Jun 15, 1930 22 years, 339 days Premierland, London, England, UK
107 Win 94–5–8 Steve McCall RTD 9 (15) May 22, 1930 22 years, 315 days Olympia, London, England, UK Retained British and Commonwealth middleweight titles
106 Win 93–5–8 Frans Stevens KO 3 (15) Mar 4, 1930 22 years, 236 days Olympia, London, England, UK
105 Draw 92–5–8 Jack Hood PTS 15 Dec 18, 1929 22 years, 160 days Olympia, London, England, UK Retained British and Commonwealth middleweight titles
104 Win 92–5–7 Jack Hood PTS 15 Oct 21, 1929 22 years, 102 days Holborn Stadium Club, London, England, UK Retained British and Commonwealth middleweight titles
103 Win 91–5–7 Alex Ireland KO 7 (15) May 16, 1929 21 years, 309 days Olympia, London, England, UK Won British and Commonwealth middleweight titles
102 Win 90–5–7 Frank Moody TKO 6 (10) Feb 21, 1929 21 years, 225 days Selhurst Park Football Ground, London, England, UK
101 Win 89–5–7 Amedee Dubus KO 1 (10) Dec 17, 1928 21 years, 159 days Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
100 Win 88–5–7 Leo Frick KO 2 (10) Dec 3, 1928 21 years, 145 days National Sporting Club, London, England, UK
99 Win 87–5–7 Johnny Sullivan RTD 6 (15) Oct 29, 1928 21 years, 110 days National Sporting Club, London, England, UK
98 Win 86–5–7 Auguste Lengagne KO 9 (15) Oct 1, 1928 21 years, 82 days The Ring, London, England, UK
97 Win 85–5–7 Guardsman George West DQ 4 (10) Sep 2, 1928 21 years, 53 days Premierland, London, England, UK
96 Win 84–5–7 Emile Egrel PTS 15 Jul 30, 1928 21 years, 19 days National Sporting Club, London, England, UK
95 Win 83–5–7 Auguste Lengagne KO 10 (15) Apr 24, 1928 20 years, 288 days National Sporting Club, London, England, UK
94 Win 82–5–7 Jean Forr KO 7 (10) Mar 5, 1928 20 years, 238 days National Sporting Club, London, England, UK
93 Win 81–5–7 Kid Nitram DQ 14 (20) Jan 19, 1928 20 years, 192 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK
92 Win 80–5–7 Marcel Thil PTS 15 Dec 12, 1927 20 years, 154 days Holland Park Rink, London, England, UK
91 Win 79–5–7 Emile Egrel PTS 15 Nov 29, 1927 20 years, 141 days National Sporting Club, London, England, UK
90 Win 78–5–7 Jack Etienne TKO 13 (15) Oct 31, 1927 20 years, 112 days The Ring, London, England, UK
89 Win 77–5–7 Piet Brand PTS 14 (15) Oct 16, 1927 20 years, 97 days Premierland, London, England, UK Due to an error by the timekeeper the bout only lasted 14 rounds
88 Win 76–5–7 Primo Ubaldo KO 2 (10) Sep 22, 1927 20 years, 73 days Premierland, London, England, UK
87 Win 75–5–7 Billy Farmer KO 2 (10) Sep 1, 1927 20 years, 52 days Premierland, London, England, UK
86 Win 74–5–7 Charles Screve KO 2 (15) Aug 11, 1927 20 years, 31 days Premierland, London, England, UK
85 Win 73–5–7 Emile Egrel TKO 13 (15) Jul 7, 1927 19 years, 361 days The Ring, London, England, UK
84 Win 72–5–7 Piet Brand DQ 6 (15) Jun 5, 1927 19 years, 329 days The Ring, London, England, UK
83 Win 71–5–7 Joe Rolfe TKO 10 (15) Apr 25, 1927 19 years, 288 days Holland Park Rink, London, England, UK
82 Win 70–5–7 Joe Bloomfield DQ 11 (15) Apr 4, 1927 19 years, 267 days The Ring, London, England, UK
81 Win 69–5–7 Maurice Prunier PTS 15 Mar 14, 1927 19 years, 246 days The Ring, London, England, UK
80 Loss 68–5–7 Len Johnson PTS 20 Jan 13, 1927 19 years, 186 days The Ring, London, England, UK
79 Win 68–4–7 Andy Newton TKO 8 (15) Dec 13, 1926 19 years, 155 days The Ring, London, England, UK
78 Win 67–4–7 Nol Steenhorst PTS 15 Nov 22, 1926 19 years, 134 days The Ring, London, England, UK
77 Draw 66–4–7 'Hamilton' Johnny Brown PTS 20 Sep 13, 1926 19 years, 64 days The Ring, London, England, UK
76 Win 66–4–6 Nol Steenhorst TKO 15 (15) Jul 4, 1926 18 years, 358 days The Ring, London, England, UK
75 Win 65–4–6 Billy Mattick KO 7 (15) Jun 14, 1926 18 years, 338 days The Ring, London, England, UK
74 Draw 64–4–6 Harry Mason PTS 20 Apr 29, 1926 18 years, 292 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK For British welterweight title
73 Win 64–4–5 Harry Benton KO 3 (15) Apr 1, 1926 18 years, 264 days Drill Hall, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
72 Loss 63–4–5 Johnny Sullivan PTS 20 Mar 1, 1926 18 years, 233 days The Ring, London, England, UK
71 Win 63–3–5 Billy Bird KO 8 (15) Feb 2, 1926 18 years, 206 days Lime Grove Baths, London, England, UK
70 Draw 62–3–5 Alf Mancini PTS 20 Jan 4, 1926 18 years, 177 days The Ring, London, England, UK
69 Win 62–3–4 Edouard Baudry PTS 15 Nov 19, 1925 18 years, 131 days The Ring, London, England, UK
68 Win 61–3–4 Henri Dupont RTD 2 (15) Oct 29, 1925 18 years, 110 days The Ring, London, England, UK
67 Win 60–3–4 Glyn Davies KO 2 (15) Sep 26, 1925 18 years, 77 days The Ring, London, England, UK
66 Win 59–3–4 Bill Handley RTD 8 (15) Sep 2, 1925 18 years, 53 days Drill Hall, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
65 Win 58–3–4 Harry Kent KO 2 (10) Aug 22, 1925 18 years, 42 days The Ring, London, England, UK
64 Win 57–3–4 Jos Leukemans PTS 15 Jul 20, 1925 18 years, 9 days The Ring, London, England, UK
63 Win 56–3–4 Terry 'Young' Donlan TKO 2 (15) Jul 2, 1925 17 years, 356 days The Ring, London, England, UK
62 Win 55–3–4 Fred Bullions KO 10 (15) Jun 22, 1925 17 years, 346 days Holland Park Rink, London, England, UK
61 Win 54–3–4 Pietro Bianchi KO 6 (15) Jun 13, 1925 17 years, 337 days The Ring, London, England, UK
60 Win 53–3–4 Jos Leukemans PTS 15 May 14, 1925 17 years, 307 days The Ring, London, England, UK
59 Win 52–3–4 Karel van 't Veldt PTS 15 Apr 30, 1925 17 years, 293 days The Ring, London, England, UK
58 Win 51–3–4 Johnny Thomas KO 1 (15) Apr 18, 1925 17 years, 281 days The Ring, London, England, UK
57 Win 50–3–4 Walter Maloney KO 1 (10) Mar 30, 1925 17 years, 262 days National Sporting Club, London, England, UK
56 Win 49–3–4 Laurie Guard KO 5 (12) Feb 19, 1925 17 years, 223 days The Ring, London, England, UK
55 Win 48–3–4 Harry Kent KO 4 (15) Jan 26, 1925 17 years, 199 days The Ring, London, England, UK
54 Win 47–3–4 Seaman Jerry Harrod KO 5 (10) Jan 1, 1925 17 years, 174 days The Ring, London, England, UK
53 Win 46–3–4 Sid Cannons PTS 12 Dec 8, 1924 17 years, 150 days Premierland, London, England, UK
52 Win 45–3–4 Albert 'Young' Dando TKO 4 (12) Oct 20, 1924 17 years, 101 days Premierland, London, England, UK
51 Draw 44–3–4 Albert 'Young' Dando PTS 15 Oct 4, 1924 17 years, 85 days The Ring, London, England, UK
50 Win 44–3–3 Bert Saunders PTS 12 Sep 20, 1924 17 years, 71 days The Ring, London, England, UK
49 Win 43–3–3 Tim Rowley KO 2 (10) Sep 1, 1924 17 years, 52 days The Ring, London, England, UK
48 Win 42–3–3 Billy Streets PTS 12 (15) Aug 11, 1924 17 years, 31 days The Ring, London, England, UK
47 Win 41–3–3 Albert Hicks PTS 15 Jul 17, 1924 17 years, 6 days Premierland, London, England, UK
46 Win 40–3–3 Wal Jordan KO 1 (10) Jul 3, 1924 16 years, 358 days Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK
45 Win 39–3–3 Young Freddie Welsh PTS 15 Jun 19, 1924 16 years, 344 days The Ring, London, England, UK
44 Win 38–3–3 Ernie Jarvis PTS 15 Jun 2, 1924 16 years, 327 days The Ring, London, England, UK
43 Win 37–3–3 Young Clancy PTS 15 May 17, 1924 16 years, 311 days The Ring, London, England, UK
42 Win 36–3–3 Billy Will Davies PTS 15 Apr 24, 1924 16 years, 288 days The Ring, London, England, UK
41 Win 35–3–3 Bill Riley PTS 15 Apr 12, 1924 16 years, 276 days The Ring, London, England, UK
40 Win 34–3–3 Matt George TKO 3 (20) Mar 10, 1924 16 years, 243 days Kensington Baths, London, England, UK
39 Win 33–3–3 Billy Pop Humphries PTS 20 Feb 11, 1924 16 years, 215 days Kensington Baths, London, England, UK
38 Draw 32–3–3 Bill Riley PTS 15 Nov 30, 1923 16 years, 142 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
37 Win 32–3–2 Billy Pop Humphries PTS 15 Oct 22, 1923 16 years, 103 days Kensington Baths, London, England, UK
36 Win 31–3–2 Kid Socks PTS 15 Sep 21, 1923 16 years, 72 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
35 Win 30–3–2 Harry 'Young' Jinks PTS 6 Jul 28, 1923 16 years, 17 days Home Park, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
34 Win 29–3–2 Nip Williams PTS 8 Jul 13, 1923 16 years, 2 days Civic Hall, Exeter, Devon, England, UK
33 Win 28–3–2 Fred Bicknell RTD 3 (8) Jun 22, 1923 15 years, 346 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
32 Draw 27–3–2 Young Callicot PTS 8 Apr 27, 1923 15 years, 290 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
31 Win 27–3–1 Bill Lewis RTD 5 (8) Jan 2, 1923 15 years, 175 days National Sporting Club, London, England, UK
30 Win 26–3–1 Jack Palmer RTD 5 (8) Nov 17, 1922 15 years, 129 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
29 Win 25–3–1 Young Callicot PTS 10 Sep 29, 1922 15 years, 80 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
28 Loss 24–3–1 Kid Kelly PTS 10 Jul 14, 1922 15 years, 4 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
27 Loss 24–2–1 Young Callicot PTS 8 Jun 30, 1922 14 years, 354 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
26 Win 24–1–1 Harry 'Young' Jinks KO 3 (?) Jun 2, 1922 14 years, 326 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
25 Win 23–1–1 Teddy Gilbert PTS 6 May 5, 1922 14 years, 298 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
24 Win 22–1–1 Billy Williams KO 3 (6) Mar 31, 1922 14 years, 263 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
23 Win 21–1–1 Johnny Cotter RTD 3 (6) Mar 17, 1922 14 years, 249 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
22 Win 20–1–1 Young O'Neill TKO 2 (6) Feb 3, 1922 14 years, 207 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
21 Win 19–1–1 Johnny Cotter PTS 6 Dec 27, 1921 14 years, 169 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
20 Win 18–1–1 Johnny Cotter PTS 6 Nov 25, 1921 14 years, 137 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
19 Win 17–1–1 Young Callicot PTS 6 Sep 9, 1921 14 years, 60 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
18 Win 16–1–1 Harry 'Young' Jinks PTS 6 Jun 24, 1921 13 years, 348 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
17 Win 15–1–1 Young Richards KO 1 (6) Jun 17, 1921 13 years, 341 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
16 Win 14–1–1 Harry 'Young' Jinks PTS 6 May 6, 1921 13 years, 299 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
15 Win 13–1–1 Harry 'Young' Jinks PTS 8 Apr 15, 1921 13 years, 278 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
14 Win 12–1–1 Harry 'Young' Jinks PTS 6 Mar 18, 1921 13 years, 250 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
13 Win 11–1–1 Harry 'Young' Jinks PTS ? Feb 25, 1921 13 years, 229 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
12 Win 10–1–1 Harry 'Young' Jinks PTS 6 Feb 4, 1921 13 years, 208 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
11 Win 9–1–1 Teddy Gilbert PTS 6 Dec 27, 1920 13 years, 169 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
10 Draw 8–1–1 Young Ball PTS 6 Sep 17, 1920 13 years, 68 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
9 Win 8–1 Young Mac RTD 1 (6) Aug 6, 1920 13 years, 26 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
8 Win 7–1 Kid Roberts PTS 6 Jul 30, 1920 13 years, 19 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
7 Win 6–1 Stanley's Nipper PTS 6 Jun 4, 1920 12 years, 329 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
6 Win 5–1 Young Chips RTD 4 (6) Apr 30, 1920 12 years, 294 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
5 Win 4–1 Stanley's Nipper PTS 6 Apr 9, 1920 12 years, 273 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
4 Win 3–1 Young Fern PTS ? Mar 19, 1920 12 years, 252 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
3 Win 2–1 Young Edwards TKO 4 (?) Jan 30, 1920 12 years, 203 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
2 Loss 1–1 Young Fern PTS 6 Jan 16, 1920 12 years, 189 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK
1 Win 1–0 Young King PTS 6 Jan 2, 1920 12 years, 175 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, UK

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/17630?offset=0 [bare URL]
  2. ^ "Len Harvey".

Further reading

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  • Arnold, Peter History of Boxing
  • Hugman, Barry J. (ed.) The British Boxing Board of Control Year Book 2007
  • Mullan, Harry The World Encyclopedia of Boxing
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Achievements
Preceded by British Middleweight Champion
16 May 1929 – 10 April 1933 		Succeeded by
Commonwealth Middleweight Champion
16 May 1929 – 10 April 1933
Preceded by British Heavyweight Champion
30 November 1933 – 4 June 1934 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion
8 February 1934 – 4 June 1934
Preceded by British Light Heavyweight Champion
7 April 1938 – 20 June 1942 		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Gipsy Daniels 		Commonwealth
Light Heavyweight Champion
10 July 1939 – 20 June 1942
Vacant
Title last held by
Tommy Farr 		British Heavyweight Champion
1 December 1938 – 21 November 1942
Retired 		Succeeded by
Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion
16 March 1939 – 21 November 1942
Retired
Titles in pretence
Vacant
Title last held by
Joe Choynski 		World Light Heavyweight Champion
BBBC recognition
10 July 1939 – 20 June 1942 		Vacant
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