Eddie McGoorty
| Eddie McGoorty | |
|---|---|
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Edward Martin McGoorty |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
July 31, 1889 Eureka, Wisconsin |
| Died | November 2, 1929 (aged 40) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 133 |
| Wins | 89 |
| Wins by KO | 43 |
| Losses | 25 |
| Draws | 19 |
| No contests | 0 |
Eddie McGoorty (July 31, 1889 – November 2, 1929) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin was a middleweight American boxer who won the Australian version of the World Middleweight Title during his career.
Biography
He was born Edward Martin McGoorty on July 31, 1889. He won the Amateur 130 lb Boxing Championship of Wisconsin in 1904, at the age of 15.[1] He began boxing professionally in 1905 under the name under the name Edwin Van Dusart. A middleweight contender from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, he was briefly recognized as the World Middleweight Champion in Sydney, Australia. His last recorded bout took place in 1922. He died on November 2, 1929.[2] He is buried in Berlin, Wisconsin.
References
- ↑ "Eddie McGoorty". Box Rec. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
- ↑ "Old-time Boxers To Be At Funeral Of Eddie McGoorty". Associated Press. November 4, 1929. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
Many old time fighters and ring fans from all over the will go to Oshkosh, Wis., tomorrow to attend funeral services for Eddie McGoorty ...
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| Titles in pretence | ||
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| Inaugural Champion | World Middleweight Champion January 1, 1914 – March 14, 1914 Only Recognized in Australia |
Succeeded by Jeff Smith |