Solly Smith
| Solly Smith | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 62) |
| 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 also a former World Featherweight Champion and was the first ever World Champion of Native American descent to win a World Title.[2]
Early life
Although Solomon was born in Los Angeles, he 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
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 |