Jack Thompson (boxer)


Cecil Lewis "Jack" Thompson was an American boxer who twice held the World Welterweight Championship. Born Cecil Thompson, his name was changed when he decided to become a professional fighter. His father, who was training him, did not think "Cecil" was a fighter's name, so he chose "Jack." To avoid confusion with another fighter named "Jack Thompson," his father decided to use the ring name Young Jack Thompson.

Boxing career

Thompson became a professional fighter in 1922. He reeled off a series of wins, but also had a draw and a loss to future welterweight champion Young Corbett III. In 1928 he fought the welterweight champion, Joe Dundee, in a bout over the welterweight limit so that Dundee's title was not at stake. He knocked Dundee out in the second round.
In 1929 he received a shot at the vacant National Boxing Association title stripped from Dundee. However, Jackie Fields beat him in a ten-round decision for the belt. In 1930 Thompson lost to Jimmy McLarnin but, in his next fight, won the welterweight title by beating his old rival Jackie Fields. After four non-title bouts, Thompson put his title on the line against Tommy Freeman in September 1930 and lost it by a fifteen-round decision.
Freeman gave Thompson a rematch in April 1931 and Thompson regained the title by a twelfth round technical knockout. Thompson again fought a series of non-title bouts. In one of them he lost to Lou Brouillard. That loss prompted a match at the welterweight limit with Thompson's title at stake. Brouillard once again beat Thompson, ending his second reign as champion.
He continued fighting until he announced his retirement on June 2, 1932. He died on April 11, 1946, of a heart attack in Los Angeles.

Professional boxing record (incomplete)

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
83Win51–19–12 Danny GordonTKO2 Oct 31, 1928 Hippodrome, Chicago
82Loss51–19–12 Jackie FieldsPTS10Oct 01, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco
81Win51–18–12 Joe DundeeTKO2 Aug 30, 1928 Comiskey Park, Chicago
80Win50–18–12 Gene CardiTKO6 Aug 22, 1928 Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights
79Win49–18–12 Eddie DempseyKO4 Aug 10, 1928 Shewbridge Field, Chicago
78Win48–18–12 Russie LeRoyTKO5 Jul 11, 1928 American Giants Baseball Park, Chicago
77Win47–18–12 Billy LightPTS8Jun 08, 1928 Mills Stadium, Chicago
76Loss46–18–12 Oakland Jimmy DuffyDQ9 Apr 11, 1928 Auditorium, Oakland
75Win46–17–12 Johnny O'DonnellTKO8 Mar 16, 1928 Golden Gate Arena, San Francisco
74Loss45–17–12 Young Corbett IIIPTS10Feb 13, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco
73Win45–16–12 Don FraserKO3 Jan 27, 1928 Golden Gate Arena, San Francisco
72Win44–16–12 Johnny AdamsTKO4 Jan 17, 1928 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
71Win43–16–12 Charlie FeraciKO5 Jul 22, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
70Draw42–16–12 Young Corbett IIIPTS10Jun 24, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
69Win42–16–11 Irineo FloresTKO2 Apr 08, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
68Win41–16–11 Harry BrownPTS10Mar 11, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
67Win40–16–11 King TutPTS10Mar 04, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
66Win39–16–11 Harry BrownTKO5 Feb 18, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
65Draw38–16–11 Danny McCoyPTS10Feb 11, 1927 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
64Win38–16–10 Danny McCoyPTS6Jan 27, 1927 Culver City
63Win37–16–10 Sanford RisdonPTS4Jan 08, 1927 Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles
62Loss36–16–10 Russell WhalenPTS10Nov 23, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
61Draw36–15–10 Sailor Teddy MakegonPTS10Nov 12, 1926 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
60Win36–15–9 Billy AlgerPTS10Nov 05, 1926 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
59Win35–15–9 Billy AdamsTKO5 Oct 15, 1926 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
58Win34–15–9 Jack SilverTKO8 Sep 28, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
57Win33–15–9 Charley PittsTKO8 Sep 14, 1926 Culver City
56Win32–15–9 Frankie TierneyKO7 Aug 24, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno
55Win31–15–9 Wild Bill FarrellPTS6Aug 20, 1926 Lawton Springs Arena, Reno
54Win30–15–9 Frankie TierneyPTS8Jul 28, 1926 El Rio
53Win29–15–9 Harry WhybrowKO2 Jul 24, 1926 Ascot Park, Los Angeles
52Win28–15–9 Joe AllesioKO3 Jun 29, 1926 Coliseum, San Diego
51Win27–15–9 Billy McCannTKO8 Jun 18, 1926 Coliseum, San Diego
50Win26–15–9 Bus BairiePTS6May 28, 1926 Coliseum, San Diego
49Win25–15–9 Pete DruidKO1 May 25, 1926 Culver City
48Win24–15–9 Ad RuizPTS6May 21, 1926 Coliseum, San Diego
47Loss23–15–9 Young Corbett IIIPTS6May 18, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno
46Loss23–14–9 Young Sam LangfordPTS6Mar 31, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
45Draw23–13–9 Joe LaymanPTS6Mar 09, 1926 Arena, Vernon
44Win23–13–8 Boby ErtleTKO1 Feb 10, 1926 Auditorium, Oakland
43Win22–13–8 Baby PetePTS6Jan 22, 1926 Coliseum, San Diego
42Win21–13–8 Tarzan Joe LopezKO3 Jan 14, 1926 Armory, Pasadena
41Win21–13–8 Tarzan Joe LopezKO3 Jan 14, 1926 Armory, Pasadena
40Draw20–13–8 Billy SpringfieldPTS6Dec 22, 1925 Civic Auditorium, Fresno
39Win20–13–7 Billy SpringfieldPTS10Oct 30, 1925 River Street Arena, Santa Cruz
38Loss19–13–7 Harry ScottPTS6Oct 07, 1925 Auditorium, Oakland
37Draw19–12–7 Young Harry WillisPTS10Jul 24, 1925 Coliseum, San Diego
36Loss19–12–6 Charlie FeraciPTS10May 01, 1925 Coliseum, San Diego
35Win19–11–6 John Battling WardKO6 Apr 13, 1925 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
34Win18–11–6 John Battling WardPTS6Apr 03, 1925 Coliseum, San Diego
33Draw17–11–6 Kid BelloPTS6Mar 20, 1925 Coliseum, San Diego
32Win17–11–5 Sailor Joe CarterKO1 Mar 13, 1925 Coliseum, San Diego
31Win16–11–5 Joe BurnsPTS10Mar 11, 1925 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
30Win15–11–5 Eddie SylvesterKO3 Feb 18, 1925 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
29Win14–11–5 Joe MartinezTKO7 Feb 04, 1925 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
28Win13–11–5 Eddie EagletonKO3 Jan 28, 1925 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
27Win12–11–5 Eddie CortezKO1 Jan 21, 1925 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
26Win11–11–5 Jimmy BrownKO2 Dec 17, 1924 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
25Win10–11–5 Harry Young CumpstonPTS4Dec 10, 1924 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
24Win9–11–5 GarciaKO1 Dec 03, 1924 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
23Win8–11–5 GarciaPTS4Nov 26, 1924 Assembly Athletic Club, Los Angeles
22Loss7–11–5 Dick HoppeKO2 Nov 20, 1924 Pasadena
21Loss7–10–5 Tommy O'LearyPTS4Oct 21, 1924 L Street Arena, Sacramento
20Win7–9–5 Young RileyPTS4Sep 12, 1924 L Street Arena, Sacramento
19Draw6–8–5 Henry FaleganoPTS4Aug 07, 1924 West Side Arena, San Jose
18Loss6–8–4 Jack DavisPTS4Jun 29, 1924 Livermore
17Win6–7–4 Pete FrancisPTS4Jun 15, 1924 Livermore
16Loss5–7–3 George SpencerPTS4Apr 24, 1924 Floral A.C., San Mateo
15Loss5–6–3 Young TerryPTS4Apr 22, 1924 Floral A.C., San Mateo
14Loss5–5–3 George SpencerPTS4Apr 10, 1924 Floral A.C., San Mateo
13Win5–4–3 Sailor George BrandonPTS4Mar 27, 1924 Floral A.C., San Mateo
12Draw4–4–3 Young Stanley KetchellPTS4Jan 30, 1924 Venice
11Draw4–4–2 Hank GattonPTS4Jan 17, 1924 Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro
10Loss4–4–1 George SpencerPTS4Jan 10, 1924 East Side Arena, San Jose
9Win4–3–1 Filipino Kid MartinKO2 Jan 04, 1924 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco
8Win3–3–1 Manuel Kid RobinsonPTS4Dec 20, 1923 East Side Arena, San Jose
7Win2–3–1 Joe PowellKO2 Dec 06, 1923 San Jose
6Win2–3–1 Paul DuartePTS4Oct 23, 1923 Arena, Vernon
5Loss1–3–1 Hank GattonPTS4Oct 02, 1923 Arena, Vernon
4Draw1–2–1 Alfred EllsPTS4Sep 18, 1923 Arena, Vernon
3Loss1–2 Eddie MorrisKO2 Feb 23, 1923 L Street Arena, Sacramento
2Loss1–1 Billy SpringfieldKO2 Feb 13, 1923 Arcadia Pavilion, San Francisco
1Win1–0 Bud KellyKO2 Nov 29, 1922 Association Club, San Francisco