Jamaica Kid
The Jamaica Kid was a boxer born Robert Buckley in British Honduras who fought out of New Orleans and New York City as a professional from 1916 to 1928, primarily as a light-heavyweight. When he was based in Louisiana in the first year of his pro career, he won the World Colored Middleweight title from Eddie Palmer in New Orleans, a title he did not defend as he moved to New York City later that year.
The 5'8" Jamaica Kid campaigned as a light-heavyweight and heavyweight at between 172 and 181 lbs. He served as a sparring partner for many champion boxers, but during his own career in the ring, he was never ranked as a top contender, though he did get a shot at the world light-heavyweight crown in 1926.
After racking up 17 straight losses between 18 February 1924 and 29 November 1926 against 34 losses and three draws. He also had 43 newspaper decisions, winning 13, losing 24 and drawing six.
