Lou Brouillard


Lucien Pierre Brouillard, better known as Lou Brouillard,, was a Canadian professional boxer who held the World Welterweight Title and a version of the World Middleweight Title. Statistical boxing website BoxRec ranks Brouillard as the 14th best middleweight of all-time and the 3rd best Canadian boxer ever. During his career he faced the likes of Mickey Walker, Young Corbett III, Jimmy McLarnin, Marcel Thil, and Fred Apostoli. Brouillard was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006.

Boxing career

World welterweight champion

According to an "Oddities of the Sports World" newspaper column of Sept. 23, 1931, Brouillard started as a right-handed boxer. Early on, however, he broke some rib bones on his right side, hampering his ability to hit with his right hand. He therefore converted to a southpaw.
Brouillard turned pro in 1928 and racked up an impressive 61-7 record before his was given a title shot by Jack Thompson for the World Welterweight title. On October 23, 1931, after knocking down Thompson four times during the course of the bout, Brouillard was awarded the unanimous decision and emerged as the new titleholder. However, he would lose the title during his first defense just a few months later on January 28, 1932 to Jackie Fields.

NYSAC middleweight champion

On August 4, 1932, Brouillard bested future Hall of Famer Jimmy McLarnin via split decision in a non-title bout. In 1933 he beat another all-time great in Mickey Walker via unanimous decision over 10 rounds.
On August 9, 1933, he won the NYSAC World Middleweight Title by defeating Ben Jeby by KO at the Polo Grounds in New York. After being jointly recognized as champion by the National Boxing Association, he lost the title in his first defense against Vince Dundee via unanimous decision later that year.

Later career

After beating yet another Hall of Famer in Young Corbett III, Brouillard travelled to France to square of against Marcel Thil on November 25, 1935. Although he lost a 12-round unanimous decision, Brouillard put up a stiff challenge and was given the opportunity to rematch Thil; this time with his IBU Middleweight title on the line. Brouillard faced Thil twice more, each time being disqualified after the reigning champion fell to the ground clutching his groin.
Brouillard fought well past the age of optimal retirement, losing 10 of his last 27 fights. Despite his lack of success, he continued facing world-class opposition; including Teddy Yarosz, Gus Lesnevich, and Lloyd Marshall. Brouillard retired after a 10-round majority decision loss to Henry Chmielewski on January 12, 1940.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
131Loss98–31–2 Henry ChmielewskiMD12Jan 12, 1940 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
130Loss98–30–2 Lloyd MarshallUD12Dec 06, 1939 Auditorium, Oakland
129Loss98–29–2 Frankie BrittSD12Nov 09, 1939 Casino, Fall River
128Loss98–28–2 Howell KingPTS10Sep 29, 1939 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
127Loss98–27–2 Georgie AbramsPTS10Jun 20, 1939 Griffith Stadium, Washington
126Win98–26–2 Henry ChmielewskiUD10Jun 02, 1939 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
125Loss97–26–2 Anton ChristoforidisPTS10Apr 05, 1939 Palais des Sports, Paris
124Draw97–25–2 Edouard TenetPTS10Mar 17, 1939 Palais des Sports, Paris
123Win97–25–1 Johnny RossiTKO10 Dec 30, 1938 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
122Loss96–25–1 Ray MillerPTS10Nov 07, 1938 Laurel Garden, Newark
121Win96–24–1 Joe GlasgowKO6 Sep 23, 1938 Boston Garden, Boston
120Loss95–24–1 Gus LesnevichPTS10Mar 23, 1938 Hippodrome, New York
119Loss95–23–1 Tiger Jack FoxTKO7 Feb 18, 1938 Boston Garden, Boston
118Win95–22–1 Dick MaloneyPTS12Dec 10, 1937 Boston Garden, Boston
117Win94–22–1 Roy KelleyUD12Oct 22, 1937 Boston Garden, Boston
116Win93–22–1 Tiger Roy WilliamsKO2 Sep 09, 1937 Exposition Building, Portland
115Loss92–22–1 Teddy YaroszPTS10Feb 15, 1937 Mechanics Building, Boston
114Loss92–21–1 Marcel ThilDQ6 Feb 15, 1937 Palais des Sports, Paris
113Win92–20–1 Carl KnowlesPTS10Dec 04, 1936 Arena, New Haven
112Loss91–20–1 Fred ApostoliPTS10Oct 09, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco
111Win91–19–1 Jack EnnisKO8 Jun 26, 1936 Worcester
110Loss90–19–1 Marcel ThilDQ4 Jan 20, 1936 Palais des Sports, Paris
109Win90–18–1 Gustave RothSD15Dec 20, 1935 Palais des Sports, Paris
108Loss89–18–1 Marcel ThilUD12Nov 25, 1935 Palais des Sports, Paris
107Loss89–17–1 Al McCoyUD10Sep 20, 1935 Boston Garden, Boston
106Win89–16–1 Young Corbett IIIPTS10Jul 04, 1935 Kezar Stadium, San Francisco
105Win88–16–1 Marty SimmonsUD10Apr 17, 1935 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh
104Win87–16–1 Swede BerglundPTS10Mar 22, 1935 Legion Stadium, Hollywood
103Win86–16–1 Babe MarinoTKO7 Mar 15, 1935 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco
102Win85–16–1 Indian Jimmy RiversTKO4 Feb 05, 1935 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
101Win84–16–1 Sammy SlaughterTKO4 Dec 25, 1934 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh
100Win83–16–1 Al GainerMD10Nov 23, 1934 Madison Square Garden, New York
99Loss82–16–1 Tait LittmanPTS10Oct 08, 1934 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh
98Win82–15–1 Solly DukelskyTKO7 Sep 07, 1934 Mills Stadium, Chicago
97Win81–15–1 Anson GreenTKO8 Aug 20, 1934 Hickey Park, Pittsburgh
96Loss80–15–1 Al GainerPTS10Jul 12, 1934 Donovan Field, West Haven
95Win80–14–1 Henry FirpoKO6 Jun 11, 1934 Providence
94Win79–14–1 Norman ConradPTS10May 11, 1934 Worcester
93Win78–14–1 Bob OlinPTS10Apr 05, 1934 Arena, New Haven
92Win77–14–1 Al GainerPTS10Mar 05, 1934 Arena, New Haven
91Win76–14–1 Tommy RiosKO5 Feb 16, 1934 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
90Win75–14–1 Bob OlinSD10Jan 19, 1934 Madison Square Garden, New York
89Loss74–14–1 Tony ShuccoMD10Nov 24, 1933 Boston Garden, Boston
88Loss74–13–1 Vince DundeeUD15Oct 30, 1933 Boston Garden, Boston Lost NYSAC middleweight title
For vacant NBA middleweight title
87Win74–12–1 Adolf HueserTKO8 Sep 22, 1933 Boston Garden, Boston
86Win73–12–1 Ben JebyKO7 Aug 09, 1933 Polo Grounds, New York Won NYSAC middleweight title
85Win72–12–1 Mickey WalkerPTS10Jul 06, 1933 Boston Garden, Boston
84Win71–12–1 Sammy SlaughterUD10May 16, 1933 Arena, Boston
83Loss70–12–1 Johnny IndrisanoMD10Feb 24, 1933 Boston Garden, Boston
82Win70–11–1 Horacio VelhaUD10Jan 09, 1933 Valley Arena, Holyoke
81Loss69–11–1 Jimmy SmithPTS10Dec 19, 1932 Arena, Philadelphia
80Loss69–10–1 Andy CallahanUD10Oct 07, 1932 Boston Garden, Boston
79Win69–9–1 Ad ZachowPTS10Sep 09, 1932 Boston Garden, Boston
78Win68–9–1 Jimmy McLarninSD10Aug 04, 1932 Yankee Stadium, Bronx
77Win67–9–1 Henry WallaceKO2 Jun 15, 1932 Woonsocket
76Loss66–9–1 Johnny IndrisanoUD10Apr 29, 1932 Boston Garden, Boston
75Win66–8–1 Johnny IndrisanoSD10Apr 08, 1932 Boston Garden, Boston
74Win65–8–1 George ManolianPTS10May 31, 1932 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford
73Loss64–8–1 Jackie FieldsUD10Jan 28, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago Lost NBA and lineal welterweight titles
72Draw64–7–1 Baby Joe GansPTS10Dec 15, 1931 Forum, Montreal
71Win64–7 Paul PirroneDQ7 Dec 10, 1931 Public Hall, Cleveland
70Win63–7 Bucky LawlessKO3 Dec 02, 1931 Boston Garden, Boston
69Win62–7 Young Jack ThompsonUD15Oct 23, 1931 Boston Garden, Boston Won NBA and lineal welterweight titles
68Win61–7 Jackie BradyPTS10Aug 25, 1931 Cycledrome, Providence
67Win60–7 Young Jack ThompsonUD10Jul 23, 1931 Boston Garden, Boston
66Win59–7 Paul PirroneKO8 Jun 09, 1931 Boston Garden, Boston
65Win58–7 Al MelloTKO8 May 15, 1931 Boston Garden, Boston
64Win57–7 Eddie MooreKO2 May 1, 1931 Worcester
63Win56–7 Frankie BelangerKO1 Apr 27, 1931 Arena, Quebec City
62Win55–7 Al KoziolTKO5 Apr 17, 1931 Armory, Willimantic
61Win54–7 Canada LeePTS10Mar 27, 1931 Worcester
60Win53–7 Baby Joe GansPTS10Mar 06, 1931 Worcester
59Win52–7 Canada LeeKO10 Feb 13, 1931 Worcester
58Win51–7 Alf RossTKO6 Feb 06, 1931 Boston Garden, Boston
57Win50–7 Al PalladinoTKO7 Jan 30, 1931 Worcester
56Win49–7 Gaby BagdadPTS8Jan 01, 1931 Arena, Boston
55Win48–7 Larry BrignoliaTKO3 Dec 15, 1930 Arena, Boston
54Win47–7 Frank BaldiTKO4 Oct 17, 1930 Worcester
53Win46–7 Billy EskowtizKO2 Sep 26, 1930 Danielson
52Loss45–7 Jimmy McGonnigleDQ5 Sep 25, 1930 Wilson Recreation Park, Keene
51Win45–6 Nick MadonnaPTS10Aug 28, 1930 Wilson Recreation Park, Keene
50Win44–6 Tony TraversTKO4 Aug 21, 1930 St. Michael's Arena, Pawcatuck
49Win43–6 Bobby SuberPTS10Jul 03, 1930 Wilson Recreation Park, Keene
48Win42–6 Rudy MarshallPTS8Jul 02, 1930 St. Michael's Arena, Pawcatuck
47Win41–6 Joe EmmonsKO4 Jun 11, 1930 Shymas Hall, Taftville
46Win40–6 Clyde HullPTS10May 9, 1930 Worcester
45Win39–6 Tony MagnaKO3 Mar 23, 1930 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
44Win38–6 Owen TraversTKO6 Mar 04, 1930 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
43Win37–6 Mule BrownPTS8Mar 28, 1930 Parish Hall, Taftville
42Win36–6 Joe GarveyTKO5 Mar 21, 1930 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
41Win35–6 Art HurdPTS8Mar 14, 1930 Lyceum Theatre, New London
40Win34–6 Eddie ReedPTS8Feb 28, 1930 Lyceum Theatre, New London
39Win33–6 Billy CarneyTKO6 Feb 21, 1930 Danielson
38Win32–6 Joe RossiKO2 Feb 14, 1930 Parish Hall, Taftville
37Win31–6 Charlie PhippenTKO4 Feb 07, 1930 Worcester
36Win30–6 Artie LeePTS8Jan 24, 1930 Armory, New London
35Win29–6 Joe RussoKO3 Jan 17, 1930 Armory, New London
34Win28–6 Stanley ReidTKO6 Jan 01, 1930 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
33Win27–6 Joe RussoKO5 Dec 06, 1929 Norwich
32Win26–6 Jimmy HoagTKO6 Nov 22, 1929 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
31Loss25–6 Eddie MoorePTS8Oct 17, 1929 Rakoczi Hall, Bridgeport
30Win25–5 Len SmithTKO5 Oct 07, 1929 Quebec City
29Loss24–5 Jack ManleyPTS10Oct 03, 1929 Keene
28Win24–4 Bob AllisonKO2 Sep 25, 1929 Forum, Montreal
27Win23–4 Rudy MarshallTKO5 Sep 19, 1929 Newfield Park, Bridgeport
26Win22–4 Bert HeathfieldKO2 Sep 11, 1929 Forum, Montreal
25Win21–4 Jack DugeyPTS8Sep 05, 1929 Lake Spofford
24Win20–4 Tom QuigleyTKO5 Aug 23, 1929 Fairgrounds, Worcester
23Win19–4 Eddie MoorePTS8Aug 15, 1929 Newfield Park, Bridgeport
22Win18–4 Harry LagessPTS8Jun 25, 1929 Ware's Grove Pavillion, Lake Spofford
21Win17–4 Bill LozeauTKO3 Jun 13, 1929 Summer Street Baseball Park, Fitchburg
20Win16–4 Eddie DesautelsPTS10Jun 13, 1929 Lake Spofford
19Win15–4 Al BergeronKO7 Jun 07, 1929 Fairgrounds, Worcester
18Win14–4 Eddie DaleyTKO4 May 31, 1929 Ware's Grove Pavillion, Lake Spofford
17Win13–4 Dick PangrazeTKO3 May 24, 1929 Nashua Theatre, Nashua
16Win12–4 Bill LozeauTKO5 May 7, 1929 Nashua Theatre, Nashua
15Win11–4 Young Johnny BuffKO2 Apr 23, 1929 Nashua Theatre, Nashua
14Loss10–4 Scoops WhitePTS8Apr 19, 1929 Worcester
13Loss10–3 Sam LucciPTS8Mar 15, 1929 Worcester
12Win10–2 Vic MorleyPTS6Mar 07, 1929 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford
11Win9–2 Al SaccoKO2 Feb 28, 1929 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
10Loss8–2 Young AngeloPTS6Feb 21, 1929 Buckingham Hall, Waterbury
9Win8–1 Young GabouryKO2 Feb 15, 1929 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
8Win7–1 Billy RhodesKO3 Jan 18, 1929 Mechanics Hall, Worcester
7Loss6–1 George LawsonPTS6Oct 04, 1928 Brassco Park, Waterbury
6Win6–0 Sammy KraftPTS4Sep 21, 1928 Brassco Park, Waterbury
5Win5–0 Benny EdwardsKO4 Aug 30, 1928 Brassco Park, Waterbury
4Win4–0 Zeke MazerPTS4Aug 27, 1928 Velodrome, Hartford
3Win3–0 Mickey MullinsTKO5 Aug 16, 1928 Brassco Park, Waterbury
2Win2–0 Mickey MullinsKO3 Jul 12, 1928 Willimantic
1Win1–0 Billy KrakeKO1 Jun 28, 1928 Willimantic