Benny Bass
Benny Bass | |
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| Born | Benjamin Baruch J. Bass December 4, 1904[1] Kyiv, Russian Empire (modern-day Ukraine) |
| Died | June 25, 1975 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Little Fish |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 1+1⁄2 in (1.56 m) |
| Reach | 64 in (163 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 243 |
| Wins | 190 |
| Wins by KO | 72 |
| Losses | 41 |
| Draws | 10 |
| No contests | 2 |
Benjamin "Benny" Baruch J. Bass (December 4, 1904 – June 25, 1975), known as "Little Fish", was an American boxer. He was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, with his family emigrating to the United States in 1906; choosing to settle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bass was world featherweight champion and world junior lightweight champion during his career. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Bass as the #17 ranked lightweight of all time.[2] He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2002.[3][4][5] Strongly built with muscular shoulders, Bass's signature punch was a powerful left hook to the midsection, and he enjoyed fighting on the inside, a frequent requirement from his relative lack of reach.[6]
Early life and amateur career[edit]
Bass was born in Kyiv, Russian Empire on December 4, 1904, the second son to Jewish parents Jacob and Pauline and was brought to America three years later. His father first came to Philadelphia to earn enough money to send for his five sons and wife in Kiev. They sailed to America but were first rescued from a shipwreck on their way, spending five weeks in Queenstown, Ireland. By ten, he was making a living selling newspapers at a busy street corner in Philadelphia. In his early teens, Benny held down a job at Curtis Publishing Company, who published The Saturday Evening Post.[6] From age twelve to sixteen, Bass won 95 of 100 bouts as an amateur. Impressively, he qualified for the Olympic Trials in the Flyweight Class in 1920, where he lost a decision to the future Gold Medal winner Frankie Genaro. Turning pro the following year, he was managed by Phil Glassman. By 1926, he was rated the number one featherweight contender.[1]
In an important early career bout, Bass defeated Johnny Dixon, a leading featherweight contender, in a ten-round newspaper decision on August 30, 1923.[5][7]
On January 11, 1926, Bass defeated Leo (Kid) Roy, in a ten-round points decision in Philadelphia. In an action filled bout, Roy held a slight lead through the first five rounds. Roy may have taken the sixth and eighth. The fighting was particularly fierce in the ninth and tenth, with both boxers swapping punches at close range, but Bass had acquired enough points in the last five rounds to take the decision.[8][9]
Before an impressive crowd of 20,000, in one of his most important early wins, Bass defeated highly rated featherweight contender Babe Herman on September 1, 1926 in a ten-round points decision at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. In a raucous battle, Bass dropped Herman to the canvas in five instances, with three times in the second for counts of nine, two, and nine, once in the third for a count of seven, and once in the tenth for a count of six where Herman could have risen earlier. Herman's need to fight a defensive battle marred the bout with frequent instances of clinching. His opponent threw several looping rights, but Bass was usually able to come inside of them as an effective defense. Several times Herman's right did connect with jaw and body at close quarters, but Bass weathered the blows quickly. Herman threw a right in the second, followed almost instantaneously from a left from Bass that sent both boxers to the canvas, though Bass recovered more quickly and was on his feet. Herman took a count of nine on one knee.[10] At 5'4", with a two-inch advantage in height, Herman likely benefited from a slight reach advantage, but Bass tended to do well against boxers with slight advantages in reach.
Early in his career on June 27, 1927, Bass defeated Jewish New York boxer Joe Glick in a ten-round points decision at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Bass sent Glick to the canvas twice in the fifth, once for a count of eight. Respecting each other's abilities, and suffering from fatigue, the match was marked by frequent clinching. Several times in later rounds Glick was staggered by Bass's punches but managed to stay on his feet.[11]
Taking the NBA world feather title, 1927[edit]
On September 12, 1927, Bass defeated Jewish boxer Red Chapman (Morris Kaplan) before an extraordinary crowd of 30,000 in Philadelphia for the NBA world featherweight championship in a ten-round unanimous decision. In the fourth through seventh, Bass managed to fight from a distance using his long game to prevent Chapman from opening a swollen cut on his eye opened in the third round. Bass led a two fisted slugging attack in the seventh, eighth, and ninth, that gained him a points margin and won him the decision of all three judges. In the early ninth, an unusual sight occurred, when both boxers charged each other, landing rights to their jaws and were knocked to the canvas simultaneously. Bass recovered more quickly, but Chapman took a count of eight before resuming the bout.[12][13][1]
Losing world feather title, 1928[edit]
Bass lost the world featherweight title to Tony Canzoneri on February 10, 1928 at Madison Square Garden in a fifteen-round split decision, with Bass sustaining a break to his right collarbone from a left to the jaw at the end of the third round that landed him hard on the canvas, causing the collarbone damage.[5] Bass inflicted some severe body punishment during the fight, but Canzoneri eased ahead on points after Bass's knockdown in the third that resulted in his injury.[14]
Bass defeated Jewish Philadelphian boxer Harry Blitman before a crowd of 24,000 on September 10, 1928 in a sixth-round knockout at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Blitman was considered a leading contender for the world featherweight crown, and the bout was billed as a USA Pennsylvania State Featherweight Title.[15] Bass put Bitman to the canvas in the sixth with a series of hard rights, and had scored a knockdown for a count of seven in the second round.[16]
He defeated former Junior Lightweight Champion Mike Ballerino, in a fast ten round points decision on October 17, 1927.[17] "Bass, who was outweighed by seven pounds punched hard and accounted for a knockdown in the fourth round but Ballerino was up at the count of eight".[18]
Taking world jr. lightweight title, 1929[edit]
Bass would first take the World Junior Lightweight Championship before a crowd of 9,000 by defeating Tod Morgan on December 20, 1929 at New York's famed Madison Square Garden. Morgan, who had held the title for four years, opened the first round with power, and mounted a first round bombardment that left Bass somewhat groggy and weak. Bass, who was a 3-1 favorite completed the first round reeling and dizzy from several strong straight right hand shots to the chin from Morgan. The knockout occurred from two sweeping right hand punches from Bass, only fifty-one seconds into the second round. The first right, almost at the opening bell, put Morgan to the canvas for a count of nine. After Morgan rose after the count, Bass put him down with the final right to the chin that ended the bout.[19][5]
Bass first defended the title on February 3, 1930, against Davey Abad in a fourth-round technical knockout in St. Louis. According to the New York Times, Bass floored Abad four times in the fourth round. Abad was down twice in the first round from lefts by Bass, though he appeared to win by a shade in both the second and third rounds.[5][20]
Although he could only lose his title by knockout, Bass lost to Italian boxer Eddie Shea, before a considerable crowd of 16,000, in a world jr. lightweight title bout in St. Louis, in a ten-round newspaper decision on March 28, 1930. Shea had a significant reach advantage, and a six-inch advantage in height. In the opening of the fifth round, Bass sent Shea to the canvas for a nine count. In the opening of the seventh, in a close bout, Shea crashed a hook to Bass's jaw that sent him to the canvas for a nine count as well.[21] Shea was the aggressor through much of the fight, and in the opinion of many ringside observers, won the no decision bout on points.[22] Shea used a strong left hook to counter the effective right of Bass.[23] Bass later defeated Shea in a second-round knockout in Atlantic City on August 31, 1934, that became one of Shea's last bouts before boxing retirement. Bass put Shea to the canvas in the second round with a right to the chin that put Shea down for the count, and left him unable to rise immediately afterwards.[24]
Bass defeated future world light welterweight champion, Johnny Jadick on December 8, 1930 in a ten-round unanimous decision in Philadelphia. The referee called the third, fourth, and fifth even, but gave the other seven rounds to Bass who came close to knocking out his opponent. Jadick may have looked best in the fourth where he put his reach advantage to good use, enjoying a nearly five inch advantage in height as well.[25]
Bass defeated Lew Massey on January 5, 1931 before a near capacity crowd of 10,000 in a ten-round newspaper decision for the world junior lightweight title at the Arena in Philadelphia. Bass landed a fusillade of punches to the body that weakened his opponent, who had to use his best defenses to avoid a knockout in the closing rounds. In the first three rounds, Massey made a better start, taking them by a shade against his opponent and scoring occasionally with lefts and rights that jarred but did not deter Bass.[26] In the closing rounds, both boxers showed fatigue, and clinched frequently in a defensive move.[27] Leading most of the way, scorers gave Bass seven of the ten rounds, with two to Massey and one even.[28]
Bass defeated Bud Taylor in Philadelphia in a second-round technical knockout on February 16, 1931 in what would have been a ten-round bout. Bass appeared to take the first round with sheer aggressiveness. Taylor was winning the second round with smashes to head and body, before Bass fought back and landed what appeared by many to be a low blow to the midruff. Because the crowd and Taylor believed the blow that ended the bout was a low foul, the crowd was greatly displeased with the call for the technical knockout, though it made Bass one of only two men to ever knock Taylor out.[6] Oddly, the referee instructed the boxers to continue boxing an exhibition for the next five rounds to satisfy the crowd, and both boxers complied.[29]
Bass defeated Eddie Mack on May 4, 1931 at the arena in Philadelphia by knockout with a crushing right to the right side of the chin that broke Mack's lower right jaw in the third round.[30]
Losing world junior light title, 1931[edit]
Bass lost the world junior lightweight title on July 15, 1931 before a large crowd of 15,000, to black Cuban boxer Kid Chocolate in a technical knockout, 2:58 into the seventh round in Philadelphia. Chocolate battered Bass with rapid fire flurries of lefts and rights through six rounds, and though Bass connected several times with blows that stung Chocolate and made him hold, the Cuban boxer maintained a comfortable margin on points, finally ending the bout in the seventh with rights and lefts to the head and face. When Chocolate cornered Bass against the ropes in the seventh, the referee called the bout without a knockdown having occurred.[31][32]
On April 14, 1932, Bass knocked out Micky Doyle early in the second round in Wilmington, Delaware. Doyle was first down from a right to the jaw for a count of nine, and then when Doyle resumed the match, Bass ended it for good.[33]
Before a crowd of 20,000, near the end of his career on July 27, 1937, Bass lost to the incomparable black boxer Henry Armstrong in a knockout from a looping right had punch, 2:35 into the fourth round at the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia. Armstrong would become a world champion in three weight divisions in his career. Armstrong penetrated Bass's defenses with high rights almost at will throughout the bout. At 32, Bass was no match for Armstrong, though he managed to stay on his feet until the fourth.[34][35]
Life after boxing[edit]
Retiring from the ring in 1940, he worked as a liquor and beer salesman for Penn Beer Distributors in the Philadelphia area until 1960, when he became a clerk in Philadelphia Traffic Court. On June 25, 1975, Bass died at 70 at Rolling Hills hospital in Philadelphia where he had been a patient for several months. He had suffered from heart complications. He left a wife, daughter, three children, and a great grandchild. He had been married a total of three times.[36][37] He is enshrined in the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame.[6]
Professional boxing record[edit]
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[38] unless otherwise stated.
Official record[edit]
| 243 fights | 158 wins | 29 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 72 | 2 |
| By decision | 83 | 20 |
| By disqualification | 3 | 7 |
| Draws | 6 | |
| No contests | 2 | |
| Newspaper decisions/draws | 48 | |
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as "no decision" bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | Loss | 158–29–6 (50) | Tommy Speigal | UD | 10 | May 7, 1940 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | For USA Pennsylvania State lightweight title |
| 242 | Loss | 158–28–6 (50) | Jimmy Tygh | MD | 10 | Apr 8, 1940 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 241 | Draw | 158–27–6 (50) | Jimmy Tygh | PTS | 10 | Mar 4, 1940 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 240 | Win | 158–27–5 (50) | Norman Rahn | KO | 1 (10) | Feb 2, 1940 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 239 | Win | 157–27–5 (50) | Tony Sarullo | PTS | 8 | Jan 22, 1940 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 238 | Win | 156–27–5 (50) | Norman Rahn | UD | 10 | Oct 13, 1939 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 237 | Win | 155–27–5 (50) | Young Chappie | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 10, 1939 | Cambria Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 236 | Loss | 154–27–5 (50) | Henry Armstrong | KO | 4 (10) | Jul 27, 1937 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 235 | Win | 154–26–5 (50) | Tommy Cross | SD | 10 | Jun 15, 1937 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 234 | Win | 153–26–5 (50) | Gene Gallotto | UD | 10 | Apr 16, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 233 | Win | 152–26–5 (50) | Johnny Cabello | KO | 2 (10) | Apr 8, 1937 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 232 | Win | 151–26–5 (50) | Charley Gomer | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1937 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 231 | Win | 150–26–5 (50) | Andy Bundy | PTS | 10 | Mar 12, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 230 | Win | 149–26–5 (50) | Gene Gallotto | PTS | 10 | Feb 5, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 229 | Win | 148–26–5 (50) | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | PTS | 10 | Jan 22, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 228 | Win | 147–26–5 (50) | Joey Allen | PTS | 10 | Jan 14, 1937 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 227 | Win | 146–26–5 (50) | Joey Zodda | KO | 1 (10) | Dec 18, 1936 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 226 | Win | 145–26–5 (50) | Dave Finn | PTS | 10 | Dec 4, 1936 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 225 | Win | 144–26–5 (50) | Johnny Craven | TKO | 2 (10) | Dec 25, 1935 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 224 | Win | 143–26–5 (50) | Charley Burns | PTS | 10 | Dec 6, 1935 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 223 | Loss | 142–26–5 (50) | Jack Portney | PTS | 10 | Nov 11, 1935 | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 222 | Win | 142–25–5 (50) | George Gibbs | PTS | 10 | Oct 11, 1935 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 221 | Win | 141–25–5 (50) | Mike Marshall | PTS | 10 | Aug 27, 1935 | Open Air Arena, Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 220 | Win | 140–25–5 (50) | Johnny Craven | PTS | 10 | Aug 21, 1935 | Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 219 | Loss | 139–25–5 (50) | Jimmy Leto | PTS | 10 | Jul 29, 1935 | South Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 218 | Win | 139–24–5 (50) | Johnny Craven | PTS | 10 | Jul 26, 1935 | Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 217 | Win | 138–24–5 (50) | Frankie Wallace | SD | 8 | Jul 23, 1935 | Maple Grove Field House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 216 | Win | 137–24–5 (50) | Mose Butch | SD | 10 | May 27, 1935 | Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 215 | Win | 136–24–5 (50) | Tony Falco | MD | 10 | Apr 29, 1935 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 214 | Win | 135–24–5 (50) | Mike Marshall | PTS | 10 | Apr 14, 1935 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 213 | Win | 134–24–5 (50) | Mike Marshall | PTS | 10 | Mar 22, 1935 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 212 | Loss | 133–24–5 (50) | Eddie Cool | MD | 10 | Feb 18, 1935 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 211 | Win | 133–23–5 (50) | Jimmy Brady | PTS | 10 | Dec 25, 1934 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 210 | Win | 132–23–5 (50) | Baby Kid Chocolate | TKO | 2 (8) | Dec 20, 1934 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 209 | Win | 131–23–5 (50) | Frankie Wallace | PTS | 10 | Dec 3, 1934 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 208 | Loss | 130–23–5 (50) | Petey Sarron | MD | 10 | Sep 24, 1934 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 207 | Win | 130–22–5 (50) | Eddie Shea | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 31, 1934 | Bader Field, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 206 | Loss | 129–22–5 (50) | Petey Sarron | DQ | 6 (10) | Aug 27, 1934 | Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 205 | Win | 129–21–5 (50) | Johnny Jadick | PTS | 10 | Jul 31, 1934 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 204 | Loss | 128–21–5 (50) | Cleto Locatelli | SD | 10 | Apr 30, 1934 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 203 | Win | 128–20–5 (50) | Jimmy Leto | RTD | 2 (10) | Apr 9, 1934 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 202 | Draw | 127–20–5 (50) | Cleto Locatelli | PTS | 10 | Mar 12, 1934 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 201 | Win | 127–20–4 (50) | Eddie Cool | SD | 10 | Dec 27, 1933 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State lightweight title |
| 200 | Win | 126–20–4 (50) | Stumpy Jacobs | PTS | 8 | Oct 2, 1933 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 199 | Loss | 125–20–4 (50) | Davey Abad | DQ | 7 (10) | Sep 4, 1933 | Buffalo Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
| 198 | Win | 125–19–4 (50) | Stumpy Jacobs | PTS | 8 | Aug 30, 1933 | Arena, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. | |
| 197 | Win | 124–19–4 (50) | Jack Portney | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 21, 1933 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 196 | Win | 123–19–4 (50) | Buster Brown | PTS | 10 | Aug 7, 1933 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 195 | Win | 122–19–4 (50) | Buster Brown | PTS | 10 | May 22, 1933 | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 194 | Win | 121–19–4 (50) | Jackie Willis | PTS | 8 | Apr 17, 1933 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 193 | Win | 120–19–4 (50) | Johnny Farr | PTS | 8 | Apr 4, 1933 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 192 | Win | 119–19–4 (50) | Joe Ghnouly | MD | 10 | Mar 8, 1933 | Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 191 | Win | 118–19–4 (50) | Phil Zwick | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1933 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 190 | Win | 117–19–4 (50) | Sid Lampe | KO | 2 (8) | Jan 27, 1933 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 189 | Win | 116–19–4 (50) | Dominick Petrone | TKO | 3 (10) | Dec 12, 1932 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 188 | Win | 115–19–4 (50) | Eddie Reilly | KO | 1 (10) | Dec 5, 1932 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 187 | Win | 114–19–4 (50) | Tony Falco | PTS | 10 | Sep 12, 1932 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 186 | Win | 113–19–4 (50) | Young Patsy Wallace | PTS | 10 | Aug 26, 1932 | Atlantic City Auditorium, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 185 | Win | 112–19–4 (50) | Ernie Ratner | PTS | 10 | Jul 25, 1932 | Thompson's Stadium, Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 184 | Draw | 111–19–4 (50) | Harry Carlton | PTS | 10 | Jun 7, 1932 | Oakland Outdoor Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 183 | Win | 111–19–3 (50) | Harry Dublinsky | SD | 10 | May 25, 1932 | Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 182 | Win | 110–19–3 (50) | Young Zazzarino | KO | 5 (10) | Apr 15, 1932 | Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 181 | Win | 109–19–3 (50) | Mickey Doyle | KO | 2 (8) | Apr 14, 1932 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
| 180 | Loss | 108–19–3 (50) | Frank Bojarski | DQ | 3 (10) | Mar 14, 1932 | Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 179 | Loss | 108–18–3 (50) | Wesley Ramey | UD | 10 | Mar 9, 1932 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 178 | Win | 108–17–3 (50) | Prince Saunders | KO | 7 (10) | Dec 25, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 177 | Win | 107–17–3 (50) | Sid Lampe | KO | 3 (10) | Dec 18, 1931 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
| 176 | Loss | 106–17–3 (50) | Jackie Pilkington | DQ | 5 (10) | Nov 30, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Bass was disqualified for punching low |
| 175 | Loss | 106–16–3 (50) | Kid Chocolate | TKO | 7 (10) | Jul 15, 1931 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Lost NBA and The Ring junior-lightweight titles |
| 174 | Win | 106–15–3 (50) | Georgie Day | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 26, 1931 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 173 | Win | 105–15–3 (50) | Eddie Mack | KO | 3 (10) | May 4, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 172 | Win | 104–15–3 (50) | Young Joe Firpo | PTS | 10 | Apr 13, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 171 | Loss | 103–15–3 (50) | Young Joe Firpo | PTS | 10 | Mar 30, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 170 | Win | 103–14–3 (50) | Bud Taylor | TKO | 2 (10) | Feb 16, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 169 | Win | 102–14–3 (50) | Lew Massey | UD | 10 | Jan 5, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Retained NBA and The Ring junior-lightweight titles |
| 168 | Win | 101–14–3 (50) | Johnny Jadick | UD | 10 | Dec 8, 1930 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 167 | Win | 100–14–3 (50) | Al Bryant | UD | 10 | Dec 2, 1930 | Manhattan Auditorium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 166 | Win | 99–14–3 (50) | Bud Mangino | UD | 10 | Nov 24, 1930 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 165 | Win | 98–14–3 (50) | Bud Mangino | KO | 8 (10) | Oct 27, 1930 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 164 | Loss | 97–14–3 (50) | Mike Dundee | NWS | 10 | Oct 6, 1930 | Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 163 | Win | 97–14–3 (49) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | NWS | 10 | Sep 15, 1930 | Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 162 | Loss | 97–14–3 (48) | Tommy Cello | DQ | 2 (10) | Sep 10, 1930 | Peoria, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 161 | Win | 97–13–3 (48) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | NWS | 10 | Sep 3, 1930 | Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 160 | Loss | 97–13–3 (47) | Tony Canzoneri | UD | 10 | Jul 21, 1930 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 159 | Win | 97–12–3 (47) | Joey Goodman | SD | 10 | Jun 23, 1930 | Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 158 | Win | 96–12–3 (47) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | KO | 3 (10) | Jun 10, 1930 | Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 157 | Loss | 95–12–3 (47) | Eddie Shea | NWS | 10 | Mar 28, 1930 | Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | NBA and The Ring junior-lightweight titles at stake; (via KO only) |
| 156 | Draw | 95–12–3 (46) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1930 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 155 | Loss | 95–12–2 (46) | Sammy Fuller | DQ | 5 (10) | Feb 7, 1930 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 154 | Win | 95–11–2 (46) | Davey Abad | TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 3, 1930 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | Retained NBA and The Ring junior-lightweight titles |
| 153 | Win | 94–11–2 (46) | Tod Morgan | KO | 2 (15) | Dec 20, 1929 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring junior-lightweight titles |
| 152 | Win | 93–11–2 (46) | Jim El Zaird | KO | 4 (10) | Dec 2, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 151 | Win | 92–11–2 (46) | Eddie Reed | PTS | 10 | Nov 11, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 150 | Win | 91–11–2 (46) | Jimmy Mendo | KO | 1 (10) | Nov 5, 1929 | Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 149 | Win | 90–11–2 (46) | Armando Santiago | KO | 2 (10) | Oct 11, 1929 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 148 | Loss | 89–11–2 (46) | Johnny Datto | DQ | 2 (10) | Sep 27, 1929 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 147 | Win | 89–10–2 (46) | Armando Santiago | DQ | 2 (10) | Sep 18, 1929 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Santiago was disqualified for two low blows |
| 146 | Win | 88–10–2 (46) | Charley Goodman | TKO | 2 (10) | Aug 23, 1929 | Municipal Stadium, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 145 | Win | 87–10–2 (46) | Benny Carter | PTS | 10 | Jul 31, 1929 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 144 | Win | 86–10–2 (46) | Calvin Reed | PTS | 8 | Jul 26, 1929 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 143 | Win | 85–10–2 (46) | Augie Pisano | PTS | 10 | Jul 18, 1929 | Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 142 | Win | 84–10–2 (46) | Steve Smith | PTS | 10 | May 23, 1929 | Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 141 | Win | 83–10–2 (46) | Petey Mack | PTS | 10 | May 6, 1929 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 140 | Win | 82–10–2 (46) | Johnny Farr | PTS | 10 | Apr 29, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 139 | Win | 81–10–2 (46) | Harry Forbes | PTS | 10 | Mar 25, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 138 | Loss | 80–10–2 (46) | Davey Abad | NWS | 10 | Mar 19, 1929 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 137 | Win | 80–10–2 (45) | Davey Abad | NWS | 10 | Feb 28, 1929 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 136 | Win | 80–10–2 (44) | Steve Smith | PTS | 10 | Feb 18, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 135 | Win | 79–10–2 (44) | Harry Forbes | PTS | 10 | Feb 11, 1929 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 134 | Loss | 78–10–2 (44) | Henry Lenard | DQ | 3 (10) | Feb 6, 1929 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 133 | Win | 78–9–2 (44) | Red Chapman | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 28, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 132 | Win | 77–9–2 (44) | Joe Rivers | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 18, 1929 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 131 | Win | 76–9–2 (44) | Davey Abad | PTS | 10 | Jan 14, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 130 | Win | 75–9–2 (44) | Gaston Charles | PTS | 10 | Dec 10, 1928 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 129 | Win | 74–9–2 (44) | Dominick Petrone | TKO | 1 (10) | Nov 15, 1928 | South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 128 | Loss | 73–9–2 (44) | Phil McGraw | DQ | 4 (10) | Oct 29, 1928 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 127 | Win | 73–8–2 (44) | Harry Blitman | KO | 6 (10) | Sep 10, 1928 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Retained USA Pennsylvania State featherweight title |
| 126 | Win | 72–8–2 (44) | Tony Russo | TKO | 2 (8) | Aug 27, 1928 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 125 | Win | 71–8–2 (44) | Jimmy Burns | KO | 1 (8) | Aug 13, 1928 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 124 | Loss | 70–8–2 (44) | Pete Nebo | PTS | 10 | Jun 18, 1928 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 123 | Win | 70–7–2 (44) | Tommy Liberto | NWS | 8 | Jun 11, 1928 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 122 | Loss | 70–7–2 (43) | Tony Canzoneri | SD | 15 | Feb 10, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Lost NBA featherweight title; For NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles |
| 121 | Win | 70–6–2 (43) | Wilbur Cohen | NWS | 8 | Jan 30, 1928 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 120 | Win | 70–6–2 (42) | Pete Nebo | SD | 10 | Jan 2, 1928 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 119 | Win | 69–6–2 (42) | Johnny Sheppard | PTS | 10 | Dec 12, 1927 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 118 | Win | 68–6–2 (42) | Johnny Farr | PTS | 10 | Dec 9, 1927 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 117 | Win | 67–6–2 (42) | Mike Ballerino | PTS | 10 | Oct 17, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 116 | Win | 66–6–2 (42) | Red Chapman | UD | 10 | Sep 12, 1927 | Sesquicentennial Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won inaugural NBA featherweight title |
| 115 | Win | 65–6–2 (42) | Joey Williams | KO | 8 (10) | Aug 16, 1927 | Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 114 | Win | 64–6–2 (42) | Johnny Farr | UD | 10 | Aug 10, 1927 | Olympic Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 113 | Win | 63–6–2 (42) | Tommy Crowley | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 3, 1927 | Harrogate Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 112 | Win | 62–6–2 (42) | Mickey Doyle | KO | 5 (10) | Jul 14, 1927 | Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State featherweight title |
| 111 | Win | 61–6–2 (42) | Joe Glick | PTS | 10 | Jun 27, 1927 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 110 | Win | 60–6–2 (42) | Dominick Petrone | PTS | 10 | Jun 16, 1927 | Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 109 | Win | 59–6–2 (42) | Chick Suggs | PTS | 10 | May 2, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 108 | NC | 58–6–2 (42) | Joe Glick | NC | 3 (10) | Apr 11, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Bass had been struck with a low blow, which felled him for the count |
| 107 | Win | 58–6–2 (41) | Joe Glick | UD | 10 | Mar 21, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 106 | Win | 57–6–2 (41) | Red Chapman | DQ | 1 (10) | Jan 1, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 105 | Win | 56–6–2 (41) | Johnny Sheppard | PTS | 10 | Dec 10, 1926 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 104 | Win | 55–6–2 (41) | Benny Cross | NWS | 10 | Dec 8, 1926 | 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 103 | Loss | 55–6–2 (40) | Babe Herman | PTS | 12 | Nov 23, 1926 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 102 | Win | 55–5–2 (40) | Frankie Garcia | PTS | 10 | Oct 18, 1926 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 101 | Win | 54–5–2 (40) | Johnny Mosely | KO | 9 (10) | Sep 20, 1926 | Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 100 | Win | 53–5–2 (40) | Jack Ruskin | KO | 2 (6) | Sep 15, 1926 | Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 99 | Win | 52–5–2 (40) | Babe Herman | PTS | 10 | Sep 1, 1926 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 98 | Win | 51–5–2 (40) | Johnny Farr | PTS | 10 | Jul 29, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 97 | Draw | 50–5–2 (40) | Dick Finnegan | PTS | 10 | Jul 12, 1926 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 96 | Win | 50–5–1 (40) | Georges Amblard | NWS | 8 | Jul 2, 1926 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 95 | Win | 50–5–1 (39) | Billy Kennedy | KO | 7 (10) | Jun 24, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 94 | Loss | 49–5–1 (39) | Andy Martin | PTS | 10 | Jun 8, 1926 | Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 93 | Win | 49–4–1 (39) | Ralph Repman | KO | 3 (8) | Apr 19, 1926 | Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 92 | Win | 48–4–1 (39) | Wilbur Cohen | TKO | 7 (10) | Mar 10, 1926 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 91 | Loss | 47–4–1 (39) | Pete Sarmiento | DQ | 6 (12) | Mar 1, 1926 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 90 | Draw | 47–3–1 (39) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | MD | 10 | Feb 17, 1926 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 47–3 (39) | Al Corbett | KO | 1 (12) | Jan 18, 1926 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 88 | Win | 46–3 (39) | Leo Roy | PTS | 10 | Jan 11, 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 87 | Win | 45–3 (39) | Joe Nelson | TKO | 4 (8) | Jan 1, 1926 | Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 86 | Win | 44–3 (39) | Harry Scott | TKO | 2 (8) | Dec 7, 1925 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 43–3 (39) | Joe Ryder | PTS | 10 | Nov 26, 1925 | Adelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 84 | Win | 42–3 (39) | Jose Lombardo | PTS | 10 | Nov 16, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 83 | Win | 41–3 (39) | Lew Mayrs | KO | 2 (10) | Nov 2, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 40–3 (39) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | UD | 10 | Oct 12, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 39–3 (39) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | PTS | 10 | Sep 24, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 38–3 (39) | Battling Mack | TKO | 3 (8) | Aug 14, 1925 | Public Service Ball Park, Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 79 | Win | 37–3 (39) | Johnny Farr | NWS | 10 | Aug 11, 1925 | Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 78 | Win | 37–3 (38) | Steve Smith | NWS | 10 | Jun 30, 1925 | Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 77 | Win | 37–3 (37) | Johnny Sheppard | PTS | 10 | Jun 8, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 76 | Win | 36–3 (37) | Johnny Sheppard | UD | 10 | Apr 20, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 75 | Win | 35–3 (37) | Joey Schwartz | PTS | 10 | Mar 9, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 74 | Win | 34–3 (37) | Joey Schwartz | TKO | 6 (10) | Feb 2, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 73 | Win | 33–3 (37) | Willie Kid Harvey | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 14, 1925 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 32–3 (37) | Earl Baird | KO | 3 (10) | Dec 25, 1924 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 71 | Win | 31–3 (37) | Tommy Noble | PTS | 10 | Dec 8, 1924 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 70 | Loss | 30–3 (37) | Andy Martin | PTS | 10 | Nov 25, 1924 | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 69 | Win | 30–2 (37) | Tommy Noble | PTS | 10 | Nov 24, 1924 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 68 | Loss | 29–2 (37) | Pete Sarmiento | NWS | 10 | Oct 20, 1924 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 29–2 (36) | Terry Martin | PTS | 10 | Oct 3, 1924 | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 28–2 (36) | Frankie Mandot | KO | 1 (10) | Oct 1, 1924 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 65 | Win | 27–2 (36) | Al Markie | KO | 3 (10) | Sep 8, 1924 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 64 | Loss | 26–2 (36) | Chick Suggs | NWS | 10 | Sep 5, 1924 | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 26–2 (35) | Spencer Gardner | KO | 6 (10) | Aug 20, 1924 | Freebody Park, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 62 | Win | 25–2 (35) | Spencer Gardner | UD | 10 | Jul 21, 1924 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 61 | Win | 24–2 (35) | Teddy Joyce | DQ | 2 (8) | Jun 13, 1924 | Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 23–2 (35) | Johnny Brown | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 29, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 22–2 (35) | Sammy Craden | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 25, 1924 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 21–2 (35) | Young Wolgast | KO | 1 (8) | Apr 15, 1924 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 20–2 (35) | Mickey Diamond | KO | 1 (8) | Apr 7, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 19–2 (35) | Joey Clein | TKO | 2 (10) | Apr 4, 1924 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 55 | Win | 18–2 (35) | Buck Fleming | PTS | 10 | Mar 14, 1924 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 17–2 (35) | Joe Nelson | UD | 8 | Feb 25, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 53 | Win | 16–2 (35) | Jack Lester | KO | 3 (10) | Feb 11, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 15–2 (35) | KO Leonard | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 28, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 14–2 (35) | Joe Nelson | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 18, 1924 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 13–2 (35) | Joe Nelson | PTS | 10 | Dec 14, 1923 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 49 | Loss | 12–2 (35) | Tommy Murray | NWS | 8 | Nov 29, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 48 | Loss | 12–2 (34) | Pete Sarmiento | NWS | 8 | Oct 22, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 12–2 (33) | Johnny Dixon | NWS | 10 | Aug 30, 1923 | Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 12–2 (32) | Eddie O'Keefe | TKO | 3 (8) | Aug 16, 1923 | Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 11–2 (32) | Chick Kansas | NWS | 8 | Jul 30, 1923 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 44 | Win | 11–2 (31) | Mike Moran | NWS | 8 | Jun 18, 1923 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 11–2 (30) | Al Gordon | NWS | 8 | Apr 16, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 42 | Loss | 11–2 (29) | Bobby Garcia | PTS | 6 | Mar 1, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 41 | NC | 11–1 (29) | Kid Kansas | NC | 3 (8) | Feb 27, 1923 | Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Declared NC because of stalling |
| 40 | Win | 11–1 (28) | Battling Mack | NWS | 8 | Feb 8, 1923 | Adelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 11–1 (27) | Tommy Murray | NWS | 8 | Dec 25, 1922 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 38 | Loss | 11–1 (26) | Cuddy DeMarco | NWS | 8 | Dec 12, 1922 | 20th Century A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 11–1 (25) | Billy Mascott | NWS | 8 | Nov 30, 1922 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 11–1 (24) | Jack Perry | NWS | 8 | Nov 9, 1922 | Chestnut Street Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 35 | Loss | 11–1 (23) | Rosey Stoy | NWS | 8 | Oct 30, 1922 | Western Market House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 11–1 (22) | Young Sharkey | KO | 1 (8) | Oct 13, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 10–1 (22) | Joe McGovern | NWS | 8 | Aug 23, 1922 | Logan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 10–1 (21) | Joe Nelson | NWS | 8 | Aug 21, 1922 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 10–1 (20) | Frankie Ferro | NWS | 8 | Aug 18, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 10–1 (19) | Marty Burns | NWS | 8 | Jul 31, 1922 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 29 | Loss | 10–1 (18) | Jimmy Mendo | NWS | 8 | Jul 18, 1922 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 10–1 (17) | Chick Kansas | DQ | 3 (6) | Jul 7, 1922 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 10–0 (17) | Young Coster | KO | 3 (6) | Jun 13, 1922 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 9–0 (17) | Joe Bradley | KO | 2 (8) | May 5, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 8–0 (17) | Chick Kansas | NWS | 6 | Apr 20, 1922 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 8–0 (16) | Jack Lester | NWS | 8 | Apr 3, 1922 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 8–0 (15) | Bobby McLeod | NWS | 6 | Mar 17, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 22 | Draw | 8–0 (14) | Mickey Wolgast | NWS | 6 | Mar 3, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 8–0 (13) | Sailor Joe Kelly | NWS | 6 | Feb 20, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 20 | Loss | 8–0 (12) | Tommy Murray | NWS | 6 | Jan 16, 1922 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 8–0 (11) | Terry Hanlon | NWS | 8 | Jan 13, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 8–0 (10) | Joe Bradley | KO | 4 (8) | Jan 12, 1922 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 17 | Loss | 7–0 (10) | Billy Devine | NWS | 6 | Dec 12, 1921 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 7–0 (9) | Tommy Gorman | KO | 2 (8) | Dec 2, 1921 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 6–0 (9) | Sailor Joe Kelly | NWS | 4 | Nov 23, 1921 | Bijou Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 6–0 (8) | Whitey Langdon | KO | 6 (8) | Nov 18, 1921 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 5–0 (8) | Leo Vincent | NWS | 6 | Oct 20, 1921 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 5–0 (7) | Bobby Allen | TKO | 3 (6) | Oct 10, 1921 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 4–0 (7) | Leo Reynolds | TKO | 3 (6) | Sep 24, 1921 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 10 | Draw | 3–0 (7) | Sailor Joe Kelly | NWS | 8 | May 3, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 9 | Draw | 3–0 (6) | Johnny Royce | NWS | 8 | Apr 26, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 3–0 (5) | Harry Roth | KO | 2 (6) | Apr 9, 1921 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 2–0 (5) | Willie Tasker | KO | 2 (6) | Apr 5, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 1–0 (5) | Young Joe Tuber | NWS | 6 | Apr 2, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 1–0 (4) | Sailor Joe Kelly | NWS | 6 | Mar 22, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 1–0 (3) | Young Joe Tuber | NWS | 6 | Mar 8, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 3 | Draw | 1–0 (2) | Jimmy Monroe | NWS | 8 | Mar 2, 1921 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 1–0 (1) | Matty Dechter | NWS | 6 | Jan 29, 1921 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jack Martin | KO | 1 (6) | Dec 2, 1919 | Gayety Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Unofficial record[edit]
| 243 fights | 190 wins | 41 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 72 | 2 |
| By decision | 115 | 32 |
| By disqualification | 3 | 7 |
| Draws | 10 | |
| No contests | 2 | |
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | Loss | 190–41–10 (2) | Tommy Speigal | UD | 10 | May 7, 1940 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | For USA Pennsylvania State lightweight title |
| 242 | Loss | 190–40–10 (2) | Jimmy Tygh | MD | 10 | Apr 8, 1940 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 241 | Draw | 190–39–10 (2) | Jimmy Tygh | PTS | 10 | Mar 4, 1940 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 240 | Win | 190–39–9 (2) | Norman Rahn | KO | 1 (10) | Feb 2, 1940 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 239 | Win | 189–39–9 (2) | Tony Sarullo | PTS | 8 | Jan 22, 1940 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 238 | Win | 188–39–9 (2) | Norman Rahn | UD | 10 | Oct 13, 1939 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 237 | Win | 187–39–9 (2) | Young Chappie | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 10, 1939 | Cambria Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 236 | Loss | 186–39–9 (2) | Henry Armstrong | KO | 4 (10) | Jul 27, 1937 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 235 | Win | 186–38–9 (2) | Tommy Cross | SD | 10 | Jun 15, 1937 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 234 | Win | 185–38–9 (2) | Gene Gallotto | UD | 10 | Apr 16, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 233 | Win | 184–38–9 (2) | Johnny Cabello | KO | 2 (10) | Apr 8, 1937 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 232 | Win | 183–38–9 (2) | Charley Gomer | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1937 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 231 | Win | 182–38–9 (2) | Andy Bundy | PTS | 10 | Mar 12, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 230 | Win | 181–38–9 (2) | Gene Gallotto | PTS | 10 | Feb 5, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 229 | Win | 180–38–9 (2) | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | PTS | 10 | Jan 22, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 228 | Win | 179–38–9 (2) | Joey Allen | PTS | 10 | Jan 14, 1937 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 227 | Win | 178–38–9 (2) | Joey Zodda | KO | 1 (10) | Dec 18, 1936 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 226 | Win | 177–38–9 (2) | Dave Finn | PTS | 10 | Dec 4, 1936 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 225 | Win | 176–38–9 (2) | Johnny Craven | TKO | 2 (10) | Dec 25, 1935 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 224 | Win | 175–38–9 (2) | Charley Burns | PTS | 10 | Dec 6, 1935 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 223 | Loss | 174–38–9 (2) | Jack Portney | PTS | 10 | Nov 11, 1935 | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 222 | Win | 174–37–9 (2) | George Gibbs | PTS | 10 | Oct 11, 1935 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 221 | Win | 173–37–9 (2) | Mike Marshall | PTS | 10 | Aug 27, 1935 | Open Air Arena, Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 220 | Win | 172–37–9 (2) | Johnny Craven | PTS | 10 | Aug 21, 1935 | Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 219 | Loss | 171–37–9 (2) | Jimmy Leto | PTS | 10 | Jul 29, 1935 | South Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 218 | Win | 171–36–9 (2) | Johnny Craven | PTS | 10 | Jul 26, 1935 | Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 217 | Win | 170–36–9 (2) | Frankie Wallace | SD | 8 | Jul 23, 1935 | Maple Grove Field House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 216 | Win | 169–36–9 (2) | Mose Butch | SD | 10 | May 27, 1935 | Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 215 | Win | 168–36–9 (2) | Tony Falco | MD | 10 | Apr 29, 1935 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 214 | Win | 167–36–9 (2) | Mike Marshall | PTS | 10 | Apr 14, 1935 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 213 | Win | 166–36–9 (2) | Mike Marshall | PTS | 10 | Mar 22, 1935 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 212 | Loss | 165–36–9 (2) | Eddie Cool | MD | 10 | Feb 18, 1935 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 211 | Win | 165–35–9 (2) | Jimmy Brady | PTS | 10 | Dec 25, 1934 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 210 | Win | 164–35–9 (2) | Baby Kid Chocolate | TKO | 2 (8) | Dec 20, 1934 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 209 | Win | 163–35–9 (2) | Frankie Wallace | PTS | 10 | Dec 3, 1934 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 208 | Loss | 162–35–9 (2) | Petey Sarron | MD | 10 | Sep 24, 1934 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 207 | Win | 162–34–9 (2) | Eddie Shea | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 31, 1934 | Bader Field, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 206 | Loss | 161–34–9 (2) | Petey Sarron | DQ | 6 (10) | Aug 27, 1934 | Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 205 | Win | 161–33–9 (2) | Johnny Jadick | PTS | 10 | Jul 31, 1934 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 204 | Loss | 160–33–9 (2) | Cleto Locatelli | SD | 10 | Apr 30, 1934 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 203 | Win | 160–32–9 (2) | Jimmy Leto | RTD | 2 (10) | Apr 9, 1934 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 202 | Draw | 159–32–9 (2) | Cleto Locatelli | PTS | 10 | Mar 12, 1934 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 201 | Win | 159–32–8 (2) | Eddie Cool | SD | 10 | Dec 27, 1933 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State lightweight title |
| 200 | Win | 158–32–8 (2) | Stumpy Jacobs | PTS | 8 | Oct 2, 1933 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 199 | Loss | 157–32–8 (2) | Davey Abad | DQ | 7 (10) | Sep 4, 1933 | Buffalo Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
| 198 | Win | 157–31–8 (2) | Stumpy Jacobs | PTS | 8 | Aug 30, 1933 | Arena, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. | |
| 197 | Win | 156–31–8 (2) | Jack Portney | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 21, 1933 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 196 | Win | 155–31–8 (2) | Buster Brown | PTS | 10 | Aug 7, 1933 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 195 | Win | 154–31–8 (2) | Buster Brown | PTS | 10 | May 22, 1933 | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 194 | Win | 153–31–8 (2) | Jackie Willis | PTS | 8 | Apr 17, 1933 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 193 | Win | 152–31–8 (2) | Johnny Farr | PTS | 8 | Apr 4, 1933 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 192 | Win | 151–31–8 (2) | Joe Ghnouly | MD | 10 | Mar 8, 1933 | Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 191 | Win | 150–31–8 (2) | Phil Zwick | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1933 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 190 | Win | 149–31–8 (2) | Sid Lampe | KO | 2 (8) | Jan 27, 1933 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 189 | Win | 148–31–8 (2) | Dominick Petrone | TKO | 3 (10) | Dec 12, 1932 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 188 | Win | 147–31–8 (2) | Eddie Reilly | KO | 1 (10) | Dec 5, 1932 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 187 | Win | 146–31–8 (2) | Tony Falco | PTS | 10 | Sep 12, 1932 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 186 | Win | 145–31–8 (2) | Young Patsy Wallace | PTS | 10 | Aug 26, 1932 | Atlantic City Auditorium, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 185 | Win | 144–31–8 (2) | Ernie Ratner | PTS | 10 | Jul 25, 1932 | Thompson's Stadium, Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 184 | Draw | 143–31–8 (2) | Harry Carlton | PTS | 10 | Jun 7, 1932 | Oakland Outdoor Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 183 | Win | 143–31–7 (2) | Harry Dublinsky | SD | 10 | May 25, 1932 | Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 182 | Win | 142–31–7 (2) | Young Zazzarino | KO | 5 (10) | Apr 15, 1932 | Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 181 | Win | 141–31–7 (2) | Mickey Doyle | KO | 2 (8) | Apr 14, 1932 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
| 180 | Loss | 140–31–7 (2) | Frank Bojarski | DQ | 3 (10) | Mar 14, 1932 | Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 179 | Loss | 140–30–7 (2) | Wesley Ramey | UD | 10 | Mar 9, 1932 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 178 | Win | 140–29–7 (2) | Prince Saunders | KO | 7 (10) | Dec 25, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 177 | Win | 139–29–7 (2) | Sid Lampe | KO | 3 (10) | Dec 18, 1931 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
| 176 | Loss | 138–29–7 (2) | Jackie Pilkington | DQ | 5 (10) | Nov 30, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Bass was disqualified for punching low |
| 175 | Loss | 138–28–7 (2) | Kid Chocolate | TKO | 7 (10) | Jul 15, 1931 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Lost NBA and The Ring junior-lightweight titles |
| 174 | Win | 138–27–7 (2) | Georgie Day | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 26, 1931 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 173 | Win | 137–27–7 (2) | Eddie Mack | KO | 3 (10) | May 4, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 172 | Win | 136–27–7 (2) | Young Joe Firpo | PTS | 10 | Apr 13, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 171 | Loss | 135–27–7 (2) | Young Joe Firpo | PTS | 10 | Mar 30, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 170 | Win | 135–26–7 (2) | Bud Taylor | TKO | 2 (10) | Feb 16, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 169 | Win | 134–26–7 (2) | Lew Massey | UD | 10 | Jan 5, 1931 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Retained NBA and The Ring junior-lightweight titles |
| 168 | Win | 133–26–7 (2) | Johnny Jadick | UD | 10 | Dec 8, 1930 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 167 | Win | 132–26–7 (2) | Al Bryant | UD | 10 | Dec 2, 1930 | Manhattan Auditorium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 166 | Win | 131–26–7 (2) | Bud Mangino | UD | 10 | Nov 24, 1930 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 165 | Win | 130–26–7 (2) | Bud Mangino | KO | 8 (10) | Oct 27, 1930 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 164 | Loss | 129–26–7 (2) | Mike Dundee | NWS | 10 | Oct 6, 1930 | Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 163 | Win | 129–25–7 (2) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | NWS | 10 | Sep 15, 1930 | Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 162 | Loss | 128–25–7 (2) | Tommy Cello | DQ | 2 (10) | Sep 10, 1930 | Peoria, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 161 | Win | 128–24–7 (2) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | NWS | 10 | Sep 3, 1930 | Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 160 | Loss | 127–24–7 (2) | Tony Canzoneri | UD | 10 | Jul 21, 1930 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 159 | Win | 127–23–7 (2) | Joey Goodman | SD | 10 | Jun 23, 1930 | Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 158 | Win | 126–23–7 (2) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | KO | 3 (10) | Jun 10, 1930 | Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 157 | Loss | 125–23–7 (2) | Eddie Shea | NWS | 10 | Mar 28, 1930 | Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | NBA and The Ring junior-lightweight titles at stake; (via KO only) |
| 156 | Draw | 125–22–7 (2) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1930 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 155 | Loss | 125–22–6 (2) | Sammy Fuller | DQ | 5 (10) | Feb 7, 1930 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 154 | Win | 125–21–6 (2) | Davey Abad | TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 3, 1930 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | Retained NBA and The Ring junior-lightweight titles |
| 153 | Win | 124–21–6 (2) | Tod Morgan | KO | 2 (15) | Dec 20, 1929 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring junior-lightweight titles |
| 152 | Win | 123–21–6 (2) | Jim El Zaird | KO | 4 (10) | Dec 2, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 151 | Win | 122–21–6 (2) | Eddie Reed | PTS | 10 | Nov 11, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 150 | Win | 121–21–6 (2) | Jimmy Mendo | KO | 1 (10) | Nov 5, 1929 | Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 149 | Win | 120–21–6 (2) | Armando Santiago | KO | 2 (10) | Oct 11, 1929 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 148 | Loss | 119–21–6 (2) | Johnny Datto | DQ | 2 (10) | Sep 27, 1929 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 147 | Win | 119–20–6 (2) | Armando Santiago | DQ | 2 (10) | Sep 18, 1929 | Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Santiago was disqualified for two low blows |
| 146 | Win | 118–20–6 (2) | Charley Goodman | TKO | 2 (10) | Aug 23, 1929 | Municipal Stadium, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 145 | Win | 117–20–6 (2) | Benny Carter | PTS | 10 | Jul 31, 1929 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 144 | Win | 116–20–6 (2) | Calvin Reed | PTS | 8 | Jul 26, 1929 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 143 | Win | 115–20–6 (2) | Augie Pisano | PTS | 10 | Jul 18, 1929 | Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 142 | Win | 114–20–6 (2) | Steve Smith | PTS | 10 | May 23, 1929 | Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 141 | Win | 113–20–6 (2) | Petey Mack | PTS | 10 | May 6, 1929 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 140 | Win | 112–20–6 (2) | Johnny Farr | PTS | 10 | Apr 29, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 139 | Win | 111–20–6 (2) | Harry Forbes | PTS | 10 | Mar 25, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 138 | Loss | 110–20–6 (2) | Davey Abad | NWS | 10 | Mar 19, 1929 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 137 | Win | 110–19–6 (2) | Davey Abad | NWS | 10 | Feb 28, 1929 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 136 | Win | 109–19–6 (2) | Steve Smith | PTS | 10 | Feb 18, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 135 | Win | 108–19–6 (2) | Harry Forbes | PTS | 10 | Feb 11, 1929 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 134 | Loss | 107–19–6 (2) | Henry Lenard | DQ | 3 (10) | Feb 6, 1929 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 133 | Win | 107–18–6 (2) | Red Chapman | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 28, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 132 | Win | 106–18–6 (2) | Joe Rivers | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 18, 1929 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 131 | Win | 105–18–6 (2) | Davey Abad | PTS | 10 | Jan 14, 1929 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 130 | Win | 104–18–6 (2) | Gaston Charles | PTS | 10 | Dec 10, 1928 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 129 | Win | 103–18–6 (2) | Dominick Petrone | TKO | 1 (10) | Nov 15, 1928 | South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 128 | Loss | 102–18–6 (2) | Phil McGraw | DQ | 4 (10) | Oct 29, 1928 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 127 | Win | 102–17–6 (2) | Harry Blitman | KO | 6 (10) | Sep 10, 1928 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Retained USA Pennsylvania State featherweight title |
| 126 | Win | 101–17–6 (2) | Tony Russo | TKO | 2 (8) | Aug 27, 1928 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 125 | Win | 100–17–6 (2) | Jimmy Burns | KO | 1 (8) | Aug 13, 1928 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 124 | Loss | 99–17–6 (2) | Pete Nebo | PTS | 10 | Jun 18, 1928 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 123 | Win | 99–16–6 (2) | Tommy Liberto | NWS | 8 | Jun 11, 1928 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 122 | Loss | 98–16–6 (2) | Tony Canzoneri | SD | 15 | Feb 10, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Lost NBA featherweight title; For NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles |
| 121 | Win | 98–15–6 (2) | Wilbur Cohen | NWS | 8 | Jan 30, 1928 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 120 | Win | 97–15–6 (2) | Pete Nebo | SD | 10 | Jan 2, 1928 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 119 | Win | 96–15–6 (2) | Johnny Sheppard | PTS | 10 | Dec 12, 1927 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 118 | Win | 95–15–6 (2) | Johnny Farr | PTS | 10 | Dec 9, 1927 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 117 | Win | 94–15–6 (2) | Mike Ballerino | PTS | 10 | Oct 17, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 116 | Win | 93–15–6 (2) | Red Chapman | UD | 10 | Sep 12, 1927 | Sesquicentennial Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won inaugural NBA featherweight title |
| 115 | Win | 92–15–6 (2) | Joey Williams | KO | 8 (10) | Aug 16, 1927 | Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 114 | Win | 91–15–6 (2) | Johnny Farr | UD | 10 | Aug 10, 1927 | Olympic Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 113 | Win | 90–15–6 (2) | Tommy Crowley | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 3, 1927 | Harrogate Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 112 | Win | 89–15–6 (2) | Mickey Doyle | KO | 5 (10) | Jul 14, 1927 | Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State featherweight title |
| 111 | Win | 88–15–6 (2) | Joe Glick | PTS | 10 | Jun 27, 1927 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 110 | Win | 87–15–6 (2) | Dominick Petrone | PTS | 10 | Jun 16, 1927 | Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 109 | Win | 86–15–6 (2) | Chick Suggs | PTS | 10 | May 2, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 108 | NC | 85–15–6 (2) | Joe Glick | NC | 3 (10) | Apr 11, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Bass had been struck with a low blow, which felled him for the count |
| 107 | Win | 85–15–6 (1) | Joe Glick | UD | 10 | Mar 21, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 106 | Win | 84–15–6 (1) | Red Chapman | DQ | 1 (10) | Jan 1, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 105 | Win | 83–15–6 (1) | Johnny Sheppard | PTS | 10 | Dec 10, 1926 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 104 | Win | 82–15–6 (1) | Benny Cross | NWS | 10 | Dec 8, 1926 | 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 103 | Loss | 81–15–6 (1) | Babe Herman | PTS | 12 | Nov 23, 1926 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 102 | Win | 81–14–6 (1) | Frankie Garcia | PTS | 10 | Oct 18, 1926 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 101 | Win | 80–14–6 (1) | Johnny Mosely | KO | 9 (10) | Sep 20, 1926 | Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 100 | Win | 79–14–6 (1) | Jack Ruskin | KO | 2 (6) | Sep 15, 1926 | Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 99 | Win | 78–14–6 (1) | Babe Herman | PTS | 10 | Sep 1, 1926 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 98 | Win | 77–14–6 (1) | Johnny Farr | PTS | 10 | Jul 29, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 97 | Draw | 76–14–6 (1) | Dick Finnegan | PTS | 10 | Jul 12, 1926 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 96 | Win | 76–14–5 (1) | Georges Amblard | NWS | 8 | Jul 2, 1926 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 95 | Win | 75–14–5 (1) | Billy Kennedy | KO | 7 (10) | Jun 24, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 94 | Loss | 74–14–5 (1) | Andy Martin | PTS | 10 | Jun 8, 1926 | Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 93 | Win | 74–13–5 (1) | Ralph Repman | KO | 3 (8) | Apr 19, 1926 | Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 92 | Win | 73–13–5 (1) | Wilbur Cohen | TKO | 7 (10) | Mar 10, 1926 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 91 | Loss | 72–13–5 (1) | Pete Sarmiento | DQ | 6 (12) | Mar 1, 1926 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 90 | Draw | 72–12–5 (1) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | MD | 10 | Feb 17, 1926 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 72–12–4 (1) | Al Corbett | KO | 1 (12) | Jan 18, 1926 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 88 | Win | 71–12–4 (1) | Leo Roy | PTS | 10 | Jan 11, 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 87 | Win | 70–12–4 (1) | Joe Nelson | TKO | 4 (8) | Jan 1, 1926 | Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 86 | Win | 69–12–4 (1) | Harry Scott | TKO | 2 (8) | Dec 7, 1925 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 68–12–4 (1) | Joe Ryder | PTS | 10 | Nov 26, 1925 | Adelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 84 | Win | 67–12–4 (1) | Jose Lombardo | PTS | 10 | Nov 16, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 83 | Win | 66–12–4 (1) | Lew Mayrs | KO | 2 (10) | Nov 2, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 65–12–4 (1) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | UD | 10 | Oct 12, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 64–12–4 (1) | Cowboy Eddie Anderson | PTS | 10 | Sep 24, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 63–12–4 (1) | Battling Mack | TKO | 3 (8) | Aug 14, 1925 | Public Service Ball Park, Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 79 | Win | 62–12–4 (1) | Johnny Farr | NWS | 10 | Aug 11, 1925 | Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 78 | Win | 61–12–4 (1) | Steve Smith | NWS | 10 | Jun 30, 1925 | Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 77 | Win | 60–12–4 (1) | Johnny Sheppard | PTS | 10 | Jun 8, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 76 | Win | 59–12–4 (1) | Johnny Sheppard | UD | 10 | Apr 20, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 75 | Win | 58–12–4 (1) | Joey Schwartz | PTS | 10 | Mar 9, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 74 | Win | 57–12–4 (1) | Joey Schwartz | TKO | 6 (10) | Feb 2, 1925 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 73 | Win | 56–12–4 (1) | Willie Kid Harvey | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 14, 1925 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 55–12–4 (1) | Earl Baird | KO | 3 (10) | Dec 25, 1924 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 71 | Win | 54–12–4 (1) | Tommy Noble | PTS | 10 | Dec 8, 1924 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 70 | Loss | 53–12–4 (1) | Andy Martin | PTS | 10 | Nov 25, 1924 | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 69 | Win | 53–11–4 (1) | Tommy Noble | PTS | 10 | Nov 24, 1924 | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 68 | Loss | 52–11–4 (1) | Pete Sarmiento | NWS | 10 | Oct 20, 1924 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 52–10–4 (1) | Terry Martin | PTS | 10 | Oct 3, 1924 | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 51–10–4 (1) | Frankie Mandot | KO | 1 (10) | Oct 1, 1924 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 65 | Win | 50–10–4 (1) | Al Markie | KO | 3 (10) | Sep 8, 1924 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 64 | Loss | 49–10–4 (1) | Chick Suggs | NWS | 10 | Sep 5, 1924 | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 49–9–4 (1) | Spencer Gardner | KO | 6 (10) | Aug 20, 1924 | Freebody Park, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 62 | Win | 48–9–4 (1) | Spencer Gardner | UD | 10 | Jul 21, 1924 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 61 | Win | 47–9–4 (1) | Teddy Joyce | DQ | 2 (8) | Jun 13, 1924 | Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 46–9–4 (1) | Johnny Brown | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 29, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 45–9–4 (1) | Sammy Craden | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 25, 1924 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 44–9–4 (1) | Young Wolgast | KO | 1 (8) | Apr 15, 1924 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 43–9–4 (1) | Mickey Diamond | KO | 1 (8) | Apr 7, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 42–9–4 (1) | Joey Clein | TKO | 2 (10) | Apr 4, 1924 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 55 | Win | 41–9–4 (1) | Buck Fleming | PTS | 10 | Mar 14, 1924 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 40–9–4 (1) | Joe Nelson | UD | 8 | Feb 25, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 53 | Win | 39–9–4 (1) | Jack Lester | KO | 3 (10) | Feb 11, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 38–9–4 (1) | KO Leonard | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 28, 1924 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 37–9–4 (1) | Joe Nelson | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 18, 1924 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 36–9–4 (1) | Joe Nelson | PTS | 10 | Dec 14, 1923 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 49 | Loss | 35–9–4 (1) | Tommy Murray | NWS | 8 | Nov 29, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 48 | Loss | 35–8–4 (1) | Pete Sarmiento | NWS | 8 | Oct 22, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 35–7–4 (1) | Johnny Dixon | NWS | 10 | Aug 30, 1923 | Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 34–7–4 (1) | Eddie O'Keefe | TKO | 3 (8) | Aug 16, 1923 | Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 33–7–4 (1) | Chick Kansas | NWS | 8 | Jul 30, 1923 | Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 44 | Win | 32–7–4 (1) | Mike Moran | NWS | 8 | Jun 18, 1923 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 31–7–4 (1) | Al Gordon | NWS | 8 | Apr 16, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 42 | Loss | 30–7–4 (1) | Bobby Garcia | PTS | 6 | Mar 1, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 41 | NC | 30–6–4 (1) | Kid Kansas | NC | 3 (8) | Feb 27, 1923 | Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Declared NC because of stalling |
| 40 | Win | 30–6–4 | Battling Mack | NWS | 8 | Feb 8, 1923 | Adelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 29–6–4 | Tommy Murray | NWS | 8 | Dec 25, 1922 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 38 | Loss | 28–6–4 | Cuddy DeMarco | NWS | 8 | Dec 12, 1922 | 20th Century A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 28–5–4 | Billy Mascott | NWS | 8 | Nov 30, 1922 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 27–5–4 | Jack Perry | NWS | 8 | Nov 9, 1922 | Chestnut Street Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 35 | Loss | 26–5–4 | Rosey Stoy | NWS | 8 | Oct 30, 1922 | Western Market House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 26–4–4 | Young Sharkey | KO | 1 (8) | Oct 13, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 25–4–4 | Joe McGovern | NWS | 8 | Aug 23, 1922 | Logan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 24–4–4 | Joe Nelson | NWS | 8 | Aug 21, 1922 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 23–4–4 | Frankie Ferro | NWS | 8 | Aug 18, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 22–4–4 | Marty Burns | NWS | 8 | Jul 31, 1922 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 29 | Loss | 21–4–4 | Jimmy Mendo | NWS | 8 | Jul 18, 1922 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 21–3–4 | Chick Kansas | DQ | 3 (6) | Jul 7, 1922 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 21–2–4 | Young Coster | KO | 3 (6) | Jun 13, 1922 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 20–2–4 | Joe Bradley | KO | 2 (8) | May 5, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 19–2–4 | Chick Kansas | NWS | 6 | Apr 20, 1922 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 18–2–4 | Jack Lester | NWS | 8 | Apr 3, 1922 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 17–2–4 | Bobby McLeod | NWS | 6 | Mar 17, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 22 | Draw | 16–2–4 | Mickey Wolgast | NWS | 6 | Mar 3, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 16–2–3 | Sailor Joe Kelly | NWS | 6 | Feb 20, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 20 | Loss | 15–2–3 | Tommy Murray | NWS | 6 | Jan 16, 1922 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 15–1–3 | Terry Hanlon | NWS | 8 | Jan 13, 1922 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 14–1–3 | Joe Bradley | KO | 4 (8) | Jan 12, 1922 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 17 | Loss | 13–1–3 | Billy Devine | NWS | 6 | Dec 12, 1921 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 13–0–3 | Tommy Gorman | KO | 2 (8) | Dec 2, 1921 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 12–0–3 | Sailor Joe Kelly | NWS | 4 | Nov 23, 1921 | Bijou Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 11–0–3 | Whitey Langdon | KO | 6 (8) | Nov 18, 1921 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 10–0–3 | Leo Vincent | NWS | 6 | Oct 20, 1921 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 9–0–3 | Bobby Allen | TKO | 3 (6) | Oct 10, 1921 | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 8–0–3 | Leo Reynolds | TKO | 3 (6) | Sep 24, 1921 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 10 | Draw | 7–0–3 | Sailor Joe Kelly | NWS | 8 | May 3, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 9 | Draw | 7–0–2 | Johnny Royce | NWS | 8 | Apr 26, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Harry Roth | KO | 2 (6) | Apr 9, 1921 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Willie Tasker | KO | 2 (6) | Apr 5, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Young Joe Tuber | NWS | 6 | Apr 2, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–1 | Sailor Joe Kelly | NWS | 6 | Mar 22, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Young Joe Tuber | NWS | 6 | Mar 8, 1921 | Auditorium A.A., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 3 | Draw | 2–0–1 | Jimmy Monroe | NWS | 8 | Mar 2, 1921 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Matty Dechter | NWS | 6 | Jan 29, 1921 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jack Martin | KO | 1 (6) | Dec 2, 1919 | Gayety Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Silver, Mike (2016). Stars of the Ring, Published by Rowman and Littlefield, Los Angeles, pps. 110-12.
- ^ All-Time Lightweight Rankings. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-04-11.
- ^ "International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame". Jewishsports.net. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
- ^ "Benny Bass". Ibhof.com. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Bass boxing record". BoxRec. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxer's Hall of Fame, Shapolsky Brothers, New York, New York, pg. 189-93
- ^ "Fight Results", The Daily Times, Davenport, Iowa, pg. 15, 1 September 1923
- ^ McKay, Gordon, "Local Lad Greater Than Ever Before", The Philadelphia, Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 20, 12 January 1926
- ^ "Kid Roy Loses to Benny Bass in Good Fight", Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 12 January 1926
- ^ Lewis, Perry, "Local Boxer Too Fast for his Foe", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 21, 2 September 1926
- ^ "Bass is Winner Over Joe Glick", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 17, 28 June 1927
- ^ "Benny Bass Takes Featherweight Title in Rip Roaring Encounter", Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, pg. 8, 13 September 1927
- ^ Bass fought from a distance before 30,000 in Silver, Mike (2016). Stars of the Ring, Published by Rowman and Littlefield, Los Angeles, pps. 110-12.
- ^ Getty, Frank, "Benny Bass Fought With Broken Collarbone", Republican and Herald, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, pg. 7, 11 February 1928
- ^ Crowd of 24,000 in "Benny Bass Knocks Out Bittman in Fifth", Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 1, 11 September 1928
- ^ "Bitman Kayoed by Benny Bass in Sixth", New Castle News, New Castle, Pennsylvania, pg. 18, 11 September 1928
- ^ "Benny Bass - Lineal Jr. Lightweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- ^ "Benny Bass Defeats Mike Ballerino", The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, Brainerd, Minnesota, pg. 5, 18 October 1927
- ^ Neil, Edward, J., "End Comes Quickly in 2d Session", Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, pg. 23, 21 December 1929
- ^ McKanna, Harry, Benny Bass Drops Abad, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 22, 4 February 1930
- ^ "Bass Defends His Lightweight Crown", The Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri, pg. 6, 29 March 1930
- ^ "Benny Bass Loses Verdict to Eddie Shea", The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 29 March 1930
- ^ "Benny Bass Holds Lightweight Crown", The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, pg. 7, 29 March 1930
- ^ "Benny Bass Scores Quick Knockout", Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 15, 1 September 1934
- ^ "Benny Bass Wins Over Jadick", The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 18, 9 December 1930
- ^ "Benny Bass Scores Win Over Lew Massey", The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 6 January 1931
- ^ "Crown Retained By Benny Bass", The Evening News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pg. 13, 6 January 1931
- ^ Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, pg. 21, 6 January 1931
- ^ "Benny Bass Won a Weird Decision", Republican and Herald, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, pg. 9, 17 February 1931
- ^ "Benny Bass Breaks Eddie Mack's Jaw", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 5 May 1931
- ^ "Kid Chocolate Scores Technical K.O.",The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 19, 16 July 1931
- ^ "BoxRec". BoxRec. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
- ^ Brady, John, "Benny Bass Scores Knockout Win", The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, pg. 11, 15 April 1932
- ^ "Armstrong Stops Bass Comeback", Delaware County Daily Times, Chester, Pennsylvania, pg. 26, 28 July 1937
- ^ Ended by looping right hand, "Armstrong Has Easy Time with Ring Foe", The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 13, 28 July 1937
- ^ "Benny Bass Dies, Ex-Champ was 70", Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 78, 26 June 1975
- ^ Worked as salesman in "Benny Bass, Ex-Champion Featherweight", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 26 June 1975
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External links[edit]
- Boxing record for Benny Bass from BoxRec (registration required)
- Benny Bass - Cyber Boxing Zone Profile
- IBHOF Biography - Benny Bass
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