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Ryan died on August 3, 1948 at ], aged 96.<ref>''Boxing News Annual 1949'', War Facts Press, p. 10</ref> | ||
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Tommy Ryan | |
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Born | Joseph Youngs (1902-03-31)March 31, 1902 Ireland, Immigrated to Redwood, New York |
Died | August 3, 1998(1998-08-03) (aged 96) Phoenix, Arizona |
Nationality | American |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Middleweight Welterweight |
Stance | Original |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 109 |
Wins | 90 |
Wins by KO | 71 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 11 |
No contests | 2 |
Tommy Ryan (March 31, 1902 – August 3, 1998) was a famed American World Welterweight, and World Middleweight boxing champion who fought from 1918–1938. His simultaneously holding records in both weight classes was a rare and impressive feat for a boxer.
Boxing career
Ryan was considered by many one of the greatest Middleweights in boxing history. He was the World Middleweight Champion from 1902 to 1909. He was also the World Welterweight Champion from 1904 to 1911. Some of his opponents included Mysterious Billy Smith, Kid McCoy, Tommy West, and Jack Bonner. After his retirement as a fighter he became a boxing teacher and coach. He was credited with helping devise the crouching technique for defense. During his career of 105 fights he won 86 (68 by knockout), lost 3, with 6 draws, 4 No Decisions and 6 No Contests. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1999, Ryan was also considered an excellent boxer-puncher. His boxing record was 86 wins (68 KO's), 3 losses and 6 draws.
Ryan first won the welterweight title in a match with Mysterious Billy Smith on July 26, 1902. He was knocked out by Kid McCoy in the 15th round on March 2, 1906. This bout forms part of the lore of the McCoy legend. McCoy served as a sparring partner for Ryan, and absorbed many beatings at the hands of his employer. Ryan was notorious for showing little mercy to his sparring partners.
As a result, McCoy hated Ryan, and sought revenge. It is alleged that McCoy, who appeared thin, pale and frail, persuaded Ryan that he was seriously ill before their fight. McCoy, who was famed as a trickster, purportedly rubbed flour on his face so as to appear deathly ill. Ryan is said to have fallen for the ruse, failed to train properly and was not in top condition for the bout. Whether true or not, McCoy scored an upset win over Ryan in the non-title match.
Ryan was also instrumental in the career of heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries. In fact, Ryan is credited with changing Jeffries' stance and teaching him to fight out of a crouch. Ryan also seconded James J. Corbett in his second attempt to wrest the heavyweight crown from Jeffries. Corbett however, blamed Ryan's strategy for his defeat. In 2003, Ryan was listed in The Ring magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
Ryan died on August 3, 1948 at Phoenix, Arizona, aged 96.
See also
- Lineal championship
- List of lineal boxing world champions
- List of welterweight boxing champions
- List of middleweight boxing champions
References
- "The Lineal Welterweight Champs". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- "The Lineal Middleweight Champions". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- Boxing News Annual 1949, War Facts Press, p. 10
External links
- Boxing record for Tommy Ryan from BoxRec (registration required)
- Ryan's Record at Cyber Boxing Zone
- Tommy Ryan at Find a Grave
Achievements | ||
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Preceded byMysterious Billy Smith | World Welterweight Champion July 26, 1894 – 1898 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byMysterious Billy Smith |
VacantTitle last held byBob Fitzsimmons | World Middleweight Champion February 25, 1898 – December, 1906 Retired |
VacantTitle next held byStanley Ketchel |