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Benny Bass
Born
Benjamin Baruch J. Bass

(1904-12-04)December 4, 1904[1]
Kyiv, Russian Empire (modern-day Ukraine)
DiedJune 25, 1975(1975-06-25) (aged 70)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesLittle Fish
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Lightweight
Height5 ft 1+12 in (1.56 m)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights243
Wins190
Wins by KO72
Losses41
Draws10
No contests2

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

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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 Kyiv. 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

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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

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Champion Tony Canzoneri

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

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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

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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

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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

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[38] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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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

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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.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Silver, Mike (2016). Stars of the Ring, Published by Rowman and Littlefield, Los Angeles, pps. 110-12.
  2. ^ All-Time Lightweight Rankings. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-04-11.
  3. ^ "International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame". Jewishsports.net. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  4. ^ "Benny Bass". Ibhof.com. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
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  6. ^ a b c d Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxer's Hall of Fame, Shapolsky Brothers, New York, New York, pg. 189-93
  7. ^ "Fight Results", The Daily Times, Davenport, Iowa, pg. 15, 1 September 1923
  8. ^ McKay, Gordon, "Local Lad Greater Than Ever Before", The Philadelphia, Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 20, 12 January 1926
  9. ^ "Kid Roy Loses to Benny Bass in Good Fight", Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 12 January 1926
  10. ^ Lewis, Perry, "Local Boxer Too Fast for his Foe", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 21, 2 September 1926
  11. ^ "Bass is Winner Over Joe Glick", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 17, 28 June 1927
  12. ^ "Benny Bass Takes Featherweight Title in Rip Roaring Encounter", Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, pg. 8, 13 September 1927
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Getty, Frank, "Benny Bass Fought With Broken Collarbone", Republican and Herald, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, pg. 7, 11 February 1928
  15. ^ Crowd of 24,000 in "Benny Bass Knocks Out Bittman in Fifth", Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 1, 11 September 1928
  16. ^ "Bitman Kayoed by Benny Bass in Sixth", New Castle News, New Castle, Pennsylvania, pg. 18, 11 September 1928
  17. ^ "Benny Bass - Lineal Jr. Lightweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  18. ^ "Benny Bass Defeats Mike Ballerino", The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, Brainerd, Minnesota, pg. 5, 18 October 1927
  19. ^ Neil, Edward, J., "End Comes Quickly in 2d Session", Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, pg. 23, 21 December 1929
  20. ^ McKanna, Harry, Benny Bass Drops Abad, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 22, 4 February 1930
  21. ^ "Bass Defends His Lightweight Crown", The Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri, pg. 6, 29 March 1930
  22. ^ "Benny Bass Loses Verdict to Eddie Shea", The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 29 March 1930
  23. ^ "Benny Bass Holds Lightweight Crown", The Evening Times, Sayre, Pennsylvania, pg. 7, 29 March 1930
  24. ^ "Benny Bass Scores Quick Knockout", Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 15, 1 September 1934
  25. ^ "Benny Bass Wins Over Jadick", The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 18, 9 December 1930
  26. ^ "Benny Bass Scores Win Over Lew Massey", The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 6 January 1931
  27. ^ "Crown Retained By Benny Bass", The Evening News, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pg. 13, 6 January 1931
  28. ^ Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, pg. 21, 6 January 1931
  29. ^ "Benny Bass Won a Weird Decision", Republican and Herald, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, pg. 9, 17 February 1931
  30. ^ "Benny Bass Breaks Eddie Mack's Jaw", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 5 May 1931
  31. ^ "Kid Chocolate Scores Technical K.O.",The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 19, 16 July 1931
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  33. ^ Brady, John, "Benny Bass Scores Knockout Win", The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, pg. 11, 15 April 1932
  34. ^ "Armstrong Stops Bass Comeback", Delaware County Daily Times, Chester, Pennsylvania, pg. 26, 28 July 1937
  35. ^ Ended by looping right hand, "Armstrong Has Easy Time with Ring Foe", The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 13, 28 July 1937
  36. ^ "Benny Bass Dies, Ex-Champ was 70", Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 78, 26 June 1975
  37. ^ Worked as salesman in "Benny Bass, Ex-Champion Featherweight", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 26 June 1975
  38. ^ "Please login".
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Achievements
Inaugural Champion NBA World Featherweight Champion
September 12, 1927 – February 10, 1928
Succeeded by
Preceded by World Junior Lightweight Champion
December 20, 1929 – July 15, 1931
Succeeded by