Eddie McGoorty
| Eddie McGoorty | |
|---|---|
 McGoorty in France in 1919 | |
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Edward Martin McGoorty |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
July 31, 1889 Eureka, Wisconsin, United States |
| Died | November 2, 1929 (aged 40) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 133 |
| Wins | 89 |
| Wins by KO | 43 |
| Losses | 25 |
| Draws | 19 |
| No contests | 0 |
Edward Martin "Eddie" McGoorty (July 31, 1889 – November 2, 1929) was a middleweight American boxer who won the Australian version of the World Middleweight Title during his career.
McGoorty won the amateur 130 lb Boxing Championship of Wisconsin in 1904, at the age of 15.[1] He began boxing professionally in 1905 under the name Edwin Van Dusart. He was briefly recognized as the World Middleweight Champion in Sydney, Australia. His last recorded bout took place in 1922.[2]
References
- ↑ "Eddie McGoorty". Box Rec. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
- ↑ "Old-time Boxers To Be At Funeral Of Eddie McGoorty". Associated Press. November 4, 1929. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
Many old time fighters and ring fans from all over the will go to Oshkosh, Wis., tomorrow to attend funeral services for Eddie McGoorty ...
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| Titles in pretence | ||
|---|---|---|
| Inaugural Champion | World Middleweight Champion January 1, 1914 – March 14, 1914 Only Recognized in Australia |
Succeeded by Jeff Smith |
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