Solly Smith

Solly Smith
Statistics
Real name Solomon Garcia Smith
Nickname(s) The Celtic Mexican
Rated at Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach 70 in (180 cm)
Nationality American
Born March 6, 1871
Los Angeles, California
Died August 28, 1933(1933-08-28) (aged 62)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 66
Wins 28
Wins by KO 18
Losses 13
Draws 22
No contests 0

Solomon Garcia Smith (born March 6, 1871 in Los Angeles, California, deceased August 28, 1933) was a Mexican-American boxer in the featherweight division.[1] He was also a former world featherweight champion and was the first ever world champion of Native American descent.[2]

Early life

Although Solomon was born in Los Angeles, he was of Mexican and Irish descent.[3]

Professional career

World Featherweight Championship

In his first attempt Solomon Garcia Smith won the World Featherweight Championship by upsetting George Dixon in a twenty round decision.[4][5]

On September 26, 1898 Solomon lost his Championship in a very disputed fight to Dave Sullivan.[6][7]

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Preceded by
George Dixon
World Featherweight Champion
1 October 1897 26 September 1898
Succeeded by
Dave Sullivan
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