All boxersBeau Jack
Boxing · Deceased91-24-5 (1 NC)RECORD
44WINS BY KO / TKO
47WINS BY DECISION
121PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Sidney Walker |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 1 Apr 1921 |
| Died | 9 Feb 2000 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Waynesboro, Georgia, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 168 cm (5′6″) |
| Reach | 174 cm (69″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1939–1955 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Ike Williams, 12 Aug 1955 |
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Titles and honours
- NYSAC lightweight champion (1942–1943)
- NYSAC lightweight champion (1943–1944)
Background
Beau Jack, born Sidney Walker in Waynesboro, Georgia, grew up poor in Augusta, shining shoes and fighting in battle royals before turning professional. He became a two-time NYSAC lightweight champion and headlined Madison Square Garden 21 times.
Fight history
119 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Ike Williams | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 12 Aug 1955 | Augusta, Georgia, US | ||
| Win | Willie Kid Johnson | Decision (split) | 10 | 4 Jul 1955 | Daytona Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Draw | Ike Williams | Decision (points) | 10 | 9 Apr 1955 | Augusta, Georgia, US | ||
| Win | Eddie Green | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Jan 1955 | Columbia, South Carolina, US | ||
| Loss | Gil Turner | TKO | 8 | 21 May 1951 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Loss | Gil Turner | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 Apr 1951 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Leroy Willis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 30 Mar 1951 | New Orleans, Louisiana, US | ||
| Loss | Ike Williams | Decision (split) | 10 | 5 Mar 1951 | Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Emil Barao | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Jan 1951 | Oakland, California, US | ||
| Loss | Del Flanagan | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 18 Jan 1951 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, US | ||
| Loss | Fitzie Pruden | Decision (split) | 10 | 1 Jan 1951 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | ||
| Loss | Frankie Fernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Nov 1950 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US | ||
| Win | Philip Kim | Decision (majority) | 10 | 3 Oct 1950 | Honolulu, Hawaii, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Timpson | TKO | 6 | 17 Jul 1950 | Atlanta, Georgia, US | ||
| Win | Ronnie Harper | TKO | 5 | 28 Jun 1950 | Indianapolis, Indiana, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Potenti | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 22 May 1950 | Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Jackie Weber | TKO (corner retirement) | 6 | 8 May 1950 | Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Lew Jenkins | TKO | 5 | 14 Apr 1950 | Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Loss | Joey Carkido | Decision (points) | 10 | 3 Apr 1950 | Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Loss | Tuzo Portuguez | Decision (split) | 10 | 16 Dec 1949 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Kid Gavilán | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Oct 1949 | Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Livio Minelli | Decision (split) | 10 | 30 Sep 1949 | Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Tote Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 6 Sep 1949 | Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Gonsalves | Decision (split) | 10 | 31 Aug 1949 | Oakland, California, US | ||
| Win | Eddie Giosa | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Jul 1949 | Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Loss | Johnny Greco | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Mar 1949 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Win | Jackie Weber | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 17 Jan 1949 | Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Leroy Willis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 17 Dec 1948 | Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Chuck Taylor | TKO | 3 | 23 Nov 1948 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Eric Boon | TKO | 3 | 28 Oct 1948 | Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Loss | Ike Williams | TKO | 6 | 12 Jul 1948 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Tony Janiro | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 24 May 1948 | Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Win | Johnny Greco | Decision (majority) | 10 | 9 Apr 1948 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Loss | Terry Young | Decision (split) | 10 | 20 Feb 1948 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Bratton | TKO | 8 | 23 Jan 1948 | Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Collins | KO | 2 | 5 Jan 1948 | New Haven, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Billy Kearns | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Dec 1947 | Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Frankie Vigeant | Decision (points) | 10 | 16 Dec 1947 | Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Humberto Zavala | KO | 4 | 3 Nov 1947 | St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Loss | Tony Janiro | TKO | 4 | 21 Feb 1947 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Buster Tyler | Decision (points) | 10 | 22 Oct 1946 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Danny Kapilow | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Aug 1946 | Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Win | Sammy Angott | TKO | 7 | 8 Jul 1946 | Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Win | Johnny Greco | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 May 1946 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Draw | Johnny Greco | Decision (points) | 10 | 8 Feb 1946 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Morris Reif | KO | 4 | 4 Jan 1946 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Willie Joyce | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Dec 1945 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bob Montgomery | Decision (majority) | 10 | 4 Aug 1944 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Juan Zurita | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Mar 1944 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Al Davis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 17 Mar 1944 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Bob Montgomery | Decision (split) | 15 | 3 Mar 1944 | New York City, New York, US | Lost NYSAC lightweight title | |
| Win | Maxie Berger | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Feb 1944 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Draw | Sammy Angott | Decision (points) | 10 | 28 Jan 1944 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Lulu Costantino | Decision (split) | 10 | 7 Jan 1944 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bob Montgomery | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 19 Nov 1943 | New York City, New York, US | Won NYSAC lightweight title | |
| Loss | Bobby Ruffin | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 Oct 1943 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Hutchinson | TKO | 6 | 19 Jul 1943 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Maxie Starr | TKO | 6 | 21 Jun 1943 | Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Loss | Bob Montgomery | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 21 May 1943 | New York City, New York, US | Lost NYSAC lightweight title | |
| Win | Henry Armstrong | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 Apr 1943 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Fritzie Zivic | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 5 Mar 1943 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Fritzie Zivic | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 5 Feb 1943 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Tippy Larkin | KO | 3 | 18 Dec 1942 | New York City, New York, US | Won vacant NYSAC lightweight title | |
| Win | Allie Stolz | TKO | 7 | 13 Nov 1942 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Terry Young | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Oct 1942 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Chester Rico | Decision (points) | 8 | 2 Oct 1942 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joe De Jesus | KO | 4 | 28 Sep 1942 | Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Win | Billy Murray | Decision (points) | 10 | 28 Aug 1942 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Carmine Fatta | KO | 1 | 18 Aug 1942 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Ruby Garcia | TKO | 6 | 1 Aug 1942 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Cosby Linson | TKO | 8 | 7 Jul 1942 | Long Island City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bobby McIntire | TKO | 6 | 3 Jul 1942 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Guillermo Puentes | KO | 1 | 23 Jun 1942 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Ivy | Decision (points) | 8 | 22 May 1942 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Carmelo Fenoy | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 5 Jan 1942 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Loss | Freddie Archer | Decision (points) | 8 | 29 Dec 1941 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Freddie Archer | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 8 Dec 1941 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Sammy Rivers | TKO | 3 | 1 Dec 1941 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Guillermo Puentes | Decision (points) | 8 | 31 Oct 1941 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Tommy Speigal | Decision (points) | 8 | 14 Oct 1941 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Al Reid | KO | 8 | 19 Sep 1941 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Guillermo Puentes | Decision (points) | 6 | 26 Aug 1941 | New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Al Roth | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 14 Aug 1941 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Minnie DeMore | TKO | 3 | 5 Aug 1941 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | George Zengaras | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 16 Jun 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Tommy Speigal | Decision (points) | 8 | 2 Jun 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | George Salamone | KO | 8 | 19 May 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Draw | Chester Rico | Decision (points) | 8 | 5 May 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Harry Gentile | TKO | 1 | 28 Apr 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Bob Reilly | TKO | 7 | 22 Apr 1941 | Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Tony Iacovacci | KO | 6 | 7 Apr 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Joey Silva | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 24 Mar 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Nicky Jerome | TKO | 3 | 10 Mar 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Lenny Isrow | TKO | 3 | 24 Feb 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Mexican Joe Rivers | TKO | 4 | 10 Feb 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Loss | Joey Silva | Decision (split) | 6 | 27 Jan 1941 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Mel Neary | TKO | 5 | 30 Dec 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Young Johnny Buff | KO | 1 | 16 Dec 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Fox | Decision (points) | 6 | 2 Dec 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Joey Stack | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 4 Nov 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Ritchie Jones | KO | 3 | 21 Oct 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Abe Cohen | KO | 3 | 14 Oct 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Tony Dupre | TKO | 2 | 30 Sep 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Oliver Barbour | TKO | 3 | 16 Sep 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Jackie Small | TKO | 2 | 2 Sep 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Carlo Daponde | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 26 Aug 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Loss | Jackie Parker | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 19 Aug 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Joe Polowitzer | Decision (points) | 6 | 12 Aug 1940 | West Haven, Connecticut, US | ||
| Loss | Joe Polowitzer | Decision (points) | 6 | 2 Aug 1940 | West Haven, Connecticut, US | ||
| Loss | Jackie Parker | Decision (split) | 4 | 17 Jun 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Billy Bannick | TKO | 3 | 27 May 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Draw | Frankie Allen | Decision (points) | 4 | 20 May 1940 | Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Joe James | KO | 2 | 27 Mar 1940 | Aiken, South Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Silent Stafford | Decision (points) | 6 | 21 Mar 1940 | Aiken, South Carolina, US | ||
| No contest | Vincent Corbett | No contest | 29 Feb 1940 | Aiken, South Carolina, US | No decision; result unknown | ||
| Win | Alvin Stevens | KO | 3 | 15 Feb 1940 | Aiken, South Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Battling Burns | Decision (points) | 4 | 8 Feb 1940 | Aiken, South Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Jack Moseley | Decision (points) | 4 | 1 Feb 1940 | Aiken, South Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Battling Henry | KO | 5 | 12 Apr 1939 | Augusta, Georgia, US |
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