Bob Godwin

Boxing · Deceased

95-24-15 (2 NC)RECORD

31WINS BY KO / TKO

64WINS BY DECISION

136PRO FIGHTS

Profile

Full name	Robert Godwin
Nickname	Not added yet
Date of birth	5 May 1911
Died	1 Aug 1980
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Moultrie, Georgia, US
Based in	Not added yet
Weight classes	Light heavyweight
Trainers	Not added yet
Height	182 cm (6′0″)
Reach	187 cm (74″)
Stance	Orthodox
Years active	1930–1941
Status	Deceased
Last fight	Win vs Johnny Risko, 22 Mar 1934

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Titles and honours

NBA light heavyweight champion (1933)

Background

American light heavyweight from Moultrie, Georgia, managed by his father Arthur. He won the NBA light heavyweight title from Joe Knight in March 1933 and lost it three weeks later to Maxie Rosenbloom.

Fight history

5 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Date	Location	Notes
Win	Johnny Risko	Decision (points)	10		22 Mar 1934	Daytona Beach, Florida, US
Loss	Maxie Rosenbloom	TKO	4	1:16	24 Mar 1933	New York City, New York, US	Lost NBA light heavyweight title
Win	Joe Knight	Decision (points)	10		1 Mar 1933	West Palm Beach, Florida, US	Won NBA light heavyweight title
Win	Mike McTigue	Decision (points)	10		7 Apr 1930	Miami, Florida, US
Win	Mike McTigue	Decision (points)	10		1 Feb 1930	Daytona, Florida, US	Date approximate

Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).