All boxersGus Platts
“The Sheffield Blade”
Boxing · Deceased1-5-0RECORD VS FIGHTREC BOXERS
0WINS BY KO / TKO
6FIGHTS ON FIGHTREC
Full career record not added yet.
Profile
| Full name | Augustus T. Platts |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Sheffield Blade |
| Date of birth | 24 Oct 1891 |
| Died | 4 Dec 1942 |
| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | Walkley, Sheffield, England |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Middleweight |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1910–1927 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 6 (1913–1921) |
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Titles and honours
- European middleweight champion 1921
- British middleweight champion 1921
- Yorkshire welterweight champion 1911
Background
Boxer from Sheffield with over 200 fights who was reportedly never knocked out; he later worked as a wrestler, manager, promoter, referee and publican.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
6 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Mike McTigue | Decision (points) | 12 | 26 Sep 1921 | ||
| Loss | Matt Wells | Decision (points) | 20 | 12 Jun 1920 | ||
| Loss | Ted (Kid) Lewis | TKO (corner retirement) | 18 | 4 Mar 1920 | ||
| Loss | Matt Wells | Decision (points) | 15 | 21 Jan 1915 | ||
| Win | Tom McCormick | Decision (points) | 20 | 8 Sep 1913 | ||
| Loss | Tom McCormick | Decision (points) | 20 | 21 Apr 1913 |