All boxersGus Ruhlin
“The Akron Giant”
Boxing · Deceased31-7-4RECORD
20WINS BY KO / TKO
11WINS BY DECISION
42PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 3-3-2 in 8 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Gus Ruhlin |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Akron Giant |
| Date of birth | 8 Jan 1872 |
| Died | 13 Feb 1912 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 188 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | Not added yet |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 8 (1895–1902) |
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Background
Heavyweight from Akron, Ohio who challenged James J. Jeffries for the world title; he died of a stroke in Brooklyn in 1912.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
8 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Tom Sharkey | TKO | 11 | 25 Jun 1902 | ||
| Win | Peter Maher | KO | 21 Mar 1902 | |||
| Draw | Peter Maher | 17 Dec 1900 | ||||
| Loss | Bob Fitzsimmons | KO | 6 | 2:10 | 10 Aug 1900 | |
| Win | Tom Sharkey | TKO | 15 | 26 Jun 1900 | ||
| Draw | Peter Maher | Decision (points) | 2 May 1899 | |||
| Loss | Tom Sharkey | KO | 1 | 2:17 | 29 Jun 1898 | |
| Loss | Peter Maher | Decision (points) | 6 Jan 1895 |