All boxersJack Delaney
“Bright Eyes”
Boxing · Deceased73-11-2 (2 NC)RECORD
43WINS BY KO / TKO
30WINS BY DECISION
88PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Ovila Chapdelaine |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bright Eyes |
| Date of birth | 19 Mar 1900 |
| Died | 27 Nov 1948 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birthplace | Saint-François-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight, Light heavyweight, Middleweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1919–1932 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 1 Dec 1919 |
| Last fight | Win vs Leo Williams, 21 Apr 1932 |
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Titles and honours
- NBA, NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight champion (1926–1927)
- New England middleweight champion (1922)
Background
French Canadian boxer, born Ovila Chapdelaine, who was one of the most popular fighters of the 1920s. He won the light heavyweight title from Paul Berlenbach in 1926 and later relinquished it to campaign at heavyweight.
Fight history
88 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Leo Williams | KO | 1 | 21 Apr 1932 | Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Cowboy Jack Willis | TKO | 3 | 29 Mar 1932 | Columbus Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Phil Johnson | KO | 2 | 3 Mar 1932 | Red Men's Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Nando Tassi | TKO | 11 | 20 Sep 1928 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Jack Sharkey | KO | 1 | 30 Apr 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Tom Heeney | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 1 Mar 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Leo Gates | KO | 2 | 13 Feb 1928 | Edgerton Park Arena, Rochester, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jack Humbeeck | TKO | 6 | 20 Jan 1928 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Sully Montgomery | KO | 1 | 16 Jan 1928 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Paul Berlenbach | TKO | 6 | 9 Dec 1927 | Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Jack Renault | Decision (points) | 10 | 14 Oct 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Johnny Risko | Decision (points) | 10 | 14 Sep 1927 | Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Paulino Uzcudun | Disqualification | 7 | 11 Aug 1927 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Jim Maloney | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 18 Feb 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bud Gorman | KO | 2 | 20 Dec 1926 | 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Jamaica Kid | TKO | 3 | 10 Dec 1926 | State Armory, Waterbury, Connecticut, US | Retained NBA, NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Paul Berlenbach | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 16 Jul 1926 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York, US | Won NBA, NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Tom Burns | TKO | 2 | 3 Jun 1926 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Martin O'Grady | KO | 7 | 12 May 1926 | Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Win | Emilio Solomon | Decision (points) | 12 | 26 Apr 1926 | Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Maxie Rosenbloom | Decision (points) | 10 | 22 Mar 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Mike McTigue | TKO | 4 | 15 Mar 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joe Lohman | TKO | 10 | 8 Mar 1926 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Quintin Romero Rojas | KO | 4 | 22 Feb 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Risko | Decision (points) | 10 | 5 Feb 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Tom Roper | TKO | 12 | 25 Jan 1926 | Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Young Bob Fitzsimmons | Decision (points) | 12 | 15 Jan 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Paul Berlenbach | Decision (points) | 15 | 11 Dec 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | For NBA, NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Jack Burke | TKO | 9 | 24 Jul 1925 | Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Draw | Tommy Loughran | Decision (points) | 10 | 16 Jul 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Tony Marullo | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 20 May 1925 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, US | ||
| Win | Soldier King | TKO | 4 | 20 Mar 1925 | Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Jamaica Kid | KO | 2 | 9 Mar 1925 | Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, US | ||
| Win | Tiger Flowers | KO | 4 | 26 Feb 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Jimmy Slattery | Decision (points) | 6 | 13 Feb 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Allentown Joe Gans | Decision (split) | 10 | 19 Jan 1925 | South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Tiger Flowers | KO | 2 | 16 Jan 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Pal Reed | Decision (points) | 12 | 26 Dec 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | George Mulholland | TKO | 8 | 30 Oct 1924 | Rink S.C., Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Pat McCarthy | Disqualification | 8 | 20 Oct 1924 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Loss | Jimmy Slattery | Decision (points) | 6 | 3 Oct 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Frank Moody | TKO | 6 | 27 Aug 1924 | State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US | ||
| Loss | Bryan Downey | Decision (points) | 12 | 5 May 1924 | Columbus, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | George Robinson | Decision (points) | 10 | 10 Apr 1924 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Leo Leonard | TKO | 3 | 31 Mar 1924 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US | ||
| No contest | Jackie Clark | No contest | 8 | 17 Mar 1924 | 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Paul Berlenbach | KO | 4 | 14 Mar 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Tommy Loughran | Decision (points) | 10 | 19 Feb 1924 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Sailor Martin | KO | 1 | 11 Feb 1924 | Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jackie Clark | TKO | 2 | 4 Jan 1924 | Armory, Norwalk, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Darcy | Decision (points) | 10 | 31 Aug 1923 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Andy Kid Palmer | Decision (points) | 12 | 20 Aug 1923 | State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Tommy Madden | KO | 1 | 4 Jul 1923 | Falco Field, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| No contest | Jimmy O'Gatty | No contest | 5 | 19 Mar 1923 | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Augie Ratner | Decision (points) | 12 | 3 Mar 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Italian Joe Gans | Decision (points) | 12 | 20 Feb 1923 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Young Fisher | TKO | 3 | 11 Oct 1922 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Frank Cavanaugh | TKO | 3 | 6 Oct 1922 | Elks' Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | George Shade | KO | 1 | 14 Aug 1922 | Clinton Oval, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Hugh Ross | Decision (points) | 15 | 10 Apr 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Jack Stone | Decision (points) | 10 | 29 Mar 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Loss | Augie Ratner | TKO | 1 | 6 Mar 1922 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Lou Bogash | Decision (points) | 15 | 13 Feb 1922 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, US | Won vacant New England middleweight title | |
| Win | Jack McCarron | Decision (points) | 10 | 27 Jan 1922 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, US | ||
| Win | Jackie Clark | Decision (points) | 10 | 2 Jan 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Frank Carbone | Decision (points) | 12 | 30 Nov 1921 | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Steve Choynski | Decision (points) | 12 | 19 Oct 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | George Robinson | Decision (points) | 12 | 28 Sep 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Frankie Fleming | TKO | 8 | 13 Sep 1921 | Fall River, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Joe Rivers | Decision (points) | 10 | 22 Aug 1921 | Fall River, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Happy Howard | Decision (points) | 10 | 12 Aug 1921 | City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Bert Colima | TKO | 7 | 25 Jul 1921 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jackie Mason | TKO | 2 | 22 Jul 1921 | City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Young Jack Johnson | KO | 3 | 18 May 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Loss | Tommy Robson | Decision (points) | 12 | 13 Apr 1921 | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Jack McClelland | Decision (points) | 12 | 14 Mar 1921 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US | ||
| Draw | Jack McCarron | Decision (points) | 12 | 22 Feb 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Jack Savage | KO | 2 | 8 Feb 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Ted Marshall | TKO | 6 | 28 Jan 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Battling Silveira | TKO | 9 | 1 Jan 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Frank D'Annunzio | KO | 2 | 8 Dec 1920 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Art Lago | KO | 3 | 30 Sep 1920 | Saginaw A.C., Saginaw, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Bill Gorman | KO | 3 | 1 Jun 1920 | Canada | Date approximate | |
| Win | Art Griffin | KO | 7 | 1 May 1920 | Canada | Date approximate | |
| Win | Tom Spencer | KO | 4 | 1 Mar 1920 | Canada | Date approximate | |
| Win | Tommy Nelson | KO | 2 | 13 Feb 1920 | Mission Street Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Jim Hugo | Decision (points) | 6 | 1 Jan 1920 | Canada | Date approximate | |
| Win | Steve August | Decision (points) | 6 | 1 Dec 1919 | Canada | Date approximate |
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