All boxersJamaica Kid
“The Jamaica Kid”
Boxing · Deceased8-34-3RECORD
3WINS BY KO / TKO
5WINS BY DECISION
45PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Robert Buckley |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Jamaica Kid |
| Date of birth | Not added yet |
| Died | 12 Jun 1938 |
| Nationality | Not added yet |
| Birthplace | British Honduras |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light heavyweight, Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 173 cm (5′8″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1916–1928 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Jack Delaney, 10 Dec 1926 |
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Titles and honours
- World Colored middleweight champion (1916)
Background
Born in British Honduras in 1896, the Jamaica Kid fought mainly as a light heavyweight out of New Orleans and New York City. He challenged Jack Delaney for the NYSAC light heavyweight title in 1926 and worked as a sparring partner for many champions.
Fight history
2 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Jack Delaney | TKO | 3 | 10 Dec 1926 | Waterbury, Connecticut, US | For NYSAC light heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Mike McTigue | Newspaper decision | 10 | 25 May 1917 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, US | Newspaper decision |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).