All boxersJoe Choynski
“The California Terror”
Boxing · Deceased59-17-6 (4 NC)RECORD
39WINS BY KO / TKO
20WINS BY DECISION
86PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 2-3-2 in 7 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Joseph Bartlett Choynski |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The California Terror |
| Date of birth | 8 Nov 1868 |
| Died | 25 Jan 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight, Light heavyweight |
| Height | 184 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1888–1904 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 7 (1894–1903) |
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Titles and honours
- World light heavyweight champion 1899
- American light heavyweight title 1901
Background
San Francisco-born boxer who fought heavyweights despite a light frame, never got a heavyweight title shot, and knocked out Jack Johnson and Peter Maher.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
7 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Peter Maher | KO | 26 Jan 1903 | |||
| Loss | Tom Sharkey | TKO | 3 | 8 May 1900 | ||
| Win | Peter Maher | Decision (points) | 16 Feb 1900 | |||
| Draw | Tom Sharkey | Decision (points) | 8 | 11 Mar 1898 | ||
| Loss | Peter Maher | KO | 16 Nov 1896 | |||
| Loss | Tom Sharkey | Decision (points) | 8 | 16 Apr 1896 | ||
| Draw | Bob Fitzsimmons | Decision (points) | 5 | 18 Jun 1894 |