All boxersOscar Gardner
“The Omaha Kid”
Boxing · Deceased85-18-32 (1 NC)RECORD
59WINS BY KO / TKO
26WINS BY DECISION
136PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Oscar Desire Gardner |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Omaha Kid |
| Date of birth | 19 May 1872 |
| Died | 25 Dec 1928 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Featherweight, Bantamweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 160 cm (5′3″) |
| Reach | 160 cm (63″) |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | Not added yet |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Win vs Solly Smith, 1 Feb 1899 |
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Background
Minneapolis-born bantamweight and featherweight known as the Omaha Kid, who fought in Sioux City and Omaha before returning to Minneapolis in 1891 and was a top contender for the world featherweight championship. After retiring in 1901 he ran a saloon, opened boxing businesses in Washington and Oregon, and worked as a promoter.
Fight history
2 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Solly Smith | TKO | 6 | 1 Feb 1899 | Date approximate | ||
| Win | Sam Kelley | KO | 14 | 1 Oct 1898 | Date approximate |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).