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Rocky Kansas

Boxing · Deceased
123-27-15 (1 NC)RECORD
38WINS BY KO / TKO
85WINS BY DECISION
166PRO FIGHTS

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Full nameRocco Tozzo
NicknameNot added yet
Date of birth21 Apr 1893
Died10 Jan 1954
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceItaly
Based inNot added yet
Weight classesLightweight
TrainersNot added yet
Height157 cm (5′2″)
ReachNot added yet
StanceOrthodox
Years active1911–1932
StatusDeceased
Pro debut1 Jan 1911
Last fightLoss vs Joe Trippe, 30 Sep 1932

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Background

Italian-born American lightweight who turned professional in 1911 and fought many of the leading featherweights and lightweights of his era. He won the lightweight world title from Jimmy Goodrich in 1925 and lost it to Sammy Mandell in 1926.

Fight history

166 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeDateLocationNotes
LossJoe TrippeDecision (unanimous)630 Sep 1932Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossSammy MandellDecision (points)103 Jul 1926Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles
LossPal MoranDecision (newspaper)1012 Apr 1926Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, U.S.
WinJoe TiplitzDecision (newspaper)1025 Mar 1926Fleetwood Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
WinFreddie JacksTKO65 Mar 1926Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
WinJimmy GoodrichDecision (unanimous)157 Dec 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles
WinFred KellyTKO12 Nov 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJoe JawsonKO228 Sep 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJoe JawsonDecision (unanimous)611 May 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossSid TerrisDisqualification527 Apr 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinRed Cap WilsonDecision (points)616 Feb 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJack BernsteinDecision (unanimous)1026 Nov 1924Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinLuis VicentiniDecision (points)1013 Oct 1924Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossLuis VicentiniKO1114 Jul 1924Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, Queens, New York, U.S.
WinFreddie JacksDecision (unanimous)620 May 1924Johnson Field, Johnson City, New York, U.S.
WinJohnny DundeeDecision (unanimous)1021 Apr 1924Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DrawJack BernsteinDecision (points)1018 Feb 1924Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinTeddy MeyersDecision (points)101 Jan 1924Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinFreddie JacksDecision (points)610 Dec 1923Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossJack BernsteinDecision (unanimous)1512 Oct 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
WinJohnny MendelsohnDecision (newspaper)1011 Jul 1923Arena Ice Gardens, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
WinAlex HartDecision (newspaper)830 Apr 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinCharley WhiteDecision (points)159 Feb 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
WinChubby BrownDecision (points)1226 Jan 1923Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
WinSammy BerneDecision (points)101 Jan 1923Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJohnny DonnellyDecision (newspaper)1015 Dec 1922Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinPete HartleyDecision (points)1030 Nov 1922Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossBenny LeonardTKO84 Jul 1922Floyd Fitzsimmons' Arena, Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
WinJohnny HarveyTKO412 May 1922Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinGene DelmontDecision (unanimous)1010 Mar 1922Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossBenny LeonardDecision (unanimous)1510 Feb 1922Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC and NBA lightweight titles
WinJohnny RayDecision (newspaper)1026 Dec 1921Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DrawSid BarbarianDecision (points)1017 Dec 1921Armouries, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
WinBarney AdairDecision (points)109 Dec 1921Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJohnny MendelsohnDecision (newspaper)1022 Nov 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
WinPacky HommeyTKO216 Nov 1921Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
WinLew TendlerDecision (points)1521 Oct 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
WinFrankie BrittDecision (points)103 Oct 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
WinMixer MitchellKO812 Sep 1921Star Park, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
WinFrankie SchoellDecision (unanimous)1227 Jun 1921Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossBenny LeonardDecision (newspaper)126 Jun 1921Federal League Baseball Park, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC and NBA lightweight titles at stake (via KO only)
WinGene DelmontDecision (points)1230 May 1921Walker AC, Astoria, New York, U.S.
WinHarlem Eddie KellyKO26 May 1921Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossJohnny DundeeDecision (newspaper)1026 Apr 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
WinBobby WardKO54 Apr 1921Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
WinWillie JacksonDecision (points)1221 Mar 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
WinRichie MitchellDecision (newspaper)109 Mar 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
WinRichie MitchellKO118 Feb 1921Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinLockport Jimmy DuffyKO121 Jan 1921Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinLarry HansenTKO1020 Nov 1920Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinGeorge ChaneyDecision (points)1223 Aug 1920Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
WinPinky MitchellDecision (newspaper)1030 Jun 1920Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
WinAllentown DundeeDecision (newspaper)1014 Jun 1920Buffalo Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinMatt BrockDecision (newspaper)109 Jun 1920Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
WinJoe WellingDecision (newspaper)1024 May 1920Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinFrankie BullKO628 Apr 1920Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
WinRalph BradyDecision (points)1223 Apr 1920Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
WinBabe PicatoDecision (newspaper)1016 Apr 1920Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossBabe PicatoDecision (newspaper)1019 Mar 1920Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
WinWestside Jimmy DuffyDecision (newspaper)1017 Mar 1920Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DrawPete HartleyDecision (points)1226 Dec 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DrawBenny ValgerDecision (newspaper)109 Dec 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
WinFrankie BrittDecision (newspaper)101 Dec 1919Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinRalph BradyDecision (newspaper)1018 Nov 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
WinJoe TiplitzDecision (newspaper)615 Nov 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinEddie DorseyTKO96 Nov 1919Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
WinK.O. MarsDecision (newspaper)103 Nov 1919Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinArtie O'LearyDecision (newspaper)622 Sep 1919Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
LossLew TendlerDecision (newspaper)101 Jan 1919Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossFrankie BrittDecision (points)1217 Dec 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DrawBenny ValgerDecision (newspaper)69 Nov 1918National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DrawFrankie BrittDecision (points)125 Nov 1918Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DrawJohnny DundeeDecision (points)1210 Sep 1918Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
WinJoe ThomasDecision (newspaper)423 Aug 1918Baseball Park, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinPhil BloomDecision (newspaper)824 Jul 1918Wrightstown, New Jersey, U.S.
DrawPatsy ClineDecision (newspaper)128 Jul 1918Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
WinJake SchifferDecision (newspaper)1024 Jun 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinEddie 'Kid' BlackKO26 Jun 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinFighting ZunnerDecision (newspaper)1027 May 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinLockport Jimmy DuffyDecision (newspaper)103 May 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinArtie O'LearyTKO527 Apr 1918National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
LossPatsy ClineDecision (newspaper)1010 Apr 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinYoung Terry McGovernDecision (newspaper)62 Apr 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinWillie JacksonDecision (newspaper)1011 Mar 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DrawWillie JacksonDecision (newspaper)1018 Feb 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinClonie TaitDecision (newspaper)1018 Jan 1918Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossLew TendlerDecision (newspaper)629 Oct 1917Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DrawFrankie CallahanDecision (newspaper)1018 Oct 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossWillie JacksonDecision (newspaper)68 Oct 1917Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinGeorge ChaneyDecision (newspaper)610 Sep 1917Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinGeorge ChaneyDecision (newspaper)1023 Jul 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossBabe PicatoDecision (newspaper)1011 Jun 1917Opera House, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
LossJohnny DundeeDecision (points)1229 May 1917Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
WinFreddie WelshDecision (newspaper)1020 Apr 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinRed DolanDecision (newspaper)1012 Apr 1917Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
WinPhil VirgetsDecision (newspaper)1028 Mar 1917Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
WinJohnny KilbaneDecision (newspaper)1026 Feb 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinCal DelaneyDecision (newspaper)108 Feb 1917Central Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
WinPete HartleyDecision (newspaper)1029 Jan 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJake SchifferDecision (newspaper)109 Jan 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinHenry CherryTKO830 Nov 1916Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinGene BelmontDecision (points)1022 Nov 1916Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
WinJohnny O'LearyDecision (newspaper)1010 Nov 1916Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinHarry CondonDecision (newspaper)106 Nov 1916Flower City A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
WinShamus O'BrienDecision (newspaper)1011 Sep 1916Urban Liberty Park, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinGene DelmontDecision (newspaper)101 Sep 1916Urban Liberty Park, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinPete HartleyDecision (newspaper)107 Jul 1916Rochester, New York, U.S.
WinJack WhiteTKO230 Jun 1916Welland, Ontario, Canada
LossJake SchifferDecision (newspaper)1029 May 1916Majestic Theater, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinFrankie NelsonDecision (newspaper)103 Apr 1916Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinTickle SandersDecision (newspaper)1016 Mar 1916Garden Theater, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossBenny LeonardDecision (newspaper)1028 Feb 1916Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinPatsy DrouillardDecision (points)1023 Feb 1916Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
WinFrankie CallahanDecision (newspaper)104 Feb 1916Garden Theater, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossFrankie RussellDecision (points)1515 Nov 1915Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
WinFrankie RussellDecision (points)1525 Oct 1915Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DrawJoe MandotDecision (newspaper)106 Oct 1915Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DrawJoe MandotDecision (newspaper)106 Sep 1915Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinAd WolgastDecision (newspaper)1023 Jul 1915Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinFrankie DaleyDecision (newspaper)108 Jun 1915Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
LossJohnny DundeeDecision (newspaper)103 May 1915Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossJoe GoldbergDecision (newspaper)1012 Apr 1915Garden Roller Rink, Rochester, New York, U.S.
WinEddie MorganDecision (newspaper)1024 Mar 1915Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinEddie MorganDecision (newspaper)1022 Feb 1915Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossJohnny KilbaneDecision (newspaper)101 Feb 1915Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinHarry BoyleDecision (newspaper)1011 Jan 1915Miller's Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinKid JulianDecision (newspaper)108 Jun 1914Alhambra Rink, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
WinBobby ReynoldsDecision (newspaper)1225 May 1914Liberty A.C., Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
WinHarry CondonDecision (newspaper)1011 May 1914St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
WinTommy BresnahanKO224 Feb 1914Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJohnny DundeeDecision (newspaper)1024 Feb 1914Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJoe GoldbergDecision (newspaper)106 Feb 1914Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJimmy CavanaughKO33 Feb 1914Miller's Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinEddie WallaceDecision (newspaper)1026 Dec 1913Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinEddie SentryTKO522 Dec 1913Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
WinJohnny SokolTKO928 Nov 1913Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJack DexterTKO514 Nov 1913Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinYoung JoeyDecision (newspaper)1027 Oct 1913Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
WinHarry BoyleKO217 Oct 1913Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJohnny HarrisDecision (newspaper)629 Sep 1913Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJack DexterTKO43 Jul 1913Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DrawOscar WilliamsDecision (points)1020 Jun 1913Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
LossJack DexterDecision (newspaper)62 May 1913Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinDanny McCabeDecision (newspaper)628 Apr 1913Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinOscar WilliamsTKO1025 Mar 1913Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossStanley ScullyDecision (newspaper)61 Jan 1913Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
WinSammy BakerDecision (newspaper)65 Dec 1912Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DrawJoe ClarkDecision (newspaper)621 Nov 1912Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJack DexterDecision (newspaper)611 Nov 1912Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJoe SteinTKO824 Sep 1912International A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DrawJack DexterDecision (newspaper)613 Sep 1912International A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinDick ClancyKO32 Sep 1912Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJack JoyntKO130 Aug 1912International A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinJack WhiteKO31 Mar 1912Buffalo, New York, U.S.Date approximate
WinJack WhiteKO317 Feb 1912Welland, Ontario, Canada
WinJack HarrisKO11 Feb 1912Buffalo, New York, U.S.Date approximate
WinYoung NelsonKO21 Jan 1912Buffalo, New York, U.S.
LossJack DexterTKO324 Nov 1911Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinGeorge RossDecision (points)628 Oct 1911Welland, Ontario, Canada
WinYoung TuttleKO114 Jul 1911Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinWillie O'NeillKO123 Jun 1911International A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S.
WinBattling KlineKO21 Jun 1911Buffalo, New York, U.S.Date approximate
WinYoung GreenKO21 Mar 1911Buffalo, New York, U.S.Date approximate
No contestKid GeorgeNo contest425 Feb 1911Buffalo, New York, U.S.Date approximate
WinYoung ThomasKO21 Feb 1911Buffalo, New York, U.S.Date approximate
WinYoung ThomasKO31 Jan 1911Buffalo, New York, U.S.Pro debut; Date approximate

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