All boxersTippy Larkin
“The Garfield Gunner”
Boxing · Deceased134-15-1 (1 NC)RECORD
57WINS BY KO / TKO
77WINS BY DECISION
151PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Antonio Pilliteri |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Garfield Gunner |
| Date of birth | 11 Nov 1917 |
| Died | 10 Dec 1991 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Garfield, New Jersey, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Light welterweight, Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 170 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1935–1952 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 14 Mar 1935 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Steve Marcello, 29 Dec 1952 |
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Titles and honours
- NYSAC and NBA light welterweight champion (1946)
Background
Tippy Larkin, born Antonio Pilliteri in Garfield, New Jersey, won the vacant world light welterweight title by beating Willie Joyce in 1946. He was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.
Fight history
151 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Steve Marcello | TKO | 4 | 29 Dec 1952 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | ||
| Win | Maurice Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 11 Dec 1952 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Maurice Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 23 Oct 1952 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Joey Lupo | TKO (corner retirement) | 1 | 6 Mar 1952 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Alfredo La Grutta | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 29 Nov 1951 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Manouk Markarian | Decision (points) | 8 | 6 Nov 1951 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Humberto Sierra | Decision (points) | 8 | 16 Oct 1951 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Bernard Docusen | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 7 Dec 1949 | Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | ||
| Win | Aldo Minelli | Decision (points) | 10 | 24 Oct 1949 | Sports Arena, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Win | Hy Meltzer | KO | 2 | 26 Sep 1949 | Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Al Evans | Decision (points) | 8 | 22 Aug 1949 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Aldo Minelli | Decision (points) | 8 | 27 Jun 1949 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Al Guido | Decision (points) | 10 | 13 Jun 1949 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Giacomo Boderone | TKO | 4 | 2 May 1949 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Charley Fusari | TKO | 6 | 21 Oct 1948 | Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ruby Kessler | Decision (points) | 8 | 31 Aug 1948 | Twin City Bowl, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Willie Beltram | TKO | 5 | 5 Aug 1948 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joe Lucignano | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 26 Jul 1948 | Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ruby Kessler | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 10 May 1948 | Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joe Lucignano | Decision (points) | 10 | 20 Apr 1948 | Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Billy Kearns | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Apr 1948 | Salem Arena, Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joe DiMartino | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 26 Jan 1948 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Pete Manchio | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Dec 1947 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ernie Petrone | TKO | 5 | 18 Dec 1947 | Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Ike Williams | KO | 4 | 20 Jun 1947 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Lou Fortuna | TKO | 6 | 4 Jun 1947 | Pierce Memorial Field, East Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | ||
| Win | Billy Graham | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Mar 1947 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Charley Fusari | TKO | 9 | 14 Feb 1947 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tommy Mills | TKO | 4 | 21 Nov 1946 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| No contest | Johnny Jones | No contest | 1 | 5 Nov 1946 | Recreation Center, Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. | ||
| Win | Willie Joyce | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 13 Sep 1946 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained NYSAC and NBA light welterweight titles | |
| Win | Bobby McIntire | Decision (points) | 10 | 21 Aug 1946 | Arcadia Club, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | ||
| Win | Bobby Claus | KO | 5 | 1 Aug 1946 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Win | Willie Joyce | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 29 Apr 1946 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | Won vacant NYSAC and NBA light welterweight titles | |
| Win | Nick Moran | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 22 Mar 1946 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Bobby McIntire | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 6 Mar 1946 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Win | Solomon Stewart | KO | 3 | 20 Feb 1946 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Win | Nick Moran | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 Nov 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Willie Joyce | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 Aug 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joey Gambaro | KO | 2 | 17 Jul 1944 | Sargent Field, New Bedford, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jackie Peters | KO | 2 | 29 Jun 1944 | Carney Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
| Win | Freddie Archer | TKO | 8 | 2 Jun 1944 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Allie Stolz | TKO | 3 | 23 Mar 1944 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Lulu Costantino | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 Feb 1944 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Draw | Bobby Ruffin | Decision (points) | 10 | 14 Jan 1944 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Gene Ward | KO | 4 | 20 Dec 1943 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | ||
| Win | Doll Rafferty | KO | 2 | 10 Dec 1943 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Al Costa | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 15 Nov 1943 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | ||
| Win | George Doty | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 29 Oct 1943 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Jones | Decision (points) | 8 | 16 Oct 1943 | Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Patsy Spataro | Decision (points) | 10 | 15 Sep 1943 | Twin City Bowl, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Harry Teaney | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Aug 1943 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ruby Garcia | Decision (points) | 8 | 17 Aug 1943 | MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Jones | Decision (points) | 8 | 20 Jul 1943 | Twin City Bowl, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Bobby McIntire | TKO | 5 | 23 Jun 1943 | Twin City Bowl, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joe De Jesus | TKO | 5 | 17 Jun 1943 | Mooers Field, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Henry Armstrong | KO | 2 | 8 Mar 1943 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Beau Jack | KO | 3 | 18 Dec 1942 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | For vacant NYSAC lightweight title | |
| Win | Freddie Archer | Decision (points) | 10 | 16 Nov 1942 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Abe Denner | KO | 2 | 26 Oct 1942 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Charley 'Dixie' Davis | TKO (corner retirement) | 7 | 19 Oct 1942 | St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Charley 'Dixie' Davis | Decision (points) | 10 | 5 Oct 1942 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Billy Davis | Decision (points) | 10 | 23 Jun 1942 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Carmine Fatta | Decision (points) | 8 | 9 Jun 1942 | MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Leo Rodak | Decision (points) | 10 | 3 Jun 1942 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jerry Moore | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Apr 1942 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Chester Rico | Decision (points) | 8 | 30 Jan 1942 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tommy Cross | TKO | 6 | 12 Jan 1942 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Carmine Fatta | Decision (points) | 8 | 22 Dec 1941 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tommy Speigal | Decision (points) | 8 | 16 Dec 1941 | Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joey Zodda | KO | 4 | 16 Sep 1941 | Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | George Zengaras | Decision (points) | 10 | 8 Aug 1941 | High School Field, Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ray Bonti | TKO | 1 | 18 Jul 1941 | Lodi Stadium, Lodi, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Freddie Archer | TKO | 1 | 16 Jun 1941 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Abe Cohen | KO | 2 | 5 May 1941 | Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Norman Rahn | TKO | 3 | 24 Mar 1941 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joey Silva | TKO | 4 | 13 Mar 1941 | Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Maxie Fisher | Decision (points) | 10 | 12 Aug 1940 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Rohrig | Decision (points) | 10 | 25 Jun 1940 | Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Frankie Wallace | KO | 4 | 3 Jun 1940 | Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jimmy Lancaster | TKO | 3 | 7 May 1940 | Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Lew Jenkins | KO | 1 | 8 Mar 1940 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Al 'Bummy' Davis | KO | 5 | 15 Dec 1939 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joey Greb | Decision (points) | 8 | 7 Dec 1939 | Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Steve Halaiko | TKO | 2 | 27 Nov 1939 | Kanter's Auditorium, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Jack 'Kid' Berg | Decision (points) | 10 | 6 Jun 1939 | Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Billy Beauhuld | Decision (points) | 10 | 10 Apr 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | George Zengaras | Decision (points) | 8 | 3 Feb 1939 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Billy Beauhuld | TKO | 10 | 6 Jan 1939 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jackie Savino | KO | 3 | 26 Dec 1938 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Charley Burns | Decision (points) | 8 | 19 Dec 1938 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | Decision (points) | 15 | 29 Aug 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Frankie Wallace | Decision (points) | 10 | 15 Aug 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Eddie Zivic | KO | 1 | 2 Aug 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | Decision (points) | 10 | 5 Jul 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Rohrig | Decision (points) | 10 | 8 Jun 1938 | Wessington Stadium, Clifton, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Julio Gonzales | Decision (points) | 8 | 23 May 1938 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tommy Grady | TKO | 3 | 5 May 1938 | Armory, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Pedro Nieves | TKO | 5 | 24 Mar 1938 | Armory, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Charley Badami | Decision (points) | 8 | 15 Mar 1938 | New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Pete Mascia | TKO | 2 | 10 Mar 1938 | Armory, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jackie Stewart | TKO | 6 | 10 Feb 1938 | Armory, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Mickey Duca | Decision (points) | 8 | 31 Jan 1938 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Lew Massey | Decision (points) | 10 | 14 Dec 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Maxie Fisher | Decision (points) | 10 | 15 Nov 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Maxie Fisher | Decision (points) | 10 | 25 Oct 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Mason | KO | 3 | 3 Sep 1937 | Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Maxie Fisher | Decision (points) | 10 | 13 Jul 1937 | Ollemar Field, Irvington, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | Decision (points) | 10 | 2 Jul 1937 | Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jimmy Cogman | TKO | 4 | 18 Jun 1937 | Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | Decision (points) | 10 | 24 May 1937 | Ollemar Field, Irvington, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Freddie 'Red' Cochrane | Decision (points) | 9 | 22 Mar 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jimmy Cogman | Decision (points) | 8 | 15 Mar 1937 | Amusement Academy, Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Mickey Duca | Decision (points) | 8 | 1 Mar 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tony Marengo | TKO | 4 | 8 Feb 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Chang Collura | Decision (points) | 6 | 18 Jan 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | Newspaper decision | |
| Win | Jimmy Cogman | Decision (points) | 8 | 29 Dec 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Meyer Alper | Decision (points) | 8 | 14 Dec 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | George Carlo | Decision (points) | 8 | 6 Nov 1936 | Kanter's Auditorium, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Chang Collura | Decision (points) | 6 | 30 Oct 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Chang Collura | Decision (points) | 6 | 16 Oct 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Dick McClintick | KO | 1 | 28 Sep 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jimmy Quinn | Decision (points) | 6 | 23 Sep 1936 | Rutherford City Field, Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Young Buckey | Decision (points) | 6 | 15 Sep 1936 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Walter Chapman | TKO | 4 | 11 Sep 1936 | Boardwalk Arena, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Al Simmons | Decision (points) | 6 | 31 Aug 1936 | Meadowbrook Field, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Andre Sarilla | Decision (points) | 6 | 11 Aug 1936 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | Newspaper decision | |
| Win | Jackie Corcoran | Decision (points) | 6 | 31 Jul 1936 | Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | Newspaper decision | |
| Win | Sammy Miller | TKO | 2 | 17 Jul 1936 | Boardwalk Arena, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jimmy Donato | TKO | 2 | 3 Jul 1936 | Boardwalk Arena, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Teddy Adams | KO | 2 | 29 Jun 1936 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Eddie Capana | KO | 3 | 5 Jun 1936 | Boardwalk Arena, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Johnny Scibelli | Decision (points) | 6 | 2 Jun 1936 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | Newspaper decision | |
| Win | Tommy Mankin | TKO | 1 | 11 May 1936 | Columbia Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Dominic Pasquale | KO | 2 | 4 May 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Lew Fascio | Decision (points) | 6 | 13 Apr 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Pete Stewart | KO | 2 | 9 Mar 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Phil Bufato | KO | 1 | 3 Mar 1936 | Braddock Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Eddie Capana | KO | 2 | 24 Feb 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joe Timpanaro | KO | 3 | 10 Feb 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Eddie Capana | Decision (points) | 4 | 27 Jan 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Lew Fascio | Decision (points) | 4 | 6 Jan 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Eddie Capana | KO | 2 | 23 Dec 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Nunzio Bisogno | TKO | 1 | 16 Dec 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Al Gianetti | KO | 1 | 7 Nov 1935 | Music Hall, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Gaja | KO | 3 | 24 Oct 1935 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | Date approximate; location uncertain | |
| Win | Tony Caprio | Decision (points) | 4 | 23 Sep 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | Date approximate; location uncertain | |
| Win | Dominic Pasquale | Decision (points) | 4 | 16 Sep 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | Date approximate; location uncertain | |
| Win | Pete Flash | TKO | 3 | 7 Jul 1935 | Mueller's Grove, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Fiore | KO | 2 | 21 Mar 1935 | Music Hall, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Ed McGillick | Decision (points) | 3 | 14 Mar 1935 | Music Hall, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. | Pro debut; Newspaper decision |
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