All boxersTommy Farr
“The Tonypandy Terror”
Boxing · Deceased84-34-17 (2 NC)RECORD
24WINS BY KO / TKO
60WINS BY DECISION
137PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Thomas George Farr |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Tonypandy Terror |
| Date of birth | 12 Mar 1913 |
| Died | 1 Mar 1986 |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Birthplace | Clydach Vale, Wales |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight, Light heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1920s–1953 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Don Cockell, 9 Mar 1953 |
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Titles and honours
- British and Empire heavyweight champion (1937)
- Welsh light heavyweight champion
Background
Tommy Farr was a Welsh heavyweight from the Rhondda who won the British and Empire heavyweight titles from Ben Foord in 1937. He is best known for taking Joe Louis the full 15 rounds in a 1937 world title fight.
Fight history
17 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Don Cockell | TKO | 7 | 9 Mar 1953 | Nottingham, England | ||
| Loss | Lloyd Marshall | Decision (points) | 10 | 4 Dec 1950 | Carmarthen, Wales | ||
| Win | Larry Gains | TKO | 6 | 17 May 1939 | Ninian Park, Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Win | Red Burman | Decision (points) | 10 | 13 Apr 1939 | Harringay Arena, London, England | ||
| Loss | Red Burman | Decision (points) | 10 | 13 Jan 1939 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Lou Nova | Decision (points) | 15 | 16 Dec 1938 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Max Baer | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 11 Mar 1938 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US | ||
| Loss | James J. Braddock | Decision (split) | 10 | 21 Jan 1938 | Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Joe Louis | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 30 Aug 1937 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, US | For NBA, NYSAC and The Ring heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Walter Neusel | KO | 3 | 15 Jun 1937 | Harringay Arena, London, England | ||
| Win | Max Baer | Decision (points) | 12 | 15 Apr 1937 | Harringay Arena, London, England | ||
| Win | Ben Foord | Decision (points) | 15 | 15 Mar 1937 | Harringay Arena, London, England | Won British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Bob Olin | Decision (points) | 10 | 2 Apr 1936 | Royal Albert Hall, London, England | ||
| Win | Tommy Loughran | Decision (points) | 10 | 15 Jan 1936 | Royal Albert Hall, London, England | ||
| Win | Frank Moody | KO | 4 | 21 Dec 1935 | Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Draw | Frank Moody | Decision (points) | 15 | 14 Aug 1935 | White City, Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Win | Del Fontaine | Decision (points) | 12 | 3 Sep 1934 | Swansea, Wales |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).