About
World Bantamweight Champion in 1922 who recorded wins over such prominent boxers as Abe Goldstein, Tommy Gorman and Charles Ledoux.
Before Fame
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy twice and served in World War I.
Trivia
He retired with a professional boxing record of 35 wins, 7 losses, and 5 draws.
Family Life
He had three sons, Jimmy, Johnny, and Theresa, with Elizabeth Lisky.
Associated With
He is the grandfather of ring announcer Michael Buffer.