Boxing
Yankee Schwartz
Schwartz was a bantamweight in the 1900s and 1910s.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Schwartz fought in the late 1900s and early 1910s and faced future world bantamweight champion Johnny Coulon in October 1908; the bout ended in a six-round no decision. Four years later, Schwartz had moved up in weight and was knocked out by Willie Ritchie in January; Ritchie would win the lightweight title in November 1912. Also in 1912, Schwartz fought former world lightweight champ Battling Nelson to an eight-round no decision.
Origin:
unknown
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Schwartz fought in the late 1900s and early 1910s and faced future world bantamweight champion Johnny Coulon in October 1908; the bout ended in a six-round no decision. Four years later, Schwartz had moved up in weight and was knocked out by Willie Ritchie in January; Ritchie would win the lightweight title in November 1912. Also in 1912, Schwartz fought former world lightweight champ Battling Nelson to an eight-round no decision.
Origin:
unknown