Boxing
Eddie "Kid" Wolfe
Wolfe was a featherweight in the 1920s and 1930s.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. March 3, 1910
Career Highlights:
Wolfe began his career as a featherweight in 1928 and fought three of the best boxers of his era the following year. He defeated former world champion Johnny Dundee in a 10-round decision in April, but lost to Tony Canzoneri in September and was knocked out by Louis "Kid" Kaplan in the seventh-round of their October bout. By the early 1930s, Wolfe had become a lightweight. Although he was not considered a top contender, he defeated King Tut in an eight-round decision in 1932.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. March 3, 1910
Career Highlights:
Wolfe began his career as a featherweight in 1928 and fought three of the best boxers of his era the following year. He defeated former world champion Johnny Dundee in a 10-round decision in April, but lost to Tony Canzoneri in September and was knocked out by Louis "Kid" Kaplan in the seventh-round of their October bout. By the early 1930s, Wolfe had become a lightweight. Although he was not considered a top contender, he defeated King Tut in an eight-round decision in 1932.
That year also saw Wolfe begin a series of fights against future middleweight contender, Teddy Yarosz. In August 1932, the two squared off for the first time with Yarosz the victor in a ten-round decision. Two months later, they battled again to a ten-round draw. The following year, they fought twice more with Wolfe winning the third fight on a decision and the final bout ending in a draw. Wolfe fought until 1935, but never received a title shot. He finished his career with 66 wins.
Origin:
Memphis, Tennessee
Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 66 (12 by knockout)
Losses: 24
Draws: 11
No decisions: 2