Boxing
Irving Eldridge
Eldridge, a featherweight, boxed professionally in the 1930s. During his career, he fought the likes of Sammy Angott and Red Cochrane.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Eldridge, who began fighting professionally in the early 1930s out of New York City, quickly became a successful boxer. In 1935, he took on top lightweight Phil Baker, but lost an eight-round decision. In May 1937, Eldridge defeated future world welterweight champion Red Cochrane in an eight-round decision.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Eldridge, who began fighting professionally in the early 1930s out of New York City, quickly became a successful boxer. In 1935, he took on top lightweight Phil Baker, but lost an eight-round decision. In May 1937, Eldridge defeated future world welterweight champion Red Cochrane in an eight-round decision.
Four months after beating Cochrane, Irving defeated Johnny Bonito in an eight-round decision at Madison Square Garden. In 1938, Eldridge fought another future world champion, lightweight Sammy Angott. In a bout in Pittsburgh, Irving went the distance, but lost a ten-round decision.
Origin:
New York
Career Statistics:
Professional record: (incomplete)
Wins: 29 (17 by knockout)
Losses: 12
Draws: 6