Boxing
Murray Elkins
Elkins was a welterweight in the 1920s and 1930s.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. September 1, 1908 - d. January 1985
Career Highlights:
Elkins began his professional boxing career in the mid-1920s. In 1926, he defeated New Zealand lightweight champion Les Murray in a ten-round decision at Queensboro Stadium. The following year, Elkins defeated former featherweight contender Babe Herman in another ten-round decision.
Origin:
New York City
Physical description:
145 pounds
Birth and Death Dates:
b. September 1, 1908 - d. January 1985
Career Highlights:
Elkins began his professional boxing career in the mid-1920s. In 1926, he defeated New Zealand lightweight champion Les Murray in a ten-round decision at Queensboro Stadium. The following year, Elkins defeated former featherweight contender Babe Herman in another ten-round decision.
Origin:
New York City
Physical description:
145 pounds