Chuck Woods

Chuck Woods
Personal information
BornCharles Vutci
(1912-11-13)November 13, 1912
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 15, 1964(1964-11-15) (aged 52)
Height5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)
WeightLightweight
Welterweight
Boxing career
Boxing record
Total fights113
Wins79
Win by KO11
Losses22
Draws12

Chuck Woods (born Charles Vutci; November 13, 1912 – November 15, 1964) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1929 to 1939. During his career, he twice faced both Tony Canzoneri and Barney Ross, two of boxing's three-division world champions.

Woods, who was based in Detroit, Michigan, throughout his career, reached a career-high ranking of No. 6 in the world at welterweight by the National Boxing Association on April 1, 1936.

Boxing career

Woods began his professional career on December 30, 1929, outpointing Neil Grubbs over 10 rounds. He went on to compile a 47–8–10 record over his first 65 bouts.

On February 26, 1935, Woods faced former three-division world champion Tony Canzoneri in Detroit, Michigan. Woods built an early lead and withstood a furious late-round rally from Canzoneri to earn a close decision victory. The two met in an immediate rematch on March 15 in Chicago, Illinois. Before the fight, Canzoneri laughed off reports that he would retire if he lost to Woods again, stating, "I couldn't quit boxing. And anyway, I won’t have to. I don't think I'll lose." Canzoneri went on to reverse the result of their first meeting, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over ten rounds.

By May 10, Canzoneri had regained the world lightweight championship, and was asked to defend the title against Woods in a third meeting. However, Woods suffered a technical knockout loss to Mike Barto on May 20, ending his prospects of challenging Canzoneri for the world lightweight title. Two fights later, on June 27, Woods defeated Marty Bagnato in Indianapolis, Indiana.

On May 1, 1936, Woods faced another three-division world champion, reigning world welterweight champion Barney Ross, in a non-title bout. The fight was attended by baseball legend Babe Ruth and refereed by former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. Woods was stopped by Ross in the fifth round. Woods faced Ross again in a rematch on June 17, 1937, once more in a non-title bout. After being knocked down twice in the third round, Woods was dropped again in the fourth and counted out, giving Ross a fourth-round knockout victory.

Woods also faced future world welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic three times between 1936 and 1937. Woods won their first meeting by decision, before Zivic avenged the loss with a sixth-round knockout in their rematch. Zivic then won their third and final meeting by decision to take the trilogy, 2–1.

Woods retired from boxing in 1939 with a professional record of 79–22–12, including 11 knockout victories.

Professional boxing record

113 fights 79 wins 22 losses
By knockout 11 6
By decision 68 16
Draws 12
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
113 Win 79–22–12 Ted Barnes PTS 6 Aug 29, 1939 Arena Gardens Bowl, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
112 Win 78–22–12 Toots Bernstein PTS 6 Apr 26, 1938 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
111 Loss 77–22–12 Paulie Walker PTS 8 Jan 3, 1938 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
110 Win 77–21–12 Gordon Wallace SD 8 Dec 28, 1937 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
109 Loss 76–21–12 George Salvadore PTS 10 Oct 20, 1937 Park Casino, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
108 Loss 76–20–12 Milt Aron TKO 5 (10) Oct 4, 1937 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
107 Loss 76–19–12 Barney Ross KO 4 (10) Jun 17, 1937 Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
106 Loss 76–18–12 Fritzie Zivic PTS 10 Apr 6, 1937 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
105 Win 76–17–12 Al Manfredo PTS 10 Mar 16, 1937 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
104 Win 75–17–12 Eddie Carroll TKO 7 (10) Jan 20, 1937 Naval Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
103 Draw 74–17–12 Dominic Mancini PTS 10 Jan 4, 1937 Columbia Gymnasium Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
102 Win 74–17–11 Tony Herrera PTS 10 Dec 9, 1936 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
101 Loss 73–17–11 Eddie Carroll KO 2 (10) Nov 2, 1936 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100 Win 73–16–11 Don Lemanski PTS 8 Oct 26, 1936 Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
99 Loss 72–16–11 Fritzie Zivic KO 6 (10) Oct 16, 1936 Municipal Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
98 Win 72–15–11 Laddie Tonielli PTS 10 Oct 6, 1936 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
97 Loss 71–15–11 Wildcat O'Connor UD 10 Sep 14, 1936 Erie Stadium, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96 Win 71–14–11 Maxie Strub PTS 10 Aug 21, 1936 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Win 70–14–11 Pat Murphy PTS 10 Aug 14, 1936 Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
94 Win 69–14–11 Sammy Chivas PTS 10 Aug 7, 1936 Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
93 Win 68–14–11 Milt Aron UD 10 Aug 3, 1936 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
92 Win 67–14–11 Joe Sutka TKO 2 (10) Jul 29, 1936 Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
91 Loss 66–14–11 Barney Ross TKO 5 (10) May 1, 1936 Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
90 Loss 66–13–11 Laddie Tonielli PTS 8 Mar 25, 1936 Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
89 Win 66–12–11 Jimmy Salvadore KO 3 (10) Mar 18, 1936 Armory, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
88 Win 65–12–11 Billy Celebron PTS 8 Mar 4, 1936 Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
87 Win 64–12–11 Fritzie Zivic PTS 10 Feb 24, 1936 Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86 Win 63–12–11 Pat Murphy PTS 10 Feb 17, 1936 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
85 Win 62–12–11 Laddie Tonielli PTS 10 Feb 10, 1936 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
84 Win 61–12–11 Willard Brown UD 10 Jan 15, 1936 Armory, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
83 Win 60–12–11 Tony Herrera PTS 10 Nov 25, 1935 Armory, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
82 Win 59–12–11 Mike Barto PTS 10 Oct 21, 1935 Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Win 58–12–11 Pete Petroskey PTS 10 Oct 18, 1935 Armory, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
80 Win 57–12–11 Jimmy Cholak PTS 10 Oct 11, 1935 Armory, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
79 Loss 56–12–11 Holman Williams PTS 10 Oct 2, 1935 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
78 Loss 56–11–11 Wesley Ramey PTS 10 Sep 13, 1935 Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
77 Win 56–10–11 Tracy Cox PTS 10 Aug 8, 1935 Outdoor Sports Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
76 Win 55–10–11 Maxie Strub PTS 10 Jul 19, 1935 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
75 Win 54–10–11 Matty Bagnato PTS 10 Jun 27, 1935 Outdoor Sports Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
74 Win 53–10–11 Vincent Reed UD 10 Jun 10, 1935 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
73 Loss 52–10–11 Mike Barto TKO 5 (8) May 20, 1935 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72 Draw 52–9–11 Tracy Cox PTS 10 May 10, 1935 Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
71 Win 52–9–10 Dominic Mancini PTS 10 May 3, 1935 Armory, Jeffersonville, Indiana, U.S.
70 Win 51–9–10 Mike Barto SD 8 Apr 25, 1935 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69 Win 50–9–10 Lou Vine PTS 10 Apr 18, 1935 National Guard Armory, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
68 Win 49–9–10 Charlie Bochio TKO 7 (10) Apr 1, 1935 Armory, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
67 Loss 48–9–10 Tony Canzoneri UD 10 Mar 15, 1935 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
66 Win 48–8–10 Tony Canzoneri PTS 10 Feb 26, 1935 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
65 Win 47–8–10 Young Joe Gans KO 6 (10) Feb 13, 1935 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
64 Draw 46–8–10 Young Joe Gans PTS 10 Jan 23, 1935 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
63 Win 46–8–9 Thurston McKinney PTS 10 Dec 19, 1934 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
62 Win 45–8–9 Billy Miller UD 10 Dec 6, 1934 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
61 Loss 44–8–9 Billy Miller PTS 10 Nov 9, 1934 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
60 Win 44–7–9 Mickey McAllister TKO 2 (8) Oct 26, 1934 Arena, Hazel Park, Michigan, U.S.
59 Win 43–7–9 Eddie Koppy PTS 10 Sep 28, 1934 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
58 Win 42–7–9 Charlie Bochio PTS 8 Aug 17, 1934 Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
57 Win 41–7–9 Steve Shea PTS 8 Aug 3, 1934 Hazel Park, Michigan, U.S.
56 Loss 40–7–9 Ritchie Mack PTS 10 Jan 8, 1934 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
55 Win 40–6–9 Paul Quartararo PTS 6 Dec 18, 1933 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
54 Win 39–6–9 George Clausen NWS 8 Dec 11, 1933 Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
53 Win 38–6–9 Paul Quartararo PTS 4 Nov 27, 1933 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
52 Win 37–6–9 Boomer Brooker PTS 4 Nov 20, 1933 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
51 Win 36–6–9 Marty Gornick PTS 6 Oct 11, 1933 Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
50 Win 35–6–9 Iowa Joe Rivers UD 10 Sep 22, 1933 Windsor Arena, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
49 Win 34–6–9 Lee Sheppard NWS 4 Aug 7, 1933 Swayne Field, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
48 Win 33–6–9 Johnny Stroppa PTS 10 Jun 23, 1933 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
47 Win 32–6–9 Steve Shea NWS 6 Jun 5, 1933 Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
46 Win 31–6–9 Young Kid McCoy TKO 5 (10) Jun 1, 1933 Naval Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
45 Win 30–6–9 Holman Williams PTS 10 May 4, 1933 Naval Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
44 Draw 29–6–9 Gideon Gowatch NWS 6 Mar 10, 1933 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
43 Win 29–6–8 Bud Jones PTS 5 Jan 12, 1933 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
42 Draw 28–6–8 Orrie Mosher PTS 6 Nov 17, 1932 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
41 Win 28–6–7 Stanley Krannenberg PTS 6 Oct 26, 1932 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
40 Win 27–6–7 Billy Gladstone PTS 10 Oct 20, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
39 Win 26–6–7 Holman Williams PTS 8 Oct 12, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
38 Loss 25–6–7 Eddie Koppy PTS 10 Aug 26, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
37 Win 25–5–7 Walter McTaglen PTS 4 Aug 11, 1932 Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
36 Draw 24–5–7 Press Johnson PTS 10 Jul 25, 1932 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
35 Win 24–5–6 Don McLeod PTS 8 Jul 22, 1932 Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
34 Win 23–5–6 Mike Flaherty NWS 8 Jun 28, 1932 Shea Gymnasium, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
33 Win 22–5–6 Charlie Crocker TKO 5 Jun 24, 1932 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
32 Draw 21–5–6 Jimmy Collins NWS 10 Jun 14, 1932 Shea Gymnasium, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
31 Win 21–5–5 Leo Knopp NWS 8 May 31, 1932 Shea Gymnasium, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
30 Win 20–5–5 Connie Delmont NWS 8 May 24, 1932 Shea Gymnasium, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
29 Draw 19–5–5 Don McLeod PTS 8 May 17, 1932 Arena A.C., Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
28 Win 19–5–4 Eddie Felton PTS 6 May 13, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
27 Win 18–5–4 Claude Kidd KO 1 (6) Apr 26, 1932 Shea Gymnasium, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
26 Win 17–5–4 Benny McArthur PTS 8 Apr 23, 1932 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
25 Draw 16–5–4 Johnny Conley NWS 8 Apr 5, 1932 Shea Gymnasium, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
24 Draw 16–5–3 Jackie Elverrillo PTS 8 Mar 16, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
23 Win 16–5–2 Eddie Barnowski PTS 4 Feb 19, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
22 Win 15–5–2 Carl Adams TKO 5 Feb 16, 1932 Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
21 Win 14–5–2 Eddie Heinz PTS 8 Feb 1, 1932 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
20 Win 13–5–2 Mickey Morris PTS 6 Jan 15, 1932 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
19 Loss 12–5–2 Gideon Gowatch PTS 6 Dec 9, 1931 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18 Draw 12–4–2 Tony Manini PTS 6 Sep 28, 1931 Courthouse Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
17 Loss 12–4–1 Euclid Decker PTS 6 Aug 25, 1931 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
16 Loss 12–3–1 Benny Picataci PTS 6 Aug 17, 1931 Courthouse Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
15 Loss 12–2–1 Sammy Moss PTS 4 Jul 9, 1931 Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, California, U.S.
14 Win 12–1–1 Frankie Cebrat PTS 6 Apr 8, 1931 Armory, Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 11–1–1 Guy Muldoon PTS 4 Jan 27, 1931 Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 10–1–1 Lew Harris PTS 6 Jan 13, 1931 Arena A.C., Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 9–1–1 Armand Pringle PTS 3 Dec 23, 1930 Arena A.C., Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
10 Win 8–1–1 Jimmy Thomas MD 6 Oct 17, 1930 Moose Lodge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Win 7–1–1 Don McLeod PTS 6 Sep 17, 1930 Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
8 Loss 6–1–1 Joey Katkish PTS 6 Aug 12, 1930 Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
7 Draw 6–0–1 Bobby Crothers PTS 6 Jul 24, 1930 Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Honey Boy Markham KO 2 (4) Jul 2, 1930 Windsor Arena, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
5 Win 5–0 Mickey Horton PTS 6 May 22, 1930 Armory, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Alex Helzer PTS 6 Apr 24, 1930 Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Tommy DeRezzi PTS 4 Apr 15, 1930 Fairview A.C., Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Sammy Reed PTS 6 Mar 28, 1930 Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Neil Grubbs PTS 10 Dec 30, 1929 Tucumcari, New Mexico, U.S.

See also

References

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