Roger Bernard

Roger Bernard
Personal information
NicknameThe Uncrowned Champion of the Featherweights
BornOrazio Bernardi
(1907-06-06)June 6, 1907
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 1954(1954-09-17) (aged 47)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
WeightFeatherweight
Super featherweight
Lightweight
Boxing career
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights161
Wins99
Win by KO28
Losses48
Draws14

Roger Bernard (born Orazio Bernardi; June 6, 1907 – September 17, 1954) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1926 to 1938. He held the Michigan State super featherweight and lightweight titles from 1927 and 1930. Between December 1930 and October 1931, Bernard was ranked as the world's No. 1 super featherweight contender by The Ring magazine and National Boxing Association. He was inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1981.

Early life

Orazio Bernardi was born on June 6, 1907, in Chicago, Illinois, and was of French and Italian descent. He grew up in Flint, Michigan, where he attended Homedale Elementary School and Flint Central High School.

Boxing career

Initially fighting out of Ludington, Michigan, before relocating to Flint, Bernard was managed at various stages of his career by Max Hoff, Mike McNulty, and Raoul Godbout. He began his professional career competing as a featherweight, compiling a 14–2 record over his first 16 bouts.

On June 6, 1927, Bernard defeated Alex Miller by second-round knockout to capture the Michigan State super featherweight title. Bernard made his first title defense against Russell Bradford on July 8, fighting to a ten-round draw in the first of their four career meetings. Bernard faced Bradford in an immediate rematch three weeks later, outpointing him over ten rounds.

On July 18, 1928, Bernard knocked out Herman Perlick in the fifth round to win the Michigan State lightweight title. Two fights later, Bernard defended both his super featherweight and lightweight titles against Sailor DeShone, landing three times as many punches as his opponent and leaving him dazed and unsteady at the end of both the seventh and ninth rounds. Ringside reporters scored every round decisively in Bernard's favor, and referee Charles L. Miltenburger awarded him the decision.

On July 25, 1929, Bernard faced Young Terry McGovern, flooring him four times en route to a second-round technical knockout victory. Bernard next outpointed Bradford over ten rounds in their third meeting before facing him for the fourth and final time on October 30, earning a clear-cut decision victory in a thrilling ten-round contest in which he dictated the action throughout.

On March 10, 1930, Bernard faced former Olympian Pete Zivic, the older brother of Fritzie Zivic, in a scheduled ten-round bout. Bernard floored Zivic for nine-counts in the third, fifth, and sixth rounds before Zivic's corner threw in the towel following his sixth knockdown of the fight, giving Bernard a sixth-round technical knockout victory. On September 5, Bernard faced reigning world featherweight champion Battling Battalino in a non-title bout. Battalino held the advantage in the early rounds, flooring Bernard in the third, but Bernard quickly regained his feet and grew stronger as the fight progressed. In the seventh round, he drove Battalino against the ropes with a barrage of lefts and rights to the head, ultimately overcoming his early deficit to earn a decision victory on points.

On January 1, 1931, Bernard faced future world featherweight champion Freddie Miller in the first of their four career meetings, suffering a ten-round decision defeat. Bernard next faced future three-division world champion Barney Ross on March 27 at Chicago Stadium, outpointing him over eight rounds to earn the decision victory. Bernard then outpointed Harry Dublinsky on April 9, but lost the immediate rematch two weeks later. The two met for a third and final time on June 26, with Dublinsky again earning a decision victory. On October 12, Bernard faced Battalino in a rematch, again in a non-title bout. Bernard set a fast pace from the opening bell, fighting fearlessly throughout, while Battalino displayed brilliant boxing skills in the later rounds. However, Battalino's late efforts were not enough to overcome Bernard's early advantage, as Bernard earned a majority decision victory.

Bernard was scheduled to face reigning world super featherweight champion and future world featherweight champion Kid Chocolate in a non-title bout on June 15, 1932, but heavy rain forced the bout to be postponed until the following day. Chocolate dominated the opening four rounds, repeatedly landing blows to Bernard's head and body. Bernard rallied in the fifth, launching a determined attack and repeatedly driving Chocolate back on his heels with powerful rights to the face. However, Bernard was unable to sustain his offensive, allowing Chocolate to control the remaining rounds and cruise to a ten-round decision victory. On May 19, 1933, Bernard faced reigning Canadian lightweight champion Tommy Bland, knocking him through the ropes in the fourth round. In the fifth, after the two separated from a clinch in the center of the ring, Bernard staggered Bland with a left hook before delivering a devastating right that finished the bout.

On January 15, 1934, Bernard faced Miller in their second meeting, suffering another ten-round decision defeat. On July 11, Bernard faced future world lightweight champion Lou Ambers, who overwhelmed him from the opening bell and opened a cut above his left eye in the later rounds en route to a decisive ten-round decision victory. Bernard rebounded from the defeat with five consecutive stoppage victories over Joe Botta, Tiger Kid Walker, Dave Barry, Mickey Barron, and Foster Young.

Bernard was originally scheduled to face reigning world featherweight champion Miller for the third time in a non-title bout on August 14, 1935, but heavy rain forced the fight to be postponed until August 20. Miller controlled the opening round with right hooks and jabs before dropping Bernard for a nine-count with a straight left to the chin in the second. Bernard rallied in the fifth round and put up a respectable showing over the remaining rounds, but was ultimately outclassed and lost by unanimous decision. On November 13, Bernard faced Miller for the fourth and final time in another non-title bout. Bernard pressed the action for much of the fight, adopting a crouched stance with his hands held close to his body that made him a difficult target, absorbing many of Miller's punches on his gloves and shoulders. Miller gained the upper hand in the ninth round, landing several powerful lefts to the body, but Bernard refused to retreat and denied Miller any opportunity to land a knockout blow. Despite his determined performance, Bernard lost a close ten-round decision, much to the displeasure of the crowd.

On March 23, 1937, Bernard faced reigning world lightweight champion Ambers in a non-title rematch at I.M.A. Auditorium in Flint, losing a decisive ten-round decision as Ambers won seven of the rounds. On June 18, Bernard faced future world lightweight champion Sammy Angott, losing a decisive ten-round decision in a fast-paced bout.

Bernard retired from professional boxing in 1938 with a record of 99–48–14, including 28 victories by knockout. Between November 1929 and August 1932, he was ranked among the top ten super featherweight contenders in the world by The Ring magazine and National Boxing Association, reaching the No. 1 ranking on three occasions between December 1930 and October 1931.

Personal life

Bernard married Rita Bombard on February 14, 1929, and the couple had a daughter, Sondra, born on December 23, 1932. He also had a brother named Fred, who was a professional boxer and served as his sparring partner.

Death

Bernard died on September 17, 1954, after falling from a third-floor hotel room in Flint, Michigan. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Flint.

Professional boxing record

161 fights 99 wins 48 losses
By knockout 28 6
By decision 71 42
Draws 14
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
161 Loss 99–48–14 Billy Marquart KO 2 Feb 14, 1938 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
160 Loss 99–47–14 Everett Rightmire KO 5 Dec 10, 1937 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
159 Win 99–46–14 Jimmy Buckler PTS 10 Oct 25, 1937 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
158 Loss 98–46–14 Lloyd Pine PTS 10 Oct 11, 1937 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
157 Loss 98–45–14 Cecil Payne PTS 10 Aug 11, 1937 Swiss Park Open Air Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
156 Draw 98–44–14 Wishy Jones MD 10 Jul 19, 1937 Swiss Park Open Air Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
155 Loss 98–44–13 Sammy Angott PTS 10 Jun 18, 1937 Riverview Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
154 Loss 98–43–13 Everett Simington PTS 8 May 21, 1937 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
153 Loss 98–42–13 Jimmy Garrison PTS 10 May 11, 1937 Pla-Mor Rink, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
152 Loss 98–41–13 Al Nettlow PTS 8 Apr 5, 1937 Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
151 Loss 98–40–13 Lou Ambers PTS 10 Mar 23, 1937 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
150 Loss 98–39–13 Larry Greb PTS 8 Jan 29, 1937 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
149 Win 98–38–13 Larry Greb PTS 8 Jan 1, 1937 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
148 Win 97–38–13 Wesley Martin PTS 10 Dec 9, 1936 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
147 Draw 96–38–13 Tony Herrera PTS 10 Nov 12, 1936 Industrial Mutual Association Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
146 Loss 96–38–12 Johnny Stevens UD 10 Aug 26, 1936 Parkway Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
145 Loss 96–37–12 Everett Simington KO 1 Aug 19, 1936 Open Air Arena, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, U.S.
144 Loss 96–36–12 Johnny Stevens UD 10 Aug 12, 1936 Parkway Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
143 Loss 96–35–12 Chino Alvarez PTS 10 Jul 14, 1936 Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
142 Win 96–34–12 Joey Temmes MD 10 May 11, 1936 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
141 Win 95–34–12 Tommy Rawson MD 10 Apr 20, 1936 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
140 Win 94–34–12 Everett Simington PTS 10 Mar 20, 1936 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
139 Loss 93–34–12 Davey Day PTS 10 Nov 22, 1935 Guyon's Paradise Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
138 Loss 93–33–12 Freddie Miller PTS 10 Nov 13, 1935 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
137 Loss 93–32–12 Phil Baker PTS 10 Oct 18, 1935 Columbus Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
136 Win 93–31–12 Leroy Born PTS 10 Oct 11, 1935 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
135 Win 92–31–12 Dave Barry KO 6 Oct 5, 1935 Hazel Park, Michigan, U.S.
134 Loss 91–31–12 Freddie Miller UD 10 Aug 20, 1935 Northside Ballpark, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
133 Loss 91–30–12 Joey Temmes UD 10 Jul 29, 1935 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
132 Loss 91–29–12 Abe Wasserman PTS 8 Jul 15, 1935 Dyckman Oval, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
131 Draw 91–28–12 George Levy PTS 10 Jul 12, 1935 Boardwalk Arena, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
130 Win 91–28–11 Lew Fox PTS 8 Jul 1, 1935 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
129 Win 90–28–11 Lew Fox PTS 6 Jun 10, 1935 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
128 Win 89–28–11 Joe Doherty SD 10 Apr 22, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
127 Loss 88–28–11 Wesley Ramey PTS 10 Apr 10, 1935 Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
126 Loss 88–27–11 Mose Butch PTS 8 Apr 5, 1935 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
125 Loss 88–26–11 Mose Butch PTS 10 Mar 1, 1935 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
124 Win 88–25–11 Eddie Burl TKO 5 Feb 1, 1935 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
123 Loss 87–25–11 Leonard Del Genio PTS 8 Nov 26, 1934 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Loss 87–24–11 Mike Belloise PTS 10 Nov 19, 1934 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
121 Win 87–23–11 Tiger Kid Walker MD 12 Nov 14, 1934 Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
120 Win 86–23–11 Foster Young TKO 7 Nov 8, 1934 Prudden Auditorium, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
119 Win 85–23–11 Mickey Barron KO 2 Oct 19, 1934 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
118 Win 84–23–11 Dave Barry TKO 6 Oct 5, 1934 Naval Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
117 Win 83–23–11 Tiger Kid Walker KO 8 Sep 26, 1934 Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
116 Win 82–23–11 Joe Botta TKO 2 Sep 11, 1934 Naval Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
115 Loss 81–23–11 Lou Ambers PTS 10 Jul 11, 1934 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
114 Win 81–22–11 Joey Zodda PTS 8 Jun 26, 1934 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
113 Win 80–22–11 Matty White PTS 10 Jun 21, 1934 Exchange Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
112 Win 79–22–11 Johnny Edwards KO 4 Jun 18, 1934 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
111 Win 78–22–11 Eddie Shea PTS 10 May 7, 1934 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
110 Draw 77–22–11 Al Roth PTS 10 Apr 18, 1934 Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
109 Loss 77–22–10 Freddie Miller PTS 10 Jan 15, 1934 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
108 Win 77–21–10 Battling Gizzy PTS 10 Nov 1, 1933 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
107 Loss 76–21–10 Joe Ghnouly PTS 10 Oct 18, 1933 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
106 Draw 76–20–10 Paul Junior PTS 10 Sep 27, 1933 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
105 Win 76–20–9 Jimmy Slavin PTS 10 Sep 13, 1933 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
104 Loss 75–20–9 Albert Ladou PTS 12 Aug 16, 1933 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
103 Win 75–19–9 Albert Ladou PTS 10 Jul 26, 1933 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
102 Win 74–19–9 Mike Dundee PTS 10 Jun 19, 1933 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
101 Win 73–19–9 Tommy Bland KO 5 May 19, 1933 Mutual Street Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
100 Loss 72–19–9 Wesley Ramey PTS 10 May 8, 1933 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
99 Draw 72–18–9 Harold Stewart PTS 8 Apr 12, 1933 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
98 Win 72–18–8 Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 10 Mar 27, 1933 Industrial Mutual Association Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
97 Win 71–18–8 Santiago Zorrilla KO 2 Feb 6, 1933 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
96 Win 70–18–8 Young Geno PTS 10 Jan 16, 1933 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
95 Loss 69–18–8 Young Geno TKO 5 Nov 23, 1932 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
94 Loss 69–17–8 Joe Ghnouly SD 10 Oct 25, 1932 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
93 Draw 69–16–8 Albert Ladou PTS 10 Aug 2, 1932 Baseball Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
92 Loss 69–16–7 Kid Chocolate PTS 10 Jun 16, 1932 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Win 69–15–7 Midget Mike O'Dowd PTS 10 Mar 24, 1932 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
90 Loss 68–15–7 Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 10 Jan 7, 1932 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
89 Loss 68–14–7 Battling Gizzy PTS 10 Jan 1, 1932 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Draw 68–13–7 Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 10 Dec 17, 1931 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
87 Win 68–13–6 Battling Battalino MD 10 Oct 12, 1931 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86 Loss 67–13–6 Prince Saunders TKO 2 Sep 18, 1931 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
85 Win 67–12–6 Charlie Crocker PTS 10 Aug 14, 1931 Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
84 Loss 66–12–6 Harry Dublinsky PTS 10 Jun 26, 1931 Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
83 Win 66–11–6 Al 'Rube' Goldberg TKO 5 May 20, 1931 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
82 Loss 65–11–6 Harry Dublinsky PTS 8 Apr 24, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
81 Win 65–10–6 Harry Dublinsky PTS 10 Apr 9, 1931 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
80 Win 64–10–6 Barney Ross PTS 8 Mar 27, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
79 Loss 63–10–6 Freddie Miller UD 10 Jan 1, 1931 Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 63–9–6 Jackie Cohen PTS 10 Dec 17, 1930 Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
77 Draw 62–9–6 Benny Duke PTS 10 Dec 12, 1930 Prudden Auditorium, Lansing, Michigan, U.S. Retained USA Michigan State lightweight title
76 Win 62–9–5 Steve Nugent KO 3 Nov 22, 1930 Ohio National Guard Armory, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
75 Win 61–9–5 Leo (Kid) Roy KO 2 Oct 9, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
74 Win 60–9–5 Steve Nugent TKO 6 Oct 1, 1930 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
73 Win 59–9–5 Battling Battalino PTS 10 Sep 5, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
72 Win 58–9–5 Eddie Lord PTS 10 Aug 20, 1930 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
71 Win 57–9–5 Tony Lupica NWS 3 Aug 11, 1930 Swayne Field, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
70 Win 56–9–5 Steve Smith PTS 10 Jul 14, 1930 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
69 Win 55–9–5 Young Zazzarino UD 10 May 7, 1930 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
68 Win 54–9–5 Jackie Cohen PTS 10 Apr 9, 1930 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
67 Win 53–9–5 Pete Zivic TKO 6 Mar 10, 1930 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
66 Win 52–9–5 Al DeRose KO 3 Mar 4, 1930 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
65 Draw 51–9–5 Benny Duke PTS 10 Nov 29, 1929 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
64 Win 51–9–4 Al Greenfield PTS 10 Nov 22, 1929 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
63 Win 50–9–4 Jackie Nichols PTS 10 Nov 8, 1929 Prudden Auditorium, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
62 Win 49–9–4 Phil Goldstein PTS 10 Nov 4, 1929 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61 Win 48–9–4 Russell Bradford PTS 10 Oct 30, 1929 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
60 Win 47–9–4 Billy Swinhoe KO 2 Oct 3, 1929 Thumb Arena, Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
59 Win 46–9–4 Tony Herrera PTS 10 Sep 16, 1929 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
58 Win 45–9–4 Russell Bradford PTS 10 Aug 26, 1929 Athletic Park, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
57 Win 44–9–4 Young Terry McGovern TKO 2 Jul 25, 1929 State Fairgrounds Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
56 Win 43–9–4 Benny Ray KO 7 Jun 24, 1929 Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
55 Win 42–9–4 Ray Snell TKO 6 Jun 10, 1929 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
54 Win 41–9–4 Jack Dombrowski PTS 6 Apr 11, 1929 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
53 Draw 40–9–4 Joe Lucas PTS 10 Mar 29, 1929 Auditorium Theater, Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
52 Win 40–9–3 Chico Cisneros KO 8 Mar 22, 1929 Auditorium, Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
51 Win 39–9–3 Joe Paglina PTS 5 Mar 8, 1929 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
50 Loss 38–9–3 Jackie Nichols DQ 3 Jan 15, 1929 Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
49 Win 38–8–3 Herman Perlick PTS 10 Dec 19, 1928 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
48 Win 37–8–3 Sammy Caruso PTS 10 Dec 6, 1928 Prudden Auditorium, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
47 Win 36–8–3 Herman Perlick PTS 10 Nov 30, 1928 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
46 Win 35–8–3 Nick Ellenwood PTS 10 Nov 14, 1928 Masonic Temple, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
45 Win 34–8–3 Joey Thomas PTS 10 Nov 5, 1928 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
44 Win 33–8–3 Jack Dombrowski PTS 10 Oct 24, 1928 Armory, Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
43 Win 32–8–3 Jackie Nichols PTS 8 Oct 12, 1928 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
42 Loss 31–8–3 Benny McArthur PTS 10 Oct 5, 1928 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
41 Loss 31–7–3 Lew Kirsch PTS 10 Sep 21, 1928 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
40 Win 31–6–3 Benny McArthur PTS 10 Sep 6, 1928 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
39 Win 30–6–3 Charley Lupica PTS 10 Aug 9, 1928 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
38 Win 29–6–3 Sailor DeShone PTS 10 Aug 3, 1928 Culver Park, Ludington, Michigan, U.S. Retained USA Michigan State super featherweight and lightweight titles
37 Win 28–6–3 Santos Hernandez KO 5 Jul 24, 1928 Watkins Field, Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
36 Win 27–6–3 Herman Perlick KO 5 Jul 18, 1928 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. Won USA Michigan State lightweight title
35 Win 26–6–3 Al Kline PTS 10 Jul 12, 1928 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
34 Win 25–6–3 Charley Glaser PTS 10 Jul 2, 1928 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
33 Win 24–6–3 Al Kline PTS 8 Jun 19, 1928 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
32 Loss 23–6–3 Benny Ray DQ 8 Jun 11, 1928 Jackson, Michigan, U.S.
31 Win 23–5–3 Joe Belmont PTS 10 May 12, 1928 Buick No. 11 Hall, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
30 Win 22–5–3 Soldier DeShone PTS 8 May 2, 1928 Armory, Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
29 Win 21–5–3 Joey Thomas PTS 10 Apr 25, 1928 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
28 Win 20–5–3 Tommy Meeking PTS 8 Apr 2, 1928 Fairview A.C., Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
27 Draw 19–5–3 Henry Perlick PTS 4 Mar 7, 1928 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
26 Loss 19–5–2 Patsy Ruffalo PTS 10 Jan 25, 1928 Moose Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
25 Win 19–4–2 Bobby Burns NWS ? Jan 11, 1928 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
24 Draw 18–4–2 Henry Perlick NWS 8 Jan 5, 1928 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
23 Loss 18–4–1 Jackie Nichols PTS 10 Dec 16, 1927 Moose Club, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
22 Win 18–3–1 Charley Lupica PTS 10 Sep 12, 1927 Athletic Park, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
21 Win 17–3–1 Russell Bradford PTS 10 Jul 29, 1927 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
20 Draw 16–3–1 Russell Bradford PTS 10 Jul 8, 1927 Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. Retained USA Michigan State super featherweight title
19 Win 16–3–0 Tony Ross PTS 10 Jun 30, 1927 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
18 Loss 15–3–0 Jimmy Robe DQ 4 Jun 17, 1927 Mack Park, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
17 Win 15–2–0 Alex Miller KO 2 Jun 6, 1927 Flint, Michigan, U.S. Won USA Michigan State super featherweight title
16 Win 14–2–0 Spud Murphy PTS 6 May 27, 1927 Coliseum Ring, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
15 Win 13–2–0 Sailor DeShone TKO 9 Apr 28, 1927 I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
14 Win 12–2–0 Herman Perlick NWS 6 Apr 26, 1927 Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 11–2–0 Russell Bradford NWS 10 Apr 19, 1927 Armory, Bay City, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 10–2–0 Bobby Young KO 8 Apr 12, 1927 Industrial Mutual Association Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 9–2–0 Sammy Caruso PTS 8 Apr 7, 1927 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
10 Win 8–2–0 Sammy Caruso PTS 8 Mar 17, 1927 Bay City A.C., Bay City, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 7–2–0 Art Madden NWS 8 Mar 12, 1927 Industrial Mutual Association Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 6–2–0 Young Thomas KO 3 Feb 21, 1927 Industrial Mutual Association Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
7 Loss 5–2–0 Sailor DeShone NWS 10 Jan 31, 1927 Industrial Mutual Association Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 5–1–0 Al Chabot PTS 8 Nov 19, 1926 Industrial Mutual Association Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
5 Loss 4–1–0 Sailor DeShone TKO 3 Sep 17, 1926 Lakeside Coliseum, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 4–0–0 Benny McArthur PTS 8 Jul 14, 1926 Caro, Michigan, U.S.
3 Win 3–0–0 Johnny Weber UD 10 Jun 28, 1926 Dreamland Dancing Pavilion, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
2 Win 2–0–0 Sammy Reed PTS 6 May 22, 1926 Buick No. 11 Hall, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
1 Win 1–0–0 Bennie Ferris TKO 4 May 5, 1926 Woodmen Hall, Flint, Michigan, U.S.

See also

Notes and references

Notes

  1. ↑ Also known as Roger Robert Bernard.

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