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Arthur Pelkey was a Canadian professional boxer with a 27-23-6 record in the Heavyweight division. 17 of those wins came by knockout (63% KO rate). Arthur Pelkey died on February 18, 1921.

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Arthur Pelkey

27

Wins17 KO · 63%

23

Losses

6

Draws11 tracked bouts

Height
6′2″
Reach
77″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Jul 29, 1912
Died
Feb 18, 1921
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Current streak
L8
Last bout
L to Jack Dempsey · KO · R1 · May 29, 1918

Complete Fight History

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1918

MAY 29L toJack Dempsey· KO · R1Stockyards Stadium · Denver—

1917

FEB 11L toKid Norfolk· KO · R13Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre · Panama City—

1916

DEC 17L toKid Norfolk· KO · R13Santa Ana Plaza · Panama City—

JUN 7L toGunboat Smith· PTSPhoenix A.C. · Memphis—

1915

APR 30L toJim Johnson· KO · R7Sohmer Park · Montreal—

APR 9L toJoe Jeanette· TKO · R8Sohmer Park · Montreal—

1914

JUN 13L toSam McVey· KO · R4Baker's Pavilion · Melbourne—

JAN 1L toGunboat Smith· TKO · R15Coffroth's Arena · Daly City—

1913

MAY 24d.Luther McCarty· KO · R1Tommy Burns's Arena · Calgary—

APR 2drewTommy Burns· NWSManchester Arena · Calgary—

1912

JUL 29L toJess Willard· NWSMSG · NYC—

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Common Questions

What is Arthur Pelkey's professional boxing record?
Arthur Pelkey's professional record is 27-23-6, with 17 knockouts.
Has Arthur Pelkey lost a fight?
Yes. Arthur Pelkey lost 23 professional fights and finished with a 27-23-6 record.
When is Arthur Pelkey's next fight?
Arthur Pelkey died on February 18, 1921 and has no next fight.
What weight class did Arthur Pelkey fight at?
Arthur Pelkey fought at Heavyweight.
Is Arthur Pelkey retired?
Arthur Pelkey died on February 18, 1921; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on May 29, 1918.