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Jack Burke "Texas" was an American professional boxer with a 5-3-4 record in the Lightweight division. 4 of those wins came by knockout (80% KO rate). Jack Burke died on February 14, 1942.

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JackBurke

“Texas”

Jack Burke

5

Wins4 KO · 80%

3

Losses

4

Draws11 tracked bouts

Height
5′7″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Sep 6, 1890
Died
Feb 14, 1942
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Current streak
L5
Last bout
L to Georges Carpentier · KO · R2 · Jul 7, 1926

Complete Fight History

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1926

JUL 7L toGeorges Carpentier· KO · R2Denver · Colorado—

1925

SEP 24L toTommy Loughran· TKO · R6Shibe Park · Philly—

JUL 24L toJack Delaney· TKO · R9Coney Island Stadium · NYC—

MAY 30L toJimmy Slattery· TKO · R2Yankee Stadium · Bronx—

JAN 7L toTommy Gibbons· TKO · R6Grand Rapids · Michigan—

1924

DEC 4d.Amadou M’barick Fall· PTSClermont Avenue Rink · NYC—

1922

APR 10L toGene Tunney· TKO · R9Motor Square Garden · Pittsburgh—

1921

OCT 14L toGene Tunney· TKO · R3Madison Square Garden New York City · NYC—

1900

MAR 14L toGeorge Gardiner· TKO · R4Kirtland Club · Lynn—

1899

NOV 3L toGeorge Byers· PTSKirtland Athletic Club · Lynn—

1893

APR 6NCAndy Bowen· NCOlympic Club · New Orleans—

1890

SEP 6vsPeter Jackson· NDWagga Wagga · New South Wales—

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Common Questions

What is Jack Burke's professional boxing record?
Jack Burke's professional record is 5-3-4, with 4 knockouts.
When is Jack Burke's next fight?
Jack Burke died on February 14, 1942 and has no next fight.
What weight class did Jack Burke fight at?
Jack Burke fought at Lightweight.
Is Jack Burke retired?
Jack Burke died on February 14, 1942; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on July 7, 1926.