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Mushy Callahan "The Fighting Newsboy" was an American professional boxer with a 49-16-3 record. 22 of those wins came by knockout (45% KO rate). Mushy Callahan died on June 14, 1986.

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MushyCallahan

“The Fighting Newsboy”

Mushy Callahan

49

Wins22 KO · 45%

16

Losses

3

Draws8 tracked bouts

Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Apr 20, 1926
Died
Jun 14, 1986
Title reigns
2 reigns
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Current streak
W1
Last bout
d. Tod Morgan · PTS · May 6, 1932

Title Reigns

2 reigns
Reigns
2
Division
1
Bodies
2
Longest · Ring Super Lightweight
3 yr 4 mo

Super Lightweight

2 reigns
BodyHeldLength
RingSep 1926 – Feb 19303 yr 4 mo
WBASep 1926 – Feb 19303 yr 4 mo

Complete Fight History

Showing 8 of 8

1932

MAY 6d.Tod Morgan· PTSLegion Stadium · Hollywood—

1930

FEB 18L toJack Kid Berg· TKO · R10Royal Albert Hall · Kensington—

1929

JUL 24L toJack Kid Berg· UDEbbets Field · NYC—

JUN 17L toJimmy Goodrich· UDBison Stadium · Buffalo—

1927

NOV 22L toJackie Fields· PTSOlympic Auditorium · LA—

1926

SEP 21d.Pinky Mitchell· PTSArena · Vernon—

MAY 18d.Jimmy Goodrich· PTSArena · Vernon—

APR 20d.Jimmy Goodrich· PTSArena · Vernon—

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Common Questions

What is Mushy Callahan's professional boxing record?
Mushy Callahan's professional record is 49-16-3, with 22 knockouts.
Has Mushy Callahan lost a fight?
Yes. Mushy Callahan lost 16 professional fights and finished with a 49-16-3 record.
When is Mushy Callahan's next fight?
Mushy Callahan died on June 14, 1986 and has no next fight.
Is Mushy Callahan retired?
Mushy Callahan died on June 14, 1986; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on May 6, 1932.