Open Boxing

Tippy Larkin

Tippy Larkin held the NYSAC and WBA super lightweight world titles in 1946. Larkin was the undisputed super lightweight world champion in 1946.

World title bouts
3
Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
2–1
World titles held
2
Longest world title reign (NYSAC super lightweight, 1946)
6 months

World title reigns and bouts

Jan 1942 – Jan 1947

Super LightweightNYSAC
WBA
LightweightNYSAC
1942age 24AprJulOct1943age 25AprJulOct1944age 26AprJulOct1945age 27AprJulOct1946age 28AprJulOct1947age 29
194219431944194519461947

WonLostDrawn or no contest

Timeline of world title events

  1. 1947

  2. The Ring magazine rates Tippy Larkin No. 6 at welterweight in its annual ratings

  3. 1946

  4. The Ring magazine rates Tippy Larkin No. 2 at welterweight in its annual ratings

  5. Tippy Larkin’s reign as the NYSAC super lightweight world champion ends

    Super Lightweight · NYSAC

    Tippy Larkin’s reign as the WBA super lightweight world champion ends

    Super Lightweight · WBA

  6. Tippy Larkin beats Willie Joyce via unanimous decision 12/12

    Super Lightweight · NYSAC and WBA

  7. Tippy Larkin beats Willie Joyce via unanimous decision 12/12

    Super Lightweight · NYSAC and WBA

  8. 1945

  9. The Ring magazine rates Tippy Larkin No. 3 at welterweight in its annual ratings

  10. 1944

  11. The Ring magazine rates Tippy Larkin No. 8 at welterweight in its annual ratings

  12. 1943

  13. The Ring magazine rates Tippy Larkin No. 1 at welterweight in its annual ratings

  14. 1942

  15. Beau Jack beats Tippy Larkin via knockout 3/15

    Lightweight · NYSAC