Ben Rothwell (boxer) explained

Benjamin "Ben" Rothwell, Jr. (September 14, 1902  - December 14, 1979) was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] He was born in West Point, Virginia and died in Short Hills, New Jersey. In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the lightweight class after losing his fight to the eventual silver medalist Alfredo Copello of Argentina.[2]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
6Win6–0 Joey Ryan6Mar 23, 1925
5Win5–0 Jackie AdnitKO3 (?) Feb 28, 1925
4Win4–0 Ernie LindTKO2 (6) Dec 3, 1924
3Win3–0 George BrandtKO1 (8) Nov 24, 1924
2Win2–0 Hal Simmons2 (6) Nov 11, 1924
1Win1–0 Joe Carlo2 (6) Nov 3, 1924

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.nytimes.com/1924/05/23/archives/25-boxers-chosen-for-olympic-team-winners-and-runnersup-picked-from.html?sq=%2522Ben%2520Rothwell%2522&scp=5&st=cse "25 BOXERS CHOSEN FOR OLYMPIC TEAM; Winners and Runners-Up Picked From A.A.U. Tournament Held in Boston."
  2. Web site: Ben Rothwell . Olympedia . 7 October 2021.