Eddie McGoorty explained

Eddie McGoorty
Realname:Edward Martin McGoorty
Weight:Middleweight
Height:5feet
Reach:730NaN0
Nationality:American
Birth Date:July 31, 1889
Birth Place:Eureka, Wisconsin, United States
Style:Orthodox
Total:133
Wins:89
Ko:43
Losses:25
Draws:19

Edward Martin "Eddie" McGoorty (July 31, 1889  - November 2, 1929) was a middleweight American boxer who won the Australian version of the World Middleweight Title during his career.

McGoorty won the amateur 130 lb Boxing Championship of Wisconsin in 1904, at the age of 15.[1] He began boxing professionally in 1905 under the name Edwin Van Dusart. He was briefly recognized as the World Middleweight Champion in Sydney, Australia. His last recorded bout took place in 1922.[2]

McGoorty was the 2016 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame International category.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eddie McGoorty . 2011-03-26 . .
  2. News: Old-time Boxers To Be At Funeral Of Eddie McGoorty . Many old time fighters and ring fans from all over the will go to Oshkosh, Wis., tomorrow to attend funeral services for Eddie McGoorty ... . . November 4, 1929 . 2011-03-26 .