Real name Sim Thompkins Rated at Welterweight Nationality American Name Young Jackson Died September 14, 1923 Division Welterweight Draws 27 | Nickname(s) The Baltimore Demon Reach 70 in (178 cm) Wins 77 Role Boxer Height 1.68 m Total fights 128 Losses 24 | |
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Born October 31, 1877
Baltimore, Maryland ( 1877-10-31 ) | ||
Young Peter Jackson (31 October 1877 – 14 September 1923) was a boxer active between 1895 and 1914. During his career, he was able to achieve victories over some of the most storied fighters of all-time, including Sam Langford, Barbados Joe Walcott, Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, and Mysterious Billy Smith. He also squared of against the legendary Jack Johnson in a bout for the latter's World "Colored" Heavyweight Title.
Born Sim Thompkins in Baltimore, Maryland, he named himself after the great colored heavyweight bare-knuckle champ Peter Jackson when he became a practitioner of the sweet science. Known as "The Baltimore Demon", the 5'6" boxer fought at a weight of between 148 and 160 lbs. In his career, he racked up 77 wins (59 via knock out) against 24 losses (he was knocked out twice) and 27 draws. He also won five, lost nine and drew one newspaper decisions.