Ben Rothwell (boxer)

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

6 fights 6 wins 0 losses
By knockout 5 0
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
6 Win 6–0 United States Joey Ryan PTS 6 Mar 23, 1925 United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 United States Jackie Adnit KO 3 (?) Feb 28, 1925 United States Ridgewood Grove SC, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Sweden Ernie Lind TKO 2 (6) Dec 3, 1924 United States 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States George Brandt KO 1 (8) Nov 24, 1924 United States Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Hal Simmons KO 2 (6) Nov 11, 1924 United States Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Joe Carlo TKO 2 (6) Nov 3, 1924 United States Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "25 BOXERS CHOSEN FOR OLYMPIC TEAM; Winners and Runners-Up Picked From A.A.U. Tournament Held in Boston.", The New York Times, May 23, 1924. Accessed July 19, 2008.
  2. ^ "Ben Rothwell". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 October 2021.


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