Art Sykes
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Arthur S. Sykes, known as Artie, was an American
boxer from Elmira, New York
. Sykes made his professional debut in 1933. In 1934, he was defeated by a young Joe Louis
. Later in his career, he lost to Hall of Famer Jersey Joe Walcott
. Sykes retired in 1941. He won 14 career fights, lost 23, and had one draw.
United States
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boxer from Elmira, New York
Elmira, New York
Elmira is a city in Chemung County, New York, USA. It is the principal city of the 'Elmira, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area' which encompasses Chemung County, New York. The population was 29,200 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chemung County.The City of Elmira is located in...
. Sykes made his professional debut in 1933. In 1934, he was defeated by a young Joe Louis
Joe Louis
Joseph Louis Barrow , better known as Joe Louis, was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949. He is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time...
. Later in his career, he lost to Hall of Famer Jersey Joe Walcott
Jersey Joe Walcott
Arnold Raymond Cream , better known as Jersey Joe Walcott, was a world heavyweight boxing champion. He broke the world's record for the oldest man to win the world's Heavyweight title when he earned it at the age of , a record that would be broken on November 5, 1994, by George Foreman, who...
. Sykes retired in 1941. He won 14 career fights, lost 23, and had one draw.