1884-1886
-Moran first arrived to America; Later, returned to England
1887
-Moran began boxing in Birmingham, Eng
Jul 5 -Moran arrived in America and joined the Jersey City, NJ
Scottish-American AC; (Some sources report he first arrived
in America in 1884)
G. Denham W
F. Donovan W
-The previous 2 bouts were part of an Amateur Bantamweight
Championship of America competition; Moran won
1888
G. Denham W
D. O'Brien W
-The previous 2 bouts were part of an Amateur Bantamweight
Championship of America competition; Moran won
Tommy "Spider" Kelly Hoboken, NJ L 4
-Some sources report 6/05/1888
1889
D. O'Brien L
-Amateur Bantamweight Championship of America;
Some sources report that Moran was better
Jan Jim Watson Jersey City, NJ W 4
Tom Fisher London, England (1:33:00) W 5
-London Rules were used for this fight
Fred Brown London, England W 4
-Small gloves were used; Brown weighed 126 lbs
Sam Toge in England W 3
Tom Warley in England W 9
S. Cooper in England W 4
C. Gower in England SCH
-This bout was scheduled but not held
Mar Billy Plimmer Birmingham, Eng LK 3
-Some sources report "LK 4"
Mar Billy Plimmer Birmingham, Eng L 8
Apr Patsy Sheehan London, Eng L
Apr Tom Varley Birmingham, Eng TK 9
-Some sources report "W 9"; Varley weighed 126 lbs
Mar -Moran went to America
Apr 12 -Moran challenged any 105-lb man in the world to a bout
Apr 14 -Moran challenged Frank Donovan to a bout at 105 lbs
Apr 19 -Moran was challenged by Tommy Russell to a bout
Apr Tommy "Spider" Kelly Hoboken, NJ L 4
-This out was promoted as a Bantamweight Championship
of the World contest; It was held during Mar-Jun 1889
May 21 Frank Donovan Staten Island, NY TK 14
-This bout was promoted as a Bantamweight Championship
of the World contest; Skin-gloves were used; Some sources
report 105-lb Championship of America
Jun 4 -Moran was challenged by Jack Lyman to a bout at 105 lbs
Jun 5 Tommy "Spider" Kelly Brooklyn, NY W 10
-Some sources report Bantamweight Championship of the World;
Some sources report Bantamweight Championship of America
Jun 24 -Moran was challenged by Hughey Boyle (Elizabethport, NJ) to a bout
Jun 27 -Moran seconded Jimmy Larkins vs Bill Hook at New York, NY
Jul 29 Peter Sherry Jersey City, NY ND 4
-Some sources report "EX 4"
Aug Bill Hensall New York, NY W 3
Sep Cal McCarthy EX
-This bout was held during the first week of Sep
Sep Jack Lynch Philadelphia, Pa W 4
Sep Tommy "Spider" Kelly SCH
-This bout was scheduled but fell through
Sep 14 -Moran reportedly skipped a rope 1,156 times in seven minutes
Sep 23 Spider Miller New York, NY SCH
-This bout was scheduled but fell through
Sep 26 Cal McCarthy Fishkill, NY SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
Oct Hughey Boyle Hoboken, NJ SCH
-Moran was scheduled to spar with Boyle during the
week of Oct 7-12 1889
Oct 14 -Moran was challenged by Billy Murray to a bout at 105 lbs
Oct 28 Jack Lynch Philadelphia, Pa EX
-Some sources report "W 6"
Nov Jim Watson Jersey City, NJ W 6
-Some sources report "Paterson, NJ"
Nov 11 Jack Lynch Philadelphia, Pa SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
Nov 13 -Moran was challenged by Johnny Dinan to a bout
Dec 23 Cal McCarthy New York, NY EX
Dec 24 Martin Neary Philadelphia, Pa SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
Dec 28 Cal McCarthy Philadelphia, Pa EX 3
Dec 30 -Moran was challenged by Peter Callan (Nibs, the Newsboy)
to a bout
1890
Jan 31 Tommy "Spider" Kelly New York, NY LK 10
-This bout was promoted as a Bantamweight Championship
of the World contest; Queensberry rules were used; Some
sources report 105-lb Championship of the World; Some
sources report "Easton, Pa"
Feb 7 -Moran seconded Cal McCarthy vs. George Dixon in Boston, Ma
Mar 3 Cal McCarthy Brooklyn, NY SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
Jun 8 Sid Phillips London, England W 20
-Promoted as a 7 St 9 lbs Championship of the World (107 lbs) contest
Jun 14 Charlie Smith London, England W 6
Dec 20 Patsy Sheehan London, England W 8
-Some sources report 8/22/90; Small gloves were used
1891
Jun 8 Sid Phillips London, England (1:20:00) W 20
-This bout was promoted as a Bantamweight Championship
of the World contest; Queensberry rules were used; Some
sources report 107-lb Championship of the World;
Some sources report 6/10/91; Small gloves were used
George Smith Birmingham, Eng W 6
-Small gloves were used
Nov 7 -Moran went to America
Dec 4 Eddie Avery New York, NY SCH
-This bout was scheduled but not held;
Moran refused to fight because the purse
was not put up before the fight
1892
Jan 12 Benny Murphy Brooklyn, NY ND
Feb 6 John Finley New York, NY W 6
-Some sources report "KO 4"
Feb 27 Frank Donovan New York, NY KO 5
-Some sources report "Philadelphia, Pa"
Apr 2 Eddie Avery Brooklyn, NY D 10
-This bout was promoted as a Bantamweight Championship
of the World contest; Queensberry rules were used; Some
sources report 108-lb Championship of the World;
Other sources report 105-lb Championship of America;
Skin-tight gloves were used; Moran was better; The
bout was declared a draw due to frequent fouling;
Police intervened in round eight when the men fell
to the floor; The crowd thought the fight had been
stopped; Reports vary - "D 9" - "NC 7"
Apr 6 -Moran and Eddie Loeber were being promoted for a bout
Apr 7 -Moran and Andy Hart (boxer) sailed for England
Apr 9 -Moran and Kid Hogan were being promoted for a bout
May Arthur Westley London, Eng SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
1893
Jul 11 Fred Precious London, Eng SCH
-This bout was scheduled but not held;
The weight limit was 104 lbs
Dec 11 George Corfield Sheffield, Eng L 20
-7 Stone 12 Pounds (110 lbs) Championship of England;
Queensberry rules were used
1894
Jul 30 Tom Fitzpatrick Sheffield, Eng (1:18:00) W 20
-7 Stone 9 Pounds (107 lbs) Championship of England
1896
Mar 31 Maurer Sheffield, Eng L
-Moran died from injuries received in this fight;
He complained of pain in groin and abdomen area
*** The Following Bout Is Reported But Not Confirmed ***
1887
Tommy "Spider" Kelly Gloucester, NY L 10
*** Photo Of Moran Was Provided By Bill Schutte ***
Review courtesy of
Tracy Callis,
Historian, International Boxing Research Organization
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