Tommy Ryan (born Joseph Youngs; March 31, 1870 – August 3, 1948) was an American-Canadian World Welterweight [2] and World Middleweight boxing champion who fought from 1887 to 1907. [3] His simultaneously holding records in both weight classes was a …

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An intelligent, adaptable fighter, Tommy Ryan held world titles in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions. He also schooled several of his contemporaries, including champions James J. Jeffries and Gentleman Jim Corbett, in some of the finer points of boxing.

Although listed in Ring Record Books as a title fight, the agreement was a catchweight contest with both men above the then welter limit (142lbs). In reality it was a defence by Ryan of his World Middleweight Title claim. New York Journal gave Ryan's weight as 142lb.

Name: Tommy Ryan Alias: Joseph Youngs Hometown: Van Nuys, California, USA Birthplace: Redwood, New York, USA Died: 1948-08-03 (Age:78) Stance: Orthodox Height: 171cm Reach: 179cm Referee: Record Pro Boxer: Record Trainer: Jack Hamilton Manager: Captain Jim Westcott Tommy Ryan Gallery

Tommy Ryan was an American-Canadian World Welterweight and World Middleweight boxing champion who fought from 1887 to 1907. His simultaneously holding records in both weight classes was a rare and impressive feat for a boxer.

Tommy Ryan (born Joseph Youngs; March 31, 1870 – August 3, 1948) was an American World Welterweight and World Middleweight boxing champion who fought from 1887 to 1907. His simultaneously holding records in both weight classes was a rare and impressive feat for a boxer.

…sparring partner of welterweight champion Tommy Ryan, McCoy pleaded with Ryan for a title match as a benefit for himself, asserting that he was in ill health and needed money. Ryan, deceived, did not train seriously for the fight. McCoy, who was in excellent condition, knocked the champion out in… Read More

Tommy Ryan (March 31, 1870 – August 3, 1948) was a famed welterweight and middleweight champion boxer who fought from 1887-1907. Ryan was considered an excellent boxer-puncher, and many consider him one of the all time greatest middleweight champions.

But when Ryan ran away from home as teen, he changed his name to Tommy Ryan and became one of the best welterweight and middleweight boxing champions in the world. Ryan’s boxing career began in the lumber camps where he worked as a teenager.