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 |
 Joey Ryan
|
PTS | 6 | Mar 23, 1925 |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
|
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 |
Jackie Adnit
|
KO | 3 (?) | Feb 28, 1925 |
Ridgewood Grove SC,
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
|
|
| 4 | Win | 4–0 |
 Ernie Lind
|
TKO | 2 (6) | Dec 3, 1924 |
1st Regiment Armory,
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
|
|
| 3 | Win | 3–0 |
George Brandt
|
KO | 1 (8) | Nov 24, 1924 |
Laurel Garden,
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
|
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 |
Hal Simmons
|
KO | 2 (6) | Nov 11, 1924 |
Laurel Garden,
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
|
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 |
Joe Carlo
|
TKO | 2 (6) | Nov 3, 1924 |
Laurel Garden,
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
|
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ben Rothwell". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
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