Jack Moran (July 4, 1894 – November 4, 1966)[1] was an American professional boxer from 1911-1922. At birth, his last name was Cizek, which he changed to Moran for promotional reasons. He fought for the world light heavyweight boxing title.

Jack Moran
Born
John Ralph Cizek

(1894-07-04)July 4, 1894
DiedNovember 4, 1966(1966-11-04) (aged 72)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight, light heavyweight

Career

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In January 1917 he took a newspaper decision over Jack Geyer. In his next bout he fought a draw with Gunboat Smith. In March 1917 he faced Battling Levinsky, losing on points in a fight for the world light heavyweight title.[2]

In March 1917 he was stopped in the third round by Jack Dillon, and in September 1918 was knocked pout in the first round by Jack Dempsey in Reno.[3] Despite never winning again, he continued to fight until 1922, with a brief comeback in 1931.

He later worked as a boxing referee.[2]

Moran died on November 4, 1966, aged 72.[3]

In the 29 bouts listed by Boxrec.com, he:[4]

  • Won 2 (KO 1) + lost 17 (KO 15) + drawn 2 = 21
    • rounds boxed 102
  • Newspaper decisions won 2 + lost 5 + drawn 1 = 8
    • rounds boxed 74

Opponents

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Notable boxers he fought included:[4]

References

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  1. ^ Jack Moran's profile in the Minnesota Death Index
  2. ^ a b "Jack Moran to Referee", The Bulletin, September 15, 1933, p. 6. Retrieved January 17, 2018
  3. ^ a b "Ex-Boxer Dies", Spokane Daily Chronicle, November 5, 1966, p. 6. Retrieved January 17, 2018
  4. ^ a b Boxing record for Jack Moran from BoxRec (registration required)