licked my own murderers row/ now forgotten

A tricky one, Burt... as quite a few fighters could be said to fit this profile. This is probably not what you're looking for - but just to get things started; a shot in the dark: Dave Shade.

I realize, it's a bit of a stretch to claim that he is now forgotten - but for a man with 250 fights, and wins over a long list of champs/contenders, it's surprisingly little we hear him mentioned these days.

The 2 HOFers, who stopped him from becoming a world champ, would be Jack Britton and Mickey Walker (in his only 2 title shots)... and if the "small" hint has nothing to do with his size, it could refer to him being just a kid (19 years, 3 months), when he challenge Jack Britton for the welterweight crown.

But as said, I would be surprised, if this is the answer you're looking for! The man you have in mind, is he a more familiar name to today's fans than Shade... or is he even more obscure?

 

I don't have much time, as I am on my way out But this could be many as was stated:

Memphis Pal Moore
Charley White
Leo Houck
Young Peter Jackson
Harlem Tommy Murphy
Eddie Shea
Soldier Bartfield
Young Erne

When I get back, if it is still not answered, I will do a little more research to see what I can come up with.

 

Freddie Dawson?

 

Jimmy Slattery.

 

Johnny Risko beat Sharkey, Baer, Berlenbach, Loughran, Walker & Godfrey


Jimmy Bivins & Young Stribling both fought the best.

 

Could be Jerry Quarry....

 

Bob Pastor?

 

Billy Miske or Tommy Gibbons