Jackie Jurich

Jackie Jurich
Statistics
Real name Jackie Jurich
Nickname(s) Rose of San Jose
Nationality American
Born (1918-08-04) August 4, 1918
California, USA
Boxing record
Total fights 85
Wins 64
Wins by KO 21
Losses 13
Draws 8

Jackie Jurich (born August 4 1918) is an American former professional boxer. He is also known by his nickname "Rose of San Jose."

Professional career

Jurich claimed the World Flyweight Title, after he was scheduled to face then World champion Benny Lynch in a title fight. When Lynch came in over the weight limit, Jurich's manager laid claim to the title. This was despite the fact that Jurich was knocked out by Lynch in the overweight bout.

Jurich would soon after lose a bout to Peter Kane, which is generally recognized as for being for the vacant World Flyweight Title.[1]

Personal life

After retiring from boxing, Jurich lived in San Francisco with his brother and worked as a janitor Local #9 San Francisco at Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Fields from the 1960s through the 1970s. His youngest granddaughter is Lili Balfour.

References

  1. ↑ Andre, Sam; Nat Fleischer; Peter Arnold (1993). A Pictorial History of Boxing. Carol Publishing Group. p. 397. ISBN 978-0-8065-1427-7.


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