Packey McFarland
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Patrick McFarland November 1, 1888 |
| Died | September 22, 1936 (aged 47) Joliet, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 113 |
| Wins | 106 |
| Win by KO | 50 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 6 |
Patrick McFarland (November 1, 1888 – September 22, 1936), nicknamed "Packey" or "Packy", was an American boxer in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Despite an extraordinary winning record, he was unable to secure a match for either world title. The Ring Record Book and Boxing Encyclopedia as of 1936 "suggests" McFarland was the best fighter never to become a world champion.
Professional career
McFarland was born on November 1, 1888, in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2] McFarland became a professional boxer on January 1,1904 at the age of 15 by defeating Pete West.[3][4][1]
On January 14, 1908 McFarland won a decision victory in Boston over Bert Keyes that helped establish him on the East Coast.[5] On February 21, 1908 he won a 10-round decision victory in Milwaukee over future lightweight champion Freddie Welsh that began his famous rivalry with the Welsh wizard.[6][4][1][5]
On April 11, 1908 he beat Jimmy Britt, who had a disputed claim to be the lightweight world champion, although this fight was not for a title. It was a career-defining performance where McFarland scientifically knocked out the former world lightweight champion in the 6th round in Colma, California.[6]
On July 4, 1908 fought Freddie Welsh again in a 25-round draw in Los Angeles, in a fight described as one of the fastest lightweight bouts ever witnessed.[4][6][1] On August 7, 1908 he defeated Phil Brock in a knockout victory in the 7th round in Los Angeles.
On March 30, 1909 fought Dave Deshler to controversial 12-round draw in Boston. McFarland was so upset by the decision he struck the referee and a cornerman.[5] On May 30, 1910 fought to a draw with Freddie Welsh.[7] It was their third and final meeting, a 20-round bout at the National Sporting Club in London. Most observers believed McFarland clearly won, but the referee scored a controversial draw. The bout was for British recognition of the world lightweight title. McFarland never fought for another world title bout.[4][6][1]
On January 30, 1911 he fought an 8-round draw in Memphis against the future welterweight legend Jack Britton.[4] On September 15, 1911 Wisconsin officials halted a highly anticipated world lightweight championship boxing match in Milwaukee between Ad Wolgast and McFarland, despite the event's potential to generate over $100,000 for local businesses. Acting Governor Thomas Morris enforced a sporadically used anti-prize-fighting law, deeming the match a threat to public morals, which outraged fans and merchants.[8] On November 30, 1911 he won a hard-fought 20-round victory in San Francisco over Harlem Tommy Murphy. McFarland later called this one of the toughest fights of his career.[5]
On April 26, 1912 he beat Matt Wells at Madison Square Garden, in New York City.[9][5] On March 7, 1913 and December 8, 1913 he fought No-Decision bouts with Jack Britton.[4] McFarland won the newspaper decisions in these two 10-round fights, in New York and Milwaukee, to unofficially claim the series against Britton.
On September 11, 1915 he fought a No-Decision bout with Mike Gibbons.[10] It was McFarland's final professional fight. He came out of semi-retirement to face the defensive master "The St. Paul Phantom" in Brooklyn. Most reports called it a draw or gave a slight edge to McFarland. It was a tactical, chess-like match between two brilliant boxers.[6]
He was a boxing instructor at Camp Zachary Taylor in 1918.[3] On January 27, 1933, he was appointed to the Illinois Athletic Commission by Governor Henry Horner.[11] McFarland also managed his sizable investments and was director of two banks.[4][1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.[11][2]
When interviewed in 1980 actor James Cagney said Packey McFarland "was my idol. He was a hell of a boxer. He was a real fighter because he did it all and never even got a black eye. Which was great of course because of the hero worship I felt for him."[3]
Death
McFarland died at Joliet, Illinois, of a streptococcus infection which had attacked his heart.[12]
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[13] unless otherwise stated.
Official Record
| 113 fights | 70 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 50 | 0 |
| By decision | 19 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 5 | |
| Newspaper decisions/draws | 38 | |
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Age | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | Win | 70–0–5 (38) | Mike Gibbons | NWS | 10 | Sep 11, 1915 | 26 years, 314 days | Brighton Beach Motordrome, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 112 | Win | 70–0–5 (37) | Jack Britton | NWS | 10 | Dec 8, 1913 | 25 years, 37 days | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 111 | Win | 70–0–5 (36) | Harry Trendall | PTS | 8 | Dec 4, 1913 | 25 years, 33 days | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 110 | Win | 69–0–5 (36) | Harry Brewer | NWS | 8 | Nov 26, 1913 | 25 years, 25 days | Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada | |
| 109 | Win | 69–0–5 (35) | Johnny "Kid" Alberts | NWS | 10 | Nov 20, 1913 | 25 years, 19 days | Auditorium, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 108 | Win | 69–0–5 (34) | Harlem Tommy Murphy | NWS | 10 | Oct 17, 1913 | 24 years, 350 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 107 | Win | 69–0–5 (33) | Jack Britton | NWS | 10 | Mar 7, 1913 | 24 years, 126 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 106 | Win | 69–0–5 (32) | Eddie Murphy | NWS | 10 | Dec 16, 1912 | 24 years, 45 days | Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 105 | Win | 69–0–5 (31) | Battling Terry | TKO | 5 (8) | Dec 4, 1912 | 24 years, 33 days | Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 104 | Win | 68–0–5 (31) | Harry Donahue | NWS | 10 | Nov 27, 1912 | 24 years, 26 days | Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 103 | Win | 68–0–5 (30) | Lockport Jimmy Duffy | NWS | 10 | Oct 25, 1912 | 23 years, 359 days | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 102 | Win | 68–0–5 (29) | Johnny "Kid" Alberts | PTS | 10 | Oct 17, 1912 | 23 years, 351 days | Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 101 | Win | 67–0–5 (29) | Tommy Kilbane | TKO | 7 (10) | Oct 11, 1912 | 23 years, 345 days | Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 100 | Win | 66–0–5 (29) | Joe Hirst | NWS | 6 | Aug 30, 1912 | 23 years, 303 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 99 | Win | 66–0–5 (28) | Frankie Brennan | TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 6, 1912 | 23 years, 218 days | Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 98 | Win | 65–0–5 (28) | Jeff Boyle | NWS | 6 | Jun 3, 1912 | 23 years, 215 days | Wallace Theatre, Peru, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 97 | Win | 65–0–5 (27) | Ray Bronson | NWS | 10 | May 29, 1912 | 23 years, 210 days | Independence Ball Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | World welterweight title claim at stake; (via KO only) |
| 96 | Win | 65–0–5 (26) | Young Erne | NWS | 6 | May 15, 1912 | 23 years, 196 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 95 | Win | 65–0–5 (25) | Johnny Connolly | RTD | 5 (10) | May 9, 1912 | 23 years, 190 days | Colonial Club, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 94 | Win | 64–0–5 (25) | Red Robinson | NWS | 10 | May 6, 1912 | 23 years, 187 days | Olympic A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S. | |
| 93 | Win | 64–0–5 (24) | Matt Wells | NWS | 10 | Apr 26, 1912 | 23 years, 177 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 92 | Win | 64–0–5 (23) | Willie Schaeffer | KO | 4 (10) | Apr 11, 1912 | 23 years, 162 days | Empire Athletic Club, Quincy, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 91 | Win | 63–0–5 (23) | Harry Donahue | NWS | 10 | Mar 19, 1912 | 23 years, 139 days | Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| 90 | Win | 63–0–5 (22) | Kid Burns | TKO | 8 (10) | Mar 15, 1912 | 23 years, 135 days | Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 62–0–5 (22) | One Round Hogan | NWS | 10 | Mar 5, 1912 | 23 years, 125 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 88 | Win | 62–0–5 (21) | Tommy Devlin | TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 29, 1912 | 23 years, 120 days | Eagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 87 | Win | 61–0–5 (21) | Eddie Murphy | NWS | 10 | Feb 14, 1912 | 23 years, 105 days | Auditorium Theater, South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 86 | Win | 61–0–5 (20) | Kid Burns | NWS | 10 | Feb 6, 1912 | 23 years, 97 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 61–0–5 (19) | Jack Ward | NWS | 6 | Jan 24, 1912 | 23 years, 84 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 84 | Win | 61–0–5 (18) | Harlem Tommy Murphy | PTS | 20 | Nov 30, 1911 | 23 years, 29 days | Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S. | |
| 83 | Draw | 60–0–5 (18) | Tommy Ginty | NWS | 6 | Nov 4, 1911 | 23 years, 3 days | Columbia Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 60–0–5 (17) | Emmett "Kid" Wagner | NWS | 3 | Nov 3, 1911 | 23 years, 2 days | Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 60–0–5 (16) | Al Dewey | TKO | 5 (6) | Oct 30, 1911 | 22 years, 363 days | Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 59–0–5 (16) | Young Ahearn | KO | 8 (10) | Jul 3, 1911 | 22 years, 244 days | Lark Street Auditorium, Albany, New York, U.S. | |
| 79 | Win | 58–0–5 (16) | Phil Knight | NWS | 10 | Jun 6, 1911 | 22 years, 217 days | Columbia Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 78 | Win | 58–0–5 (15) | Tommy Kilbane | NWS | 10 | May 12, 1911 | 22 years, 192 days | Buffalo A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 77 | Win | 58–0–5 (14) | Harlem Tommy Murphy | NWS | 10 | Apr 18, 1911 | 22 years, 168 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 76 | Win | 58–0–5 (13) | Morris Bloom | KO | 8 (10) | Apr 7, 1911 | 22 years, 157 days | Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 75 | Win | 57–0–5 (13) | Paul Köhler | NWS | 10 | Apr 3, 1911 | 22 years, 153 days | Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 74 | Win | 57–0–5 (12) | Billy Ryan | TKO | 4 (10) | Mar 20, 1911 | 22 years, 139 days | Richardson Theater, Oswego, New York, U.S. | |
| 73 | Win | 56–0–5 (12) | Owen Moran | NWS | 10 | Mar 14, 1911 | 22 years, 133 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 56–0–5 (11) | Frank Madole | NWS | 6 | Feb 22, 1911 | 22 years, 113 days | American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 71 | Win | 56–0–5 (10) | Bert Keyes | NWS | 6 | Feb 6, 1911 | 22 years, 97 days | Labor Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 70 | Draw | 56–0–5 (9) | Jack Britton | PTS | 8 | Jan 30, 1911 | 22 years, 90 days | Armory AC, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| 69 | Win | 56–0–4 (9) | Young Erne | NWS | 6 | Jan 25, 1911 | 22 years, 85 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 68 | Win | 56–0–4 (8) | Jack Goodman | KO | 5 (10) | Jan 17, 1911 | 22 years, 77 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 55–0–4 (8) | Johnny McCarthy | PTS | 10 | Jan 9, 1911 | 22 years, 69 days | Grand Avenue A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 54–0–4 (8) | Dick Hyland | NWS | 10 | Sep 27, 1910 | 21 years, 330 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 65 | Win | 54–0–4 (7) | Jack Goldswain | KO | 3 (15) | Jun 18, 1910 | 21 years, 229 days | The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K. | |
| 64 | Draw | 53–0–4 (7) | Freddie Welsh | PTS | 20 | May 30, 1910 | 21 years, 210 days | National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K. | For IBU and Lonsdale lightweight titles |
| 63 | Win | 53–0–3 (7) | Dick Lee | KO | 9 (15) | Apr 1, 1910 | 21 years, 151 days | Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K. | |
| 62 | Win | 52–0–3 (7) | Cyclone Johnny Thompson | PTS | 10 | Nov 8, 1909 | 21 years, 7 days | Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 61 | Draw | 51–0–3 (7) | Harry Trendall | PTS | 20 | Sep 19, 1909 | 20 years, 322 days | West Side A.C., McDonoughville, Louisiana, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 51–0–2 (7) | Harry Trendall | PTS | 10 | May 26, 1909 | 20 years, 206 days | Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 59 | Draw | 50–0–2 (7) | Dave Deshler | PTS | 12 | Mar 30, 1909 | 20 years, 149 days | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 50–0–1 (7) | Leach Cross | NWS | 10 | Mar 23, 1909 | 20 years, 142 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 50–0–1 (6) | Dick Hyland | NWS | 10 | Jan 15, 1909 | 20 years, 75 days | Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 50–0–1 (5) | Harlem Tommy Murphy | NWS | 6 | Nov 18, 1908 | 20 years, 17 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 55 | Win | 50–0–1 (4) | Leach Cross | NWS | 6 | Oct 21, 1908 | 19 years, 355 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 50–0–1 (3) | Phil Brock | TKO | 7 (10) | Aug 7, 1908 | 19 years, 280 days | Pacific A.C., Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 53 | Draw | 49–0–1 (3) | Freddie Welsh | PTS | 25 | Jul 4, 1908 | 19 years, 246 days | Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 49–0 (3) | Jimmy Britt | TKO | 6 (20) | Apr 11, 1908 | 19 years, 162 days | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 48–0 (3) | Freddie Welsh | PTS | 10 | Feb 21, 1908 | 19 years, 112 days | Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 47–0 (3) | Young Loughrey | NWS | 6 | Jan 28, 1908 | 19 years, 88 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 47–0 (2) | Bert Keyes | PTS | 12 | Jan 14, 1908 | 19 years, 74 days | Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 48 | Win | 46–0 (2) | Kid Herman | NWS | 15 | Nov 21, 1907 | 19 years, 20 days | Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 46–0 (1) | Abraham "Kid" Goodman | PTS | 10 | Oct 23, 1907 | 18 years, 356 days | Princess Rink, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 45–0 (1) | Joe Galligan | KO | 9 (10) | Oct 16, 1907 | 18 years, 349 days | Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 44–0 (1) | Benny Yanger | TKO | 4 (10) | Aug 20, 1907 | 18 years, 292 days | League Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 44 | Win | 43–0 (1) | Charles Neary | PTS | 10 | Jun 28, 1907 | 18 years, 239 days | Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 42–0 (1) | Maurice Sayers | PTS | 10 | May 10, 1907 | 18 years, 190 days | Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 41–0 (1) | Abraham "Kid" Goodman | PTS | 15 | Apr 16, 1907 | 18 years, 166 days | Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 40–0 (1) | Joe Galligan | TKO | 8 (15) | Mar 12, 1907 | 18 years, 131 days | Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 40 | Win | 39–0 (1) | Jim Fretzel | KO | 2 (?) | Mar 2, 1907 | 18 years, 121 days | Morgan Athletic Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 38–0 (1) | Steve Kinney | KO | 9 (15) | Feb 20, 1907 | 18 years, 111 days | Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 38 | Win | 37–0 (1) | Jack Fox | KO | 4 (?) | Dec 23, 1906 | 18 years, 52 days | Summit, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 36–0 (1) | Young Morris | KO | 2 (?) | Nov 15, 1906 | 18 years, 14 days | Burtis Opera House, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 35–0 (1) | Freddie Gilmore | KO | 3 (10) | Oct 24, 1906 | 17 years, 357 days | Ozark A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 35 | Win | 34–0 (1) | Billy Finucane | KO | 5 (10) | Oct 11, 1906 | 17 years, 348 days | Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 33–0 (1) | Jack Harding | KO | 4 (?) | Aug 15, 1906 | 17 years, 287 days | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 32–0 (1) | Eddie Linden | KO | 2 (?) | Jul 25, 1906 | 17 years, 266 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 31–0 (1) | Ike Nelson | KO | 4 (?) | Jul 10, 1906 | 17 years, 251 days | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 30–0 (1) | Jimmy Ross | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 30, 1906 | 17 years, 210 days | Summit, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 29–0 (1) | Tommy Moore | KO | 2 (?) | Jun 29, 1906 | 17 years, 209 days | Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 28–0 (1) | Kid Brewer | DQ | 3 (6) | May 31, 1906 | 17 years, 211 days | Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 27–0 (1) | Nate Frazier | PTS | 6 | Apr 19, 1906 | 17 years, 169 days | Peoria, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 26–0 (1) | Kid Ebbert | KO | 4 (?) | Feb 14, 1906 | 17 years, 105 days | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 25–0 (1) | Kid Isse | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 10, 1906 | 17 years, 101 days | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 24–0 (1) | Eddie West | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 6, 1906 | 17 years, 97 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 23–0 (1) | Eddie Preston | TKO | 3 (?) | Jan 24, 1906 | 17 years, 84 days | Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 22–0 (1) | Hughey Gates | KO | 4 (?) | Jul 28, 1905 | 16 years, 269 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 21–0 (1) | Jack Crammer | KO | 4 (?) | Jun 10, 1905 | 16 years, 221 days | Michigan City, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0 (1) | Eddie Connely | KO | 2 (?) | May 4, 1905 | 16 years, 184 days | Summit, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 19–0 (1) | Jim Sweeney | KO | 3 (?) | Apr 6, 1905 | 16 years, 156 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 18–0 (1) | Kid Greenburg | KO | 5 (?) | Mar 22, 1905 | 16 years, 141 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 17–0 (1) | Jack Carr | KO | 3 (?) | Mar 12, 1905 | 16 years, 131 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 16–0 (1) | Jimmy Murray | PTS | 6 | Mar 5, 1905 | 16 years, 124 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 15–0 (1) | Orville Thorne | PTS | 6 | Feb 18, 1905 | 16 years, 109 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 14–0 (1) | Jack Meyers | KO | 3 (?) | Feb 10, 1905 | 16 years, 101 days | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 13–0 (1) | Jack Walker | KO | 4 (?) | Jan 24, 1905 | 16 years, 84 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 12–0 (1) | Bobby Ferris | PTS | 6 | Jan 19, 1905 | 16 years, 79 days | Elkhart Athletic Club, Elkhart, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0 (1) | Kid Greenburg | KO | 5 (6) | Dec 10, 1904 | 16 years, 39 days | Riding & Driving Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 10–0 (1) | Jim Sweeney | PTS | 6 | Nov 26, 1904 | 16 years, 25 days | Riding & Driving Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0 (1) | Young Fitzsimmons | KO | 3 (?) | Oct 26, 1904 | 15 years, 360 days | Interurban Athletic Club, South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 9 | Loss | 8–0 (1) | Dusty Miller | DQ | ? | Jul 13, 1904 | 15 years, 255 days | United States of America | Exact date, location, and result unknown; L-KO5 in most versions of McFarland's record, but was most likely a disqualification. Bout may also have been a NC–ND, an exhibition, or it may never have happened at all. |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Kid Black | KO | 4 (?) | Jun 1, 1904 | 15 years, 213 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Shorty Lang | KO | 1 (?) | May 1, 1904 | 15 years, 182 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Kid Harris | KO | 5 (?) | Apr 1, 1904 | 15 years, 152 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Kid Siefert | PTS | 6 | Mar 22, 1904 | 15 years, 142 days | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | John West | KO | 4 (?) | Mar 1, 1904 | 15 years, 121 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jimmy Murray | PTS | 6 | Feb 17, 1904 | 15 years, 92 days | Twenty-second Ward A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Kid Wallace | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 1, 1904 | 15 years, 92 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Pete West | KO | 2 (?) | Jan 1, 1904 | 15 years, 61 days | United States of America | Professional debut; Exact date & location unknown |
Unofficial record
| 113 fights | 106 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 50 | 0 |
| By decision | 55 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 1 |
| Draws | 6 | |
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Age | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | Win | 106–1–6 | Mike Gibbons | NWS | 10 | Sep 11, 1915 | 26 years, 314 days | Brighton Beach Motordrome, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 112 | Win | 105–1–6 | Jack Britton | NWS | 10 | Dec 8, 1913 | 25 years, 37 days | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 111 | Win | 104–1–6 | Harry Trendall | PTS | 8 | Dec 4, 1913 | 25 years, 33 days | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 110 | Win | 103–1–6 | Harry Brewer | NWS | 8 | Nov 26, 1913 | 25 years, 25 days | Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada | |
| 109 | Win | 102–1–6 | Johnny "Kid" Alberts | NWS | 10 | Nov 20, 1913 | 25 years, 19 days | Auditorium, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 108 | Win | 101–1–6 | Harlem Tommy Murphy | NWS | 10 | Oct 17, 1913 | 24 years, 350 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 107 | Win | 100–1–6 | Jack Britton | NWS | 10 | Mar 7, 1913 | 24 years, 126 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 106 | Win | 99–1–6 | Eddie Murphy | NWS | 10 | Dec 16, 1912 | 24 years, 45 days | Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 105 | Win | 98–1–6 | Battling Terry | TKO | 5 (8) | Dec 4, 1912 | 24 years, 33 days | Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 104 | Win | 97–1–6 | Harry Donahue | NWS | 10 | Nov 27, 1912 | 24 years, 26 days | Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 103 | Win | 96–1–6 | Lockport Jimmy Duffy | NWS | 10 | Oct 25, 1912 | 23 years, 359 days | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 102 | Win | 95–1–6 | Johnny "Kid" Alberts | PTS | 10 | Oct 17, 1912 | 23 years, 351 days | Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 101 | Win | 94–1–6 | Tommy Kilbane | TKO | 7 (10) | Oct 11, 1912 | 23 years, 345 days | Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
| 100 | Win | 93–1–6 | Joe Hirst | NWS | 6 | Aug 30, 1912 | 23 years, 303 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 99 | Win | 92–1–6 | Frankie Brennan | TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 6, 1912 | 23 years, 218 days | Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 98 | Win | 91–1–6 | Jeff Boyle | NWS | 6 | Jun 3, 1912 | 23 years, 215 days | Wallace Theatre, Peru, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 97 | Win | 90–1–6 | Ray Bronson | NWS | 10 | May 29, 1912 | 23 years, 210 days | Independence Ball Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | World welterweight title claim at stake; (via KO only) |
| 96 | Win | 89–1–6 | Young Erne | NWS | 6 | May 15, 1912 | 23 years, 196 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 95 | Win | 88–1–6 | Johnny Connolly | RTD | 5 (10) | May 9, 1912 | 23 years, 190 days | Colonial Club, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 94 | Win | 87–1–6 | Red Robinson | NWS | 10 | May 6, 1912 | 23 years, 187 days | Olympic A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S. | |
| 93 | Win | 86–1–6 | Matt Wells | NWS | 10 | Apr 26, 1912 | 23 years, 177 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 92 | Win | 85–1–6 | Willie Schaeffer | KO | 4 (10) | Apr 11, 1912 | 23 years, 162 days | Empire Athletic Club, Quincy, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 91 | Win | 84–1–6 | Harry Donahue | NWS | 10 | Mar 19, 1912 | 23 years, 139 days | Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| 90 | Win | 83–1–6 | Kid Burns | TKO | 8 (10) | Mar 15, 1912 | 23 years, 135 days | Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 82–1–6 | One Round Hogan | NWS | 10 | Mar 5, 1912 | 23 years, 125 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 88 | Win | 81–1–6 | Tommy Devlin | TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 29, 1912 | 23 years, 120 days | Eagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 87 | Win | 80–1–6 | Eddie Murphy | NWS | 10 | Feb 14, 1912 | 23 years, 105 days | Auditorium Theater, South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 86 | Win | 79–1–6 | Kid Burns | NWS | 10 | Feb 6, 1912 | 23 years, 97 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 78–1–6 | Jack Ward | NWS | 6 | Jan 24, 1912 | 23 years, 84 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 84 | Win | 77–1–6 | Harlem Tommy Murphy | PTS | 20 | Nov 30, 1911 | 23 years, 29 days | Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S. | |
| 83 | Draw | 76–1–6 | Tommy Ginty | NWS | 6 | Nov 4, 1911 | 23 years, 3 days | Columbia Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 76–1–5 | Emmett "Kid" Wagner | NWS | 3 | Nov 3, 1911 | 23 years, 2 days | Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 75–1–5 | Al Dewey | TKO | 5 (6) | Oct 30, 1911 | 22 years, 363 days | Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 74–1–5 | Young Ahearn | KO | 8 (10) | Jul 3, 1911 | 22 years, 244 days | Lark Street Auditorium, Albany, New York, U.S. | |
| 79 | Win | 73–1–5 | Phil Knight | NWS | 10 | Jun 6, 1911 | 22 years, 217 days | Columbia Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 78 | Win | 72–1–5 | Tommy Kilbane | NWS | 10 | May 12, 1911 | 22 years, 192 days | Buffalo A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 77 | Win | 71–1–5 | Harlem Tommy Murphy | NWS | 10 | Apr 18, 1911 | 22 years, 168 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 76 | Win | 70–1–5 | Morris Bloom | KO | 8 (10) | Apr 7, 1911 | 22 years, 157 days | Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 75 | Win | 69–1–5 | Paul Köhler | NWS | 10 | Apr 3, 1911 | 22 years, 153 days | Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 74 | Win | 68–1–5 | Billy Ryan | TKO | 4 (10) | Mar 20, 1911 | 22 years, 139 days | Richardson Theater, Oswego, New York, U.S. | |
| 73 | Win | 67–1–5 | Owen Moran | NWS | 10 | Mar 14, 1911 | 22 years, 133 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 66–1–5 | Frank Madole | NWS | 6 | Feb 22, 1911 | 22 years, 113 days | American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 71 | Win | 65–1–5 | Bert Keyes | NWS | 6 | Feb 6, 1911 | 22 years, 97 days | Labor Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 70 | Draw | 64–1–5 | Jack Britton | PTS | 8 | Jan 30, 1911 | 22 years, 90 days | Armory AC, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| 69 | Win | 64–1–4 | Young Erne | NWS | 6 | Jan 25, 1911 | 22 years, 85 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 68 | Win | 63–1–4 | Jack Goodman | KO | 5 (10) | Jan 17, 1911 | 22 years, 77 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 62–1–4 | Johnny McCarthy | PTS | 10 | Jan 9, 1911 | 22 years, 69 days | Grand Avenue A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 61–1–4 | Dick Hyland | NWS | 10 | Sep 27, 1910 | 21 years, 330 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 65 | Win | 60–1–4 | Jack Goldswain | KO | 3 (15) | Jun 18, 1910 | 21 years, 229 days | The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K. | |
| 64 | Draw | 59–1–4 | Freddie Welsh | PTS | 20 | May 30, 1910 | 21 years, 210 days | National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K. | For IBU and Lonsdale lightweight titles |
| 63 | Win | 59–1–3 | Dick Lee | KO | 9 (15) | Apr 1, 1910 | 21 years, 151 days | Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K. | |
| 62 | Win | 58–1–3 | Cyclone Johnny Thompson | PTS | 10 | Nov 8, 1909 | 21 years, 7 days | Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 61 | Draw | 57–1–3 | Harry Trendall | PTS | 20 | Sep 19, 1909 | 20 years, 322 days | West Side A.C., McDonoughville, Louisiana, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 57–1–2 | Harry Trendall | PTS | 10 | May 26, 1909 | 20 years, 206 days | Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | |
| 59 | Draw | 56–1–2 | Dave Deshler | PTS | 12 | Mar 30, 1909 | 20 years, 149 days | Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 56–1–1 | Leach Cross | NWS | 10 | Mar 23, 1909 | 20 years, 142 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 55–1–1 | Dick Hyland | NWS | 10 | Jan 15, 1909 | 20 years, 75 days | Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 54–1–1 | Harlem Tommy Murphy | NWS | 6 | Nov 18, 1908 | 20 years, 17 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 55 | Win | 53–1–1 | Leach Cross | NWS | 6 | Oct 21, 1908 | 19 years, 355 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 52–1–1 | Phil Brock | TKO | 7 (10) | Aug 7, 1908 | 19 years, 280 days | Pacific A.C., Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 53 | Draw | 51–1–1 | Freddie Welsh | PTS | 25 | Jul 4, 1908 | 19 years, 246 days | Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 51–1 | Jimmy Britt | TKO | 6 (20) | Apr 11, 1908 | 19 years, 162 days | Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 50–1 | Freddie Welsh | PTS | 10 | Feb 21, 1908 | 19 years, 112 days | Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 49–1 | Young Loughrey | NWS | 6 | Jan 28, 1908 | 19 years, 88 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 48–1 | Bert Keyes | PTS | 12 | Jan 14, 1908 | 19 years, 74 days | Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 48 | Win | 47–1 | Kid Herman | NWS | 15 | Nov 21, 1907 | 19 years, 20 days | Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 46–1 | Abraham "Kid" Goodman | PTS | 10 | Oct 23, 1907 | 18 years, 356 days | Princess Rink, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 45–1 | Joe Galligan | KO | 9 (10) | Oct 16, 1907 | 18 years, 349 days | Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 44–1 | Benny Yanger | TKO | 4 (10) | Aug 20, 1907 | 18 years, 292 days | League Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 44 | Win | 43–1 | Charles Neary | PTS | 10 | Jun 28, 1907 | 18 years, 239 days | Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 42–1 | Maurice Sayers | PTS | 10 | May 10, 1907 | 18 years, 190 days | Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 41–1 | Abraham "Kid" Goodman | PTS | 15 | Apr 16, 1907 | 18 years, 166 days | Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 40–1 | Joe Galligan | TKO | 8 (15) | Mar 12, 1907 | 18 years, 131 days | Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 40 | Win | 39–1 | Jim Fretzel | KO | 2 (?) | Mar 2, 1907 | 18 years, 121 days | Morgan Athletic Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 38–1 | Steve Kinney | KO | 9 (15) | Feb 20, 1907 | 18 years, 111 days | Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 38 | Win | 37–1 | Jack Fox | KO | 4 (?) | Dec 23, 1906 | 18 years, 52 days | Summit, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 36–1 | Young Morris | KO | 2 (?) | Nov 15, 1906 | 18 years, 14 days | Burtis Opera House, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 35–1 | Freddie Gilmore | KO | 3 (10) | Oct 24, 1906 | 17 years, 357 days | Ozark A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 35 | Win | 34–1 | Billy Finucane | KO | 5 (10) | Oct 11, 1906 | 17 years, 348 days | Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 33–1 | Jack Harding | KO | 4 (?) | Aug 15, 1906 | 17 years, 287 days | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 32–1 | Eddie Linden | KO | 2 (?) | Jul 25, 1906 | 17 years, 266 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 31–1 | Ike Nelson | KO | 4 (?) | Jul 10, 1906 | 17 years, 251 days | Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Jimmy Ross | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 30, 1906 | 17 years, 210 days | Summit, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Tommy Moore | KO | 2 (?) | Jun 29, 1906 | 17 years, 209 days | Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Kid Brewer | DQ | 3 (6) | May 31, 1906 | 17 years, 211 days | Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Nate Frazier | PTS | 6 | Apr 19, 1906 | 17 years, 169 days | Peoria, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Kid Ebbert | KO | 4 (?) | Feb 14, 1906 | 17 years, 105 days | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Kid Isse | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 10, 1906 | 17 years, 101 days | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Eddie West | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 6, 1906 | 17 years, 97 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Eddie Preston | TKO | 3 (?) | Jan 24, 1906 | 17 years, 84 days | Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Hughey Gates | KO | 4 (?) | Jul 28, 1905 | 16 years, 269 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Jack Crammer | KO | 4 (?) | Jun 10, 1905 | 16 years, 221 days | Michigan City, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Eddie Connely | KO | 2 (?) | May 4, 1905 | 16 years, 184 days | Summit, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Jim Sweeney | KO | 3 (?) | Apr 6, 1905 | 16 years, 156 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Kid Greenburg | KO | 5 (?) | Mar 22, 1905 | 16 years, 141 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Jack Carr | KO | 3 (?) | Mar 12, 1905 | 16 years, 131 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Jimmy Murray | PTS | 6 | Mar 5, 1905 | 16 years, 124 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Orville Thorne | PTS | 6 | Feb 18, 1905 | 16 years, 109 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Jack Meyers | KO | 3 (?) | Feb 10, 1905 | 16 years, 101 days | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Jack Walker | KO | 4 (?) | Jan 24, 1905 | 16 years, 84 days | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Bobby Ferris | PTS | 6 | Jan 19, 1905 | 16 years, 79 days | Elkhart Athletic Club, Elkhart, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Kid Greenburg | KO | 5 (6) | Dec 10, 1904 | 16 years, 39 days | Riding & Driving Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Jim Sweeney | PTS | 6 | Nov 26, 1904 | 16 years, 25 days | Riding & Driving Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Young Fitzsimmons | KO | 3 (?) | Oct 26, 1904 | 15 years, 360 days | Interurban Athletic Club, South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Dusty Miller | DQ | ? | Jul 13, 1904 | 15 years, 255 days | United States of America | Exact date, location, and result unknown; L-KO5 in most versions of McFarland's record, but was most likely a disqualification. Bout may also have been a NC–ND, an exhibition, or it may never have happened at all. |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Kid Black | KO | 4 (?) | Jun 1, 1904 | 15 years, 213 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Shorty Lang | KO | 1 (?) | May 1, 1904 | 15 years, 182 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Kid Harris | KO | 5 (?) | Apr 1, 1904 | 15 years, 152 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Kid Siefert | PTS | 6 | Mar 22, 1904 | 15 years, 142 days | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | John West | KO | 4 (?) | Mar 1, 1904 | 15 years, 121 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jimmy Murray | PTS | 6 | Feb 17, 1904 | 15 years, 92 days | Twenty-second Ward A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Kid Wallace | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 1, 1904 | 15 years, 92 days | United States of America | Exact date & location unknown |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Pete West | KO | 2 (?) | Jan 1, 1904 | 15 years, 61 days | United States of America | Professional debut; Exact date & location unknown |
References
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- ^ a b c "Patrick "Packey" McFarland -- Was He The Best Boxer Never To Become A World Champion". Retrieved 10 January 2026.
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- ^ a b c d e "Packey McFarland The Champ That Never Was". Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Genius From Stockyards Packey McFarland". Retrieved 10 January 2026.
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- ^ "The Biggest Fight That Never Was". Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Packey M'Farland Whips Matt Wells. English Lightweight Champion Outclassed by Chicago Stock Yards Boxer". New York Times. April 27, 1912. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
Packey McFarland of Chicago removed all doubts as to how he compares as a boxer with Matt Wells, the English lightweight champion, at Madison Square Garden ...
- ^ "Packey McFarland ND10 Mike Gibbons". YouTube. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
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- ^ "BoxRec: Packey McFarland".
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