Elmer Ray (original) (raw)
Elmer "Kid Violent" Ray (March 3, 1911 – May 20, 1987) was an American heavyweight boxer who fought from 1926 to 1949.[2] He was born in Federal Point, Florida. Ray was known as a hard puncher and had a career record of 86 (with 70 knockouts)-13-1. Ray never fought for the title, but did fight future heavyweight champions Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott. In three fights with Walcott, Ray suffered a three round knockout on September 25, 1937, rebounded to outpoint Walcott on November 15, 1946, and lost the third fight by decision (April 3, 1947). He defeated Charles on a split decision on July 25, 1947, but was knocked out in the 9th round of their rematch on May 7, 1948. He also boxed light heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis, but was stopped in the 12th round on May 19, 1938.[2] In 2003, Ray made the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all-time at number 44.[3]
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[4] unless otherwise stated.
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, time
Date
Location
Notes
135
Loss
96–23–11 (5)
John Holman
KO
8 (10), 1:37
Mar 8, 1949
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
134
Loss
96–22–11 (5)
Kid Riviera
UD
10
Feb 22, 1949
Kiel Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
133
Win
96–21–11 (5)
Sid Peaks
KO
9 (10), 2:55
Feb 8, 1949
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
132
Win
95–21–11 (5)
Tex Boddie
KO
4 (10)
Jan 11, 1949
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
131
Loss
94–21–11 (5)
KO
9 (10), 2:43
May 7, 1948
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
130
Win
94–20–11 (5)
Al Smith
TKO
3 (10)
Mar 26, 1948
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
129
Win
93–20–11 (5)
Sandy McPherson
KO
5 (10), 2:05
Mar 16, 1948
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
128
Win
92–20–11 (5)
Willie Brown
KO
4 (10), 2:18
Mar 2, 1948
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
127
Win
91–20–11 (5)
SD
10
Jul 25, 1947
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
126
Win
90–20–11 (5)
Howard Chard
TKO
7 (10), 2:55
Jul 14, 1947
MacArthur Stadium, Syracuse, New York, US
125
Win
89–20–11 (5)
Pete Louthis
KO
2 (10), 2:37
Jul 8, 1947
MacArthur Stadium, Syracuse, New York, US
124
Win
88–20–11 (5)
Colion Chaney
KO
3 (10), 0:50
Jun 30, 1947
Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
123
Loss
87–20–11 (5)
MD
10
Mar 4, 1947
Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida, US
122
Win
87–19–11 (5)
George Parks
TKO
2 (10)
Feb 6, 1947
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
121
Win
86–19–11 (5)
SD
10
Nov 15, 1946
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
120
Win
85–19–11 (5)
Clifford Mann
KO
2 (10), 1:12
Nov 4, 1946
Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
119
Win
84–19–11 (5)
George Parks
KO
3 (10)
Oct 25, 1946
Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
118
Win
83–19–11 (5)
Earl Lowman
RTD
2 (10)
Oct 15, 1946
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
117
Win
82–19–11 (5)
KO
2 (10), 1:39
Aug 28, 1946
Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
116
Win
81–19–11 (5)
George Fitch
TKO
5 (10), 1:43
Aug 5, 1946
Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
115
Win
80–19–11 (5)
Larry Lane
KO
2 (10), 2:35
Jul 23, 1946
Zivic Arena, Millvale, Pennsylvania, US
114
Win
79–19–11 (5)
Earl Lowman
KO
3 (10)
Jul 1, 1946
Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
113
Win
78–19–11 (5)
Vern Escoe
KO
3 (10)
Jun 17, 1946
Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
112
Win
77–19–11 (5)
Art McAlpine
TKO
9 (10), 0:12
Jun 3, 1946
Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
111
Win
76–19–11 (5)
Colion Chaney
KO
1 (10), 1:00
Apr 15, 1946
Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
110
Win
75–19–11 (5)
Dixie Oliver
KO
1 (10)
Apr 2, 1946
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
109
Win
74–19–11 (5)
Hubert Hood
TKO
4 (12)
Mar 19, 1946
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
108
Win
73–19–11 (5)
Al Patterson
KO
3 (10)
Mar 5, 1946
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
107
Win
72–19–11 (5)
Dan Merritt
KO
4 (10)
Feb 19, 1946
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
106
Win
71–19–11 (5)
Grant Shade
KO
1 (10), 1:45
Dec 10, 1945
Bismarck, North Dakota, US
105
Win
70–19–11 (5)
Cyclone Lynch
KO
1 (10)
Dec 6, 1945
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
104
Win
69–19–11 (5)
Grant Shade
KO
2 (10), 1:25
Nov 29, 1945
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
103
Win
68–19–11 (5)
Hubert Hood
PTS
10
Oct 19, 1945
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
102
Win
67–19–11 (5)
Jimmy Gardner
KO
1 (10), 0:46
Oct 11, 1945
Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US
101
Win
66–19–11 (5)
Henry Cooper
TKO
3 (10)
Sep 14, 1945
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
100
Win
65–19–11 (5)
Larry Lane
UD
10
Jun 1, 1945
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
99
Win
64–19–11 (5)
Perk Daniels
KO
8 (10)
May 4, 1945
Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
98
Win
63–19–11 (5)
Vince Pimpinella
TKO
5 (10)
Apr 13, 1945
5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
97
Win
62–19–11 (5)
Bob Jacobs
TKO
3 (10)
Apr 3, 1945
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
96
Win
61–19–11 (5)
Jimmy O'Brien
TKO
5 (8), 2:41
Mar 23, 1945
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
95
Win
60–19–11 (5)
Johnny White
KO
1 (10), 2:19
Feb 5, 1945
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
94
Win
59–19–11 (5)
Henry Jones
TKO
9 (10), 0:25
Jan 25, 1945
Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
93
Win
58–19–11 (5)
Mickey Hayes
KO
3 (10), 1:55
Jan 11, 1945
Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
92
Win
57–19–11 (5)
Kid Riviera
TKO
6 (10)
Dec 8, 1944
Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
91
Win
56–19–11 (5)
Earl Lowman
UD
10
Nov 30, 1944
Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
90
Win
55–19–11 (5)
Claudio Villar
KO
1 (8), 0:35
Nov 24, 1944
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
89
Win
54–19–11 (5)
Bill Petersen
KO
2 (8)
Oct 27, 1944
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
88
Win
53–19–11 (5)
Perk Daniels
PTS
10
Oct 17, 1944
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
87
Win
52–19–11 (5)
Larry Lovett
TKO
3 (10)
Oct 3, 1944
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
86
Win
51–19–11 (5)
Colion Chaney
KO
5 (10)
Jul 17, 1944
Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
85
Win
50–19–11 (5)
Freddie Hudson
KO
1 (10), 2:55
May 15, 1944
Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
84
Win
49–19–11 (5)
Bob Smith
KO
2 (10)
May 5, 1944
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
83
Win
48–19–11 (5)
Jay D. Turner
KO
5 (10)
Apr 28, 1944
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
82
Win
47–19–11 (5)
Buddy Millard
KO
4 (10), 2:20
Mar 31, 1944
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
81
Win
46–19–11 (5)
Bob Smith
KO
10 (10)
Mar 15, 1944
Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
80
Win
45–19–11 (5)
Al Ware
KO
3 (10)
Mar 8, 1944
Gilmore Field, Los Angeles, California, US
79
Win
44–19–11 (5)
Al Jordan
TKO
3 (10)
Feb 25, 1944
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
78
Win
43–19–11 (5)
Mike Alfano
TKO
2 (10)
Feb 18, 1944
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
77
Win
42–19–11 (5)
Bob Smith
PTS
10
Dec 3, 1943
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
76
Win
41–19–11 (5)
Ernie Rios
TKO
5 (10), 2:40
Nov 12, 1943
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
75
Win
40–19–11 (5)
Jimmy Grinnage
TKO
3 (10)
Oct 18, 1943
Ocean Park Arena, Santa Monica, California, US
74
Win
39–19–11 (5)
Lorenzo Pedro
TKO
8 (10)
Oct 15, 1943
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
73
Win
38–19–11 (5)
Gene Felton
KO
2 (10)
Oct 1, 1943
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
72
Loss
37–19–11 (5)
Turkey Thompson
KO
1 (10), 2:55
Aug 24, 1943
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
71
NC
37–18–11 (5)
Turkey Thompson
NC
6 (10)
Aug 9, 1943
Lane Field, San Diego, California, US
70
Win
37–18–11 (4)
Phil Johnson
PTS
6
Apr 26, 1943
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
69
Win
36–18–11 (4)
George Fitch
PTS
10
Apr 19, 1943
Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
68
Win
35–18–11 (4)
Moise Howard
KO
3 (10)
Jan 24, 1943
Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
67
Loss
34–18–11 (4)
Larry Lovett
PTS
10
Jan 15, 1943
Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
Billed for the colored heavyweight title of the south
66
Win
34–17–11 (4)
Louis Moulton
KO
3 (10)
Jun 12, 1942
Jacksonville, Florida, US
65
Win
33–17–11 (4)
Ben Reed
KO
3 (10)
Mar 3, 1942
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
64
Win
32–17–11 (4)
Willie Snell
TKO
5 (?)
Feb 20, 1942
Location unknown
Date & location uncertain
63
Win
31–17–11 (4)
Otis Thomas
PTS
10
Feb 17, 1942
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
62
Win
30–17–11 (4)
Bob Smith
PTS
10
Feb 10, 1942
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
61
Draw
29–17–11 (4)
Dixie Oliver
PTS
8
Jan 26, 1942
Davis Islands Coliseum, Tampa, Florida, US
60
Win
29–17–10 (4)
Battling Monroe
PTS
10
Oct 29, 1941
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
59
Win
28–17–10 (4)
Cyclone Lynch
KO
3 (10), 2:23
Aug 6, 1941
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
58
Win
27–17–10 (4)
Wilbert Bassett
TKO
6 (10), 1:35
Jul 23, 1941
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
57
Win
26–17–10 (4)
UD
10
Jun 24, 1941
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
56
Win
25–17–10 (4)
Sam Morris
PTS
10
May 12, 1941
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
55
Win
24–17–10 (4)
Willie Reddish
PTS
10
Apr 1, 1941
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
54
Draw
23–17–10 (4)
Dixie Oliver
PTS
10
Mar 5, 1941
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
53
Loss
23–17–9 (4)
Willie Reddish
TKO
3 (10)
Feb 27, 1941
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
52
Win
23–16–9 (4)
Dixie Oliver
SD
10
Dec 30, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
51
Win
22–16–9 (4)
Dixie Oliver
KO
2 (10)
Dec 9, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
50
Win
21–16–9 (4)
Dixie Oliver
PTS
10
Dec 2, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
49
Win
20–16–9 (4)
Kenny Blackshere
KO
1 (10)
Jul 11, 1940
Jacksonville, Florida, US
48
Win
19–16–9 (4)
Earl Bethal
KO
1 (10)
Jul 4, 1940
Jacksonville, Florida, US
47
Win
18–16–9 (4)
Jack Lewis
KO
3 (10)
Apr 29, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
46
Loss
17–16–9 (4)
Frank Lumpkin
SD
15
Apr 11, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
45
Win
17–15–9 (4)
PTS
10
Apr 1, 1940
Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, US
44
Win
16–15–9 (4)
PTS
12
Mar 7, 1940
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
43
Loss
15–15–9 (4)
SD
10
Feb 16, 1940
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
42
Loss
15–14–9 (4)
Frank Lumpkin
PTS
10
Feb 5, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
41
Loss
15–13–9 (4)
Frank Lumpkin
PTS
10
Jan 22, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
For vacant Southern US (Negro) heavyweight title
40
Win
15–12–9 (4)
Tiger Jack Wright
PTS
10
Jan 11, 1940
City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, US
39
Win
14–12–9 (4)
PTS
10
Dec 4, 1939
Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, US
38
Win
13–12–9 (4)
Leroy Haynes
UD
10
Jul 17, 1939
Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
37
Win
12–12–9 (4)
Otto McCall
TKO
3 (?)
Jun 19, 1939
Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
36
Win
11–12–9 (4)
NWS
10
Apr 13, 1939
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, US
35
Win
11–12–9 (3)
NWS
10
Feb 23, 1939
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, US
34
Loss
11–12–9 (2)
TKO
6 (10)
Oct 3, 1938
Warren Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, US
33
Loss
11–11–9 (2)
PTS
10
Sep 15, 1938
Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, US
32
Draw
11–10–9 (2)
Jim Howell
PTS
8
Jul 25, 1938
Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US
31
Loss
11–10–8 (2)
KO
12 (15)
May 19, 1938
Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
30
Win
11–9–8 (2)
PTS
10
Apr 27, 1938
City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, US
29
Win
10–9–8 (2)
Larry Lovett
PTS
10
Apr 1, 1938
Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
Retained 'Colored' Florida State heavyweight title
28
Win
9–9–8 (2)
Larry Lovett
PTS
10
Mar 4, 1938
Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
Won 'Colored' Florida State heavyweight title
27
Loss
8–9–8 (2)
KO
3 (6), 0:43
Sep 25, 1937
Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US
26
Win
8–8–8 (2)
Joe St. Peter
KO
1 (4), 1:52
Aug 6, 1937
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, Florida, US
25
Loss
7–8–8 (2)
Earl Bethal
PTS
4
Jul 27, 1937
Jacksonville, Florida, US
24
NC
7–7–8 (2)
NC
6 (10)
Apr 20, 1937
N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, US
The bout was called off when Ray refused to continue after being accidentally hit low
23
Loss
7–7–8 (1)
TKO
6 (10)
Mar 25, 1937
Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
22
Draw
7–6–8 (1)
PTS
10
Mar 18, 1937
Johnson Street Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida, US
21
Loss
7–6–7 (1)
PTS
10
Jan 26, 1937
N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, US
20
Draw
7–5–7 (1)
PTS
10
Jan 19, 1937
N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, US
19
Draw
7–5–6 (1)
Ben McCoy
PTS
10
Mar 15, 1936
Nassau, Bahamas
There are missing bouts that he took part in while in the Bahamas
18
Draw
7–5–5 (1)
Billy Jones
PTS
10
Jan 21, 1936
Rockland Ballroom, Miami, Florida, US
17
Win
7–5–4 (1)
Jonas Cobb
TKO
4 (10)
Jan 14, 1936
Rockland Ballroom, Miami, Florida, US
16
Loss
6–5–4 (1)
Big Fast Black
KO
2 (6)
Nov 8, 1935
Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
15
Loss
6–4–4 (1)
RC Holloman
DQ
9 (10)
Nov 5, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
14
Win
6–3–4 (1)
Ben McCoy
PTS
10
Oct 15, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
13
Win
5–3–4 (1)
Henry Johnson
TKO
2 (10)
Oct 8, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
12
Loss
4–3–4 (1)
Singapore Joe
PTS
10
Apr 17, 1935
City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, US
11
Draw
4–2–4 (1)
RC Holloman
PTS
10
Apr 2, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
10
Loss
4–2–3 (1)
Willie Bush
DQ
7 (10)
Mar 20, 1935
City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, US
Ray DQ'd for hitting Bush after a knockdown
9
NC
4–1–3 (1)
Willie Bush
NC
2 (10)
Feb 26, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
8
Loss
4–1–3
Battling Chauffeur
UD
10
Oct 2, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
7
Win
4–0–3
Willie Bush
KO
7 (10)
Sep 18, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
6
Win
3–0–3
Willie Bush
TKO
4 (10)
Aug 21, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
5
Win
2–0–3
Walter King
UD
10
Jul 17, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
4
Draw
1–0–3
Willie Bush
SD
10
Jun 19, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
3
Draw
1–0–2
Singapore Joe
PTS
10
Feb 8, 1934
Daytona Beach, Florida, US
2
Win
1–0–1
Young Jack Johnson
KO
5 (10)
Nov 7, 1933
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
1
Draw
0–0–1
Walter King
MD
10
Oct 31, 1933
American Legion Arena, Tallahassee, Florida, US
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
135
Loss
98–23–11 (3)
John Holman
KO
8 (10), 1:37
Mar 8, 1949
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
134
Loss
98–22–11 (3)
Kid Riviera
UD
10
Feb 22, 1949
Kiel Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
133
Win
98–21–11 (3)
Sid Peaks
KO
9 (10), 2:55
Feb 8, 1949
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
132
Win
97–21–11 (3)
Tex Boddie
KO
4 (10)
Jan 11, 1949
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
131
Loss
96–21–11 (3)
KO
9 (10), 2:43
May 7, 1948
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
130
Win
96–20–11 (3)
Al Smith
TKO
3 (10)
Mar 26, 1948
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
129
Win
95–20–11 (3)
Sandy McPherson
KO
5 (10), 2:05
Mar 16, 1948
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
128
Win
94–20–11 (3)
Willie Brown
KO
4 (10), 2:18
Mar 2, 1948
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
127
Win
93–20–11 (3)
SD
10
Jul 25, 1947
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
126
Win
92–20–11 (3)
Howard Chard
TKO
7 (10), 2:55
Jul 14, 1947
MacArthur Stadium, Syracuse, New York, US
125
Win
91–20–11 (3)
Pete Louthis
KO
2 (10), 2:37
Jul 8, 1947
MacArthur Stadium, Syracuse, New York, US
124
Win
90–20–11 (3)
Colion Chaney
KO
3 (10), 0:50
Jun 30, 1947
Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
123
Loss
89–20–11 (3)
MD
10
Mar 4, 1947
Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida, US
122
Win
89–19–11 (3)
George Parks
TKO
2 (10)
Feb 6, 1947
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
121
Win
88–19–11 (3)
SD
10
Nov 15, 1946
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
120
Win
87–19–11 (3)
Clifford Mann
KO
2 (10), 1:12
Nov 4, 1946
Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
119
Win
86–19–11 (3)
George Parks
KO
3 (10)
Oct 25, 1946
Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
118
Win
85–19–11 (3)
Earl Lowman
RTD
2 (10)
Oct 15, 1946
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
117
Win
84–19–11 (3)
KO
2 (10), 1:39
Aug 28, 1946
Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
116
Win
83–19–11 (3)
George Fitch
TKO
5 (10), 1:43
Aug 5, 1946
Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
115
Win
82–19–11 (3)
Larry Lane
KO
2 (10), 2:35
Jul 23, 1946
Zivic Arena, Millvale, Pennsylvania, US
114
Win
81–19–11 (3)
Earl Lowman
KO
3 (10)
Jul 1, 1946
Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
113
Win
80–19–11 (3)
Vern Escoe
KO
3 (10)
Jun 17, 1946
Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
112
Win
79–19–11 (3)
Art McAlpine
TKO
9 (10), 0:12
Jun 3, 1946
Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
111
Win
78–19–11 (3)
Colion Chaney
KO
1 (10), 1:00
Apr 15, 1946
Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
110
Win
77–19–11 (3)
Dixie Oliver
KO
1 (10)
Apr 2, 1946
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
109
Win
76–19–11 (3)
Hubert Hood
TKO
4 (12)
Mar 19, 1946
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
108
Win
75–19–11 (3)
Al Patterson
KO
3 (10)
Mar 5, 1946
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
107
Win
74–19–11 (3)
Dan Merritt
KO
4 (10)
Feb 19, 1946
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
106
Win
73–19–11 (3)
Grant Shade
KO
1 (10), 1:45
Dec 10, 1945
Bismarck, North Dakota, US
105
Win
72–19–11 (3)
Cyclone Lynch
KO
1 (10)
Dec 6, 1945
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
104
Win
71–19–11 (3)
Grant Shade
KO
2 (10), 1:25
Nov 29, 1945
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
103
Win
70–19–11 (3)
Hubert Hood
PTS
10
Oct 19, 1945
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
102
Win
69–19–11 (3)
Jimmy Gardner
KO
1 (10), 0:46
Oct 11, 1945
Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US
101
Win
68–19–11 (3)
Henry Cooper
TKO
3 (10)
Sep 14, 1945
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
100
Win
67–19–11 (3)
Larry Lane
UD
10
Jun 1, 1945
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
99
Win
66–19–11 (3)
Perk Daniels
KO
8 (10)
May 4, 1945
Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
98
Win
65–19–11 (3)
Vince Pimpinella
TKO
5 (10)
Apr 13, 1945
5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
97
Win
64–19–11 (3)
Bob Jacobs
TKO
3 (10)
Apr 3, 1945
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
96
Win
63–19–11 (3)
Jimmy O'Brien
TKO
5 (8), 2:41
Mar 23, 1945
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
95
Win
62–19–11 (3)
Johnny White
KO
1 (10), 2:19
Feb 5, 1945
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
94
Win
61–19–11 (3)
Henry Jones
TKO
9 (10), 0:25
Jan 25, 1945
Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
93
Win
60–19–11 (3)
Mickey Hayes
KO
3 (10), 1:55
Jan 11, 1945
Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
92
Win
59–19–11 (3)
Kid Riviera
TKO
6 (10)
Dec 8, 1944
Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
91
Win
58–19–11 (3)
Earl Lowman
UD
10
Nov 30, 1944
Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
90
Win
57–19–11 (3)
Claudio Villar
KO
1 (8), 0:35
Nov 24, 1944
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
89
Win
56–19–11 (3)
Bill Petersen
KO
2 (8)
Oct 27, 1944
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
88
Win
55–19–11 (3)
Perk Daniels
PTS
10
Oct 17, 1944
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
87
Win
54–19–11 (3)
Larry Lovett
TKO
3 (10)
Oct 3, 1944
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
86
Win
53–19–11 (3)
Colion Chaney
KO
5 (10)
Jul 17, 1944
Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
85
Win
52–19–11 (3)
Freddie Hudson
KO
1 (10), 2:55
May 15, 1944
Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
84
Win
51–19–11 (3)
Bob Smith
KO
2 (10)
May 5, 1944
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
83
Win
50–19–11 (3)
Jay D. Turner
KO
5 (10)
Apr 28, 1944
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
82
Win
49–19–11 (3)
Buddy Millard
KO
4 (10), 2:20
Mar 31, 1944
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
81
Win
48–19–11 (3)
Bob Smith
KO
10 (10)
Mar 15, 1944
Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
80
Win
47–19–11 (3)
Al Ware
KO
3 (10)
Mar 8, 1944
Gilmore Field, Los Angeles, California, US
79
Win
46–19–11 (3)
Al Jordan
TKO
3 (10)
Feb 25, 1944
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
78
Win
45–19–11 (3)
Mike Alfano
TKO
2 (10)
Feb 18, 1944
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
77
Win
44–19–11 (3)
Bob Smith
PTS
10
Dec 3, 1943
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
76
Win
43–19–11 (3)
Ernie Rios
TKO
5 (10), 2:40
Nov 12, 1943
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
75
Win
42–19–11 (3)
Jimmy Grinnage
TKO
3 (10)
Oct 18, 1943
Ocean Park Arena, Santa Monica, California, US
74
Win
41–19–11 (3)
Lorenzo Pedro
TKO
8 (10)
Oct 15, 1943
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
73
Win
40–19–11 (3)
Gene Felton
KO
2 (10)
Oct 1, 1943
Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
72
Loss
39–19–11 (3)
Turkey Thompson
KO
1 (10), 2:55
Aug 24, 1943
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
71
NC
39–18–11 (3)
Turkey Thompson
NC
6 (10)
Aug 9, 1943
Lane Field, San Diego, California, US
70
Win
39–18–11 (2)
Phil Johnson
PTS
6
Apr 26, 1943
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
69
Win
38–18–11 (2)
George Fitch
PTS
10
Apr 19, 1943
Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
68
Win
37–18–11 (2)
Moise Howard
KO
3 (10)
Jan 24, 1943
Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
67
Loss
36–18–11 (2)
Larry Lovett
PTS
10
Jan 15, 1943
Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
Billed for the colored heavyweight title of the south
66
Win
36–17–11 (2)
Louis Moulton
KO
3 (10)
Jun 12, 1942
Jacksonville, Florida, US
65
Win
35–17–11 (2)
Ben Reed
KO
3 (10)
Mar 3, 1942
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
64
Win
34–17–11 (2)
Willie Snell
TKO
5 (?)
Feb 20, 1942
Location unknown
Date & location uncertain
63
Win
33–17–11 (2)
Otis Thomas
PTS
10
Feb 17, 1942
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
62
Win
32–17–11 (2)
Bob Smith
PTS
10
Feb 10, 1942
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
61
Draw
31–17–11 (2)
Dixie Oliver
PTS
8
Jan 26, 1942
Davis Islands Coliseum, Tampa, Florida, US
60
Win
31–17–10 (2)
Battling Monroe
PTS
10
Oct 29, 1941
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
59
Win
30–17–10 (2)
Cyclone Lynch
KO
3 (10), 2:23
Aug 6, 1941
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
58
Win
29–17–10 (2)
Wilbert Bassett
TKO
6 (10), 1:35
Jul 23, 1941
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
57
Win
28–17–10 (2)
UD
10
Jun 24, 1941
City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, US
56
Win
27–17–10 (2)
Sam Morris
PTS
10
May 12, 1941
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
55
Win
26–17–10 (2)
Willie Reddish
PTS
10
Apr 1, 1941
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
54
Draw
25–17–10 (2)
Dixie Oliver
PTS
10
Mar 5, 1941
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
53
Loss
25–17–9 (2)
Willie Reddish
TKO
3 (10)
Feb 27, 1941
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
52
Win
25–16–9 (2)
Dixie Oliver
SD
10
Dec 30, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
51
Win
24–16–9 (2)
Dixie Oliver
KO
2 (10)
Dec 9, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
50
Win
23–16–9 (2)
Dixie Oliver
PTS
10
Dec 2, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
49
Win
22–16–9 (2)
Kenny Blackshere
KO
1 (10)
Jul 11, 1940
Jacksonville, Florida, US
48
Win
21–16–9 (2)
Earl Bethal
KO
1 (10)
Jul 4, 1940
Jacksonville, Florida, US
47
Win
20–16–9 (2)
Jack Lewis
KO
3 (10)
Apr 29, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
46
Loss
19–16–9 (2)
Frank Lumpkin
SD
15
Apr 11, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
45
Win
19–15–9 (2)
PTS
10
Apr 1, 1940
Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, US
44
Win
18–15–9 (2)
PTS
12
Mar 7, 1940
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
43
Loss
17–15–9 (2)
SD
10
Feb 16, 1940
Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, US
42
Loss
17–14–9 (2)
Frank Lumpkin
PTS
10
Feb 5, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
41
Loss
17–13–9 (2)
Frank Lumpkin
PTS
10
Jan 22, 1940
American Legion Arena, Orlando, Florida, US
For vacant Southern US (Negro) heavyweight title
40
Win
17–12–9 (2)
Tiger Jack Wright
PTS
10
Jan 11, 1940
City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, US
39
Win
16–12–9 (2)
PTS
10
Dec 4, 1939
Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, US
38
Win
15–12–9 (2)
Leroy Haynes
UD
10
Jul 17, 1939
Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
37
Win
14–12–9 (2)
Otto McCall
TKO
3 (?)
Jun 19, 1939
Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
36
Win
13–12–9 (2)
NWS
10
Apr 13, 1939
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, US
35
Win
12–12–9 (2)
NWS
10
Feb 23, 1939
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, US
34
Loss
11–12–9 (2)
TKO
6 (10)
Oct 3, 1938
Warren Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, US
33
Loss
11–11–9 (2)
PTS
10
Sep 15, 1938
Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, US
32
Draw
11–10–9 (2)
Jim Howell
PTS
8
Jul 25, 1938
Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US
31
Loss
11–10–8 (2)
KO
12 (15)
May 19, 1938
Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
30
Win
11–9–8 (2)
PTS
10
Apr 27, 1938
City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, US
29
Win
10–9–8 (2)
Larry Lovett
PTS
10
Apr 1, 1938
Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
Retained 'Colored' Florida State heavyweight title
28
Win
9–9–8 (2)
Larry Lovett
PTS
10
Mar 4, 1938
Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
Won 'Colored' Florida State heavyweight title
27
Loss
8–9–8 (2)
KO
3 (6), 0:43
Sep 25, 1937
Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, US
26
Win
8–8–8 (2)
Joe St. Peter
KO
1 (4), 1:52
Aug 6, 1937
Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, Florida, US
25
Loss
7–8–8 (2)
Earl Bethal
PTS
4
Jul 27, 1937
Jacksonville, Florida, US
24
NC
7–7–8 (2)
NC
6 (10)
Apr 20, 1937
N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, US
The bout was called off when Ray refused to continue after being accidentally hit low
23
Loss
7–7–8 (1)
TKO
6 (10)
Mar 25, 1937
Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, US
22
Draw
7–6–8 (1)
PTS
10
Mar 18, 1937
Johnson Street Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida, US
21
Loss
7–6–7 (1)
PTS
10
Jan 26, 1937
N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, US
20
Draw
7–5–7 (1)
PTS
10
Jan 19, 1937
N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, US
19
Draw
7–5–6 (1)
Ben McCoy
PTS
10
Mar 15, 1936
Nassau, Bahamas
There are missing bouts that he took part in while in the Bahamas
18
Draw
7–5–5 (1)
Billy Jones
PTS
10
Jan 21, 1936
Rockland Ballroom, Miami, Florida, US
17
Win
7–5–4 (1)
Jonas Cobb
TKO
4 (10)
Jan 14, 1936
Rockland Ballroom, Miami, Florida, US
16
Loss
6–5–4 (1)
Big Fast Black
KO
2 (6)
Nov 8, 1935
Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
15
Loss
6–4–4 (1)
RC Holloman
DQ
9 (10)
Nov 5, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
14
Win
6–3–4 (1)
Ben McCoy
PTS
10
Oct 15, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
13
Win
5–3–4 (1)
Henry Johnson
TKO
2 (10)
Oct 8, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
12
Loss
4–3–4 (1)
Singapore Joe
PTS
10
Apr 17, 1935
City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, US
11
Draw
4–2–4 (1)
RC Holloman
PTS
10
Apr 2, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
10
Loss
4–2–3 (1)
Willie Bush
DQ
7 (10)
Mar 20, 1935
City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, US
Ray DQ'd for hitting Bush after a knockdown
9
NC
4–1–3 (1)
Willie Bush
NC
2 (10)
Feb 26, 1935
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
8
Loss
4–1–3
Battling Chauffeur
UD
10
Oct 2, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
7
Win
4–0–3
Willie Bush
KO
7 (10)
Sep 18, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
6
Win
3–0–3
Willie Bush
TKO
4 (10)
Aug 21, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
5
Win
2–0–3
Walter King
UD
10
Jul 17, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
4
Draw
1–0–3
Willie Bush
SD
10
Jun 19, 1934
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
3
Draw
1–0–2
Singapore Joe
PTS
10
Feb 8, 1934
Daytona Beach, Florida, US
2
Win
1–0–1
Young Jack Johnson
KO
5 (10)
Nov 7, 1933
Recreation Park, Tallahassee, Florida, US
1
Draw
0–0–1
Walter King
MD
10
Oct 31, 1933
American Legion Arena, Tallahassee, Florida, US