Jackie Sharkey
Sharkey on right in 1909 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname(s) | Jack Sharkey Little Jackie Sharkey |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Giovanni Cervati June 20, 1897 Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy |
| Died | March 1, 1970 (aged 72) |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | Bantamweight Junior Lightweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 147 |
| Wins | 58 |
| Win by KO | 2 |
| Losses | 63 |
| Draws | 23 |
| No contests | 3 |
Jackie Sharkey or Jack Sharkey (born Giovanni Cervati) was an Italian-born American boxer who made a claim to the World Bantamweight Title on August 15, 1919, defeating reigning champion Pete Herman in a ten-round, no-decision bout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His claim to the title was not universally recognized at the time. Jack Sharkey, also known as Little Jackie Sharkey, should not be confused with the heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey.