Tommy Loughran
Loughran in 1934 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | The Philly Phantom |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Thomas Loughran November 29, 1902 |
| Died | July 7, 1982 (aged 79) |
| Height | 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 73 in (190 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 170 |
| Wins | 124 |
| Win by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 32 |
| Draws | 13 |
| No contests | 1 |
Thomas Patrick Loughran (November 29, 1902 – July 7, 1982) was an American professional boxer and the former World Light Heavyweight Champion. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Loughran as the #7 ranked light heavyweight of all time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #4. The International Boxing Research Organization rates Loughran as the 6th best light heavyweight ever. Loughran was named the Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Year twice, first in 1929 and again 1931. He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1956 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.