Born: July 14, 1890
Died: Jan. 18, 1934
Bouts: 130
Won: 86
Lost: 21
Draw: 23
KOs: 46
Induction: 2026
Born James Bryan Clabby on July 14, 1890 in Norwich, CT.
Clabby and his family relocated to Hammond, IN when he was a child and he began boxing at 16. He wasted little time meeting top stars of the era, engaging in bouts with Jimmy Gardner, Mike “Twin” Sullivan, Mike Gibbons and Dixie Kid before embarking on a campaign in Australia in which he found great success, including winning the Australian version of the middleweight title in 1917. A clever boxer, Clabby met the best in the lightweight, welterweight and middleweight divisions. He claimed both lightweight and welterweight titles and was often referred to as the uncrowned welterweight champion. Following the 1910 death of middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel, Clabby claimed the vacant title and boxed a series of bouts with other claimants, including Frank Klaus, George Chip, Eddie McGoorty and Mike Gibbons. A deft boxer, he was highly respected for his agility, timing and overall boxing skill.
The 5’8 ½” ring general retired in 1923 with a pro record of 86-21-23 (46 KOs). “The Indiana Wasp” died on January 18, 1934 at 43 in Calumet City, IN.
Jimmy Clabby
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