Elmer Ray

Elmer "Kid Violent" Ray (March 3, 1911 – May 20, 1987) was an American heavyweight boxer who fought from 1926 to 1949.[1] 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.[1] In 2003, Ray made the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all-time at number 44.[2]

Elmer Ray
Statistics
Real nameElmo John Ray
Nickname(s)Kid Violent
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1911-03-03)March 3, 1911
Hastings, Florida
DiedMay 20, 1987(1987-05-20) (aged 76)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights108
Wins85
Wins by KO64
Losses17
Draws5
No contests1

Notable bouts
Result Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes[1]
Loss Ezzard Charles KO 9 (10) 1948-05-07 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois
Win Ezzard Charles SD 10 1947-07-25 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Loss Jersey Joe Walcott MD 10 1947-03-04 Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida
Win Jersey Joe Walcott SD 10 1946-11-15 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Win Lee Savold KO 2 (10) 1946-08-28 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York
Win Obie Walker UD 10 1941-06-24 City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas
Win Obie Walker PTS 12 1940-03-07 Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida
Win Obie Walker PTS 10 1939-04-13 Birmingham, Alabama
Loss Obie Walker TKO 6 (10) 1938-10-03 Warren Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Loss John Henry Lewis KO 12 (15) 1938-05-19 Ponce de Leon Park, Atlanta, Georgia
Win Obie Walker PTS 10 1938-04-27 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida
Loss Jersey Joe Walcott KO 3 (6) 1937-09-25 Rockland Palace, New York, New York
Loss Obie Walker TKO 6 (10) 1937-03-25 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida
Draw Obie Walker PTS 10 1937-03-18 Johnson Street Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida
Loss Obie Walker PTS 10 1937-01-26 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida
Draw Obie Walker PTS 10 1937-01-19 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida

See also
  • Murderers' Row (Boxing)

References
  1. Elmer Ray's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-18.
  2. Ring Magazine's 100 Greatest Punchers. Boxing.About.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-18.


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