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Patrick McFarland (November 1, 1888 – September 22, 1936), nicknamed "Packey or "Packy", was an American boxer in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Despite an extraordinary winning record, he was unable to secure a match for either world title.
While (McFarland) won hands down, the rally by Loughery in the fourth and again in the fifth certainly took a whole lot of glory off Packey's victory. In fact Loughery virtually fought McFarland to a standstill in the fifth round.
One of several excellent World War I-era fighters who never won titles, Packey McFarland held his own with the very best. Not a brawler by nature, McFarland gained experience fighting in the Chicago stockyards.
Join us for a riveting live discussion on the legendary Packey McFarland, one of the greatest lightweight boxers in history. We'll delve into his remarkable career, undefeated streak, and...
The Nipper was a long way ahead by the 10th, but McFarland then tore in like a tiger, whereupon the Nipper crossed him with a beautiful right, which sent Packey to the boards. The little Irishman jumped up at once, and in the remaining rounds strove most strenuously to turn the tables... at the close the Nipper was returned as the winner by a ...
26 de feb. de 2024 · In his book The 100 Greatest Boxers of All Time, Bert Sugar listed McFarland as the 32nd greatest fighter of all time. McFarland boxed as a lightweight and welterweight from 1904 to 1915. According to BoxRec, he had 113 fights. He won 50 by knockout, 36 by newspaper decision, and 20 by judges' decision.
15 de sept. de 2006 · Learn about Packey McFarland, one of the greatest and most complete boxing masters of all time, who never won an official world title. Read how he beat a golden generation of fighters from both lightweight and welterweight divisions with his skill, speed and power.
