Mike Ballerino | |
|---|---|
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| Born | April 10, 1901 Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1965 (aged 63) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight Junior Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 98 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 36 |
| Draws | 18 |
| No contests | 5 |
Mike Ballerino (April 10, 1901 – April 4, 1965) was an American World Jr. Lightweight boxing champion who began his career in the Philippines boxing with the U. S. Army. Ballerino took the World Jr. Lightweight Championship against Steve "Kid" Sullivan on April 1, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a ten-round unanimous decision.
The Jr. Lightweight class is now referred to as Super featherweight.[1]
Early career in Manila, Philippines with the U.S. Army
[edit]Ballerino was born to an Italian family in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on April 10, 1901. At the age of seventeen he began boxing for the Army in the Philippines, where he was stationed, and according to one source won the bantam championship of the Orient in a 20-round match. Many of his bouts were never documented. At the age of 18, he would become known as a skilled bantamweight in Manila.[2] He is not remembered as a polished boxer with refined, scientific technique, but a relentless and determined fighter who thrilled audiences. He lacked a frequent record of knockouts and a strong punch, but he made up for it with enthusiasm and a relentless attack.[3]
A few sources state he began boxing as early as 1918 with the Army, but Ballerino's first known bout in the Philippines was in January 1920 against Kid Ponzo, which he won in a third-round knockout. Rising to face top-rated opponents quickly, he met future Filipino World Flyweight Champion Pancho Villa nine times between January 1920, and October 1921 losing to him in six bouts.[1][2]
Coming to the United States
[edit]Leaving the Army in the Philippines in late 1921, Ballerino decided it was time to begin "boxing in earnest".[2]
He fought his first bout in the United States at the Eagles Athletic Club in Tacoma, Washington, on December 21, 1921, against Frankie Britt. Britt was a well-known American featherweight and later lightweight who would contend for the Pacific Coast Title in both these weight classes. Though the bout was a six-round draw, the crowd was thrilled with the pace of the fight and Ballerino's value as a future contender for the Jr. Lightweight Title was established. His primary opponent in the Philippines, Pancho Villa arrived in America to fight the following year, with the assistance of legendary manager and promoter Tex Rickard.[1]
Boxing management in Tacoma
[edit]Ballerino was managed in his early career in Tacoma, Washington, by Eddie Tait, a former American featherweight boxer, who had briefly managed boxers and opened movie theaters in the Philippines where Ballerino had his start.[4]
Early boxing career in Tacoma, Washington
[edit]On May 18, 1922, he lost to Sammy Gordon in four rounds. The Seattle Star advertised the bout as a "Special Event", but for a boxer who was nearly local to Seattle, there was relatively little pre-fight publicity. The Junior Lightweight Class was in its infancy and its boxers did not attract the attention of boxers from more established weight classes. After taking the Jr. Lightweight Title, Ballerino would draw larger crowds, and greater coverage.[5]
He fought Mike DePinto on June 12 and 26, 1922 in Washington drawing in six and losing in four rounds respectively. DePinto was a skilled Italian lightweight a shade below the skill of a serious contender. Their June 12 bout was only a preliminary for a bout between Jimmy Sacco and Joe Gorman in Aberdeen. Ballerino would not make the top of boxing cards often until taking the championship, though near the end of his career he would fight a number of name boxers in front of larger audiences.[1][6]
On October 25, 1922, he fought Seattle bantamweight Buddy Ridley at the Auditorium in Tacoma, in a bout that was pre-determined as a six-round draw at the insistence of Ballerino's manager Eddie Tait. The bout was a good draw, and spectators from Seattle flocked to Tacoma, as Balerino was "a rip snorting battler." Leo Lassen of the Seattle Star noted that Ballerino "had always gone over big in every one of his scraps in the Northwest."[7] Ballerino's manager Eddie Tait had worked as a boxing matchmaker, and referee, and had once been a boxer in contention for the featherweight championship. Tait had managed a boxing club in Honolulu in 1908.[8]
Moving to Bayonne, New Jersey, from the West Coast
[edit]He settled in Bayonne, New Jersey, the state of his birth, and set out to find worthy opponents. Shortly after his move to New Jersey, he impressively fought twice at New York's Madison Square Garden. On January 5, 1923, he met Frankie Jerome in a twelve-round draw and on January 19, he met Carl Tremaine in a second round loss by technical knockout.
On June 18, 1923, he lost to Jewish lightweight Charley Goodman in a six-round points decision at the Polo Grounds in New York, a venue for well-attended, popular bouts.[1] The fight was described as a "slugging match all the way."[9]
On July 21, 1923, he gave an "artistic trimming" to boxer Joe O'Donnell in an eight-round win at Shetzline Ballpark in Philadelphia. One source noted that in his typical style, "Ballerino slammed Joe with nearly everything in sight, but the Gloucester blacksmith took his punishment without a whimper". The fight was a preliminary to an historic bout between his former opponent Pancho Villa and Kid Williams. Pancho Villa's feature fight received far more newspaper coverage.[10] After the move, he would find larger audiences, better known opponents, and more income boxing in New England and the Midwest where he primarily focused his career after January 1923.[1][11]
Boxing management in New York
[edit]He was managed by Frank Churchill from New York when he moved to Bayonne, New Jersey, and Mel Cooke, who was also a New York-based manager and promoter with boxing clubs in Brooklyn. Like his previous manager, Eddie Tait, Churchill had managed boxers in Manila and the Far East around 1920.[3][12]
Ramp up to the World Jr. Lightweight Title
[edit]He first fought Steve "Kid" Sullivan, who would soon take the Jr. Lightweight Championship, on May 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, winning impressively in a twelve-round points decision.[1]
He fought Vincent "Pepper" Martin, an important opponent, for the first time in a non-title fight on June 24, 1924, winning in a twelve-round points decision at the Nostrand Athletic Club in Brooklyn, New York. Martin was considered a top New York based contender for the Jr. Lightweight Championship.[1][13]
Steve "Kid" Sullivan takes Jr. Lightweight Title
[edit]Steve "Kid" Sullivan took the Jr. Lightweight Title on June 20, 1924, against champion Johnny Dundee.[1]
Still in line for a shot at the title, on July 15 and August 5, 1924, Ballerino fought Jr. Lightweight Championship contender Allentown Johnny Leonard in Brooklyn, New York, winning both non-title fights in 10 and 12 round points decisions.[1]
Fighting in Brooklyn again, on September 10, 1924, he beat Tony Vacarelli, another Jr. Lightweight Championship contender, in a ten-round points decision.[1]
Ballerino's first World Jr. Lightweight Title bouts with Steve "Kid" Sullivan
[edit]Ballerino fought Sullivan, now the new World Jr. Lightweight Champion, on October 15, 1924, in a Jr. Lightweight Title fight in New York, losing in a fifth-round knockout in their first meeting.[1]
Taking and defending the World Jr. Lightweight Title
[edit]Ballerino fought a Jr. Lightweight Championship against Steve "Kid" Sullivan on December 15, 1924, at the Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a ten-round newspaper decision.[1]
In a World Jr. Lightweight rematch on April 1, 1925, Ballerino won a unanimous decision against his frequent rival Steve Sullivan at the Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a bout that went the full ten rounds.[14] Several sources attribute Ballerino first taking the title from Sullivan at this bout, not his former bout with Sullivan in Milwaukee. One source wrote, "Ballerino took the lead at the opening of the fight and kept it up to the end, beating his foe in almost every round." Both judges agreed that Sullivan took only the first and seventh rounds.[15]
He fought a ten-round World Jr. Lightweight Title fight resulting in a No Contest with the highly rated Jewish lightweight Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn in Columbus, Ohio, on June 1, 1925. Ballerino risked the title if he could not last the full ten rounds with Callahan.
On June 24, 1925, he retained his championship going ten full rounds to a draw with local boxer Babe Ruth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Phillies Baseball Park before 10,000 satisfied fans. The fight was close, but in his typically aggressive style Ballerino won enough rounds to prevent his loss of the title. as many as half the rounds may have gone to Ruth, but Ballerino landed many hard body shots throughout the bout, and managed to gain the victory.[16]
He successfully defended the title on July 6, 1925, against Vincent "Pepper" Martin in a fifteen-round unanimous decision at Queensborough Stadium in Queens, New York. Martin was recognized at the time as a top American Jr. Lightweight contender.[1][13]
Losing the Jr. Lightweight Title one year later
[edit]Ballerino lost the Jr. Lightweight Title on December 2, 1925, in a ten-round technical knockout against Tod Morgan at Olympic Auditorium in Los, Angeles. Though putting up a typically aggressive and tireless display, the Lincoln Star wrote that Ballerino only won the first round decisively. He was down for a nine count in the third round, outpunched badly against the ropes in the sixth, and had the crowd shouting to end the bout by the ninth and tenth rounds.[17] The Associated Press wrote that Ballerino's seconds had his manager Frank Churchill threw in the towel, though they already knew Morgan had clinched the bout on points. Ballerino held the title nearly a year, a significant period in the competitive world of East Coast American boxing.[1]
Boxing after loss of the Jr. Lightweight Title
[edit]After losing his title, Ballerino fought Allentown Johnny Leonard twice more on June 5 and July 21, 1926, in Queens, New York, and his hometown of Bayonne, New Jersey. He lost the June 5 bout on a ten-round points decision, but received a ten-round draw from his July 21 bout in Bayonne.[1]
On September 30, 1926, he fought highly rated boxer Eddie Lord at Nutmeg Stadium in New Haven, Connecticut, winning in a ten-round points decision.[1]
He fought Jewish boxer Joe Glick twice in November and December 1926 to ten-round draws in Brooklyn.[1]
Boxing decline and retirement
[edit]On March 18, 1927, Ballerino began a five-match losing streak that ended with his last fight against Maxie Strub in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, on June 27, 1928. He lost to reigning World Featherweight Champion Benny Bass, in a fast ten-round points decision on October 17, 1927. "Bass, who was outweighed by seven pounds punched hard and accounted for a knockdown in the fourth round but Ballerino was up at the count of eight". Bass would take the World Junior Lightweight Championship from Tod Morgan in late 1929.[18]
Getting out of boxing at the relatively early age of twenty-six was a wise choice for Ballerino, and not one every boxer was able to make. He had only five losses by knockout in his career, so he may have fared better than many champions who left the ring having suffered greater physical injury.[1]
By 1938, near the end of the Depression, he was taking down tents at the Tennessee State Fair as a "canvas" man. He claimed to have spent all of the approximately $400,000 he made during his boxing career, though he was proud of making his own way and said he had no regrets.[2]
He eventually retired to Tampa, Florida, where he died on April 4, 1965, at the relatively early age of 63. With 98 bouts to his credit, his prolific boxing schedule with many top-rated opponents may have contributed to a somewhat early death.[1]
Professional boxing record
[edit]All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[19] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
[edit]| 100 fights | 34 wins | 32 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 5 | 7 |
| By decision | 29 | 25 |
| Draws | 14 | |
| No contests | 2 | |
| Newspaper decisions/draws | 18 | |
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Loss | 34–32–14 (20) | Young Dominick | TKO | 6 (8) | Dec 6, 1934 | Legion Arena, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
| 99 | Loss | 34–31–14 (20) | Patsy Bernardella | TKO | 2 (8), 2:26 | Sep 6, 1932 | Englewood Arena, Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 98 | Loss | 34–30–14 (20) | Maxie Strub | PTS | 10 | Jun 27, 1928 | Academy of Music, Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 97 | Loss | 34–29–14 (20) | Tommy Grogan | TKO | 4 (10) | Jan 20, 1928 | Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | |
| 96 | Loss | 34–28–14 (20) | Mike Dundee | TKO | 10 (12) | Nov 21, 1927 | Memorial Hall, Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 95 | Loss | 34–27–14 (20) | Joey Medill | PTS | 10 | Nov 11, 1927 | Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 94 | Loss | 34–26–14 (20) | Benny Bass | PTS | 10 | Oct 17, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 93 | Loss | 34–25–14 (20) | Bobby Burns | PTS | 6 | Sep 3, 1927 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 92 | Loss | 34–24–14 (20) | King Tut | NWS | 10 | Apr 26, 1927 | Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | |
| 91 | Loss | 34–24–14 (19) | Jack Duffy | NWS | 10 | Apr 19, 1927 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 90 | Loss | 34–24–14 (18) | Nat Kawler | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1927 | Van Curler Theatre, Schenectady, New York, U.S. | |
| 89 | Draw | 34–23–14 (18) | Marty Silvers | PTS | 6 | Mar 5, 1927 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 88 | Draw | 34–23–13 (18) | Maxie Holub | NWS | 10 | Feb 2, 1927 | Amory, Akron, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 87 | Loss | 34–23–13 (17) | Al Foreman | PTS | 10 | Jan 24, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 86 | Draw | 34–22–13 (17) | Joe Glick | PTS | 10 | Dec 20, 1926 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 34–22–12 (17) | Georgie Balduc | PTS | 10 | Nov 29, 1926 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 84 | Draw | 33–22–12 (17) | Joe Glick | PTS | 10 | Nov 13, 1926 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 83 | Loss | 33–22–11 (17) | Tommy Herman | PTS | 10 | Nov 8, 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 33–21–11 (17) | Eddie Lord | PTS | 10 | Sep 30, 1926 | Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 32–21–11 (17) | Johnny Kochansky | NWS | 10 | Sep 15, 1926 | Bayonne Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U S. | |
| 80 | Loss | 32–21–11 (16) | Georgie Day | PTS | 10 | Aug 30, 1926 | Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 79 | Win | 32–20–11 (16) | Allentown Johnny Leonard | NWS | 10 | Jul 21, 1926 | Bayonne Sadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 78 | Loss | 32–20–11 (15) | Augie Pisano | PTS | 6 | Jul 9, 1926 | Stadium, Long Beach, New York, U.S. | |
| 77 | Win | 32–19–11 (15) | Petey Mack | NWS | 10 | Jun 25, 1926 | Bayonne Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | Inaugural USA New Jersey State super featherweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 76 | Loss | 32–19–11 (14) | Allentown Johnny Leonard | PTS | 10 | Jun 5, 1926 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 75 | Loss | 32–18–11 (14) | Tod Morgan | TKO | 10 (10) | Dec 2, 1925 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Lost NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight titles |
| 74 | Loss | 32–17–11 (14) | Ace Hudkins | PTS | 10 | Oct 21, 1925 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 73 | Win | 32–16–11 (14) | Billy Henry | NWS | 10 | Aug 14, 1925 | Bayonne Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 32–16–11 (13) | Vincent Martin | UD | 15 | Jul 6, 1925 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight title |
| 71 | Draw | 31–16–11 (13) | Babe Ruth | PTS | 10 | Jun 23, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 70 | Win | 31–16–10 (13) | Billy Henry | NWS | 10 | Jun 16, 1925 | Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. | |
| 69 | Draw | 31–16–10 (12) | Frankie Schaeffer | NWS | 10 | Jun 12, 1925 | Aurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 68 | Win | 31–16–10 (11) | Frankie Callahan | PTS | 10 | May 30, 1925 | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 30–16–10 (11) | Mickey Brown | NWS | 12 | May 15, 1925 | Bayonne Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 30–16–10 (10) | Steve Sullivan | UD | 10 | Apr 1, 1925 | 108th Field Artillery Amory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight titles |
| 65 | Win | 29–16–10 (10) | Vincent Martin | KO | 11 (12), 1:16 | Feb 5, 1925 | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 64 | Loss | 28–16–10 (10) | Frankie Monroe | NWS | 10 | Jan 1, 1925 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 28–16–10 (9) | Steve Sullivan | NWS | 10 | Dec 15, 1924 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight titles at stake; (via KO only) |
| 62 | Loss | 28–16–10 (8) | Steve Sullivan | KO | 5 (15) | Oct 15, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight title |
| 61 | Win | 28–15–10 (8) | Tony Vaccarelli | PTS | 10 | Sep 10, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 27–15–10 (8) | Allentown Johnny Leonard | PTS | 12 | Aug 4, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 26–15–10 (8) | Allentown Johnny Leonard | PTS | 10 | Jul 15, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 25–15–10 (8) | Vincent Martin | PTS | 12 | Jun 24, 1924 | Nostrand A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 24–15–10 (8) | Steve Sullivan | PTS | 12 | May 30, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 23–15–10 (8) | Joe Celmars | NWS | 12 | Apr 22, 1924 | Strand Theatre, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 55 | Win | 23–15–10 (7) | Joe Ryder | PTS | 12 | Mar 14, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 22–15–10 (7) | Joe Souza | PTS | 10 | Feb 21, 1924 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 53 | Win | 21–15–10 (7) | Mickey Brown | PTS | 10 | Dec 28, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 20–15–10 (7) | Al Markie | NWS | 8 | Nov 19, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 20–15–10 (6) | Joe Nelson | PTS | 10 | Aug 22, 1923 | Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 19–15–10 (6) | Joe O'Donnell | NWS | 8 | Jul 31, 1923 | Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 19–15–10 (5) | Harry Foley | PTS | 8 | Jul 20, 1923 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 48 | Loss | 18–15–10 (5) | Charley Goodman | PTS | 6 | Jun 18, 1923 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 47 | Loss | 18–14–10 (5) | Cuddy DeMarco | NWS | 10 | May 28, 1923 | Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 46 | Draw | 18–14–10 (4) | Cuddy DeMarco | NWS | 8 | Apr 30, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 45 | Loss | 18–14–10 (3) | Bobby Wolgast | NWS | 8 | Mar 19, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 44 | Loss | 18–14–10 (2) | Harvey Bright | PTS | 10 | Mar 16, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 18–13–10 (2) | Billy Fitzsimmons | PTS | 10 | Feb 13, 1923 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 42 | Loss | 17–13–10 (2) | Carl Tremaine | TKO | 2 (12) | Jan 19, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 41 | Draw | 17–12–10 (2) | Frankie Jerome | PTS | 12 | Jan 5, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 40 | Draw | 17–12–9 (2) | Young Bud Ridley | PTS | 6 | Oct 25, 1922 | Auditorium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 39 | Draw | 17–12–8 (2) | Vic Foley | PTS | 10 | Oct 13, 1922 | Arena, Vancouver, Canada | |
| 38 | Draw | 17–12–7 (2) | Vic Foley | PTS | 6 | Sep 28, 1922 | Auditorium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 37 | Draw | 17–12–6 (2) | Sammy Gordon | PTS | 6 | Sep 14, 1922 | Auditorium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 17–12–5 (2) | Ernie Daley | PTS | 6 | Sep 7, 1922 | Legion Hall, Olympia, Washington, U.S. | |
| 35 | Loss | 16–12–5 (2) | Mike DePinto | PTS | 4 | Jun 26, 1922 | Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S. | |
| 34 | Draw | 16–11–5 (2) | Mike DePinto | PTS | 6 | Jun 12, 1922 | Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. | |
| 33 | Loss | 16–11–4 (2) | Sammy Gordon | PTS | 4 | May 18, 1922 | Auditorium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 16–10–4 (2) | Kid LaRose | PTS | 4 | May 4, 1922 | Eagles Hall, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 15–10–4 (2) | Frank Pantley | PTS | 4 | Apr 25, 1922 | Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 14–10–4 (2) | Soldier Toth | TKO | 3 | Mar 30, 1922 | Camp Lewis, Washington, U.S. | Pacific Northwest Military elimination tournament |
| 29 | Win | 13–10–4 (2) | Soldier Shea | TKO | 3 | Mar 28, 1922 | Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S. | Pacific Northwest Military elimination tournament |
| 28 | Win | 12–10–4 (2) | Mike Mitchell | PTS | 4 | Mar 23, 1922 | Tacoma Washington, U.S. | |
| 27 | Loss | 11–10–4 (2) | Mirillo Guida | PTS | 8 | Feb 22, 1922 | Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S. | Fort Lewis's boxing elimination series |
| 26 | Win | 11–9–4 (2) | Jimmy Cole | PTS | 4 | Feb 1, 1922 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown. |
| 25 | Win | 10–9–4 (2) | Eddie Moore | PTS | 6 | Jan 12, 1922 | Eagles Hall, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 24 | Draw | 9–9–4 (2) | Frankie Britt | PTS | 6 | Dec 29, 1921 | Eagles A.C., Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 23 | Loss | 9–9–3 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 20 | Oct 5, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 22 | Draw | 9–8–3 (2) | Pete Sarmiento | PTS | 8 | Sep 10, 1921 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 21 | Loss | 9–8–2 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 20 | Aug 23, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 20 | Loss | 9–7–2 (2) | Cowboy Reyes | PTS | 8 | Aug 13, 1921 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 19 | Draw | 9–6–2 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 15 | Jul 25, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 18 | Loss | 9–6–1 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 15 | May 8, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 17 | Loss | 9–5–1 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 10 | Mar 5, 1921 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 16 | Win | 9–4–1 (2) | Tip O'Neill | PTS | 8 | Feb 5, 1921 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 15 | Win | 8–4–1 (2) | Young Givinni | KO | 1 | Feb 1, 1921 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 14 | Draw | 7–4–1 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 15 | Jan 10, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 13 | Loss | 7–4 (2) | Irineo Flores | PTS | 4 | Jul 3, 1920 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 12 | Loss | 7–3 (2) | Syd Keenan | PTS | 8 | Jul 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 11 | Win | 7–2 (2) | Eddie Moore | PTS | 10 | Jun 20, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 10 | Win | 6–2 (2) | Leoncio Bernabe | PTS | 6 | Jun 10, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 9 | Win | 5–2 (2) | Kid Taylor | PTS | 4 | Jun 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 8 | Win | 4–2 (2) | Kid Ponzo | PTS | 4 | May 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 7 | Loss | 3–2 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 6 | Apr 10, 1920 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Exact date unknown |
| 6 | Win | 3–1 (2) | Kid Saunders | PTS | 4 | Apr 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 5 | NC | 2–1 (2) | Pancho Villa | NC | 6 (6) | Mar 25, 1920 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Exact date unknown |
| 4 | Loss | 2–1 (1) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 6 | Mar 10, 1920 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Exact date unknown |
| 3 | Win | 2–0 (1) | Kid Aquila | PTS | 4 | Mar 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 2 | NC | 1–0 (1) | Pancho Villa | NC | 6 (6) | Feb 25, 1920 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Exact date unknown |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Kid Ponzo | KO | 3 | Jan 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
Unofficial record
[edit]| 100 fights | 44 wins | 37 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 5 | 7 |
| By decision | 39 | 30 |
| Draws | 17 | |
| No contests | 2 | |
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Loss | 44–37–17 (2) | Young Dominick | TKO | 6 (8) | Dec 6, 1934 | Legion Arena, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
| 99 | Loss | 44–36–17 (2) | Patsy Bernardella | TKO | 2 (8), 2:26 | Sep 6, 1932 | Englewood Arena, Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 98 | Loss | 44–35–17 (2) | Maxie Strub | PTS | 10 | Jun 27, 1928 | Academy of Music, Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 97 | Loss | 44–34–17 (2) | Tommy Grogan | TKO | 4 (10) | Jan 20, 1928 | Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | |
| 96 | Loss | 44–33–17 (2) | Mike Dundee | TKO | 10 (12) | Nov 21, 1927 | Memorial Hall, Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 95 | Loss | 44–32–17 (2) | Joey Medill | PTS | 10 | Nov 11, 1927 | Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 94 | Loss | 44–31–17 (2) | Benny Bass | PTS | 10 | Oct 17, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 93 | Loss | 44–30–17 (2) | Bobby Burns | PTS | 6 | Sep 3, 1927 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 92 | Loss | 44–29–17 (2) | King Tut | NWS | 10 | Apr 26, 1927 | Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | |
| 91 | Loss | 44–28–17 (2) | Jack Duffy | NWS | 10 | Apr 19, 1927 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 90 | Loss | 44–27–17 (2) | Nat Kawler | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1927 | Van Curler Theatre, Schenectady, New York, U.S. | |
| 89 | Draw | 44–26–17 (2) | Marty Silvers | PTS | 6 | Mar 5, 1927 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 88 | Draw | 44–26–16 (2) | Maxie Holub | NWS | 10 | Feb 2, 1927 | Amory, Akron, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 87 | Loss | 44–26–15 (2) | Al Foreman | PTS | 10 | Jan 24, 1927 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 86 | Draw | 44–25–15 (2) | Joe Glick | PTS | 10 | Dec 20, 1926 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 44–25–14 (2) | Georgie Balduc | PTS | 10 | Nov 29, 1926 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 84 | Draw | 43–25–14 (2) | Joe Glick | PTS | 10 | Nov 13, 1926 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 83 | Loss | 43–25–13 (2) | Tommy Herman | PTS | 10 | Nov 8, 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 43–24–13 (2) | Eddie Lord | PTS | 10 | Sep 30, 1926 | Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 42–24–13 (2) | Johnny Kochansky | NWS | 10 | Sep 15, 1926 | Bayonne Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U S. | |
| 80 | Loss | 41–24–13 (2) | Georgie Day | PTS | 10 | Aug 30, 1926 | Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 79 | Win | 41–23–13 (2) | Allentown Johnny Leonard | NWS | 10 | Jul 21, 1926 | Bayonne Sadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 78 | Loss | 40–23–13 (2) | Augie Pisano | PTS | 6 | Jul 9, 1926 | Stadium, Long Beach, New York, U.S. | |
| 77 | Win | 40–22–13 (2) | Petey Mack | NWS | 10 | Jun 25, 1926 | Bayonne Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | Inaugural USA New Jersey State super featherweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 76 | Loss | 39–22–13 (2) | Allentown Johnny Leonard | PTS | 10 | Jun 5, 1926 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 75 | Loss | 39–21–13 (2) | Tod Morgan | TKO | 10 (10) | Dec 2, 1925 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Lost NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight titles |
| 74 | Loss | 39–20–13 (2) | Ace Hudkins | PTS | 10 | Oct 21, 1925 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 73 | Win | 39–19–13 (2) | Billy Henry | NWS | 10 | Aug 14, 1925 | Bayonne Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 38–19–13 (2) | Vincent Martin | UD | 15 | Jul 6, 1925 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight title |
| 71 | Draw | 37–19–13 (2) | Babe Ruth | PTS | 10 | Jun 23, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 70 | Win | 37–19–12 (2) | Billy Henry | NWS | 10 | Jun 16, 1925 | Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. | |
| 69 | Draw | 36–19–12 (2) | Frankie Schaeffer | NWS | 10 | Jun 12, 1925 | Aurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 68 | Win | 36–19–11 (2) | Frankie Callahan | PTS | 10 | May 30, 1925 | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 35–19–11 (2) | Mickey Brown | NWS | 12 | May 15, 1925 | Bayonne Stadium, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 34–19–11 (2) | Steve Sullivan | UD | 10 | Apr 1, 1925 | 108th Field Artillery Amory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Won NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight titles |
| 65 | Win | 33–19–11 (2) | Vincent Martin | KO | 11 (12), 1:16 | Feb 5, 1925 | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 64 | Loss | 32–19–11 (2) | Frankie Monroe | NWS | 10 | Jan 1, 1925 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 32–18–11 (2) | Steve Sullivan | NWS | 10 | Dec 15, 1924 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight titles at stake; (via KO only) |
| 62 | Loss | 31–18–11 (2) | Steve Sullivan | KO | 5 (15) | Oct 15, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For NYSAC and The Ring super featherweight title |
| 61 | Win | 31–17–11 (2) | Tony Vaccarelli | PTS | 10 | Sep 10, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 30–17–11 (2) | Allentown Johnny Leonard | PTS | 12 | Aug 4, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 29–17–11 (2) | Allentown Johnny Leonard | PTS | 10 | Jul 15, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 28–17–11 (2) | Vincent Martin | PTS | 12 | Jun 24, 1924 | Nostrand A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 27–17–11 (2) | Steve Sullivan | PTS | 12 | May 30, 1924 | Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 26–17–11 (2) | Joe Celmars | NWS | 12 | Apr 22, 1924 | Strand Theatre, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 55 | Win | 25–17–11 (2) | Joe Ryder | PTS | 12 | Mar 14, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 24–17–11 (2) | Joe Souza | PTS | 10 | Feb 21, 1924 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 53 | Win | 23–17–11 (2) | Mickey Brown | PTS | 10 | Dec 28, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 22–17–11 (2) | Al Markie | NWS | 8 | Nov 19, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 21–17–11 (2) | Joe Nelson | PTS | 10 | Aug 22, 1923 | Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 20–17–11 (2) | Joe O'Donnell | NWS | 8 | Jul 31, 1923 | Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 19–17–11 (2) | Harry Foley | PTS | 8 | Jul 20, 1923 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 48 | Loss | 18–17–11 (2) | Charley Goodman | PTS | 6 | Jun 18, 1923 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 47 | Loss | 18–16–11 (2) | Cuddy DeMarco | NWS | 10 | May 28, 1923 | Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 46 | Draw | 18–15–11 (2) | Cuddy DeMarco | NWS | 8 | Apr 30, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 45 | Loss | 18–15–10 (2) | Bobby Wolgast | NWS | 8 | Mar 19, 1923 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 44 | Loss | 18–14–10 (2) | Harvey Bright | PTS | 10 | Mar 16, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 18–13–10 (2) | Billy Fitzsimmons | PTS | 10 | Feb 13, 1923 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 42 | Loss | 17–13–10 (2) | Carl Tremaine | TKO | 2 (12) | Jan 19, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 41 | Draw | 17–12–10 (2) | Frankie Jerome | PTS | 12 | Jan 5, 1923 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 40 | Draw | 17–12–9 (2) | Young Bud Ridley | PTS | 6 | Oct 25, 1922 | Auditorium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 39 | Draw | 17–12–8 (2) | Vic Foley | PTS | 10 | Oct 13, 1922 | Arena, Vancouver, Canada | |
| 38 | Draw | 17–12–7 (2) | Vic Foley | PTS | 6 | Sep 28, 1922 | Auditorium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 37 | Draw | 17–12–6 (2) | Sammy Gordon | PTS | 6 | Sep 14, 1922 | Auditorium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 17–12–5 (2) | Ernie Daley | PTS | 6 | Sep 7, 1922 | Legion Hall, Olympia, Washington, U.S. | |
| 35 | Loss | 16–12–5 (2) | Mike DePinto | PTS | 4 | Jun 26, 1922 | Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S. | |
| 34 | Draw | 16–11–5 (2) | Mike DePinto | PTS | 6 | Jun 12, 1922 | Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. | |
| 33 | Loss | 16–11–4 (2) | Sammy Gordon | PTS | 4 | May 18, 1922 | Auditorium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 16–10–4 (2) | Kid LaRose | PTS | 4 | May 4, 1922 | Eagles Hall, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 15–10–4 (2) | Frank Pantley | PTS | 4 | Apr 25, 1922 | Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 14–10–4 (2) | Soldier Toth | TKO | 3 | Mar 30, 1922 | Camp Lewis, Washington, U.S. | Pacific Northwest Military elimination tournament |
| 29 | Win | 13–10–4 (2) | Soldier Shea | TKO | 3 | Mar 28, 1922 | Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S. | Pacific Northwest Military elimination tournament |
| 28 | Win | 12–10–4 (2) | Mike Mitchell | PTS | 4 | Mar 23, 1922 | Tacoma Washington, U.S. | |
| 27 | Loss | 11–10–4 (2) | Mirillo Guida | PTS | 8 | Feb 22, 1922 | Fort Lewis, Washington, U.S. | Fort Lewis's boxing elimination series |
| 26 | Win | 11–9–4 (2) | Jimmy Cole | PTS | 4 | Feb 1, 1922 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown. |
| 25 | Win | 10–9–4 (2) | Eddie Moore | PTS | 6 | Jan 12, 1922 | Eagles Hall, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 24 | Draw | 9–9–4 (2) | Frankie Britt | PTS | 6 | Dec 29, 1921 | Eagles A.C., Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 23 | Loss | 9–9–3 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 20 | Oct 5, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 22 | Draw | 9–8–3 (2) | Pete Sarmiento | PTS | 8 | Sep 10, 1921 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 21 | Loss | 9–8–2 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 20 | Aug 23, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 20 | Loss | 9–7–2 (2) | Cowboy Reyes | PTS | 8 | Aug 13, 1921 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 19 | Draw | 9–6–2 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 15 | Jul 25, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 18 | Loss | 9–6–1 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 15 | May 8, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 17 | Loss | 9–5–1 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 10 | Mar 5, 1921 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 16 | Win | 9–4–1 (2) | Tip O'Neill | PTS | 8 | Feb 5, 1921 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 15 | Win | 8–4–1 (2) | Young Givinni | KO | 1 | Feb 1, 1921 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 14 | Draw | 7–4–1 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 15 | Jan 10, 1921 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | |
| 13 | Loss | 7–4 (2) | Irineo Flores | PTS | 4 | Jul 3, 1920 | Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines | |
| 12 | Loss | 7–3 (2) | Syd Keenan | PTS | 8 | Jul 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 11 | Win | 7–2 (2) | Eddie Moore | PTS | 10 | Jun 20, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 10 | Win | 6–2 (2) | Leoncio Bernabe | PTS | 6 | Jun 10, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 9 | Win | 5–2 (2) | Kid Taylor | PTS | 4 | Jun 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 8 | Win | 4–2 (2) | Kid Ponzo | PTS | 4 | May 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 7 | Loss | 3–2 (2) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 6 | Apr 10, 1920 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Exact date unknown |
| 6 | Win | 3–1 (2) | Kid Saunders | PTS | 4 | Apr 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 5 | NC | 2–1 (2) | Pancho Villa | NC | 6 (6) | Mar 25, 1920 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Exact date unknown |
| 4 | Loss | 2–1 (1) | Pancho Villa | PTS | 6 | Mar 10, 1920 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Exact date unknown |
| 3 | Win | 2–0 (1) | Kid Aquila | PTS | 4 | Mar 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
| 2 | NC | 1–0 (1) | Pancho Villa | NC | 6 (6) | Feb 25, 1920 | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Exact date unknown |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Kid Ponzo | KO | 3 | Jan 1, 1920 | U.S. | Exact date and location unknown |
Primary boxing achievements and honors
[edit]Ballerino was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame on September 12, 1971.[20]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Mike Ballerino". BoxRec. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c d He fought for the Army in "Carnival Canvas Man Once Made $400,000 as a Fighter", The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee, pg. 3, 20 September 1938
- ^ a b "Mike Ballerino". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ Tait had managed boxers in Philippines in "Simonich Cleans Up", The Maui News, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, pg. 2, 3 March 1922
- ^ "Harold Jones Will Be Real Test for Rivers", The Seattle Star, Seattle, Washington, pg. 11, 18 May 1922
- ^ "Boston Lightweight Will Meet Gorman", The Oregon Daily, Portland, Oregon, pg. 12, 12 June 1922
- ^ Seattle fans flocked to the bout in Lassen, Leo H., "Local Ring Fans Turn to Tacoma", The Seattle Star, Seattle, Washington, pg. 22, 20 October 1922
- ^ Tait had been boxer and had managed boxing club in "Central Club the Latest", The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii, pg. 3, 10 July 1908
- ^ "Pancho Villa, the Filipino Beats Game Jimmy Wilde", Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 19 June 1923
- ^ The bout was a prelim to Pancho Villa in "Williams Takes Terrific Beating", New Castle News, New Castle, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 1 August 1923
- ^ "Villa Wallops Williams Good", The Evening Journal, Wilmington, Delaware, pg. 12, 1 August 1923
- ^ Churchill managed Philippine boxers in "Orient to Take Up Boxing in Earnest", Chicago Eagle, Chicago, Illinois, pg. 2, 25 December 1920
- ^ a b "Tex Rickard Names High Ranking Boxers", The Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, Florida, pg. 11, 12 January 1925
- ^ "Mike Ballerino - Lineal Jr. Lightweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- ^ Ballerino first took the title in this bout and lost only two rounds in "Ballerino is New Champion", The Evening Review, East Liverpool, Ohio, pg. 13, 2 April 1925
- ^ "Ballerino Still Jr. Lightweight Champ", Shamokin News-Dispatch, Shamokin, Pennsylvania, pg. 6, 20 June 1925
- ^ "Coast Scrapper Captures Crown", The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, pg. 16, 8 December 1925
- ^ "Benny Bass Defeats Mike Ballerino", The Brainerd Daily Dispatch, Brainerd, Minnesota, pg. 5, 18 October 1927
- ^ "BoxRec: Mike Ballerino".
- ^ "Mike Ballerino". New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Mike Ballerino from BoxRec (registration required)
- Mike Ballerino - Cyber Boxing Zone Profile