Wildcat Monte

Wildcat Monte
Wildcat Monte
Statistics
Real name	Monte H. Deadwiley
Weight(s)	Welterweight
Nationality	American
Born	February 15, 1905; Amarillo, Texas
Died	October 26, 1961 (aged 56)
Boxing record
Total fights	313
Wins	228
Wins by KO	62
Losses	53
Draws	30
No contests	2

Monte H. Deadwiley (February 15, 1905 – October 26, 1961) was an American professional boxer nicknamed "Wildcat Monte" who fought as a welterweight boxer. He was active from 1923 to 1937 and fought a recorded 313 times in his 13 year-career. He has been regarded as one of the most active boxers of his time having fought over 30 times in one year periods throughout his career.

Career

Monte debut on March 16, 1923 in a fight against Bill Bush which he won by decision. He would fight a recorded 38 times in 1924 and come close to that in subsequent years. On February 12, 1924, he fought Eddie Mack at the Rialto Theatre in Santa Fe. Monte "proved a flash in the pan and just for a few seconds in the opening frame", but then lost the match by technical knockout in the 3rd round.[1]

Monte fought the Philippine welterweight title holder Sabino Apara, on February 20, 1929. Monte won by decision with a victory in every round. They rematched on February 15, 1931 which Monte won again by decision.[2]

Monte fought San Francisco boxer Ritchie Mack on October 24, 1932. Monte lost by decision after a 10-round bout.[3] Monte fought Joey Speigal (also spelled Spiegel) on November 26, 1935. After being knocked down 3 times, Monte said "I've had enough of this", before quitting in the 9th round.[4]

In 1934, Monte fought Herbert Stribling and lost by points after a 6-round match at the Coliseum in Coral Gables, Florida.[5]

Monte had a reputation of being an "all-action fighter" known for his non-stop frenetic punching style. Despite having a record of 228 wins to 53 losses, Monte was never able to capture a title.

Monte died on October 26, 1961.

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References

Chris Cozzone; Jim Boggio (29 March 2013). Boxing in New Mexico, 1868–1940. McFarland. pp. 285–. ISBN 978-0-7864-9316-6.
AP (1929-02-21). "Fights" (PDF). San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
AP (1932-10-24). "Local Fighter Wins Decision in Dallas" (PDF). San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
AP (1935-11-27). "Enough! He Quits" (PDF). San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
Jaclyn Weldon White (2011). The Greatest Champion that Never was: The Life of W.L. "Young" Stribling. Mercer University Press. pp. 237–. ISBN 978-0-88146-252-4.

External links

Boxing record for Wildcat Monte from BoxRec

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[CozzoneBoggio2013-1] Chris Cozzone; Jim Boggio (29 March 2013). Boxing in New Mexico, 1868–1940. McFarland. pp. 285–. ISBN 978-0-7864-9316-6.

[SFC-2] AP (1929-02-21). "Fights" (PDF). San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-09-01.

[SFC3-3] AP (1932-10-24). "Local Fighter Wins Decision in Dallas" (PDF). San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-09-01.

[SFC2-4] AP (1935-11-27). "Enough! He Quits" (PDF). San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-09-01.

[White2011-5] Jaclyn Weldon White (2011). The Greatest Champion that Never was: The Life of W.L. "Young" Stribling. Mercer University Press. pp. 237–. ISBN 978-0-88146-252-4.