Fidel LaBarba (September 29, 1905 – October 2, 1981) was an American boxer and sportswriter.[1] He was born in New York City and grew up in Los Angeles, California. LaBarba began his amateur career at fourteen, eventually winning the flyweight division at the national Amateur Athletic Union tournament in Boston and later qualifying for the United States Olympic team.[2]

Fidel LaBarba
LaBarba in 1935
Born
Fidel La Barba

September 29, 1905
DiedOctober 2, 1981(1981-10-02) (aged 76)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights94
Wins72
Wins by KO15
Losses15
Draws7
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris Flyweight

As a professional boxer, La Barba was a world champion in the flyweight division.

Amateur career

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LaBarba in 1924.

LaBarba began boxing around age 12 or 13 in little amateur cards held weekly at places such as the Elks Club, which were promoted by Carlo Curtiss, who had been one of World Heavyweight Champion Jess Willard's managers. "Sometimes we would have nude women at these events," he said. The first known mention of "Young Fidel" is September 17, 1920, by the Los Angeles Times, announcing a boxing/wrestling show at the Italian picnic the next day at Selig Zoo where his opponent was to be "Battling Bennie", newsboy like Fidel. Eventually, Central Junior High School boxing instructor Bob Howard saw his potential. According to an interview published January 28, 1927 in some United States newspapers, LaBarba mentioned that he defeated a boy named Dave Mariney (a.k.a. Marini) for the high school championship. Based upon this win, his friends suggested he join the amateurs, which he did. By this, he likely meant he joined the A.A.U. Fidel found it ironic that his first "official" amateur opponent was none other than Dave Mariney. This was at a semi-monthly boxing show sponsored by the Los Angeles Athletic Club (L.A.A.C). "It looked like a crime to match the two," reported the Los Angeles Times November 4, 1920. LaBarba was about four feet tall, and his opponent a foot and a half taller. "But LaBarba soon showed he knew how to take care of himself."

George Blake reportedly was the referee at that fight. He and Charles Keppen ran these L.A.A.C. shows. Blake had come to Los Angeles from Chicago in 1904. He had been a United States Army boxing instructor during World War I. By the early 1920s, Blake was a well-known referee for boxing venues such as Jack Doyle's Vernon Arena, and would become the regular referee at the soon-to-be-built Hollywood Legion Stadium. He was much-respected and known as a man of impeccable character. Blake took an interest in the young and talented Fidel LaBarba, and asked Bob Howard to have him come down to the club. " I was asked four or five times, but was embarrassed to go," LaBarba explained. He owned only one pair of torn tennis shoes. He finally mustered the fortitude to go see Blake; thus started a very long relationship. LaBarba continued to have many amateur bouts. "We would receive a gift worth $35.00," he noted. "Later, they would give us a gift certificate to buy clothes at places like the Broadway, or Sears."

Meanwhile, LaBarba attended Central Jr. High School, and then Lincoln High School—both in Los Angeles. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, and especially football. He was the quarterback for the "lightweight" (midget) football team. While in high school, he sometimes worked nights until midnight, racking pins at a bowling alley, then sleeping on a cot in back of the building. In the morning he would grab a bite to eat at the local restaurant, then head off to school about a mile away.

By 1924, LaBarba had lost only one bout after some 30-plus recorded contests. George Blake took eight of his L.A.A.C. boxers to Boston June 1924 for the Olympic trials, and LaBarba qualified. LaBarba won the gold medal in the flyweight division at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. After the Games, Blake arranged an amateur card at Doyle's Vernon Arena with all the American Olympic fighters, at which LaBarba finished out his amateur career.

Olympic Results

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  • Jul 15, 1924 E. Warwick (England) @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France W-3 (first round)
  • Jul 16, 1924 Gaetano Lanzi (Italy) @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France TKO-2 (second round)
  • Jul 18, 1924 Rennis/Rennie (Canada) @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France W-3 (quarter-final Round)
  • Jul 19?, 1924 Rinaldo Castellenghi @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France W-3 (semi-final Round)
  • Jul 20, 1924 James McKenzie (G.B.) @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France W-3 (final)

Pro career

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Although still in high school, LaBarba turned professional that same year.

On August 22, 1925, LaBarba defeated Frankie Genaro in a convincing 10-round decision to win the American Flyweight title. In 1927, he defeated Elky Clark to win the vacant flyweight championship of the world. La Barba dominated the fight, knocked Clark down five times and won all twelve rounds.[3]

Seven months later, LaBarba retired to enter Stanford University. Less than a year later, however, he returned to the ring as a featherweight. He won his first five fights, and in 1931 split two decisions with Kid Chocolate. On May 22, 1931, he was given an opportunity to win the world featherweight title, but was out pointed by Battling Battalino.

LaBarba's career was prematurely curtailed when he suffered a detached retina in training for a fight against Kid Chocolate for the New York featherweight title. On December 9, 1932, LaBarba not only lost the fight in a close decision, but went blind in his eye. After the fight, he underwent surgery to repair the tear, but it was unsuccessful and he eventually had to have the eye removed.

Later life

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In 1933, he was forced to retire, and returned to Stanford, where he earned a degree in journalism. After graduating from Stanford he worked as a sportswriter, and later worked in public relations, as a screenwriter, and as a technical advisor in Hollywood for boxing movies.

Fidel LaBarba died of heart failure in Los Angeles, California, in 1981.[1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[4] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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95 fights 69 wins 15 losses
By knockout 16 0
By decision 52 15
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 6
Newspaper decisions/draws 5

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
95 Win 69–15–6 (5) Mose Butch UD 10 Feb 13, 1933 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
94 Loss 68–15–6 (5) Seaman Tommy Watson UD 12 Jan 27, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
93 Loss 68–14–6 (5) Tommy Paul MD 10 Dec 29, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
92 Loss 68–13–6 (5) Kid Chocolate MD 15 Dec 9, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
For world super featherweight title;
For NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
91 Win 68–12–6 (5) Conrad Sanico TKO 6 (8) Nov 10, 1932 Houston Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
90 Win 67–12–6 (5) Little Dempsey PTS 10 Oct 15, 1932 Honolulu, Hawaii
89 Win 66–12–6 (5) Sailor Ray Butler PTS 10 Oct 8, 1932 Volcano Arena, Hilo, Hawaii
88 Win 65–12–6 (5) Frank Torres TKO 4 (8) Sep 5, 1932 Maunaloa, Hawaii
87 Win 64–12–6 (5) Vince Venturillo TKO 10 (10), 2:50 Sep 2, 1932 Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii
86 Win 63–12–6 (5) Al Citrino TKO 6 (10) Aug 12, 1932 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
85 Win 62–12–6 (5) Varias Milling PTS 10 Jul 29, 1932 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
84 Win 61–12–6 (5) Bobby Gray KO 8 (10) Jun 28, 1932 Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, US
83 Win 60–12–6 (5) Tommy Paul PTS 10 Jun 14, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
82 Win 59–12–6 (5) Varias Milling PTS 10 Jun 2, 1932 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
81 Loss 58–12–6 (5) Johnny Pena PTS 10 Apr 29, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
80 Win 58–11–6 (5) Petey Sarron PTS 10 Apr 22, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
79 Win 57–11–6 (5) Max Tarley PTS 10 Apr 8, 1932 Stockton, California, US
78 Win 56–11–6 (5) Varias Milling PTS 10 Mar 11, 1932 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
77 Loss 55–11–6 (5) Baby Arizmendi PTS 10 Jan 1, 1932 El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
76 Win 55–10–6 (5) Davey Jones PTS 6 Dec 17, 1931 Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, US
75 Win 54–10–6 (5) Benny Pelz PTS 6 Dec 15, 1931 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, US
74 Win 53–10–6 (5) Lesie 'Wildcat' Carter KO 1 (10), 2:10 Dec 9, 1931 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
73 Win 52–10–6 (5) Santiago Zorrilla TKO 6 (10) Nov 27, 1931 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
72 Win 51–10–6 (5) Lesie 'Wildcat' Carter PTS 6 Nov 10, 1931 Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, US
71 Win 50–10–6 (5) Joe Guerrero PTS 10 Oct 9, 1931 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
70 Win 49–10–6 (5) Johnny Previs PTS 10 Sep 16, 1931 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California, US
69 Win 48–10–6 (5) Isidro Pinto de Sa PTS 10 Aug 21, 1931 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
68 Win 47–10–6 (5) Santiago Zorrilla PTS 10 Aug 6, 1931 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
67 Win 46–10–6 (5) Jackie Mandell KO 1 (10) Jul 20, 1931 Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, US
66 Win 45–10–6 (5) Ray Montoya PTS 10 Jul 4, 1931 Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, US
65 Loss 44–10–6 (5) Claude Varner PTS 10 Jun 26, 1931 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
64 Loss 44–9–6 (5) Christopher Battalino UD 15 May 22, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
63 Win 44–8–6 (5) Kid Francis UD 10 Mar 27, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
62 Draw 43–8–6 (5) Claude Varner PTS 10 Feb 3, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
61 Loss 43–8–5 (5) Eddie Shea PTS 10 Dec 10, 1930 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
60 Win 43–7–5 (5) Charles 'Bud' Taylor PTS 10 Nov 28, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
59 Win 42–7–5 (5) Kid Chocolate UD 10 Nov 3, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
58 Draw 41–7–5 (5) Earl Mastro PTS 10 Aug 7, 1930 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
57 Win 41–7–4 (5) Bushy Graham PTS 10 May 28, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
56 Win 40–7–4 (5) Charles 'Bud' Taylor PTS 10 Apr 21, 1930 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
55 Win 39–7–4 (5) Tommy Paul UD 10 Apr 4, 1930 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
54 Win 38–7–4 (5) Santiago Zorrilla PTS 10 Mar 4, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
53 Win 37–7–4 (5) Charley Sullivan KO 5 (10) Feb 14, 1930 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
52 Win 36–7–4 (5) Johnny Torres PTS 10 Jan 28, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
51 Win 35–7–4 (5) Ignacio Fernandez PTS 10 Jan 14, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
50 Loss 34–7–4 (5) Kid Francis PTS 12 Oct 12, 1929 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France
49 Win 34–6–4 (5) Jackie Mandell TKO 8 (10) Aug 30, 1929 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
48 Loss 33–6–4 (5) Earl Mastro PTS 10 Jun 25, 1929 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
47 Win 33–5–4 (5) Tommy Paul MD 6 Jun 7, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
46 Loss 32–5–4 (5) Kid Chocolate MD 10 May 22, 1929 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
45 Win 32–4–4 (5) Willie Smith TKO 12 (15) Mar 16, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
44 Win 31–4–4 (5) Billy Grime PTS 15 Mar 2, 1929 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
43 Win 30–4–4 (5) Willie Smith PTS 15 Feb 9, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
42 Win 29–4–4 (5) Billy 'Young' McAllister KO 4 (15) Jan 26, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
41 Win 28–4–4 (5) Ray Ravani KO 8 (10) Nov 23, 1927 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
40 Win 27–4–4 (5) Young Nationalista PTS 10 Sep 25, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
39 Win 26–4–4 (5) Bushy Graham PTS 10 Sep 11, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
38 Win 25–4–4 (5) Earl Mastro PTS 10 Aug 7, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
37 Win 24–4–4 (5) Huerta Evans PTS 10 Jul 17, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
36 Win 23–4–4 (5) Johnny Vacca PTS 10 Aug 23, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
35 Win 22–4–4 (5) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 10 Jul 12, 1927 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
34 Draw 21–4–4 (5) Clarence Rosen NWS 10 Jun 27, 1927 Bay City, Michigan, US
33 Win 21–4–4 (4) Mike Brody NWS 10 Jun 21, 1927 University of St. Louis Athletic Field, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
32 Win 21–4–4 (3) Willie LaMorte TKO 10 (12) May 27, 1927 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
31 Win 20–4–4 (3) Babe Kellar NWS 10 May 11, 1927 Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
30 Win 20–4–4 (2) Billy Shaw PTS 10 Apr 29, 1927 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
29 Win 19–4–4 (2) Young Montreal PTS 10 Apr 11, 1927 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
28 Loss 18–4–4 (2) Johnny Vacca PTS 10 Mar 21, 1927 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
27 Loss 18–3–4 (2) Johnny Vacca PTS 10 Feb 14, 1927 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
26 Win 18–2–4 (2) Elky Clark UD 12 Jan 21, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
Retained NBA flyweight title;
Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring flyweight titles
25 Win 17–2–4 (2) Delos 'Kid' Williams PTS 10 Dec 17, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, US
24 Win 16–2–4 (2) California Joe Lynch DQ 4 (10) Nov 19, 1926 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, US
23 Draw 15–2–4 (2) Young Nationalista PTS 10 Oct 26, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
22 Draw 15–2–3 (2) Newsboy Brown PTS 10 Oct 5, 1926 Arena, Vernon, California, US
21 Win 15–2–2 (2) Paul Milnar PTS 8 Sep 2, 1926 Peoria, Illinois, US
20 Win 14–2–2 (2) Happy Atherton PTS 10 Aug 25, 1926 Loyola University Athletic Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
19 Win 13–2–2 (2) Emil Paluso PTS 10 Aug 13, 1926 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, US
18 Win 12–2–2 (2) Georgie Rivers PTS 10 Jul 7, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Retained NBA and American flyweight titles
17 Win 11–2–2 (2) Emil Paluso NWS 12 May 4, 1926 Arena, Vernon, California, US
16 Win 11–2–2 (1) Clever Sencio PTS 10 Mar 31, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
15 Win 10–2–2 (1) Vic King TKO 4 (10) Mar 12, 1926 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
14 Win 9–2–2 (1) Clever Sencio NWS 12 Jan 20, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
13 Win 9–2–2 Lew Perfetti PTS 6 Dec 23, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
12 Win 8–2–2 Ray Fee TKO 1 (10), 2:09 Nov 20, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
11 Win 7–2–2 Frankie Genaro PTS 10 Aug 22, 1925 Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, US
Won American and vacant NBA flyweight titles
10 Win 6–2–2 Georgie Rivers PTS 10 Jul 17, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
9 Win 5–2–2 Teddy Silva PTS 10 May 29, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
8 Draw 4–2–2 Newsboy Brown PTS 10 Apr 17, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
7 Win 4–2–1 Georgie Rivers PTS 10 Mar 20, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
6 Win 3–2–1 Young Nationalista PTS 10 Feb 20, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
5 Loss 2–2–1 Jimmy McLarnin PTS 10 Jan 13, 1925 Arena, Vernon, California, US
4 Win 2–1–1 Pedro Villa PTS 4 Dec 4, 1924 Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, US
3 Draw 1–1–1 Jimmy McLarnin PTS 4 Nov 11, 1924 Arena, Vernon, California, US
2 Loss 1–1 Jimmy McLarnin PTS 4 Oct 28, 1924 Arena, Vernon, California, US
1 Win 1–0 Frankie Grandetta PTS 4 Oct 14, 1924 Arena, Vernon, California, US

Unofficial record

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95 fights 73 wins 15 losses
By knockout 16 0
By decision 56 15
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 7

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location
95 Win 73–15–7 Mose Butch UD 10 Feb 13, 1933 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
94 Loss 72–15–7 Seaman Tommy Watson UD 12 Jan 27, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
93 Loss 72–14–7 Tommy Paul MD 10 Dec 29, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
92 Loss 72–13–7 Kid Chocolate MD 15 Dec 9, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
For world super featherweight title;
For NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
91 Win 72–12–7 Conrad Sanico TKO 6 (8) Nov 10, 1932 Houston Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
90 Win 71–12–7 Little Dempsey PTS 10 Oct 15, 1932 Honolulu, Hawaii
89 Win 70–12–7 Sailor Ray Butler PTS 10 Oct 8, 1932 Volcano Arena, Hilo, Hawaii
88 Win 69–12–7 Frank Torres TKO 4 (8) Sep 5, 1932 Maunaloa, Hawaii
87 Win 68–12–7 Vince Venturillo TKO 10 (10), 2:50 Sep 2, 1932 Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii
86 Win 67–12–7 Al Citrino TKO 6 (10) Aug 12, 1932 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
85 Win 66–12–7 Varias Milling PTS 10 Jul 29, 1932 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
84 Win 65–12–7 Bobby Gray KO 8 (10) Jun 28, 1932 Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, US
83 Win 64–12–7 Tommy Paul PTS 10 Jun 14, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
82 Win 63–12–7 Varias Milling PTS 10 Jun 2, 1932 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
81 Loss 62–12–7 Johnny Pena PTS 10 Apr 29, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
80 Win 62–11–7 Petey Sarron PTS 10 Apr 22, 1932 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
79 Win 61–11–7 Max Tarley PTS 10 Apr 8, 1932 Stockton, California, US
78 Win 60–11–7 Varias Milling PTS 10 Mar 11, 1932 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
77 Loss 59–11–7 Baby Arizmendi PTS 10 Jan 1, 1932 El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
76 Win 59–10–7 Davey Jones PTS 6 Dec 17, 1931 Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, US
75 Win 58–10–7 Benny Pelz PTS 6 Dec 15, 1931 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, US
74 Win 57–10–7 Lesie 'Wildcat' Carter KO 1 (10), 2:10 Dec 9, 1931 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
73 Win 56–10–7 Santiago Zorrilla TKO 6 (10) Nov 27, 1931 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
72 Win 55–10–7 Lesie 'Wildcat' Carter PTS 6 Nov 10, 1931 Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, US
71 Win 54–10–7 Joe Guerrero PTS 10 Oct 9, 1931 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
70 Win 53–10–7 Johnny Previs PTS 10 Sep 16, 1931 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California, US
69 Win 52–10–7 Isidro Pinto de Sa PTS 10 Aug 21, 1931 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
68 Win 51–10–7 Santiago Zorrilla PTS 10 Aug 6, 1931 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
67 Win 50–10–7 Jackie Mandell KO 1 (10) Jul 20, 1931 Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, US
66 Win 49–10–7 Ray Montoya PTS 10 Jul 4, 1931 Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, US
65 Loss 48–10–7 Claude Varner PTS 10 Jun 26, 1931 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
64 Loss 48–9–7 Christopher Battalino UD 15 May 22, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
63 Win 48–8–7 Kid Francis UD 10 Mar 27, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
62 Draw 47–8–7 Claude Varner PTS 10 Feb 3, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
61 Loss 47–8–6 Eddie Shea PTS 10 Dec 10, 1930 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
60 Win 47–7–6 Charles 'Bud' Taylor PTS 10 Nov 28, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
59 Win 46–7–6 Kid Chocolate UD 10 Nov 3, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
58 Draw 45–7–6 Earl Mastro PTS 10 Aug 7, 1930 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
57 Win 45–7–5 Bushy Graham PTS 10 May 28, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
56 Win 44–7–5 Charles 'Bud' Taylor PTS 10 Apr 21, 1930 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
55 Win 43–7–5 Tommy Paul UD 10 Apr 4, 1930 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
54 Win 42–7–5 Santiago Zorrilla PTS 10 Mar 4, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
53 Win 41–7–5 Charley Sullivan KO 5 (10) Feb 14, 1930 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
52 Win 40–7–5 Johnny Torres PTS 10 Jan 28, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
51 Win 39–7–5 Ignacio Fernandez PTS 10 Jan 14, 1930 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
50 Loss 38–7–5 Kid Francis PTS 12 Oct 12, 1929 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France
49 Win 38–6–5 Jackie Mandell TKO 8 (10) Aug 30, 1929 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
48 Loss 37–6–5 Earl Mastro PTS 10 Jun 25, 1929 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
47 Win 37–5–5 Tommy Paul MD 6 Jun 7, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
46 Loss 36–5–5 Kid Chocolate MD 10 May 22, 1929 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
45 Win 36–4–5 Willie Smith TKO 12 (15) Mar 16, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
44 Win 35–4–5 Billy Grime PTS 15 Mar 2, 1929 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
43 Win 34–4–5 Willie Smith PTS 15 Feb 9, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
42 Win 33–4–5 Billy 'Young' McAllister KO 4 (15) Jan 26, 1929 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
41 Win 32–4–5 Ray Ravani KO 8 (10) Nov 23, 1927 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
40 Win 31–4–5 Young Nationalista PTS 10 Sep 25, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
39 Win 30–4–5 Bushy Graham PTS 10 Sep 11, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
38 Win 29–4–5 Earl Mastro PTS 10 Aug 7, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
37 Win 28–4–5 Huerta Evans PTS 10 Jul 17, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
36 Win 27–4–5 Johnny Vacca PTS 10 Aug 23, 1927 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
35 Win 26–4–5 Memphis Pal Moore PTS 10 Jul 12, 1927 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
34 Draw 25–4–5 Clarence Rosen NWS 10 Jun 27, 1927 Bay City, Michigan, US
33 Win 25–4–4 Mike Brody NWS 10 Jun 21, 1927 University of St. Louis Athletic Field, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
32 Win 24–4–4 Willie LaMorte TKO 10 (12) May 27, 1927 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
31 Win 23–4–4 Babe Kellar NWS 10 May 11, 1927 Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
30 Win 22–4–4 Billy Shaw PTS 10 Apr 29, 1927 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
29 Win 21–4–4 Young Montreal PTS 10 Apr 11, 1927 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
28 Loss 20–4–4 Johnny Vacca PTS 10 Mar 21, 1927 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
27 Loss 20–3–4 Johnny Vacca PTS 10 Feb 14, 1927 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
26 Win 20–2–4 Elky Clark UD 12 Jan 21, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
Retained NBA flyweight title;
Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring flyweight titles
25 Win 19–2–4 Delos 'Kid' Williams PTS 10 Dec 17, 1926 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, US
24 Win 18–2–4 California Joe Lynch DQ 4 (10) Nov 19, 1926 Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, US
23 Draw 17–2–4 Young Nationalista PTS 10 Oct 26, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
22 Draw 17–2–3 Newsboy Brown PTS 10 Oct 5, 1926 Arena, Vernon, California, US
21 Win 17–2–2 Paul Milnar PTS 8 Sep 2, 1926 Peoria, Illinois, US
20 Win 16–2–2 Happy Atherton PTS 10 Aug 25, 1926 Loyola University Athletic Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
19 Win 15–2–2 Emil Paluso PTS 10 Aug 13, 1926 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, US
18 Win 14–2–2 Georgie Rivers PTS 10 Jul 7, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Retained NBA and American flyweight titles
17 Win 13–2–2 Emil Paluso NWS 12 May 4, 1926 Arena, Vernon, California, US
16 Win 12–2–2 Clever Sencio PTS 10 Mar 31, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
15 Win 11–2–2 Vic King TKO 4 (10) Mar 12, 1926 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
14 Win 10–2–2 Clever Sencio NWS 12 Jan 20, 1926 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
13 Win 9–2–2 Lew Perfetti PTS 6 Dec 23, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
12 Win 8–2–2 Ray Fee TKO 1 (10), 2:09 Nov 20, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
11 Win 7–2–2 Frankie Genaro PTS 10 Aug 22, 1925 Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, US
Won American and vacant NBA flyweight titles
10 Win 6–2–2 Georgie Rivers PTS 10 Jul 17, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
9 Win 5–2–2 Teddy Silva PTS 10 May 29, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
8 Draw 4–2–2 Newsboy Brown PTS 10 Apr 17, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
7 Win 4–2–1 Georgie Rivers PTS 10 Mar 20, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
6 Win 3–2–1 Young Nationalista PTS 10 Feb 20, 1925 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
5 Loss 2–2–1 Jimmy McLarnin PTS 10 Jan 13, 1925 Arena, Vernon, California, US
4 Win 2–1–1 Pedro Villa PTS 4 Dec 4, 1924 Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, US
3 Draw 1–1–1 Jimmy McLarnin PTS 4 Nov 11, 1924 Arena, Vernon, California, US
2 Loss 1–1 Jimmy McLarnin PTS 4 Oct 28, 1924 Arena, Vernon, California, US
1 Win 1–0 Frankie Grandetta PTS 4 Oct 14, 1924 Arena, Vernon, California, US

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References

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  1. ^ a b UPI (4 October 1981). "Fidel La Barba Dead; Ex-Boxing Champion". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Fidel LaBarba". Olympedia. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Fidel LaBarba - Lineal Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Fidel LaBarba".
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Pancho Villa
World Flyweight Champion
August 22, 1925 – August 23, 1927
vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Benny Lynch