Harlem Tommy Murphy Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Irish Boxer Charlie Pilkington The “Harlem Flash” 1897 – 1974

Charles Francis Pilkington, September 22, 1897 - May 20, 1974, known as Charlie Pilkington and The Meriden Flash, was an Irish-American professional boxer in the Featherweight division.Continue reading

Rare “Harlem Tommy” Murphy And Ad Wolgast Boxing Photograph, February 22, 1913

On February 22, 1913, at Coffroth's Arena in Daly City, California lightweights Harlem Tommy Murphy and Ad Wolgast squaring off in the featured match. Continue reading

‘Harlem’ Tommy Murphy, Harlem, New York 1911

At the turn of the century, boxing was huge in Harlem and this 1921 Exhibit Supply Company Boxing Postcard proves it of 'Harlem' Tommy Murphy in Harlem, New York.Continue reading

Premier Boxing Champions Announces Season Three For Harlem Boxing Lovers

Harlem has a long history of boxing fans and boxing champs like Harlem Tommy Murphy, Harry “The Black Panther” Wills, Joe Louis, Tyrone "The Harlem Butcher" Jackson, Hector "Macho" Camacho and many, many more.Continue reading

“Harlem Tommy Murphy” Vs “Abe Attell” Cover, NY 1912

We love this The Veteran Boxer magazine cover about the sweet science of boxing with the headline "Harlem Tommy Murphy" Vs "Abe Attell" In Memorable 20 Round Draw On August 3 1912 At San Francisco Cal. Continue reading