Arthur Susskind

Arthur Susskind (October 12, 1886 – March 10, 1967), also known as "Young Otto", was an American professional boxer who set a world record with 16 consecutive first-round knockouts in the early 1900s. His record stood until Edwin Valero of Venezuela scored 18 straight first-round knockouts in 2006.[1][2]

Arthur Susskind
Statistics
Nickname(s)Young Otto
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1886-11-12)November 12, 1886
DiedMarch 10, 1967(1967-03-10) (aged 80)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights89
Wins70
Wins by KO58
Losses14
Draws3
No contests2

References

  1. "Young Otto". Boxrec. Retrieved 2010-09-07. Reportedly scored a total of 42 first round knockouts in his entire career. Considered one of the great knockout artists of the early 20th century. Otto became a well-respected boxing referee after he retired from boxing. Otto was Jewish.
  2. "Arthur Susskind, Was Young Otto. Boxer of Early 1900s Dies. Judge in Championships". The New York Times. March 11, 1967. Retrieved 2010-09-07. Arthur Susskind, who scored 44 first-round knockouts while boxing as Young Otto for two decades before 1923, died yesterday in Central Islip, L.I. He was 80 years old.
Records
Preceded by
Jimmy Barry
4
Most consecutive first-round knockouts
15

October 13, 1905 - September 25, 2006
Succeeded by
Edwin Valero
18




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