
Within the recorded range there are 41 bouts between 1958 and 1967, about one every 2.7 months. 20 of the 30 wins came inside the distance. Of the 10 losses, 3 came inside the distance and 7 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2271, in 1961; it stands at 2036 now. The best win came against Bobo Olson in 1960, who was rated 2288 at the time.
Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 2 times. The loss to Billy Daniels in 1964 is the largest gap conceded. Over the last four bouts the trend was downward.