Virgil Akins

Within the recorded range there are 93 bouts between 1948 and 1962, about one every 1.8 months. 34 of the 60 wins came inside the distance, 1 of them in the first round. Of the 31 losses, 2 came inside the distance and 29 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2066, in 1958; it stands at 1888 now. The best win came against Tony DeMarco in 1957, who was rated 2171 at the time.

The record includes 6 wins against a higher-rated opponent. The biggest upset conceded was the loss to Don Fullmer in 1960. The rating was sliding across the final four bouts.