Herman, Kid

Herman Landfield

Not to be confused with Hall of Famer Pete "Kid" Herman (a bantamweight), this Herman was a lightweight contender in the 1900s.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
Herman began his career in 1899 and fought as a lightweight. By the mid-1900s, he had become a contender and faced former featherweight champion Dave Sullivan in Sullivan's final fight on March 13, 1905; Herman knocked out the former champ in the ninth-round. One month later, Herman fought future world welterweight champ Harry Lewis in April 1905; the bout ended in a 15-round draw. Herman's final big bout came two years later when he finally received a title shot. Against world lightweight champ Joe Gans, Herman was knocked out in the eighth-round on January 1, 1907; Herman retired later that year.

Origin:
unknown

Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 48 (26 by knockout)
Losses: 10
Draws: 21
No decisions: 2

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