Mansfield, Alf

Mansfield was a flyweight in the 1910s, early in the development of the weight class. The division was first established in England in 1910, but there was not a world championship for two more years and the United States would not recognize the division until 1916. During his career, Mansfield fought French champ Eugene Criqui twice and world champ Jimmy Wilde three times.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
An English flyweight in the 1910s, Mansfield travelled to Paris in November 1912 to fight French champ Eugene Criqui (crowned early that year). The bout ended in a 10-round draw, so Mansfield remained in Paris and the two fighters met again in January 1913, and again the bout ended in a 10-round draw. He returned to England and then fought British (and future world) champion Jimmy Wilde twice. The first fight took place in April and Mansfield lost a 20-round decision. The second bout, five months later, ended in the 10th-round when Mansfield was knocked out by Wilde; they fought a third time in 1919 with Mansfield getting knocked out in the 13th-round.

Origin:
England

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