Baker, Joe "Kid"

Nicknamed "The Terror of Houston St.", "The Bull of the Ghetto", and "Bing-Bang Baker," Baker fought as a featherweight in the 1920s.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. July 18, 1901 - d. unknown

Career Highlights:
Born in New York at the turn of the 20th Century, Baker began his boxing career as a featherweight in 1920 in the Montreal (Canada) area. After winning a series of fights there, he returned to New York and fought in Albany and the New York City area. Considered a rugged battler who possessed a solid punch, Baker knocked down Sid Terris in their October 1923 bout, but lost a ten-round decision.

A claimant to the Brooklyn featherweight championship that year, he enlisted in the National Guard in November 1923. Baker became known as one of the best punchers in the featherweight and lightweight divisions in the National Guard. In October 1924, Baker fought Leo "Kid" Roy for the Canadian Featherweight championship at the Royal Arena in Montreal. He lost a ten-round decision. Baker fought for a couple of more years before he retired.

Origin:
New York City

Career Statistics:
Professional record (incomplete):
Wins: 27 wins
Losses: 19
Draws: 14
No decisions: 2

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