Jack Dillon
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Ernest Cutler Price (better known as Jack Dillon and Hoosier Bearcat; born February 2, 1891 in Frankfort, IN – died August 7, 1942 in Chattahoochee, Florida) was light heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
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[edit] Personal
Dillon's real name was Ernest Culter Price. and he took his "Jack Dillon" name from the famous racehorse, Sidney Dillon. Price worked at the farm/stable where the horse was housed. At his first fight, Price appeared very nervous. When asked his name, he said Sidney Dillon. The referee misunderstood him, and bawled out "Jack Dillon!" (May 20, 1916 Tacoma Daily News).
[edit] Professional Boxing Career
Dillon turned pro in 1908 and won the vacant World Light Heavyweight title with a win over Battling Levinsky in 1914. In 1916 he lost the belt in a rematch with Levinsky over 12 rounds.
Dillon was often referred to as "Jack the Giant Killer" for his ability to handle the most dangerous heavyweights of his era.
[edit] Life After Boxing
In retirement, Dillon lived next door to a restaurant he owned in operated. Dillon died August 7, 1942, in Chattahoochee, Florida.
Dillon was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995.
| Preceded by Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Abandoned |
World Light Heavyweight Champion 14 Apr 1914–24 Oct 1916 |
Succeeded by Battling Levinsky |
