Yustin Sirutis

Yustin Sirutis[1][2] (died January 6, 1988) was an American boxer.

Yustin Sirutis
Sirutis in 1931
DiedJanuary 6, 1988 (aged 79)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins22
Wins by KO9
Losses11
Draws1
No contests1

Life and career

Sirutis graduated from New York University in 1932.[3] He was a Golden Gloves champion.[4][5]

In 1934, Sirutis was appointed as a boxing coach at City College of New York.[6] He retired as a boxing coach in 1968. After retiring, he was a professor and chairman of the physical education department at Baruch College.[3]

Sirutis died[3] on January 6, 1988, at the age of 79.

Professional boxing record
35 fights 22 wins 11 losses
By knockout 9 0
By decision 13 11
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Rounds Date Location Notes
35 Loss 14–2–1 Otis Thomas PTS 10[7] October 8,[8] 1938 Rockland Palace, New York, U.S.
34 Loss 94–15–10 Tiger Jack Fox PTS 10[9] September 8, 1938 Idora Park, Youngstown, U.S.
33 Loss 92–15–10 Tiger Jack Fox PTS 8[10] June 9, 1938 Velodrome, Nutley, U.S.
32 Loss 45–6–2 Jack Trammell PTS 10[11] April 2, 1938 Rockland Palace, New York, U.S.
31 Loss 9–9–2 Jim Howell PTS February 12, 1938 Rockland Palace, New York, U.S.
30 Win 8–2–0 Oscar Matthews TKO 3[12] January 22, 1938 Rockland Palace, New York, U.S.
29 Draw 82–14–7 Tiger Jack Fox PTS October 2, 1937 Rockland Palace, New York, U.S.
28 No contest[13] 18–3–1 Eddie Blunt NC 8 (3)[14] August 5, 1937 Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S.
27 Win 18–4–2 Frank Connolly MD June 7, 1937 Valley Arena, Holyoke, U.S.
26 Win 54–38–6 Unknown Winston UD 10[15] April 26, 1937 Valley Arena, Holyoke, U.S.
25 Win 54–37–6 Unknown Winston SD 10[16] March 22, 1937 Valley Arena, Holyoke, U.S.
24 Win 2–6–0 Young George Godfrey TKO January 2, 1937 Rockland Palace, New York, U.S.
23 Win 1–3–0 Jack Rose KO December 5, 1936 Rockland Palace, New York, U.S.

References
  1. "Young Student Captures Title: Yustin Sirutis Wins the Heavyweight Crown". The Hamilton Spectator. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. March 17, 1931. p. 19. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Sirutis Aims at Olympics". Daily News. New York, New York. March 22, 1931. p. 154. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Yustin Sirutis, Boxing Coach, 79". The New York Times. January 21, 1988. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. "Conde and Boggi In Semi-Final". Times Union. Brooklyn, New York. October 17, 1932. p. 15. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Massera Matched With Yustin Sirutis". Times Union. Brooklyn, New York. April 9, 1934. p. 15. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Sirutis to Coach City College Boxers". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. October 4, 1934. p. 22. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Otis Thomas Wins". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. October 9, 1938. p. 10. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Otis Thomas To Box Sirutis At Rockland". New Pittsburgh Courier. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. October 8, 1938. p. 16. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Here And There In Sports' Land". New Castle News. New Castle, Pennsylvania. September 9, 1938. p. 20. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Fox Wins Close Bout From Yustin Sirutis". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 10, 1938. p. 23. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Jack Trammell Wins From Yustin Sirutis". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, Missouri. April 3, 1938. p. 22. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. "Sirutis Finishes Matthews in 3d". Daily News. New York, New York. January 23, 1938. p. 404. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. "Del Genio Gets Nod Over Pacho". The Evening News. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. August 6, 1937. p. 19. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. "Pacho Takes Fifth". Daily News. New York, New York. August 6, 1937. p. 106. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. "Winston Is Outpointed By Sirutis: New York Fighter Superior in Infighting to Gain Unanimous Decision Over Negro". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. April 27, 1937. p. 15. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. "Yustin Sirutis Gains Split Decision Over Unknown Winston In Holyoke Battle". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. March 23, 1937. p. 15. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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