Light heavyweight · United States

Bob Godwin

Bob Godwin was a light heavyweight boxer from United States, born May 5, 1911. World titles: WBA light heavyweight (1933). Bob Godwin last fought John Henry Lewis on May 29, 1936 and lost by TKO in round 1 of 10.

Also: بوب جودوين
BornMay 5, 1911
DiedAug 1, 1980
Country🇺🇸 United States
StanceOrthodox
Reach186.5 cm
DebutFeb 7, 1930
Career1930–1936
Rounds boxed201
Born inMoultrie, Georgia
TitlesWBA light heavyweight · 1933
Boxerbook ratinginactive since May 1936Why here ›
Confirmed bouts0 of 23

Career record

Record
No record compiled yet

Last result

L
John Henry Lewis 🇺🇸
TKO 1/10 · Madison Square Garden, New York City, 🇺🇸
1936-05-29 ›
✓ one source

The record

Known bouts: 23, 1930–1936

Record not yet compiled — only bouts reported from opponents' records are shown

L
John Henry Lewis 🇺🇸
TKO 1/10 · Madison Square Garden, New York City, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Lewis 59-8-5
1936-05-29 ›
✓ one source
W
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
UD 10/10 · Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 120-15-18
1936-04-07 ›
✓ one source
L
Maxie Rosenbloom 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Legion Stadium, Hollywood, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Rosenbloom 189-39-24
1935-02-15 ›
✓ one source
L
Bob Olin 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Legion Stadium, Hollywood, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Olin 43-13-3
1934-06-22 ›
✓ one source
L
Bob Olin 🇺🇸
TKO 1/10 · Legion Stadium, Hollywood, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Olin 42-13-3
1934-05-25 ›
✓ one source
D
Mickey Walker 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Walker 124-22-4
1934-04-13 ›
✓ one source
D
Mickey Walker 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Walker 122-22-3
1934-01-29 ›
✓ one source
W
Maxie Rosenbloom 🇺🇸
PTS 12/12 · Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Rosenbloom 173-33-20
1934-01-11 ›
✓ one source
D
Maxie Rosenbloom 🇺🇸
SD 10/10 · Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Rosenbloom 173-33-19
1933-12-21 ›
✓ one source
L
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
TKO 5/10 · Biscayne Arena, Miami, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 86-12-13
1933-10-16 ›
✓ one source
W
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
SD 10/10 · Twin City Arena, Laurel, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 85-11-13
1933-08-30 ›
✓ one source
L
Maxie Rosenbloom 🇺🇸
For NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
TKO 4/15 · Madison Square Garden, New York City, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Rosenbloom 158-28-15
1933-03-24 ›
✓ one source
W
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
Won NBA light heavyweight title
PTS 10/10 · Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 77-10-13
1933-03-01 ›
✓ one source
D
Maxie Rosenbloom 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Armory, Charlotte, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Rosenbloom 142-28-14
1932-08-30 ›
✓ one source
L
Maxie Rosenbloom 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Twin City Arena, Laurel, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Rosenbloom 141-28-14
1932-08-22 ›
✓ one source
L
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
For Southern light heavyweight title
PTS 10/10 · Daytona Beach, Florida, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 60-10-13
1932-07-01 ›
✓ one source
D
Maxie Rosenbloom 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · National Guard Arena, Daytona Beach, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Rosenbloom 130-26-13
1932-02-17 ›
✓ one source
W
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
Won Southern light heavyweight title
MD 10/10 · Madison Square Garden Stadium, Miami, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 55-9-13
1932-01-20 ›
✓ one source
L
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
For Southern light heavyweight title
KO 8/10 · Daytona Beach, Florida, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 41-8-12
1931-04-30 ›
✓ one source
W
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Daytona Beach, Florida, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 40-7-12
1931-04-09 ›
✓ one source
Show all 23 bouts
D
Joe Knight 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Waycross, Georgia, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · Knight 33-5-7
1930-08-22 ›
✓ one source
W
Mike McTigue 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Biscayne Arena, Miami, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · McTigue 110-43-13
1930-04-07 ›
✓ one source
W
Mike McTigue 🇺🇸
PTS 10/10 · Daytona Beach, Florida, 🇺🇸
Godwin — · McTigue 109-41-12
1930-02-07 ›
✓ one source

Ratings now

Not in any current ranking.

World titles

WBALight heavyweight
1933-03-01 – 1933-03-24

Facts

Who did Bob Godwin fight last?
Bob Godwin last fought John Henry Lewis on May 29, 1936 and lost by TKO in round 1 of 10.
Which world titles has Bob Godwin held?
Bob Godwin has held 1 world title reign: WBA light heavyweight (1933).

Sources

Boxerbook ID 10078 · permanent link boxerbook.com/id/10078. Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Last fetched: 2026-10-12. Spot a mistake? Every bout page has a link to report it.

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