sentences:  Fighting out of San Francisco, California, he was billed as 6 feet 7 inches (198 cm) with an 87 inch (221 cm) reach.He is recorded by BoxRec as having fought 17 bouts between July 11, 1945 and June 25, 1946, of which he won 11, lost five, and drew one.In September 1945, he reportedly defeated Billy Gilbert by knockout in 14 seconds.