Lou Brouillard

Lou Brouillard
File:Lou Brouillard 1935.jpg
Statistics
Real name	Lucien Pierre Brouillard
Rated at	Welterweight Middleweight
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach	72 in (183 cm)
Nationality	Canadian
Born	(1911-05-23)May 23, 1911 Saint-Eugène, Quebec
Died
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	141
Wins	109
Wins by KO	67
Losses	29
Draws	3
No contests	20

Lucien Pierre Brouillard, better known as Lou Brouillard, (May 23, 1911 – September 14, 1984), was a Canadian professional boxer who held the World Welterweight Title and a version of the World Middleweight Title. Statistical boxing website BoxRec ranks Brouillard as the 14th best middleweight of all-time and the 3rd best Canadian boxer ever. During his career he faced the likes of Mickey Walker, Young Corbett III, Jimmy McLarnin, Marcel Thil, and Fred Apostoli. Brouillard was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006.

Boxing career

File:Lou Brouillard vs. Marcel Thil.jpg

Brouillard (left) during his third bout with Marcel Thil

World welterweight champion

According to an "Oddities of the Sports World" newspaper column of Sept. 23, 1931, Brouillard started as a right-handed boxer. Early on, however, he broke some rib bones on his right side, hampering his ability to hit with his right hand. He therefore converted to a southpaw.

Brouillard turned pro in 1928 and racked up an impressive 61-7 record before his was given a title shot by Jack Thompson for the World Welterweight title. On October 23, 1931, after knocking down Thompson four times during the course of the bout, Brouillard was awarded the unanimous decision and emerged as the new titleholder. However, he would lose the title during his first defense just a few months later on January 28, 1932 to Jackie Fields.

NYSAC middleweight champion

On August 4, 1932, Brouillard bested future Hall of Famer Jimmy McLarnin via split decision in a non-title bout. In 1933 he beat another all-time great in Mickey Walker via unanimous decision over 10 rounds.

On August 9, 1933, he won the NYSAC World Middleweight Title by defeating Ben Jeby by KO at the Polo Grounds in New York. After being jointly recognized as champion by the National Boxing Association, he lost the title in his first defense against Vince Dundee via unanimous decision later that year.

Later career

After beating yet another Hall of Famer in Young Corbett III, Brouillard travelled to France to square of against Marcel Thil on November 25, 1935. Although he lost a 12 round unanimous decision, Brouillard put up a stiff challenge and was given the opportunity to rematch Thil; this time with his IBU Middleweight title on the line. Brouillard faced Thil twice more, each time being dubiously disqualified after the reigning champion fell to the ground clutching his groin and crying foul. However, post-fight video analysis of the alleged misconduct proved that no foul had been committed on both occasions.

Brouillard fought well past the age of optimal retirement, losing 10 of his last 27 fights. Despite his lack of success, he continued facing world-class opposition; including Teddy Yarosz, Gus Lesnevich, and Lloyd Marshall. Brouillard retired after a 10 round majority decision loss to Henry Chmielewski on January 12, 1940.

Notable bouts

Result	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	Lloyd Marshall	UD	10	1939-12-06	Oakland Auditorium Arena, Oakland, California
Loss	Georgie Abrams	PTS	10	1939-06-20	Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Loss	Gus Lesnevich	PTS	10	1938-03-23	New York Hippodrome, New York, New York
Loss	Tiger Jack Fox	TKO	7 (10)	1938-02-18	Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Loss	Teddy Yarosz	PTS	10	1937-05-07	Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts
Loss	Marcel Thil	DQ	6 (15)	1937-02-15	Palais des Sports, Paris
Loss	Fred Apostoli	PTS	10	1936-10-09	Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California
Win	Gustave Roth	PTS	15	1935-12-20	Palais des Sports, Paris
Loss	Marcel Thil	DQ	4 (15)	1936-01-20	Palais des Sports, Paris
Loss	Marcel Thil	UD	12	1935-11-25	Palais des Sports, Paris
Loss	Al McCoy	UD	10	1935-09-20	Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Win	Young Corbett III	PTS	10	1935-07-04	Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California
Win	Bob Olin	PTS	10	1934-04-05	New Haven Arena, New Haven, Connecticut
Win	Bob Olin	SD	10	1934-01-19	Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Loss	Vince Dundee	UD	15	1933-10-30	Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts	Lost NYSAC World Middleweight Title.
Win	Ben Jeby	KO	7 (15)	1933-08-09	Polo Grounds, New York, New York	Won NYSAC World Middleweight Title.
Win	Mickey Walker	PTS	10	1933-07-06	Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Win	Jimmy McLarnin	SD	10	1932-08-04	Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Loss	Jackie Fields	UD	10	1932-01-28	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois	Lost World Welterweight Title.
Win	Jack Thompson	UD	15	1931-10-23	Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts	Won World Welterweight Title.
Win	Jack Thompson	UD	10	1931-07-23	Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

External links

• Professional boxing record for Lou Brouillard from BoxRec
• Lou Brouillard at Find a Grave

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Jack Thompson	World Welterweight Champion October 23, 1931 – January 28, 1932	Succeeded by Jackie Fields
Preceded by Ben Jeby	NYSAC World Middleweight Champion August 9, 1933 – October 30, 1933	Succeeded by Vince Dundee
Vacant Title last held by Marcel Thil	NBA World Middleweight Champion September 1933 – October 30, 1933