George Chip
George Chip | |
|---|---|
Chip circa 1910 | |
| Born | George Chipulonis August 25, 1888 |
| Died | November 6, 1960 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Lithuanian-American |
| Other names | The New Castle Miner Madison Miner |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 164 |
| Wins | 41 |
| Wins by KO | 36 |
| Losses | 17 |
| Draws | 3 + over 100 no-decisions |
| No contests | 1 |
George Chip (Lit. Jurgis Čepulionis, August 25, 1888 – November 6, 1960) was a Lithuanian-American boxer who was the World Middleweight Champion from 1913 to 1914 in an era of great middleweights. Chip came to be known as a heavy puncher with an impressive knockout ratio. In his time, he was known as "The Madison Miner" and "The New Castle Miner." He was the father of Major general William C. Chip, USMC.