Kid Herman

Herman Landfield, known in the boxing world as Kid Herman, was born on September 23, 1883, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Standing at 5 feet 3 inches with a reach of 66 inches, he fought in the lightweight division with an orthodox stance. He began his professional boxing career on May 22, 1899, securing a second-round knockout victory over Indiana Kid in Chicago.

Throughout his 13-year career, Herman faced several notable opponents. He fought draws with renowned fighters such as Aurelio Herrera, Abe Attell, and Harry Lewis, achieving a significant victory over Benny Yanger. On January 1, 1907, he challenged Joe Gans for the World Lightweight Title in Tonopah, Nevada. Despite a valiant effort, Herman was defeated by knockout in the eighth round.

Herman's final professional bout took place on April 26, 1913, at Brown's Gym in New York. After ten rounds, he earned a newspaper decision win over Johnny Drummie.

After retiring from boxing, Herman relocated to Seattle, Washington, where he became a florist by 1911. He passed away on June 11, 1934, at the age of 50, leaving behind a legacy as a formidable competitor in the early days of professional boxing.