They then fought an exhibition)
(They fought one more time that December, a bout that resulted in a draw) Harris lost his title to Editor Binney on 30 November 1891 in San Francisco, California. Binney was considered the lineal champ. Harris racked up a career record of 53 wins (with 39 KOs) against 11 losses (KO-ed seven times) and 15 draws.
He lost one newspaper decision.
Harris declared himself the world colored middleweight champion after beating "Black Frank" Taylor in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 2 May 1887, when he knocked out Taylor in the 38th or 40th round of their bout. The Black Pearl and Black Frank had fought six times between 22 December 1886 and the title bout. Harris lost their first fight, won the second, then drew the next four contests. After beating Taylor, declared himself the World Colored Middleweight Champion.
On 29 February 1892, he was defeated by Charley Turner, "The Stockton Cyclone", who claimed the title but never defended lieutenant
