Billy Conn
American boxer (1917-1993) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 75
William David Conn was an American professional boxer and Light Heavyweight Champion famed for his fights with Joe Louis. He had a professional boxing record of 63 wins, 11 losses and 1 draw, with 14 wins by knockout. His nickname, throughout most of his career, was "The Pittsburgh Kid."
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1993Died29 May 19931990International Boxing Hall of FameAward1940The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearAward1939Sugar Ray Robinson AwardAward1917Born8 October 1917
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He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1993 · aged 75
The same award as Billy
Dick TigerBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year
Virgil HillBoth received WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
José NápolesBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearJosé TorresBoth received The Ring World Light Heavyweight Champion
Bob FosterBoth received Sugar Ray Robinson Award
Carl FramptonBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year