Billy Conn
William David Conn (October 8, 1917 – May 29, 1993) 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." He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990.
Billy Conn | |
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| Born | William David Conn October 8, 1917 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, 1993 (aged 75) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | The Pittsburgh Kid |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
| Reach | 72+1⁄2 in (184 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 76 |
| Wins | 64 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 1 |
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