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William Papke
Born: September 17, 1886 Spring Valley, Illinois
Died: November 26, 1936 (aged 50) Newport Beach, California
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 150-163 lbs
Division: Welterweight
Record:
Total fights: 63
Wins: 40
Wins by KO: 32
Losses: 17
Draws: 6
No Contest: –
Biography:
Billy Papke (born William Papke, and known as “The Illinois Thunderbolt”) (September 17, 1886 – November 26, 1936) was an American boxerwho held the World Middleweight Championshipfrom September 7 to November 26, 1908. In 1910-12, he also took the Australian and British versions of the World Middleweight Championship, though American boxing historians generally take less note of these titles.
With a solid and efficient punch, an astounding 70 percent of his better publicized career wins by decision were from knockouts, and roughly 40% of his reported fights were as well.
During his ring tenure, Papke defeated such men as Stanley Ketchel, Georges Carpentier, Hugo Kelly, Joe Thomas, Willie Lewis, Jack “Twin” Sullivan, Dave Smith, Marcel Moreau, Tony Caponi, Bartley Connolly, Terry Martin and Charles Haghey
More info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Papke
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/papke-b.htm
