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
Athlete
Notable For
American boxer
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Billy Conn is born
Billy Conn, American athlete, known for american boxer, was born on 1917-10-08. William David Conn (October 8, 1917 – May 29, 1993) was an American professional boxer and Light Heavyweight Champion…
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Billy Conn born?
- Billy Conn was born on 1917-10-08 (American).
- What is Billy Conn known for?
- American boxer
- What historical events involved Billy Conn?
- Billy Conn was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Billy Conn is born.
- When did Billy Conn die?
- Billy Conn died on 1993-01-01.