He was only willing to fight in empty venues so that future opponents would have no chance to see and figure out his style. Smart strategy for winning fights, dumb strategy for making money
Mysterious Billy Smith was a Canadian boxer. He turned pro in 1890, and in his ninth fight knocked out Danny Needham to win the welterweight championship in 1892. He held on to it until Tommy Ryan beat him on points in 1894. He won back the vacant title in 1898 by beating Matty Matthews, and lost it again in 1900 to Rube Ferns. Smith bowed out in 1915 when stopped by Jack Root.Born Amos M. Smith on May 15, 1871 in Little River, Nova Scotia, Canada. Adopted the name “Billy” before turning...
Adopted the name “Billy” before turning professional in 1890. He acquired his nickname when a newspaper reporter questioned, “Who is this mysterious Billy Smith?”
Dude also holds an unusual record in being argably the dirtiest fighter who ever lived on account of having been DQd more than any other fighter in the history of the sport.
Dude also holds an unusual record in being argably the dirtiest fighter who ever lived on account of having been DQd more than any other fighter in the history of the sport.
Yeah, I always thought it had something to do with his dirty style. Like how mysterious it was that he just cheapshotted everyone
Dude also holds an unusual record in being argably the dirtiest fighter who ever lived on account of having been DQd more than any other fighter in the history of the sport.
Citizen Koba, always producing the goods in well spoken english........Rockin'
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