Billy Edwards
Billy Edwards (December 21, 1844 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England – August 12, 1907) was a was a standout lightweight of the late 1860s and 1870s in England.
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[edit] Professional career
Nicknamed "Make-Believe Billy", Edwards began boxing at the age of 14 and fought Sam Collyer on August 24, 1868 for the American Lightweight Championship. Edwards won the fight in the 34th-round to win the title.
Edwards fought Hall of Famer Charlie Mitchell in 1884, losing in the 3rd round.
[edit] Life After Boxing
Following the Mitchell bout, Edwards retired from the ring but remained in boxing by training John L. Sullivan for several winning contests.
Edwards was a successful real estate investor after retiring.
[edit] Death
Edwards died of Bright's Disease on August 13, 1907 in Brooklyn. [1]
[edit] Honors
Edwards has been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
[edit] References
- ^ Everett Morning Tribune, Everett, WA, USA, August 21, 1907
[edit] External links
- Professional boxing record for Billy Edwards from BoxRec
- IBHOF Bio [1]
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