Billy Nelson (boxer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Scottish  |
| Born | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Occupation | Boxing Coach |
Billy Nelson is a Scottish Boxing coach[1] and a former boxer.
He was the trainer and coach of strongman Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson for his Titan-weight match in March, 2022 which Björnsson emerged victorious.[2][3]
Nelson has also coached WBA super-featherweight, lightweight and light-welterweight champion Ricky Burns; Commonwealth super-middleweight champion David Brophy, lightweight and super-lightweight champion Willie Limond and featherweight champion John Simpson; British featherweight champion Paul Appleby and lightweight Lewis Ritson, IBF European cruiserweight champion Stephen Simmons and Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole.[4]
References
- ^ "Q&A: BURNS TRAINER, BILLY NELSON, ON GONZALEZ AND MORE". Tom Gray for British Boxing Writers’ Association. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "The Man who Trained Thor: Exclusive Interview with Coach Billy Nelson". Karl Gustel Wärnberg for the Fighter Magazine. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ Williams, Craig (9 December 2021). "Game of Thrones star The Mountain goes daft for steaks from Airdrie butchers while training in town". Glasgowlive.co.uk. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "Scotland's most successful trainer Billy Nelson adds to stable; List of fighters he's worked with". Jon Bruce for Ringnews24.com. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2022.