William David "Billy" Conn (October 8, 1917 – May 29, 1993) was an Irish 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."
Early career
Conn debuted as a professional boxer on June 28, 1934, losing to Dick Woodward (Frank Colwin Woodward, known as Woody later in his life in California) by a decision in four rounds. His first win came almost a month later, on July 20, against Johnny Lewis, via a knockout in round three.
On July 13, 1939, he met World Light Heavyweight Champion Melio Bettina in New York, outpointing him in 15 rounds and winning the World Light Heavyweight Championship. Conn defended his title against Bettina and twice against another World Light Heavyweight Champion, Gus Lesnevich, each of those three bouts resulting in 15 round decision wins for Conn. Conn also beat former World Middleweight Champion Al McCoy and heavyweights Bob Pastor, Lee Savold, Gunnar Barlund and Buddy Knox in non-title bouts during his run as World Light Heavyweight Champion.
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published: 08 Mar 2018
Billy Conn Punches out robber
published: 26 May 2017
Joe Louis - Billy Conn Documentary ("Battle Lines")
Great Documentary about the legendary Joe Louis-Billy Conn fights!!
published: 20 May 2011
BILLY CONNOLLY - BEST JOKES EVER
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MIKE BULLARD. 2000
published: 19 Apr 2016
1941 Joe Louis vs Billy Conn I
Legendary heavyweight champion Louis was in the middle of his Bum of the Month Club run when he took on former light heavyweight titleholder Conn at the Polo Grounds. Though outweighed by at least 25 pounds, Conn outboxed Louis throughout and staggered the bigger man late in the 12th round. Rather than coast to victory, though, Conn went for the KO in the 13th. He was caught by Louis and counted out with two seconds left in the round...
published: 25 Jan 2014
Joe Louis vs Billy Conn 2
Joe Louis vs Billy Conn 2
1946-06-19
published: 11 Aug 2014
Billy Conn - Attack the Block
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I've done videos in the past looking at how opponents attacked the stance of the lead hand low and right hand under or infront of the chin(which is very similar to the shoulder roll and philly shell) and here we see this old school guard being attacked by the Pittsburgh Kid Billy Conn.
Yet again we see the lead left hook and the leaping left hook causing trouble for this stance and Conn landed this throughout the fight against Joe Louis.
Unfortunately for Conn, his dominance made him over confident, thinking he could trade with the bigger and stronger heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Louis made him pay for his mistake, knocking him out in round thirteen.
Later he would joke with Louis, "Why couldn't you let me hold...
published: 09 Apr 2021
An Audience With Billy Connolly
I suggest putting the subtitles on for an extra laugh :D
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Billy Conn - Was an Irish American professional boxer and Light Heavyweight Champion famed for his fights with Joe Louis. He had a professional boxing record of 64 wins, 11 losses and 1 draw, with 15 wins by knockout. His nickname, throughout most of his career, was "The Pittsburgh Kid."
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Billy Conn - Was an Irish American professional boxer and Light Heavyweight Champion famed for his fights with Joe Louis. He had a professional boxing record of 64 wins, 11 losses and 1 draw, with 15 wins by knockout. His nickname, throughout most of his career, was "The Pittsburgh Kid."
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Legendary heavyweight champion Louis was in the middle of his Bum of the Month Club run when he took on former light heavyweight titleholder Conn at the Polo Gr...
Legendary heavyweight champion Louis was in the middle of his Bum of the Month Club run when he took on former light heavyweight titleholder Conn at the Polo Grounds. Though outweighed by at least 25 pounds, Conn outboxed Louis throughout and staggered the bigger man late in the 12th round. Rather than coast to victory, though, Conn went for the KO in the 13th. He was caught by Louis and counted out with two seconds left in the round...
Legendary heavyweight champion Louis was in the middle of his Bum of the Month Club run when he took on former light heavyweight titleholder Conn at the Polo Grounds. Though outweighed by at least 25 pounds, Conn outboxed Louis throughout and staggered the bigger man late in the 12th round. Rather than coast to victory, though, Conn went for the KO in the 13th. He was caught by Louis and counted out with two seconds left in the round...
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I've done videos in the past looking at how opponents attacked the stance of the lead ...
https://fayzfitness.co.uk/blog for more tips and tricks of the greats.
I've done videos in the past looking at how opponents attacked the stance of the lead hand low and right hand under or infront of the chin(which is very similar to the shoulder roll and philly shell) and here we see this old school guard being attacked by the Pittsburgh Kid Billy Conn.
Yet again we see the lead left hook and the leaping left hook causing trouble for this stance and Conn landed this throughout the fight against Joe Louis.
Unfortunately for Conn, his dominance made him over confident, thinking he could trade with the bigger and stronger heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Louis made him pay for his mistake, knocking him out in round thirteen.
Later he would joke with Louis, "Why couldn't you let me hold the title for a year or so?", to which the Brown Bomber responded, "You had the title for twelve rounds and you couldn't hold on to it."
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#billyconn #shoulderroll #oldschoolboxing
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I've done videos in the past looking at how opponents attacked the stance of the lead hand low and right hand under or infront of the chin(which is very similar to the shoulder roll and philly shell) and here we see this old school guard being attacked by the Pittsburgh Kid Billy Conn.
Yet again we see the lead left hook and the leaping left hook causing trouble for this stance and Conn landed this throughout the fight against Joe Louis.
Unfortunately for Conn, his dominance made him over confident, thinking he could trade with the bigger and stronger heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Louis made him pay for his mistake, knocking him out in round thirteen.
Later he would joke with Louis, "Why couldn't you let me hold the title for a year or so?", to which the Brown Bomber responded, "You had the title for twelve rounds and you couldn't hold on to it."
No copyright infringement intended. Video content is used for educational purposes and in accordance to the fair use allowance law.
#billyconn #shoulderroll #oldschoolboxing
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Billy Conn - Was an Irish American professional boxer and Light Heavyweight Champion famed for his fights with Joe Louis. He had a professional boxing record of 64 wins, 11 losses and 1 draw, with 15 wins by knockout. His nickname, throughout most of his career, was "The Pittsburgh Kid."
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Legendary heavyweight champion Louis was in the middle of his Bum of the Month Club run when he took on former light heavyweight titleholder Conn at the Polo Grounds. Though outweighed by at least 25 pounds, Conn outboxed Louis throughout and staggered the bigger man late in the 12th round. Rather than coast to victory, though, Conn went for the KO in the 13th. He was caught by Louis and counted out with two seconds left in the round...
https://fayzfitness.co.uk/blog for more tips and tricks of the greats.
I've done videos in the past looking at how opponents attacked the stance of the lead hand low and right hand under or infront of the chin(which is very similar to the shoulder roll and philly shell) and here we see this old school guard being attacked by the Pittsburgh Kid Billy Conn.
Yet again we see the lead left hook and the leaping left hook causing trouble for this stance and Conn landed this throughout the fight against Joe Louis.
Unfortunately for Conn, his dominance made him over confident, thinking he could trade with the bigger and stronger heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Louis made him pay for his mistake, knocking him out in round thirteen.
Later he would joke with Louis, "Why couldn't you let me hold the title for a year or so?", to which the Brown Bomber responded, "You had the title for twelve rounds and you couldn't hold on to it."
No copyright infringement intended. Video content is used for educational purposes and in accordance to the fair use allowance law.
#billyconn #shoulderroll #oldschoolboxing
William David "Billy" Conn (October 8, 1917 – May 29, 1993) was an Irish 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."
Early career
Conn debuted as a professional boxer on June 28, 1934, losing to Dick Woodward (Frank Colwin Woodward, known as Woody later in his life in California) by a decision in four rounds. His first win came almost a month later, on July 20, against Johnny Lewis, via a knockout in round three.
On July 13, 1939, he met World Light Heavyweight Champion Melio Bettina in New York, outpointing him in 15 rounds and winning the World Light Heavyweight Championship. Conn defended his title against Bettina and twice against another World Light Heavyweight Champion, Gus Lesnevich, each of those three bouts resulting in 15 round decision wins for Conn. Conn also beat former World Middleweight Champion Al McCoy and heavyweights Bob Pastor, Lee Savold, Gunnar Barlund and Buddy Knox in non-title bouts during his run as World Light Heavyweight Champion.
[Verse 1: Billy Kain] We gettin money now Ain't lookin bummy now U laughed at me Who lookin funny now And u ain't do it big till u in five states Fuck how u Feel dawg me I'm doin great Uh hunnid mill on the table Bishop said I'm Str8 We at the front of the line we ain't gotta waitWe fuck with everybody nigga we ain't gotta hate Ridin in Benzes and Beamers 2008 Chea [Hook:] Set'em Str8 [x2] We got cake We got so what u talkin bout (What u said Kain) [x2] [Verse 2: Billy Kain] Ya babymomma jockin All the hos flockin Dem shaka booty niggas dance We jus diddy boopin U on the sideline just sittin there wathcin We on top u stuck at the bottom Make money take money yeah we a problem Love Benzes love good weed and pussy poppas Chea stop rite there if it ain't about money Billy Kain don't care So throw ya set up in the air Real talk nigga we got goons everywhere We everywhere u niggas never there We suppose to shine Game Breed millionaires yeahhhhh. [Hook:] Set'em Str8 [x2] We got cake We got so what u talkin bout (What u said Kain) [x2] [Verse 3: Billy Kain] Talkin big money this is not a game why u actin like a bitch Aintchu a mane ya broad got mo heart than u Watch ya mout who u thank u talkin to? Young rich nigga If it don't make dollas then it don't make sense nigga no Who u thank u dealin with Ain't got tha cash for the show shoot me a brick yeah Set'em str8 Set'em str8 All the Ogs love me cus they know I ain't fake They told me set'em str8 When they come up out they face Spank them pussy ass niggas they came off the porch late Chea. Set'em Straight [Hook:] Set'em Str8 [x2] We got cake We got so what u talkin bout
Walking among graves on a rainy day, an eerie silence hung, broken only by a steady drip of water on tombstones and mausoleums ...People remember what they did.” ... Dr. George M ... Champion boxer Billy Conn is also buried in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Former IBF lightweight world champion Paul Spadafora is hospitalized in Las Vegas after being attacked by his dog, his wife confirmed to TribLive ... He was nicknamed the “Pittsburgh Kid” in a nod to Billy Conn ... He’s doing really good.
Sean M. Shook, Sr., 50, of Franklin, died peacefully Thursday, August 15, 2024, at UPMC-Hamot in Erie, following an extended illness, with his loving family by his side ...Keith E ... Shook, Jr ... and Billy Myers, all of Franklin; and Ed Conn of Reno ... Shook ... .
I was there for the first $100 ringside heavyweight championship battle between "The Brown Bomber" Joe Louis and a kid by the name of Billy Conn ... and Conn fight in a 1941, David and Goliath-esque bout.
Q ...A. I doing general research on the sport’s history I noticed that a disproportionate number of historical boxers I admired all happened to be from Pittsburgh — Harry Greb, Billy Conn, Charley Burley, Fritzie Zivic (and others) ... Q ... A ... Q ... A ... Q.
He scored five goals in five playoff games for the Lightning … The assumption is goalies always win the Conn Smythe ... They were shut out in Game 1 by BillySmith, who went on to win the Conn Smythe.
Billy Jim Conn, Jr., 62, of Layton, Utah, passed away on April 1, 2024 ... Billy was a dedicated ... He was preceded in death by his father Billy Conn, Sr., mother Marjorie Conn, and brother-in-law Tom Forbes.