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William Amos Smith (May 15, 1871 – October 15, 1937) (Aka "Mysterious Billy" Smith) was a Canadian born two-time world welterweight boxing champion of the world: first at age 21 in 1892, then again in 1898 at the age of 27.
Career Highlights. First claimed the World Welterweight Title after a December 14, 1892, knockout win in 14 rounds over Danny Needham. He defended this claim once. Had two unsuccessful attempts at the World Welterweight Title in 1894 and 1895. Both bouts came against Tommy Ryan (L 20, D 18)
Finish fight at 142 lbs, for a $1750 purse. Needham was knocked down three times in the 9th round, and several times in the 14th, last time for the count. After this fight Smith first laid claim to World (142 lbs) Welter title.
3 de ene. de 2015 · These trademark illegal tactics by Mysterious Billy Smith, of which he was master, earned him induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. There’s something to be said for the dirty fighter who made his mark on the sport of boxing.
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.
15 de may. de 2021 · A born fighter, Smith had plenty of saloon brawls, he was allegedly shot three times, he was protective of his unique boxing style, to the extent that he preferred to fight in close to...
Mysterious Billy Smith. Born Amos M. Smith on May 15, 1871 in Little River, Nova Scotia, Canada. Adopted the name “Billy” before turning professional in 1890. He acquired his nickname when a newspaper reporter questioned, “Who is this mysterious Billy Smith?”
