Torpedo Billy Murphy
Torpedo Billy Murphy (* 3. November 1863 in Auckland , New Zealand ; † 26. July 1939 ) was a New Zealand boxer in the featherweight .
professional
He decided his professional debut on April 1, 1882 with a points victory against his compatriot Morris on points for himself. He suffered his first bankruptcy in his 3rd fight. On January 13, 1890, he defeated the previously unbeaten Ike Weir in a 30-round fight by knockout in round 14 and thus became universal world champion. He lost this title in September of the same year against Young Griffo by giving up.
Murphy was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
Web links
- Torpedo Billy Murphy in the BoxRec database
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Murphy, Torpedo Billy |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | New Zealand featherweight boxer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 3, 1863 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Auckland , New Zealand |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 26, 1939 |