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The Pittsburgh Kid

Billy Conn

Billy Conn was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990, in the modern boxers category.

At a glance
SportBoxing Born08-10-1917 Deceased29-05-1993 Weight classlight heavyweight

Profile

The story

Billy Conn boxed in the light heavyweight division. Known by the nickname ‘The Pittsburgh Kid’, Billy Conn was active in boxing.

In the ring

Fighting style

Boxing stance: orthodox.

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