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The Illinois Thunderbolt

Billy Papke

Billy Papke was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001, in the category of historical boxers.

At a glance
SportBoxing Born17-09-1886 Deceased26-11-1936 Weight classmiddleweight

Profile

The story

Billy Papke boxed in the middleweight division. Known by the nickname ‘The Illinois Thunderbolt’, Billy Papke was active in boxing.

In the ring

Fighting style

Boxing stance: orthodox.

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