All boxersBilly Miske
“The St. Paul Thunderbolt”
Boxing · Deceased74-13-16RECORD
34WINS BY KO / TKO
40WINS BY DECISION
103PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-3-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | William Arthur Miske |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The St. Paul Thunderbolt |
| Date of birth | 12 Apr 1894 |
| Died | 1 Jan 1924 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Middleweight, Light heavyweight, Heavyweight |
| Height | 184 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 193 cm (76″) |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1913–1923 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (1918–1920) |
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Background
Miske was a St. Paul boxer who fought at middleweight through heavyweight and lost a 1920 heavyweight title bout to Jack Dempsey. He fought on despite Bright's disease and died of kidney failure weeks after his last fight.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Jack Dempsey | KO | 3 | 1:13 | 6 Sep 1920 | Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA |
| Loss | Jack Dempsey | Decision (points) | 6 | 28 Nov 1918 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Loss | Jack Dempsey | Decision (points) | 10 | 3 May 1918 | Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA |