Billy Walker (boxer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Billy Walker (boxer)

British boxer

Date of Birth: 03-Mar-1939

Place of Birth: Stepney, England, United Kingdom

Profession: actor, businessperson, boxer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Billy Walker (boxer)

  • William Walker (born Stepney, London, 3 March 1939) is a British retired heavyweight boxer and actor.
  • He turned professional in 1961 after 39 amateur bouts.
  • His nickname was "Golden Boy".
  • His professional record was 21 wins (16 by knockout), 8 losses and 2 draws.
  • During 1967, he fought for both the British and European titles, losing to Henry Cooper (Great Britain) and Karl Mildenberger (West Germany) respectively.
  • After he retired from the ring in 1969 he appeared in several British films and TV shows.
  • His autobiography When the Gloves Came Off was published in 2007.

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