Billy McCarthy (boxer)
Billy McCarthy | |
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McCarthy in the 1890s | |
| Born | William Patrick McCarthy August 8, 1854 |
| Died | October 28, 1931 (aged 77) |
| Spouse |
Ada Gardner
(m. 1887; div. 1908) |
| Children | 8 |
| Boxing career | |
| Other names |
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| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6½ in |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 57 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 19 |
| Draws | 15 |
For the Irish hurler, see Billy McCarthy.
William Patrick "Billy" McCarthy (August 8, 1854 – October 28, 1931) was an English-born Australian professional boxer who was also known by the nicknames "Bluey" and "Professor", who competed from 1886 to 1901 and was the Australian middleweight boxing champion in 1891, after defeating Jim Hall.