Billy Petrolle

Billy Petrolle
Born
William Michael Petrolle

(1905-01-10)January 10, 1905
DiedMay 14, 1983(1983-05-14) (aged 78)
Other namesThe Fargo Express
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights164
Wins122
Wins by KO65
Losses26
Draws15
No contests1

William Michael Petrolle (January 10, 1905 May 14, 1983) was a world lightweight boxing title contender. Boxing ran in the Petrolle family as his brothers Pete and Frank also shared his occupation. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Petrolle as the #18 ranked lightweight of all-time. Petrolle is member of the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame, the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame, the World Boxing Hall of Fame, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.