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Graham, "Billy" (William P. Jr.)

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b. Sept. 9, 1922, New York, NY
d. Jan. 22, 1992

Fight-by-fight Record

A. J. Liebling once wrote of Graham, "He was as good as a fighter can be without being a hell of a fighter." In 15 years and 126 professional fights, Graham was never knocked down. He had just two title fights, both against Kid Gavilan for the world welterweight championship. On August 29, 1951, Graham lost a controversial decision to Gavilan at Madison Square Garden. He lost another decision to Gavilan in Havana on October 5, 1952.

Graham retired in 1955 after losing four consecutive fights. He had 102 victories, 26 by knockout; 15 losses, all by decision; and 9 draws.

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Fight-by-Fight Record

1961
27 MarDuke WilliamsWashington, DCKO 2
3 AprClarence RyanNew York, NYW 4
8 MayBilly JohnsonNew York, NYW 4
22 JunRay BryanMontrealKO 2
8 AugFloyd McCoyMontrealW 6
2 NovErnie KnoxNorfolk, VAKO 4
4 DecClarence FloydTorontoKO 4
1962
19 MayBilly TisdaleNew York, NYKO 2
27 JunBert WhitehurstNew York, NYW 8
20 OctDoug JonesNew York, NYKO by 8
1963
18 FebRichard BenjaminWashington, DCKO 1
29 AprCurtis BruceWashington, DCKO 4
6 NovMauro MinaLima, PeruL 10
11 DecWillie BesmanoffNorfolk, VAKO 3
1964
25 FebDave BaileyMiami Beach, FLKO 1
8 MayAllen ThomasChicago, ILKO 1
10 JulErnie TerrellNew York, NYKO by 7
12 NovDon QuinnNorfolk, VAKO 1
23 NovNorm LetcherSan Francisco, CAKO 10
11 DecHenry HankNorfolk, VAKO 10
1965
15 JanRoberto RasconAlbuquerque, NMKO 2
21 MarDave RussellNorfolk, VAKO 6
24 MayChuck LeslieNew Orleans, LAKO 3
26 JulHenry HankNew Orleans, LAW 12
6 DecZora FolleyNew Orleans, LAL 10
1966
6 DecLeroy GreenNorfolk, VAKO 2
1967
16 JanJim RobinsonWashington, DCKO 1
27 FebAndres SelpaWashington, DCKO 2
8 MayEddie CottonWashington, DCKO 3
9 JunHenry MatthewsRoanoke, VAKO 2
25 OctLevan RoundtreeWashington, DCKO 8
20 NovEddie VickProvidence, RIW 10
5 DecSonny MooreWashington, DCKO 5
1968
24 MayDick TigerNew York, NYKO 4
Won World Light Heavyweight Title
29 JulCharley PoliteW. Springfield, MAKO 3
26 AugEddie VickAlbuquerque, NMKO 9
9 SepRoger RouseWashington, DCKO 5
1969
22 JanFrank De PaulaNew York, NYKO 1
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
24 MayAndy KendallW. Springfield, MAKO 4
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
19 JunLevan RoundtreeAtlanta, GAKO 4
2 NovChuck LeslieNew Orleans, LAKO 5
1970
24 FebBill HardneyOrlando, FLKO 4
9 MarCookie WallaceTampa, FLKO 6
4 AprRoger RouseMissoula, MTKO 4
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
27 JunMark TessmanBaltimore, MDKO 10
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
18 NovJoe FrazierDetroit, MIKO by 2
For World Heavyweight Title
1971
2 MarHal CarrollScranton, PAKO 4
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
24 AprRay AndersonTampa, FLW 15
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
17 AugVernon McIntoshMiami Beach, FLKO 3
29 OctTommy HicksScranton, PAKO 8
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
16 DecBrian KellyOklahoma City, OKKO 3
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
1972
7 AprVincente RondonMiami Beach, FLKO 2
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
27 JunMike QuarryLas Vegas, NVKO 4
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
26 SepChris FinneganLondon, EnglandKO 14
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
21 NovMuhammad AliStateline, NVKO by 8
1973
21 AugPierre FourieAlbuquerque, NMW 15
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
1 DecPierre FourieJohannesburg, S. Af.W 15
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
1974
17 JunJorge AhumadaAlbuquerque, NMD 15
Retained World Light Heavyweight Title
1975
28 JunBill HardneySanta Fe, NMKO 3
1976
8 MayAl BoldenMissoula, MTKO 3
28 AugHarold CarterMissoula, MTW 10
25 SepAl BoldenSpokane, WAKO 6
1977
2 SepBilly HazeltonCuracaoKO 10
1978
9 FebMustafa WassajaCopenhagen, DenmarkKO by 5
3 JunBilly HazeltonWichita, KSKO by 2

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