Billy Murray (boxer)

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Murray (on the right) fighting against George Chip in 1914

Billy Murray (April 18, 1892 – March 4, 1926) was an American boxer in the early 20th century.

Boxing career[]

Although initially starting off rather weak, with 3 wins, 2 losses, and a draw, Murray had an incredible win streak afterwards. He was undefeated his next 49 fights, against boxers such as , Johnny McCarthy, Jimmy Clabby, and many others. However, he was defeated twice in a row by a boxer known as George Chip. He won 2 more consecutive fights, and then lost the next 9 fights in a row. He fought 24 more fights afterwards, bringing his record to 60 wins (45 by knockout), 16 losses, and 9 draws.


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