Billy Miske

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Billy Miske, alias The Saint Paul Thunderbolt (April 12, 1894 – January 1, 1924), was a professional boxer from Saint Paul, Minnesota.[1] During his tenure as a pugilist he had multiple-bout series with a plethora of all-time greats including Harry Greb, Jack Dempsey, Fred Fulton, Jack Dillon, Tommy Gibbons, Bill Brennan and Battling Levinsky, among others. Despite a career shortened by illness and an early death, statistical website BoxRec still lists Miske as the No. 26 ranked heavyweight of all time.[2]

Professional boxing career

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Miske falling to the mat during his 1920 bout with Jack Dempsey

An American of German descent, Miske stood at 6'0" and over the course of his career weighed between 158 and 190 lbs. He was managed by John Pearl "J.P" Smith (1913–18) and Jack Reddy (1918–23).

Miske was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He began his career as a middleweight. During his career, he competed successfully as a light-heavyweight and heavyweight, defeating many well-known fighters. On September 6, 1920, Miske lost to Jack Dempsey in the third round of a fight to decide the World Heavyweight Boxing title. It was the first heavyweight title match to be broadcast on radio, and it was the only time Billy Miske was ever knocked out.

Illness and death

Miske fought his last bout against Bill Brennan, whom he met on November 7, 1923. At this point in his life, Miske knew he did not have much time left before his kidneys gave out (doctors had told him he had only months to live because of his Bright's Disease). Due to his family's economic situation, however, Miske decided he had to step into the ring one more time.[3][4] His health prevented him from training for the fight. Amazingly, though, Miske knocked Brennan out in the fourth round.[5] Miske died in St. Paul, Minnesota of kidney failure less than 2 months later on January 1, 1924. [6][7]

Legacy

Miske's enduring legacy is that of an underappreciated fighter. It is argued that Miske deserved, but never received, title matches against Jack Dillon, Battling Levinsky and Georges Carpentier. His three recorded losses are against Hall of Famers Jack Dempsey, Kid Norfolk and Tommy Gibbons, while his list of defeated opponents boasts some of the most storied names in boxing history. Miske's final professional record was 72-15-14 with 33 wins by knockout.[8] On December 8, 2009, it was announced that Miske would be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010. On September 28, 2012 Miske was inducted into the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame.

Notable bouts

Result Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes[9]
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Win Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tommy Gibbons DQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (15)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1922-10-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Dempsey KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1920-09-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Floyd Fitzsimmons Arena, Benton Harbor, MichiganScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For World Heavyweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Levinsky NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1919-07-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rossford Arena, Rossford, OhioScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Draw Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tommy Gibbons NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1919-06-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nicollet Park, Minneapolis, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kid Norfolk NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1919-06-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harry Greb NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1919-03-31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Dempsey NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1918-11-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harry Greb NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1918-09-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gunboat Smith NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1918-07-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". International League Ballpark, Jersey City, New JerseyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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Win Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Dillon NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1917-11-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Broadway Auditorium, Brooklyn, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kid Norfolk PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1917-10-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, MassachusettsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Levinsky NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1917-02-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Country data USATemplate:Namespace detect showallScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Saint Paul Auditorium, Saint Paul, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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References

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  2. ↑ All-Time Heavyweight Rankings. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-04-11.
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  9. ↑ Billy Miske's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-18.

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