Best fights of Billy Backus
Over 17 years as a professional, Billy Backus has compiled a 49-20-5 (23) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Billy Backus KOs José Nápoles
On December 3, 1970 Billy Backus fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. Backus was 27 years old with a record of 29-10-4, and Nápoles was 30 with a record of 65-4. Backus was on a 5-fight winning streak and Nápoles was on a 20-fight winning streak. Backus stopped José Nápoles via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the undisputed welterweight champion.
2. Billy Backus loses to Hedgemon Lewis via unanimous decision
On December 8, 1972 Billy Backus fought Hedgemon Lewis for the NYSAC welterweight title. Backus was 29 years old with a record of 36-12-4, and Lewis was 26 with a record of 44-4. Backus was coming off a win and Lewis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Backus lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lewis.
3. Billy Backus loses to José Nápoles in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 4, 1971 Billy Backus defended the undisputed welterweight title against José Nápoles. It was their second meeting. Backus was 28 years old with a record of 32-10-4, and Nápoles was 31 with a record of 66-5. Backus was on a 8-fight winning streak and Nápoles was coming off a win. Nápoles stopped Backus via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the undisputed title.
4. Billy Backus KOs Al Romano
On August 4, 1973 Billy Backus faced Al Romano in a welterweight bout. Backus was 30 years old with a record of 36-15-4, and Romano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 3-fight losing streak. Backus stopped Al Romano via KO in the 3rd round.
5. Billy Backus KOs Irish Pat Murphy
On February 12, 1972 Billy Backus faced Irish Pat Murphy in a welterweight bout. Backus was 28 years old with a record of 33-11-4, and Murphy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a win. Backus stopped Irish Pat Murphy via TKO in the 7th round.
6. Billy Backus KOs Dorman Crawford
On September 23, 1972 Billy Backus faced Dorman Crawford in a welterweight bout. Backus was 29 years old with a record of 35-12-4, and Crawford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a loss. Backus stopped Dorman Crawford via TKO in the 8th round.
7. Billy Backus KOs Roger Zami
On January 21, 1974 Billy Backus faced Roger Zami in a welterweight bout. Backus was 30 years old with a record of 37-16-4, and Zami was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a loss. Backus stopped Roger Zami via TKO in the 9th round.
8. Billy Backus KOs Tony Lopes
On November 20, 1976 Billy Backus faced Tony Lopes in a welterweight bout. Backus was 33 years old with a record of 44-19-4, and Lopes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 5-fight winning streak. Backus stopped Tony Lopes via TKO in the 9th round.
9. Billy Backus stops Jacques Kechichian
On April 30, 1974 Billy Backus faced Jacques Kechichian in a welterweight bout. Backus was 31 years old with a record of 38-17-4, and Kechichian was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was coming off a loss. Backus stopped Jacques Kechichian via retirement in the 5th round.
10. Billy Backus KOs Tod Purtell
On October 16, 1967 Billy Backus faced Tod Purtell. Backus was 24 years old with a record of 8-7-3, and Purtell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Backus was on a 3-fight losing streak. Backus stopped Tod Purtell via KO in the 1st round.