Best fights of Billy Bird
Over 28 years as a professional, Billy Bird compiled a 260-73-20 (139) record. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Billy Bird defeats Len Wickwar
On July 3, 1937 Billy Bird faced Len Wickwar in a welterweight bout. Bird was 38 years old with a record of 227-62-16, and Wickwar was 26 with a record of 281-76-41. Bird was coming off a loss, while Wickwar was on a 15-fight winning streak. Bird won via points decision.
2. Billy Bird KOs George Pomphrey
On February 27, 1927 Billy Bird faced George Pomphrey. Bird was 28 years old with a record of 115-23-8, and Pomphrey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bird stopped George Pomphrey via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Billy Bird KOs Bill Webster in their 2nd fight
On February 22, 1931 Billy Bird faced Bill Webster. It was their second meeting. Bird was 32 years old with a record of 154-34-11, and Webster was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird stopped Bill Webster via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Billy Bird KOs Harry Byford in their 3rd fight
On October 28, 1925 Billy Bird faced Harry Byford. It was their third meeting. Bird was 26 years old with a record of 90-18-7, and Byford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird was on a 11-fight winning streak. Bird stopped Harry Byford via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Billy Bird KOs Albert O'Brien
On January 10, 1935 Billy Bird faced Albert O'Brien. Bird was 36 years old with a record of 203-52-15, and O'Brien was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird was on a 2-fight losing streak. Bird stopped Albert O'Brien via KO in the 1st round.
6. Billy Bird KOs Arthur Unwin in their 2nd fight
On May 30, 1932 Billy Bird faced Arthur Unwin. It was their second meeting. Bird was 33 years old with a record of 169-42-12, and Unwin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird was coming off a loss. Bird stopped Arthur Unwin via KO in the 1st round.
7. Billy Bird KOs Seaman Harry Ewin
On July 11, 1934 Billy Bird faced Seaman Harry Ewin. Bird was 35 years old with a record of 197-49-12, and Ewin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bird stopped Seaman Harry Ewin via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Billy Bird KOs Bill Blake
On September 8, 1924 Billy Bird faced Bill Blake. Bird was 25 years old with a record of 69-14-6, and Blake was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird was on a 5-fight winning streak. Bird stopped Bill Blake via KO in the 1st round.
9. Billy Bird KOs Jack Lewis
On October 27, 1932 Billy Bird faced Jack Lewis. Bird was 33 years old with a record of 174-43-12, and Lewis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bird stopped Jack Lewis via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Billy Bird KOs Billy Green
On May 13, 1929 Billy Bird faced Billy Green. Bird was 30 years old with a record of 139-31-9, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bird was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bird stopped Billy Green via TKO in the 4th round.