Best fights of Billy Conn
Over 14 years as a professional, Billy Conn compiled a 64-11-1 (15) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Billy Conn loses to Joe Louis via KO
On June 18, 1941 Billy Conn fought Joe Louis for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Conn was 23 years old with a record of 59-9-1, and Louis was 27 with a record of 49-1. Conn was on a 19-fight winning streak and Louis was on a 25-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Conn via KO in the 13th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 13th round.
2. Billy Conn defeats Tony Zale
On February 13, 1942 Billy Conn faced Tony Zale in a middleweight bout. Conn was 24 years old with a record of 61-10-1, and Zale was 28 with a record of 51-15-2. Conn was on a 2-fight winning streak and Zale was on a 8-fight winning streak. Conn won via unanimous decision.
3. Billy Conn loses to Joe Louis in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 19, 1946 Billy Conn fought Joe Louis for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Conn was 28 years old with a record of 62-10-1, and Louis was 32 with a record of 54-1. Conn was on a 3-fight winning streak and Louis was on a 30-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Conn via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Billy Conn defeats Gus Lesnevich in their 2nd fight
On June 5, 1940 Billy Conn defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Gus Lesnevich. It was their second meeting. Conn was 22 years old with a record of 51-9-1, and Lesnevich was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 11-fight winning streak. Conn won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
5. Billy Conn defeats Gus Lesnevich
On November 17, 1939 Billy Conn defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Gus Lesnevich. Conn was 22 years old with a record of 49-9-1, and Lesnevich was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 9-fight winning streak. Conn won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
6. Billy Conn defeats Melio Bettina in their 2nd fight
On September 25, 1939 Billy Conn defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Melio Bettina. It was their second meeting. Conn was 21 years old with a record of 48-9-1, and Bettina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 8-fight winning streak. Conn won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
7. Billy Conn defeats Melio Bettina
On July 15, 1939 Billy Conn fought Melio Bettina for the vacant NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles. Conn was 21 years old with a record of 46-9-1, and Bettina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 6-fight winning streak. Conn won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
8. Billy Conn KOs Danny Hassett
On March 5, 1941 Billy Conn faced Danny Hassett. Conn was 23 years old with a record of 56-9-1, and Hassett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 16-fight winning streak. Conn stopped Danny Hassett via KO in the 5th round.
9. Billy Conn KOs Ira Hughes
On February 27, 1941 Billy Conn faced Ira Hughes. Conn was 23 years old with a record of 55-9-1, and Hughes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 15-fight winning streak. Conn stopped Ira Hughes via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Billy Conn KOs Buddy Knox
On May 26, 1941 Billy Conn faced Buddy Knox. Conn was 23 years old with a record of 58-9-1, and Knox was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conn was on a 18-fight winning streak. Conn stopped Buddy Knox via TKO in the 8th round.