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William McKinley Fox (February 1, 1926 – January 1986), better known as "Blackjack" Billy Fox, was an American light heavyweight boxer who is best known for having won a controversial fight against future middleweight champion Jake LaMotta.
Billy Fox (3 January 1939 – 12 March 1974) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a Senator for the Cultural and Educational Panel from 1973 to 1974 and a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Monaghan constituency from 1969 to 1973.
Nov 14, 2012 · On November 14, 1947, 65 years ago today, middleweight great Jake LaMotta faced Billy Fox at Madison Square Garden… and threw the fight. To his credit, LaMotta had long refused to cooperate with the mob, which held a tight grip on boxing in the ’40s and ’50s.
World Light Heavyweight Title. Fox was knocked down for a count of eight in the 10th. After he got up groggy, Fox took Lesnevich down in a clinch. Referee Burns then waved off the bout. New York Times.
A rare Mini Documentary video. This is a story of corruption, the mob and a Valentine’s Day Massacre. This the history of Jake LaMotta vs Billy Fox. Of the 1940s & 1950s aftermath.
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Apr 28, 2024 · A wreath laying ceremony and a church service were held in Co Monaghan to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Billy Fox, the only Oireachtas member killed during the Troubles. He was shot by the IRA in 1974 while visiting his girlfriend's family home.
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