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Billy Conn

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Billy Conn

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Cover star of the Boxers single (1995). Image also used on the 1995 tour and merchandise. Image taken from The Ring (magazine) (March, 1963).

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William David Conn (October 8, 1917 – May 29, 1993) was an American professional boxer and Light Heavyweight Champion famed for his fights with Joe Louis. He had a professional boxing record of 63 wins, 11 losses and 1 draw, with 14 wins by knockout. His nickname, throughout most of his career, was "The Pittsburgh Kid." He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990.