Billy Conn
Billy Conn held the NYSAC, WBA and The Ring light heavyweight world titles between 1939 and 1941. Conn was the undisputed light heavyweight world champion from 1939 to 1940. Conn first became a world champion aged 21 after winning the NYSAC, WBA and The Ring light heavyweight world titles by beating Melio Bettina.
- World title bouts
- 6
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 4–2
- World titles held
- 3
- Longest world title reign (NYSAC light heavyweight, 1939–1941)
- 1 year, 10 months
Timeline of world title events
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1946
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Joe Louis beats Billy Conn via knockout 8/15
Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1945
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The Ring magazine rates Billy Conn No. 1 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1941
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The Ring magazine rates Billy Conn No. 1 at heavyweight in its annual ratings
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Joe Louis beats Billy Conn via knockout 13/15
Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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Billy Conn’s reign as the NYSAC light heavyweight world champion ends
Light Heavyweight · NYSAC
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Billy Conn’s reign as The Ring light heavyweight world champion ends
Light Heavyweight · The Ring
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1940
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The Ring magazine rates Billy Conn the light heavyweight champion in its annual ratings
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Billy Conn beats Gus Lesnevich via unanimous decision 15/15
Light Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1939
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The Ring magazine rates Billy Conn the light heavyweight champion in its annual ratings
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Billy Conn beats Gus Lesnevich via unanimous decision 15/15
Light Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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Billy Conn beats Melio Bettina via unanimous decision 15/15
Light Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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Billy Conn beats Melio Bettina via unanimous decision 15/15
Light Heavyweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1938
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The Ring magazine rates Billy Conn No. 9 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings
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1937
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The Ring magazine rates Billy Conn No. 7 at light heavyweight in its annual ratings