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Billy Collins Jr (Not mine)

Williams Ray Collins Jr. or Billy Collins Jr. as he became known, was born to a boxing father in Antioch, Tennessee in 1961.

His father William Sr, once fought Welterweight Champion Curtis Cokes and wanted his boy to follow in his footsteps, so decided to train Billy himself.

Collins Jr. turned pro in 1981, a welterweight, just like his father before him and impressively won his first 14 professional contests, 11 by knockout with eight inside the first three rounds.

It was 1983 and Billy was matched up against Puerto Rican journeyman Luis Resto on the undercard of Roberto Duran v Davey Moore at Madison Square Garden in a ten rounder.

Continued at
http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2017/03/02/news/almost-33-years-on-we-will-never-forget-the-billy-collins-jr-tragedy

Some damage done here

comment by Joejoe (U7141)

posted on 3/3/17

never knew of this, makes you wonder how often this sorta thing happened especially in less regulated areas and times. Resto admitted that his coach also soaked his hands in plaster of Paris the previous night and this was not the first time his coach had done this.

posted on 3/3/17

If you get the chance Del, look up the documentary on youtube (assault in the ring), absolutely enthralling and it'll shock you

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