Question about the record of Mysterious Billy Smith

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  1. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    According to boxrec he lost to a man named soley "Mayo"

    Mr Mayo's win over the hall of famer is his only recorded fight on boxrec. Do we have anything else on Mayo? Maybe a real first name and last name?
     
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Jun 14, 2023
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  2. SolomonDeedes

    SolomonDeedes Active Member Full Member

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    Probably William Mayo, who was reportedly heavyweight champion of the Northwest around this time.

    https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/267339

    The report of the Smith-Mayo fight gives Smith's weight as 168lbs which, if true, means he was either grossly overweight or, more likely, not actually Billy Smith the welterweight champion.

    https://ibb.co/H49fgbb
     
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  3. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Everything about Billy was mysterious, including his opponents.

    Mayo’s last name is Clinic. He gave up boxing and went into the field of medicine.
     
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  4. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich A lot of people have pools Full Member

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    Wow thank you so much. I didn't expect such a detailed answer. It would be weird for a welterweight to fight a heavyweight but it wouldn't be out of the question for that time period.
     
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Jun 15, 2023
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