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Billy Backus is an American professional boxer with a 48-20-5 record in the Welterweight division. 22 of those wins came by knockout (46% KO rate).

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BillyBackus

Billy Backus

48

Wins22 KO · 46%

20

Losses

5

Draws74 tracked bouts

Stance
Southpaw
Tracked since
Sep 16, 1961
Title reigns
3 reigns
Last 5 · oldest left · newest right
WWWDL
Current streak
L1
Layoff
48.4 years
Last bout
L to José Cuevas · RTD · R1 · May 20, 1978

Title Reigns

3 reigns
Reigns
3
Division
1
Bodies
3
Longest · Ring Welterweight
6 mo

Welterweight

3 reigns
BodyHeldLength
RingDec 1970 – Jun 19716 mo
WBADec 1970 – Jun 19716 mo
WBCDec 1970 – Jun 19716 mo

Complete Fight History

Showing 50 of 74

1978

MAY 20L toJosé Cuevas· RTD · R1Forum · Inglewood49-20-5

1977
1976
1975
1974

APR 30d.Jacques Kechichian· RTD · R5Paris · France39-17-4

JAN 21d.Roger Zami· TKO · R9Palais des Sports · Paris38-16-4

1973

DEC 6L toZovek Barajas· TKO · R3Olympic Auditorium · LA37-16-4

AUG 4L toMiguel Barreto· MDFelt Forum · NYC36-15-4

AUG 4d.Al Romano· KO · R3Three Rivers Inn · Syracuse37-15-4

1972
1971
1970
1969
1968

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Common Questions

What is Billy Backus's professional boxing record?
Billy Backus's professional record is 48-20-5, with 22 knockouts.
Has Billy Backus lost a fight?
Yes. Billy Backus has lost 20 professional fights and holds a 48-20-5 record.
When is Billy Backus's next fight?
Billy Backus does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
What weight class does Billy Backus fight at?
Billy Backus fights at Welterweight.
Is Billy Backus retired?
Billy Backus has not fought in over 48 years and has no scheduled bout — no official retirement has been recorded.