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HISTORY: Billy Backus was born in Canastota, New York on May 5, 1943. He started his professional boxing career with a knockout over Ike Anthony on September 16, 1961. On December 3, 1970 in Syracuse Backus stopped Jose Napoles in the 4th round to win the welterweight title. Napoles won it back from him on June 4, 1971 stopping Backus in the 8th round in California. In his career Billy Backus fought a number of significant welterweights including Ricky Ortiz, Hedgemon Lewis, Rocky Mattioli and Pipino Cuevas. He retired after being stopped by Carlos Maria del Valle Herrara on June 24, 1979. His final ring record is 49-21-5. Offered here is an original 1970 Boxer License Application for New York of Billy Backus which he has filled out and signed.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original New York State Boxer License Application. Signed by Backus on front with information included. Backus photo on back. Two hole punches. Clean front and back. Creased at center. Mild edge wear. 3" x 5." This approved application was in effect when Backus won the World Welterweight Title.
