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HISTORY: Mysterious Billy Smith was a Canadian boxer. He turned pro in 1890, and in his ninth fight knocked out Danny Needham to win the welterweight championship in 1892. He held on to it until Tommy Ryan beat him on points in 1894. He won back the vacant title in 1898 by beating Matty Matthews, and lost it again in 1900 to Rube Ferns. Smith bowed out in 1915 when stopped by Jack Root. Smith was notorious for having a very roughhouse fighting style in the ring and was disqualified 13 times, more than any other boxer in history. Smith died on October 14, 1937 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. Offered here is a very rare original cabinet card photograph of Mysterious Billy Smith as he appeared at the height of his career. Published by John Wood of New York.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a very rare original cabinet card photograph of Mysterious Billy Smith as he appeared at the height of his career. Published by John Wood of New York and has their stamp on lower mount along with his written name. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Very minor edge wear. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2."
