Billy Papke


He began his boxing career in 1906, winningand drawing six times. His first loss was a 10round decision to Stanley Ketchel, his first of four fights with Ketchel. He won the second meeting, and the World Middleweight title, largely by the expedient of punching Ketchel in the face with his right hand when Ketchel stepped forward to shake hands at the beginning of the bout. Two months later, he lost his title to Ketchel and received a terrific beating in the process Papkes own wife did not recognize him after the bout was over. Papke lost the 4th and final meeting, which was a particularly savage encounter and lastedrounds.

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