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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Billy_Collins_JrBilly Collins Jr. - Wikipedia

    William Ray Collins Jr. (September 21, 1961 – March 6, 1984) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 1983. He was undefeated before his career was cut short after his final fight when he sustained serious injuries against Luis Resto in their ten-round bout.

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  3. www.worldboxingnews.net › 2022/11/16 › billy-collinsAlmost 40 years on, never forget the tragedy of Billy Collins Jr

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    Collins suffered terrible injuries and faced a long time out of the sport before his worst fears were realized when doctors discovered a career-ending ailment. A torn iris gave Collin permanently blurred vision due to Resto’s cheating. Billy faced never being able to box again. In an attempt to return to everyday family life, Collins found it almos...

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    In the most horrific ending imaginable to the whole sickening event, Billy was involved in a car accident near his home on March 6, 1984, which proved fatal. The accident killed Billy on impact. Many people remain sure that the depression and the fact that he could never box again may have contributed to suicide. His family had already launched law...

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    And in a dramatic twist, Resto also revealed that Lewis soaked his hands in a plaster of Paris-type substance before the fight. Amazingly, Billy’s opponent also stated the procedure had been performed on him at least twice in previous fights. Lewis never admitted his part in the outcome. He died in 2020 protesting his innocence after returning to t...

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    Sep 24, 2021 · William Ray Collins Jr. (September 21, 1961 – March 6, 1984) was an undefeated American professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 1983. His career was cut short after his final fight...

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  6. www.britishboxers.co.uk › tragedy-of-billy-collinsThe Tragedy of ‘Irish’ Billy Collins – British Boxing BBTV

    Jun 12, 2010 · Williams Ray Collins Jr. or ‘Irish’ Billy Collins Jr. as he became known, was born to a boxing father of Irish stock in Antioch, Tennessee in 1961. His father William Sr, once fought Welterweight Champion Curtis Cokes and wanted his boy to follow in his footsteps and decided to train Billy himself.

  7. boxrec.com › wiki › indexBilly Collins Jr. - BoxRec

    May 23, 2024 · Name: Billy Collins Jr. Alias: Irish. Birth Name: William Ray Collins. Hometown: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Died: 1984-03-06 (Age:22) Stance: Orthodox. Reach: 174cm. Pro Boxer: Record.

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    Sep 22, 2022 · The Tragic Fight That Changed Boxing Forever. In 1983 Billy Collins Jr's career was cut short after his final fight when he sustained serious injuries against Luis Resto in their ten-round...

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  10. www.worldboxingnews.net › tragedy-billy-collins-jrThe Tragedy of Billy Collins Jr. - World Boxing News

    Jan 10, 2013 · William Ray Collins Jr. or Billy Collins Jr. as he became known, was born to a boxing father in Antioch, Tennessee in 1961.

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