Hogan (Kid) Bassey vs. Billy (Spider) Kelly
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Hogan Kid Bassey 124 lbs beat Billy Spider Kelly 125 lbs by KO in round 8 of 15
- Date: 1955-11-19
- Location: Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
"Nigerian Hogan (Kid) Bassey, 124, won the British Empire featherweight title from Billy (Spider) Kelly, 125, Saturday with a crashing right that laid the Irishman on the canvas for a full five minutes. Kelly seemed to be getting the best of the fight, but after 2:25 of the 8th round Bassey came in with his great punch. It lifted Kelly off his feet and laid him flat on his back. The dethroned champion had never before been knocked out." -Associated Press