Billy Arnold - Revision history

Ric: LIFE mag article linked; AA category added

2015-06-12T23:30:23Z

LIFE mag article linked; AA category added

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	==Career Review==		==Career Review==

	'''Billy Arnold''' was a highly touted welterweight/middleweight prospect of the 1940s.		'''Billy Arnold''' was a highly-touted welterweight/middleweight prospect of the 1940s. (See, for example, Dec. 4, 1944 ''Life'' magazine: [https://books.google.com/books?id=1EEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA97&dq=prizefight&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDwQ6AEwCDgeahUKEwih58eIo4vGAhUCl4gKHWwzADM#v=onepage&q=prizefight&f=false].)

	Arnold turned pro November 1, 1943, while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.		Arnold turned pro November 1, 1943, while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.
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	In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.		In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.

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John at 01:35, 24 February 2010

2010-02-24T01:35:10Z

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	<boxer>011203</boxer>		<boxer>011203</boxer>
	Photo #2: [http://images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=53595486fa9551c7&q=boxing+source:life&usg=__-6FeFxzxK4ZgJmtdJmNB8a7iuk0=&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dboxing%2Bsource:life%26start%3D21%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN]
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	~~[[:File:Billy A.jpg\|Additional Photo]]~~

	==Career Review==		==Career Review==

Bert at 19:55, 23 February 2010

2010-02-23T19:55:03Z

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	Photo #2: [http://images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=53595486fa9551c7&q=boxing+source:life&usg=__-6FeFxzxK4ZgJmtdJmNB8a7iuk0=&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dboxing%2Bsource:life%26start%3D21%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN]		Photo #2: [http://images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=53595486fa9551c7&q=boxing+source:life&usg=__-6FeFxzxK4ZgJmtdJmNB8a7iuk0=&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dboxing%2Bsource:life%26start%3D21%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN]
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			[[:File:Billy A.jpg\|Additional Photo]]

	==Career Review==		==Career Review==

Bert: club-fighter ?

2010-01-31T18:54:53Z

club-fighter ?

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	Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning-fast combinations, and a knockout punch. ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].		Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning-fast combinations, and a knockout punch. ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].

	Arnold was a heavy favorite to defeat ~~club-fighter~~ [[Rocky Graziano]], and then to go on to fight for the world title. In a brutal battle, Arnold battered the rough and tough Graziano for the first few rounds. It seemed only a matter of moments when the fight would be stopped. However, Graziano absorbed the beating and went on to batter and knockout Arnold in one of the major upsets in boxing.		Arnold was a heavy favorite to defeat [[Rocky Graziano]], and then to go on to fight for the world title. In a brutal battle, Arnold battered the rough and tough Graziano for the first few rounds. It seemed only a matter of moments when the fight would be stopped. However, Graziano absorbed the beating and went on to batter and knockout Arnold in one of the major upsets in boxing.

	Following his defeat to Graziano, Billy Arnold was never the same. He managed to put together a modest winning streak, but that didn't last long.		Following his defeat to Graziano, Billy Arnold was never the same. He managed to put together a modest winning streak, but that didn't last long.

	In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.		In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.

Ric: image inserted

2008-11-24T00:33:01Z

image inserted

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			Photo #2: [http://images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=53595486fa9551c7&q=boxing+source:life&usg=__-6FeFxzxK4ZgJmtdJmNB8a7iuk0=&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dboxing%2Bsource:life%26start%3D21%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN]
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	==Career Review==		==Career Review==
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	In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.		In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.

	~~==Photos==~~
	*Photo #1: [http://www.antekprizering.com/arnoldbillysp.jpeg]
	*Photo #2: [http://images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=53595486fa9551c7&q=boxing+source:life&usg=__-6FeFxzxK4ZgJmtdJmNB8a7iuk0=&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dboxing%2Bsource:life%26start%3D21%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN]

Ric at 00:30, 24 November 2008

2008-11-24T00:30:55Z

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	Arnold turned pro November 1, 1943, while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.		Arnold turned pro November 1, 1943, while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.

	Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning fast combinations, and a knockout punch. ~~The~~ ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].		Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning-fast combinations, and a knockout punch. ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].

	Arnold was a heavy favorite to defeat club-fighter [[Rocky Graziano]], and then fight for the title. In a brutal battle, Arnold battered the rough and tough Graziano for the first few rounds. It seemed only a matter of moments when the fight would be stopped. However, Graziano absorbed the beating and ~~came~~ on to batter and knockout Arnold in one of the major upsets in boxing.		Arnold was a heavy favorite to defeat club-fighter [[Rocky Graziano]], and then to go on to fight for the world title. In a brutal battle, Arnold battered the rough and tough Graziano for the first few rounds. It seemed only a matter of moments when the fight would be stopped. However, Graziano absorbed the beating and went on to batter and knockout Arnold in one of the major upsets in boxing.

	Following his defeat to Graziano, Billy Arnold was never the same. He managed to put together a modest winning streak, but that didn't last long.		Following his defeat to Graziano, Billy Arnold was never the same. He managed to put together a modest winning streak, but that didn't last long.

Ric: image linked

2008-11-23T21:09:41Z

image linked

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	'''Billy Arnold''' was a highly touted welterweight/middleweight prospect of the 1940s.		'''Billy Arnold''' was a highly touted welterweight/middleweight prospect of the 1940s.

	Arnold turned pro November 1 1943 while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.		Arnold turned pro November 1, 1943, while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.

	Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning fast combinations, and a knockout punch. The ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].		Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning fast combinations, and a knockout punch. The ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].
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	In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.		In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.

	==~~Photo~~==		==Photos==
	Photo: http://www.antekprizering.com/arnoldbillysp.jpeg		*Photo #1: [http://www.antekprizering.com/arnoldbillysp.jpeg]
			*Photo #2: [http://images.google.com/hosted/life/l?imgurl=53595486fa9551c7&q=boxing+source:life&usg=__-6FeFxzxK4ZgJmtdJmNB8a7iuk0=&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dboxing%2Bsource:life%26start%3D21%26ndsp%3D21%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN]

Rowdytimothy at 02:17, 1 December 2007

2007-12-01T02:17:33Z

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	Arnold turned pro November 1 1943 while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.		Arnold turned pro November 1 1943 while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.

	Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning fast combinations, and a knockout punch. The [[Ring Magazine]] and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].		Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning fast combinations, and a knockout punch. The ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].

	Arnold was a heavy favorite to defeat club-fighter [[Rocky Graziano]], and then fight for the title. In a brutal battle, Arnold battered the rough and tough Graziano for the first few rounds. It seemed only a matter of moments when the fight would be stopped. However, Graziano absorbed the beating and came on to batter and knockout Arnold in one of the major upsets in boxing.		Arnold was a heavy favorite to defeat club-fighter [[Rocky Graziano]], and then fight for the title. In a brutal battle, Arnold battered the rough and tough Graziano for the first few rounds. It seemed only a matter of moments when the fight would be stopped. However, Graziano absorbed the beating and came on to batter and knockout Arnold in one of the major upsets in boxing.

Rowdytimothy: Boxer:Billy Arnold:011203 moved to Billy Arnold

2007-02-14T23:13:59Z

Boxer:Billy Arnold:011203 moved to Billy Arnold

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<boxer>011203</boxer>

==Career Review==

'''Billy Arnold''' was a highly touted welterweight/middleweight prospect of the 1940s.

Arnold turned pro November 1 1943 while still in high school. He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.

Arnold's style was similar to [[Sugar Ray Robinson]]; he was a slick boxer with lightning fast combinations, and a knockout punch. The [[Ring Magazine]] and various newspapers across the United States touted Arnold as the next [[Joe Louis]] or [[Sugar Ray Robinson]].

Arnold was a heavy favorite to defeat club-fighter [[Rocky Graziano]], and then fight for the title. In a brutal battle, Arnold battered the rough and tough Graziano for the first few rounds. It seemed only a matter of moments when the fight would be stopped. However, Graziano absorbed the beating and came on to batter and knockout Arnold in one of the major upsets in boxing.

Following his defeat to Graziano, Billy Arnold was never the same. He managed to put together a modest winning streak, but that didn't last long.

In the end, Billy Arnold was nothing but a stepping stone for other prospects. He ended his career on a dismal losing streak, and was washed-up by age 22.

==Photo==
Photo: http://www.antekprizering.com/arnoldbillysp.jpeg

Unknown user at 00:00, 1 January 2005

2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

New page

Arnold turned pro November 1 1943
Photo: http://www.antekprizering.com/arnoldbillysp.jpeg