Billy Papke - Revision history

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	*"Billy Papke: Boxing’s Enfant Terrible" by Larry Carli [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBRO131.21-26.pdf]		*"Billy Papke: Boxing’s Enfant Terrible" by Larry Carli [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBRO131.21-26.pdf]
			*"Papke, Victor over Ketchel, Loving Only Too Well, Shot Former Wife and Self" by Ted Harrison [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ibro-journal-61.30-34.pdf]

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	In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].		In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].

			*"Billy Papke: Boxing’s Enfant Terrible" by Larry Carli [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBRO131.21-26.pdf]

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	Born in Spring Valley, Illinois, '''Billy Papke''' was the son of German immigrants to the USA. Also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, Papke was the father of fellow boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]		Born in Spring Valley, Illinois, '''Billy Papke''' was the son of German immigrants to the USA. Also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, Papke was the father of fellow boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]

	Papke was an abnormally hard boxer. He began his boxing career in 1906, winning 23 and drawing four times. His first loss was a 10-round 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 throat ~~when he 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. After the bout, Papke's own wife did not recognize him after it was over. Papke lost the final meeting, which the 4th was a particularly savage encounter.		Papke was an abnormally hard boxer. He began his boxing career in 1906, winning 23 and drawing four times. His first loss was a 10-round decision to [[Stanley Ketchel]], his first of four fights with Ketchel. He won the second meeting, and the World Middleweight title. The myth that he hit Ketchel in the throat with a "sucker punch" during the referee's instructions has been disproven. Papke won fair and square. But two months later, he lost his title to Ketchel and received a terrific beating in the process. After the bout, Papke's own wife did not recognize him after it was over. Papke lost the final meeting, which the 4th was a particularly savage encounter.

	After Ketchel's death Papke was one of several middleweights contesting the right to be called World Middleweight Champ. He traveled to Paris where he thrashed future champion [[Georges Carpentier]] but was beaten by another American, and Ketchel victim, [[Frank Klaus]], ending his title hopes. He continued fighting until 1919, losing a four rounder to [[Soldier Bartfield]].		After Ketchel's death Papke was one of several middleweights contesting the right to be called World Middleweight Champ. He traveled to Paris where he thrashed future champion [[Georges Carpentier]] but was beaten by another American, and Ketchel victim, [[Frank Klaus]], ending his title hopes. He continued fighting until 1919, losing a four rounder to [[Soldier Bartfield]].

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	=== Career Highlights ===		=== Career Highlights ===
			Born in Spring Valley, Illinois, '''Billy Papke''' was the son of German immigrants to the USA. Also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, Papke was the father of fellow boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]

	~~Born in Spring Valley, Illinois, he was the son of German immigrants to the USA.~~ Papke was an abnormally hard boxer. He began his boxing career in 1906, winning 23 and drawing four times. His first loss was a 10-round 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 throat when he 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. After the bout, Papke's own wife did not recognize him after it was over. Papke lost the final meeting, which the 4th was a particularly savage encounter.		Papke was an abnormally hard boxer. He began his boxing career in 1906, winning 23 and drawing four times. His first loss was a 10-round 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 throat when he 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. After the bout, Papke's own wife did not recognize him after it was over. Papke lost the final meeting, which the 4th was a particularly savage encounter.

	After Ketchel's death Papke was one of several middleweights contesting the right to be called World Middleweight Champ. He ~~travelled~~ to Paris where he thrashed future champion [[Georges Carpentier]] but was beaten by another American, and Ketchel victim, [[Frank Klaus]], ending his title hopes. He continued fighting until 1919, losing a four rounder to Soldier ~~Barfield~~.		After Ketchel's death Papke was one of several middleweights contesting the right to be called World Middleweight Champ. He traveled to Paris where he thrashed future champion [[Georges Carpentier]] but was beaten by another American, and Ketchel victim, [[Frank Klaus]], ending his title hopes. He continued fighting until 1919, losing a four rounder to [[Soldier Bartfield]].

	Papke~~'s life ended tragically. He shot and~~ killed his wife, ~~then~~ committed suicide by turning the gun on himself.		Papke killed his ex-wife, Edna Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide by turning the gun on himself, November 26, 1936, in Newport, California.

	'''Billy Papke''', who was also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, was the father of boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]. He killed his ex-wife, Edna Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California. In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].		In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].

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			=== Career Highlights ===

			Born in Spring Valley, Illinois, he was the son of German immigrants to the USA. Papke was an abnormally hard boxer. He began his boxing career in 1906, winning 23 and drawing four times. His first loss was a 10-round 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 throat when he 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. After the bout, Papke's own wife did not recognize him after it was over. Papke lost the final meeting, which the 4th was a particularly savage encounter.

			After Ketchel's death Papke was one of several middleweights contesting the right to be called World Middleweight Champ. He travelled to Paris where he thrashed future champion [[Georges Carpentier]] but was beaten by another American, and Ketchel victim, [[Frank Klaus]], ending his title hopes. He continued fighting until 1919, losing a four rounder to Soldier Barfield.

			Papke's life ended tragically. He shot and killed his wife, then committed suicide by turning the gun on himself.

	'''Billy Papke''', who was also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, was the father of boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]. He killed his ex-wife, Edna Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California. In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].		'''Billy Papke''', who was also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, was the father of boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]. He killed his ex-wife, Edna Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California. In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].

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	'''Billy Papke''', who was also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, was the father of boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]. He killed his ex-wife, ~~Norma~~ Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California. In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].		'''Billy Papke''', who was also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, was the father of boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]. He killed his ex-wife, Edna Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California. In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].

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	'''Billy Papke''', who was also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, was the father of boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]. He killed his ex-wife, Norma Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California. In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].		'''Billy Papke''', who was also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, was the father of boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]. He killed his ex-wife, Norma Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California. In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].

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	*Also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt"		'''Billy Papke''', who was also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt" during his boxing days, was the father of boxer [[Billy Papke Jr.]]. He killed his ex-wife, Norma Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California. In 2001, he was inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]].
	*Father of [[Billy Papke Jr.]]
	*Killed his ex-wife, Norma Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California
	*Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] ~~in 2001~~

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	*Also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt"		*Also known as the "Kewanee Thunderbolt"
	*Father of [[Billy Papke, Jr.]]		*Father of [[Billy Papke Jr.]]
	*Killed his ex-wife, Norma Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California		*Killed his ex-wife, Norma Papke (46), with a gun and committed suicide November 26, 1936, in Newport, California
	*Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] in 2001		*Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] in 2001