Bill Brennan
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| Bill Brennan | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Wilhelm Schenck |
| Nickname | K.O. Bill |
| Weight | Heavyweight |
| Nationality | United States Of America |
| Birth date | June 23, 1893 |
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois or Mayo, Ireland |
| Death date | June 15, 1924 |
| Style | |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 126 |
| Wins | 74 |
| Wins by KO | 68 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 42 |
| No contests | 0 |
Bill Brennan (born June 23, 1893, died June 15, 1924) was an American boxer who fought and lost to World Heavy Weight Champion Jack Dempsey twice. He first began fighting under the name Bill Shanks and knocked out 11 of his first 12 opponents.
On June 15, 1924 Brennan was shot to death by two "street thugs". He was survived by a wife and one child.
