Bill Brennan

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For the American jurist of the same name, see William J. Brennan, Jr.
Bill Brennan
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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.

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