Bill Brennan
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- For the American jurist of the same name, see William J. Brennan, Jr.
| Bill Brennan | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Wilhelm Schenck |
| Nickname(s) | K.O. Bill |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Nationality | United States Of America |
| Birth date | June 23, 1893 |
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois or Mayo, Ireland |
| Death date | June 15, 1924 (aged 30) |
| Stance | |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 126 |
| Wins | 74 |
| Wins by KO | 68 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 42 |
| No contests | 0 |
Bill Brennan (June 23, 1893 – 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" in New York. He was survived by a wife and one child.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Professional boxing record for Bill Brennan from Boxrec
- Brennan's Record at Cyber Boxing Zone
- Article Covering Death
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