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Billy Miske, alias The Saint Paul Thunderbolt (April 12, 1894 – January 1, 1924), was a professional boxer from Saint Paul, Minnesota. During his tenure as a pugilist he had multiple-bout series with a plethora of all-time greats including Harry Greb, Jack Dempsey, Jack Dillon, Tommy Gibbons, Bill Brennan and Battling Levinsky, among
Against all odds, he defeated Brennan (KO 4) on November 7, 1923 and used his purse to buy gifts for his family. He retired with a 48-2-2 (35 KOs), 54 ND record. On January 1, 1924, “The St. Paul Thunderbolt” died at the age of 29.
Apr 12, 2020 · Nicknamed “The St. Paul Thunderbolt,” Miske first stepped into the ring as a professional when he was just 18 years old. He competed as a professional boxer from 1913-1923. Over his 10-year professional career, Miske fought in 53 bouts and won 45 of them.
Sep 1, 2022 · He was forgotten. Or at least doesn't get the attention and recognition he deserves. But his story continues to amaze even after almost 100 years. He died at only 29 years old, but during his lifetime he was the true embodiment of the word "fighter". That was the case until his very last day.
Mar 25, 2020 · Died: 1924-01-01 (Age:29) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 184cm. Reach: 193cm. Referee: Record. Pro Boxer: Record. Manager: Jack Reddy. Billy Miske Image Gallery.
Miske finished well, but Greb's early attack had tired Billy so that he couldn't take advantage of the opportunity a cut eye afforded. Sportswriter Harry Keck of the post gave Greb six rounds, Miske three rounds, and one even.
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Dec 24, 2014 · It starts the day in 1918 when a doctor tells a slender heavyweight named Billy Miske that his bum kidneys give him five years to live, if he's lucky. Turns out he's dying of Bright's disease. This...
