About Bill Knight
Born 1951. Bill Knight is a British boxer.
William Knight (born 26 July 1951) is a retired British boxer.
Boxing career He competed in the men's middleweight event at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In his first fight, he defeated Julius Luipa of Zambia, before losing to Alejandro Montoya of Cuba in the next round.
Knight won the Amateur Boxing Association 1972, 1973 and 1974 light heavyweight title, when boxing out of the Lynn ABC.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bill Knight?
British boxer
When was Bill Knight born?
Bill Knight was born on 26 July 1951 in Saint Kitts.
What is Bill Knight's occupation?
Bill Knight is a boxer.
What nationality is Bill Knight?
Bill Knight is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Knight (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Knight. https://biography.guide/bill-knight/
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