About William Fisher
Lived 1940 – 2018 (aged 78). William Fisher was a British boxer.
William Fisher (14 March 1940 – 6 October 2018) was a Scottish boxer. He was born in Craigneuk and boxed under the names Willie Fisher and Billy Fisher.
Boxing career Amateur career Fisher won the 1960 Amateur Boxing Association British light-middleweight title, when boxing out of the Craigneuk ABC. Fisher represented Great Britain at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games. He won a bronze medal at light middleweight.
Pro career Fisher turned pro in 1961 and spent his entire career fighting in Great Britain. He retired in 1967 with a record of 21-12 with 9 KO.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Fisher?
Scottish boxer (1940–2018)
When was William Fisher born?
William Fisher was born on 14 March 1940 in Craigneuk.
When did William Fisher die?
William Fisher died on 6 October 2018 in Wishaw.
What was William Fisher's occupation?
William Fisher was a boxer.
What nationality was William Fisher?
William Fisher was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Fisher (boxer)
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