Willie Monroe
American boxer, born 1946
About Willie Monroe
Lived 1946 – 2019 (aged 72–73).
Willie "The Worm" Monroe (June 5, 1946 - June 22, 2019) was a middleweight boxer who competed from 1969 to 1981. He was most notable for defeating Marvelous Marvin Hagler in 1976 before Hagler went on an eleven year undefeated streak.
Monroe received his nickname "the Worm" for his slippery fighting style from Yank Durham. He died on Saturday, June 22, 2019, after complications with Alzheimers. and is the great-uncle of American boxer Willie Monroe Jr.
Professional career
Monroe started his professional career with a perfect record of 20-0 before being stopped in a controversial split decision against Max Cohen.
A string of mixed results would follow with a notable win over Eugene Hart and losses to Alvin Philipps and Bobby Watts.
Professional boxing record
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Monroe?
American boxer, born 1946
When was Willie Monroe born?
Willie Monroe was born on 5 June 1946.
When did Willie Monroe die?
Willie Monroe died in 2019.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Monroe (boxer, born 1946)
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MLA: "Willie Monroe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-monroe/.
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