Billy Petrolle
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | The Fargo Express |
| Born | William Michael Petrolle January 10, 1905 |
| Died | May 14, 1983 (aged 78) |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | Lightweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 164 |
| Wins | 122 |
| Win by KO | 65 |
| Losses | 26 |
| Draws | 15 |
| No contests | 1 |
William Michael Petrolle (January 10, 1905 – May 14, 1983) was a world lightweight boxing title contender. Boxing ran in the Petrolle family as his brothers Pete and Frank also shared his occupation. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Petrolle as the #18 ranked lightweight of all-time. Petrolle is member of the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame, the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame, the World Boxing Hall of Fame, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.