Gipsy Daniels

Gipsy Daniels
Personal information
NationalityWelsh
BornWilliam Daniel
(1903-02-09)9 February 1903
DiedJune 1967(1967-06-00) (aged 64)
WeightLight-heavyweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights152
Wins95
Win by KO37
Losses44
Draws13

William "Gipsy" Daniels (9 February 1903 – June 1967), was a Welsh Light-heavyweight boxing champion of Britain who, in an eighteen-year career, took in 141 contests, including eight fights in New York City, and notably knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round of a 1928 encounter.

There is some confusion as to Daniels' actual name and place of birth. Though a definitive answer was given in Tony Lee's 2009 publication which printed a copy of his birth certificate. Daniels was born in Llanelli on 9 February 1903 as William Daniel to David John Daniel and Francis Ann Roberts. His father was a successful rugby player who represented Llanelli and Wales.