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William Schwer (born 12 April 1969 in Luton, England), known as Billy Schwer, is a former professional boxer.

Billy Schwer
Statistics
Real name	Billy Schwer
Weight(s)	light-welterweight
Born	(1969-04-12) 12 April 1969 (age 53) Luton, England
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	45
Wins	39
Wins by KO	30
Losses	6
Draws	0

For the majority of his professional career, Schwer fought in the lightweight division but also competed in the light welterweight division. He is a former British, Commonwealth and European lightweight and the IBO World Light Welter-weight title Champion.

Background

Schwer's father was the Irish amateur title holder in the 1960s before he emigrated to England.[1]

Amateur career

Schwer attended Challney High School for Boys (Luton). A former national schoolboy title holder, he represented England at the youth and senior levels.[1] At the 1990 ABA National Championships held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, Schwer represent the Luton Irish Boxing Club and was runner up to Patrick 'Blueboy' Gallagher, in the lightweight division.[2]

Professional career

Schwer was trained by Jack Lindsay and fought out of Luton. He was a popular fighter and attracted a large local following.[1] He had his first professional fight in October 1990. His first fight took place at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, where he beat Frenchman Pierre Conan with a first round knockout.

Title fights

British and Commonwealth Feather weight title

Schwer's first title fight came in 1992 against Carl Crook.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• List of British lightweight boxing champions

References

External links

• Boxing record for Billy Schwer from BoxRec (registration required)
• Profile
• Biodata
• Official website

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