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Billy Layton
(William S. Layton)
| BORN |
Early sources say Virginia |
| WEIGHT |
140-151 lbs |
Layton toured the country
giving exhibitions and fighting in bouts; Many times he announced
himself as living in a particular city in order to increase
attendance for his fights at that location
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Undated
Tommy Doyle EX
-Doyle was a sparring partner for Layton;
They gave numerous exhibitions on tours
Dick Case KO
1883
Dec 19 Danny Gallagher Tonawanda, NY W 8
-Layton was said to be from Philadelphia, Pa;
Some sources report "KO 7" in Hot Springs, Ar
1884
Mar 22 Dave Wentling Cleveland, Oh W
1887
Jul 28 Jack Smith Jamestown, NY LK 6
-Layton was said to be from Bradford, Pa
Aug 19 Ed Ryan Meadville, Pa L 6
1888
Sep 7 Charles Slusher Louisville, Ky SCH
-This was a finish fight; The outcome is not known
Sep 29 Ralph Welker Louisville, Ky SCH
-This was a finish fight; The outcome is not known
1889
Jan 30 Enoch Phillips Nashville, Tn D 4
Feb 22 Joe Tansey Birmingham, Al LK 5
Jul 5 Jim McKeon near Anniston, Al W
-Bare knuckles were used; Some sources report 7/12/1889
Oct 24 Jack Donovan Camp Island, SC KO 13
-Layton was said to be from Florence, SC;
Weights were reported to be Layton (151 lbs), Donovan (168 lbs)
1890
Jun 6 A.B. O'Neill Wilmington, NC L 10
-Layton was said to be from New York;
Perhaps, this bout was held in Wilmington, De"
Jun 16 Jimmy O'Neil Wilmington, NC EX 3
-Perhaps, this bout was held in Wilmington, De"
Jul 25 W.A. Dempsey Ocean View, Va EX 3
Sep 5 George Isaacs Petersburg, NC W 8
-Some sources report 9/08/2890;
Perhaps, this bout was held in Petersburg, Va"
1891
Jun 9 Carter Lyons Roanoke, Va KO 11
Jul 4 Frank Griffin Roanoke, Va KO 2
1892
Jun 4 -Layton (Champion Welterweight of the South) challenged
James Connors' Unknown (of Buffalo) at 140-145 lbs or
anyone in America
Jun 24 -Layton was offered a purse by the Buffalo (NY) AC to
fight an "Unknown"
Aug 21 William Nally Gunston, Va LK 2
-Layton was said to be from Roanoke, Va;
Some sources report 8/22/1892
1893
May 22 Billy Perrin near Quincy, Il KO 9
-Layton was said to be from Quincy, Il
Jun 14 -Layton seconded Ike Coleman vs Billy Perrin near Louisiana, Mo
Jun 16 Harry McCoy near Burlington, Ia LK 6
-Layton was said to be from Quincy, Il;
Some sources report "LK 5" on 6/17/1893
Oct 23 George LaBlanche near Des Moines, Ia KO 7
-This bout was held in an improvised ring,
It was about 15 miles from Des Moines;
Some sources report "W.L. Leighton";
Layton was said to be from Des Moines, Ia;
Nov 9 Harry Murphy Des Moines, Ia L 4
-Murphy knocked down Layton 3 times in round four;
Layton's associate, Harry McCoy, rushed into the ring
and grabbed Murphy, saving Layton from a knockout;
The crowd thought this was to be a friendly set-to but
after the knockdowns, it turned into a mob;
Murphy was from New York;
Some sources report "ND 4";
Some sources report 11/10/1893
Nov 20 Harry Murphy Adel, Ia KO 19
-Layton knocked out Murphy with a right to the jaw;
The match was fought in a drizzling rain;
Some sources report 11/21/1893 "near Des Moines, Ia"
1894
Jan 15 Harry Murphy Carroll, Ia W 6
Feb 28 Mike Murphy Cedar Rapids, Ia SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
Feb 28 Jimmy Kelly Cedar Rapids, Ia ND 4
-Kelly lasted four rounds and claimed the win
Mar 23 Jimmy Kelly Cedar Rapids, Ia D 10
May 11 Harry Murphy Davenport, Ia ND 3
May 29 Nick Jarding Dubuque, Ia D 15
Aug 25 -Phila (Pa) Item reports Layton was a "heavy" welterweight
who had won over 50 battles
Aug 31 Jimmy Murphy St. Joseph, Mo ND
-Layton was given a benefit by the St. Joseph, Mo AC
Sep 13 Tommy Ryan near St. Joseph, Mo LK 4
-This bout was held on a on a sandbar in the Missouri River;
Ryan drew first blood in round two;
Tommy had Layton groggy and almost out in round three;
He finished him in round four; Weights: 146-146
Nov 12 John O'Donnell Plaquemine, La KO 7
-Some sources report "J.D. O'Connell"; Some report "J.J. O'Donnell"
Dec 3 an unnamed opponent Lake Charles, La ND 4
Dec 14 -Layton seconded Andy Bowen vs George "Kid" Lavigne in New Orleans, La
1895
Jan 12 Tommy Doyle Galveston, Tx ND 6
-Doyle lasted six rounds and claimed the win
Feb 2 Billy McCarthy Galveston, Tx LK 3
Mar 15 Tom Monaghan Houston, Tx ND 10
-Monaghan lasted ten rounds and claimed the win
Jun 14 Tommy Cavanaugh Galveston, Tx ND 4
Sep 21 Kid Mitchell Ardmore, Ok KO 9
Nov 8 Tom Morrissey Shreveport, La ND 3
Dec 17 Tom Morrissey Shreveport, La SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
1896
Jan 6 Frank Smith Pine Bluff, Ar ND 3
Jan 6 Billy Pool Pine Bluff, Ar ND 3
-The previous 2 bouts were held the same date
Jan 18 Frank Smith Pine Bluff, Ar ND
Jan 22 Casey Pine Bluff, Ar ND 3
Jan 29 Frank White Pine Bluff, Ar SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
Feb 5 Billy "Shadow" Maber Pine Bluff, Ar D 10
Feb 25 Billy "Shadow" Maber Pine Bluff, Ar SCH
-This bout was scheduled but not held;
The sheriff prevented it
May 11 "Texas" Billy Smith Hot Springs, Ar KO 5
-Jim Corbett was the referee
Jun 17 Tommy Doyle Hot Springs, Ar D 10
Oct 15 Jimmy O'Brien Pine Bluff, Ar ND 3
-The news article states "Jimmy Brien" but the foe was likely "Jimmy O'Brien"
Nov 26 Billy "Shadow" Maber Pine Bluff, Ar D 15
-Some sources report "TK 15"
1897
Mar 20 John Van Heest Hot Springs, Ar KO 8
Apr 15 Tommy Doyle Hot Springs, Ar KO 3
-The news article states "William Doyle" but the foe was likely "Tommy Doyle"
Aug 24 Jack Welsh Washington, Id KO 7
Sep 6 Jim Frew Louisville, Ky ND 3
Sep 20 Jim Watts near Louisville, Ky LT 2
Oct 12 Jim Lindsay Sedalia, Mo D 4
Nov 10 Eddie Donnelly Hot Springs, Ar WF 8
1898
Feb 11 Jack Everhardt Hot Springs, Ar D 6
-Authorities limited the scheduled 25-round bout to six rounds
Feb 21 George "Kid" Lavigne Hot Springs, Ar SCH
-This bout was scheduled; The outcome is not known
Apr 15 Tommie Cavanaugh Dayton, Oh L 4
May 5 Jack Lynch Memphis, Tn KO 4
Jul 15 Jerome Smith Paducah, Ky SCH
-This bout was scheduled but not held;
County officials prevented it
1899
Mar 25 Eddie Lally St. Louis, Mo ND 10
Sep 18 Willard Bean Denver, Co LK 3
Dec 19 Dan Thomas Arkansas City, Ks L
Dec 22 Dan Thomas Arkansas City, Ks SCH
-This bout was scheduled but postponed
*** Sketch Provided By William Schutte ***
*** Much Data Provided By Bob Yalen ***
*** The Following Bouts Are Reported But Not Confirmed ***
(Not known to be bouts for this Billy Layton)
Undated
Jack Wilkes L 7
1888-1889
Joe Tansey Birmingham, Al D
Joe Tansey Birmingham, Al KO 3
1898
Apr 4 Jimmy Blackwell Indianapolis, In ND
-Some sources report "LT 3"
Review courtesy of
Tracy Callis, Historian, International Boxing
Research Organization
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