Willy Wise
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William Bernard "Willy" Wise (born January 29, 1967) is a retired American professional boxer from Onancock, Virginia. Wise has an IBO world title, but is best known for his 1999 upset of Julio Cesar Chavez. Wise was partially reared in Westbury, New York, from where he quickly rose to the top of the international amateur ranks and subsequently launched his professional career.
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Willy Wise | |
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Born | William Bernard Wise (1967-01-29) January 29, 1967 (age 57) Eastern Shore, Virginia, U.S. |
Other names | Slick |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 9+1ā2 in (1.77 m) |
Division | Welterweight |
Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Westbury, New York, U.S. |
Years active | 1988ā2003 |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 41 |
Wins | 26 |
By knockout | 7 |
Losses | 11 |
By knockout | 7 |
Draws | 4 |
Other information | |
Spouse | Ava Gabrielle Wise (m. 2012), Eureka Mays (m. 1996-2011) |
Children | Shaquanna, Domonique, Mateo |
Notable relatives | Zelma Elder, Albert Eugene Thomas (parents) |
Website | wisechoiceboxing |
Boxing record from BoxRec |
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