Age, Biography and Wiki
Billy Petrolle (The Fargo Express) was born on 10 January, 1905 in Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States, is an American boxer. Discover Billy Petrolle's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
The Fargo Express |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
10 January 1905 |
| Birthday |
10 January |
| Birthplace |
Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Date of death |
14 May, 1983 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous boxer with the age 78 years old group.
Billy Petrolle Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Billy Petrolle height is 5ft 7in and Weight Lightweight.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 7in |
| Weight |
Lightweight |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Billy Petrolle Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Billy Petrolle worth at the age of 78 years old? Billy Petrolle’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Billy Petrolle's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
boxer |
Billy Petrolle Social Network
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Timeline
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.
Nicknamed "The Fargo Express", Petrolle is perhaps best known for challenging World Lightweight Title holder Tony Canzoneri.
Petrolle has graced the covers of The Ring Magazine in May 1927, March 1931, and May 1932.
In 1932 the two met for the World Lightweight Title, and Canzoneri was "squarely at his peak: a Canzoneri so magnificently conditioned, so beautifully attuned that even the old-timers at the ringside admitted he was worthy to stand alongside the lightweight giants of the past."
Petrolle dropped a decision in the bout at Madison Square Garden.
Petrolle was managed by promoter Jack Hurley.
Petrolle retired during the Great Depression with $200,000 and an iron foundry in Duluth, Minnesota.
He later owned a religious goods and gift shop in Duluth, and was the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pioneer National Bank.
An article on him appeared in the July 2008 issue.
Petrolle is mentioned in the novel Catch-22 during the trial of Clevinger.
The quote reads "In sixty days you'll be fighting Billy Petrolle," the colonel with the big fat mustache roared.
"And you think it's a big fat joke."
In this context "fighting Billy Petrolle" was a metaphor for facing combat in World War II.
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, unless otherwise stated.
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
