Paddy DeMarco
| Paddy DeMarco | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Paddy DeMarco |
| Nickname(s) | Billygoat |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
February 10, 1928 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died |
December 13, 1997 (aged 69) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 104 |
| Wins | 75 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 26 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Paddy DeMarco, alias Billygoat, (February 10, 1928 – December 13, 1997) was a lightweight professional boxer from Brooklyn, New York.
Personal life
DeMarco was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, but died in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Professional career
DeMarco had his professional debut in March 1945, a points decision against 1-16 Sal Giglio. DeMarco won his first five professional fights, losing for the first time against Butch Charles in October of the same year. Despite the setback DeMarco continued to fight and by September 1948 he was sporting a record of 32-2. It was on the 10th of that month that DeMarco fought the legendary Willie Pep, whose record was an unbelievable 131-1-1 at the time, DeMarco losing a unanimous decision in ten rounds. DeMarco went on to fight such notables as Sandy Saddler, Redtop Davis, Dennis Pat Brady, Joey Scarlotta, Harry LaSane, George Araujo, Jimmy Carter, Kenny Lane, Jackie Blair, Pat Mallane, and many other talented fighters of the era. DeMarco's last fight was fought in November 1959. He retired with a career record of 75 wins (8 by knockout, 26 losses, and 3 draws).[1]
| Preceded by Jimmy Carter |
World Lightweight Champion 5 Mar 1954–17 Nov 1954 |
Succeeded by Jimmy Carter |