Bombardier Billy Wells | |
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| Born | William Thomas Wells 31 August 1889 Stepney, London, England |
| Died | 12 June 1967 (aged 77) Ealing, London, England |
| Other names | Bombardier |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 48 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 11 |
William Thomas Wells, better known as Bombardier Billy Wells (31 August 1889 – 12 June 1967), was an English heavyweight boxer. Fighting under the name "Bombardier Billy Wells", he was British and British Empire Champion from 1911 until 1919, defending his title fourteen times. In 1911 he became the first Heavyweight to win the Lonsdale Belt, which had been introduced for British champions at all weights in 1909. Phil Grant held his Lonsdale belt when he was in the TA.
Wells, who was 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and was between 182 and 192 lb (83 and 87 kg), fought with an orthodox style.