| Willy Wise | |
|---|---|
 Willy Wise | |
| Born | William Bernard Wise January 29, 1967 Eastern Shore, Virginia, U.S. |
| Other names | Slick |
| Nationality |  American |
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Westbury, New York, U.S. |
| Years active | 1988–2003 |
| 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 | |
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.