Singer, Willie

A professional featherweight in the mid-1920s, Singer was an amateur champion while training at the 92nd Street YMHA in New York City. As a professional, Singer was managed by Joe 'Yussel the Muscle' Jacobs.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
An outstanding featherweight, the left-handed Singer was one of the top amateur boxers in New York City in the early 1920s. In 1921, he won the New York State amateur title and then won the New York Metropolitan featherweight championship the following year. Immediately after winning the Met title in October 1922, Singer turned pro and signed with Joe 'Yussel the Muscle' Jacobs. His decision shocked the YMHA, who did not want their boxers to become professional, and eventually led the Assocation to de-emphasize its boxing program. Singer went on to box professionally for a number of years.

In November 1922, Singer stepped into the ring as a professional for the first time and defeated Joey "Kid" Baker on a fourth-round knockout. He continued to fight in the New York City for a number of years and his last recorded fight (according to the web site boxrec.com) occurred in 1926.

Origin:
New York City

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