
Billy Cyclone Warren
Billy 'Cyclone' Warren was an American-born professional boxer who became a beloved fixture on O’Connell Street in Dublin, where he stood for 40 years advertising Nugget boot polish. His boxing career spanned the early 20th century, during a time when he participated in brutal matches known as 'battle royals' and sparred with legendary figures like Jack Johnson. Following a friendship with Irish boxer Mike Farrell, Warren settled in Ireland, where he may have played a role in the country’s revolutionary movement. Despite the scant historical record, Warren is remembered fondly by Dubliners, who regarded him as an iconic character of the city.
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Billy 'Cyclone' Warren was a professional boxer who stood outside the GPO on O’Connell Street in Dublin for 40 years.
The secret life of the man who stood on O’Connell Street in Dublin for 40 years – The Irish Times



