Early Life William Bernard Wise 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. Amateur Career Wise was an amateur standout, capturing various amateur titles, including: 1983 Virginia State Golden Gloves Champion Hampton Roads 1987 New York State Golden Gloves Champion 1987 Mayor's Cup in Washington, DC Spanish Cup 1987 Empire State Champion New York Wise ended his amateur career with an 87-10 record. Professional Career Shortly after entering the ranks of professional fighting, "Slick Willy" was given to him by his New York fans as a tribute to his ability to fight his way off of the ropes. One of the high points of his career was the October 1999 win over then number five ranked Julio C�sar Ch�vez. It was "Upset of the Year" He later lost to him in a 2003 Tijuana re-match. 

January 29th, 1967 (Age 57)