Billy Joel was once a successful boxer!
Billy Joel is one of the most famous musicians of the past 50 years. With hits such as Piano Man and Only The Good Die Young, he has captured the hearts of millions with his music and is one of the most accomplished musicians alive. However, most people don’t know that he never planned to become a musician at all! Joel grew up in New York and originally intended to be a boxer.
Living in Long Island, he was bullied as a child and needed to learn how to protect himself. He then became a good boxer and entered local tournaments. He went undefeated for 22 fights and then lost two. In his 24th fight, he had his nose broken and right then decided he would not box anymore. Instead he decided to become a musician and was even more successful!