Summary
NORTH Wales has produced many fine professional boxers over the years - but who is the greatest? Here are the 10 finest, who have all represented the region with distinction while experiencing differing levels of success in the paid ranks.
1 JOHNNY WILLIAMS (British and Empire heavyweight champion 1952- 53) Born: Barmouth, Dec 25, 1926. Died: Feb 6, 2007. Professional career: 1946-56. Record: Won 60 (38 ko) Lost 11 Draw 4. FARMER Williams remains the only North Walian professional boxer to win a British title.See the full content of this document
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NORTH WALES' TOP 10 BOXERS
Born in Barmouth, Gwynedd, his family moved to the Midlands when he was three, but this Welsh speaker always remained proud of his roots.
Heavyweight Williams turned pro in 1946 and captured the British and Empire crowns when he beat Jack Gardner, who two years earlier had defeated him in a classic 12-rounder in a final eliminator for a title shot, at Earls Court in London on March 11, 1952.At his peak, Williams was rated eighth on the world heav...See the full content of this document
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