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Johnny Saxton (July 4, 1930 – October 4, 2008) was an American professional boxer in the welterweight (147lb) division. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, learned to box in a Brooklyn orphanage and had an amateur career winning 31 of 33 fights, twice becoming World Welterweight Champion.
Jun 30, 2018 · MaxBoxing / News. A tale of two Johnnys: Johnny Bratton and Johnny Saxton. Sub Lead 30-Jun-18 by John J. Raspanti. By John J. Raspanti. Saxon and Bratton. This is a story of two former world champions. They were talented fighters, blessed with fast hands and feet.
Nov 12, 1998 · JOHNNY SAXTON. Inducted on November 12, 1998. Johnny was born in Newark, N.J., on July 4, 1930. In 1947, he won the New York City Golden Gloves title and the 147 pound National AAU title.
Name: Johnny Saxton Hometown: Newark, New Jersey, USA Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, USA Died: 2008-10-04 (Age:78) Stance: Orthodox Height: 175cm Reach: 180cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record. Manager: Frank (Blinky) Palermo; Trainers: Jimmy Wilson, Whitey Bimstein; Johnny Saxton Gallery
Dec 2, 2008 · BY CARLOS ACEVEDO – Johnny Saxton, who died last October at 78, was one of the most controversial champions of the post-war era. Although Saxton won the welterweight championship twice, no one...
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Johnny Saxton. American boxer. Learn about this topic in these articles: Basilio. In Carmen Basilio. …boxed two championship matches against Johnny Saxton, losing his title on a 15-round decision on March 14 and regaining it on a 9th-round knockout on September 12.
