Johnny Basham
Champion boxer who won 68 out of his 91 professional fights.
- Born:
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1890
- Died:
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1947
- Place of Birth:
- Newport
- Biography:
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The boxer Johnny Basham was stationed at the Barracks in Wrexham for many years. His boxing career made him famous in the town and many of his fights took place at the Barracks or the Drill Hall on Poyser Street.
He was managed by Alderman William Dodman, a well known figure in the town, and he won the Lonsdale Belt and the European Championship. He died in 1947.
 One of sparring partners was George Henry Vernon of the Moss or Battling Vernon of Moss, recounts grandson, Paul, below, and who kindly supplied this photograph.
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