All boxersJohnny Basham
“Sucker”
Boxing · Deceased61-18-7RECORD
24WINS BY KO / TKO
37WINS BY DECISION
86PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 3-6-1 in 10 fights.
Profile
| Full name | John Michael Basham |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Sucker |
| Date of birth | 13 Sep 1890 |
| Died | 7 Jun 1947 |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Birthplace | Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Middleweight |
| Height | 173 cm (5′8″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1909–1929 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 10 (1912–1929) |
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Titles and honours
- British welterweight champion 1914
- European welterweight champion 1919
- British middleweight champion 1921
- European middleweight champion 1921
Background
Welsh boxer who won British and European titles at welterweight and middleweight. His career included a fatal 1913 bout with Harry Price, after which he was acquitted of manslaughter.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
10 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Ted (Kid) Lewis | TKO | 3 | 13 Dec 1929 | ||
| Loss | Mike McTigue | KO | 3 | 26 Oct 1922 | ||
| Loss | Ted (Kid) Lewis | TKO (corner retirement) | 12 | 14 Oct 1921 | ||
| Loss | Ted (Kid) Lewis | KO | 19 | 19 Nov 1920 | ||
| Loss | Ted (Kid) Lewis | TKO (corner retirement) | 9 | 9 Jun 1920 | ||
| Win | Matt Wells | Decision (points) | 20 | 13 Nov 1919 | ||
| Win | Tom McCormick | TKO | 13 | 5 May 1915 | ||
| Win | Matt Wells | Decision (points) | 15 | 22 Mar 1915 | ||
| Draw | Tom McCormick | Decision (points) | 15 | 31 Jul 1913 | ||
| Loss | Matt Wells | KO | 7 | 26 Dec 1912 |