Johnny Summers

Boxing, Boxer

1882 – 1946

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Who was Johnny Summers?

Johnny Summers is an English boxer from Middlesbrough. From 1900 to 1907 Johnny was 57-9-18.

Johnny fought Jim Driscoll in London, United Kingdom. Johnny lost by DQ.

Johnny fought Harlem Tommy Murphy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a draw.

Johnny fought again in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this time he fought Young Erne. Johnny lost the fight by decision.

Johnny fought Matty Baldwin in Massachusetts. Johnny lost by decision.

Johnny fought George Decker to a no contest in Pennsylvania.

In his first title shot Johnny fought Jack Goldswain for the BBBofC British lightweight title. Johnny won by TKO.

Johnny then fought Freddie Welsh. The fight was for the BBBofC British lightweight title, the EBU lightweight title, and the Lonsdale Belt. The fight took place in London, United Kingdom. Johnny lost by decision.

Johnny fought Hughie Mehegan for the Australian lightweight title in Australia. Johnny won by KO.

Johnny had a rematch with Hughie and the match was a draw in Australia.

Johnny fought Harry Lewis (boxer) in London, United Kingdom. Johnny lost by KO.

Johnny would fight Young Joseph for the BBBofC British welterweight title in London, United Kingdom.

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Born
Feb 1, 1882
England
Nationality
  • England
Died
Mar 27, 1946

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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