Johnny Hanks
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1934 – 2013
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Who was Johnny Hanks?
Johnny Hanks was a professional boxer who on 14 June 1954 became the New Zealand featherweight champion, and on 16 May 1955 the New Zealand lightweight champion. Trained by Ron Grimmer who also trained Manny Santos and Toro George. Hanks was considered one of the most powerful super featherweight punchers in New Zealand.
Ranked third best super featherweight New Zealand all time greats.
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- Born
- Dec 6, 1934
Auckland - Also known as
- Ramon John Hanks
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- Siblings
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- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 3, 2013
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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