Johnny Brown (English boxer)
| Johnny Brown | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Philip Hickman |
| Rated at | bantam/feather/lightweight |
| Nationality | English |
| Born |
18 July 1902 Spitalfields, London, England |
| Died | 1 July 1976 (aged 73) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 81 |
| Wins | 52 (KO 29) |
| Losses | 25 (KO 9) |
| Draws | 4 |
Philip Hickman (18 July 1902 — 1 July 1976 (aged 73)), who fought under the name Johnny Brown, was an English Jewish professional bantam/feather/lightweight boxer of the 1910s and 1920s . Born in Spitalfields, London he won the National Sporting Club (NSC) (subsequently known as the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC)) British bantamweight title, British Empire bantamweight title, and European Boxing Union (EBU) bantamweight title. His professional fighting weight varied from 116 lb (53 kg; 8 st 4 lb), i.e. flyweight to 128 lb (58 kg; 9 st 2 lb), i.e. featherweight.[1]
Genealogical information
Johnny Brown was the older brother of the boxer, Young Johnny Brown.
References
- ↑ "Statistics at boxrec.com". boxrec.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Johnny Brown from BoxRec
- Image - Johnny Brown
- Article - Johnny Brown (St. George's)
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