Boxer Johnny Famechon Dead | Australian boxing legend dies aged 77
- 2 years ago
One of Australia's greatest boxers, Johnny Famechon, has died aged 77.
Born Jean-Pierre Famechon in France, he emigrated with his family to Australia, at the age of five.
The son of a French lightweight boxing champion, and nephew of a French, and European featherweight titleholder, Famechon followed in their footsteps, skipping amateur boxing to begin his professional career, at the age of 16.
With a fighting style based on quick movement, smart boxing and solid defence, he was described as "the classiest boxer in Australia", by the media.
In a nine-year career, he would amass a record of 56 wins, (20 by knockout), six draws and five losses.
Famechon beat Les Dunn in 1964, for the Victorian featherweight title. He went on to win the Australian title, and later the Commonwealth title in 1967.
Born Jean-Pierre Famechon in France, he emigrated with his family to Australia, at the age of five.
The son of a French lightweight boxing champion, and nephew of a French, and European featherweight titleholder, Famechon followed in their footsteps, skipping amateur boxing to begin his professional career, at the age of 16.
With a fighting style based on quick movement, smart boxing and solid defence, he was described as "the classiest boxer in Australia", by the media.
In a nine-year career, he would amass a record of 56 wins, (20 by knockout), six draws and five losses.
Famechon beat Les Dunn in 1964, for the Victorian featherweight title. He went on to win the Australian title, and later the Commonwealth title in 1967.