Marking the centenary of Johnny Basham v Johnny Summers, when Basham won the British welterweight title – but lost most of his canines.
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Johnny Basham’s Great War: Welsh boxers in World War I
As part of a series looking at the history of the most prominent Welsh boxers during World War I, we consider the experiences of Johnny Basham.
Death in the ring: Johnny Basham v Harry Price
Marking the centenary of a tragic and epoch-making night for British boxing, Johnny Basham’s fatal 1913 fight with Harry Price at Liverpool Stadium.
Johnny! Story of the Happy Warrior: Book review
Review of Alan Roderick’s book about Johnny Basham entitled “Johnny! Story of the Happy Warrior” (Heron Press, Newport, 1990).