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Johnny Basham "Sucker" was a British professional boxer with a 61-18-7 record in the Welterweight, Middleweight division. 24 of those wins came by knockout (39% KO rate). Johnny Basham died on June 8, 1947.

🇬🇧UNITED KINGDOMDIED AGED 56WELTERWEIGHT, MIDDLEWEIGHT

JohnnyBasham

“Sucker”

Johnny Basham

61

Wins24 KO · 39%

18

Losses

7

Draws10 tracked bouts

Height
5′8″
Tracked since
Dec 26, 1912
Died
Jun 8, 1947
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Last bout
L to Ted "Kid" Lewis · TKO · Dec 13, 1929

Complete Fight History

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1929

DEC 13L toTed "Kid" Lewis· TKOPitfield Street Baths · Hoxton—

1922

OCT 26L toMike McTigue· KO · R3Drill Hall · Sheffield—

1921

OCT 14L toTed "Kid" Lewis· RTDRoyal Albert Hall · Kensington—

1920

NOV 19L toTed "Kid" Lewis· KORoyal Albert Hall · Kensington—

JUN 9L toTed "Kid" Lewis· RTDOlympia · Kensington—

1919

NOV 13d.Matt Wells· PTSHolborn Stadium · Holborn—

1915

MAY 5d.Tom McCormick· TKO · R13Cosmopolitan Gymnasium · Plymouth—

MAR 22d.Matt Wells· PTSLondon Opera House · Kingsway—

1913

JUL 31drewTom McCormick· PTSLiverpool Stadium · Pudsey Street—

1912

DEC 26L toMatt Wells· KO · R7Theatre · Swansea—

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Common Questions

What is Johnny Basham's professional boxing record?
Johnny Basham's professional record is 61-18-7, with 24 knockouts.
Has Johnny Basham lost a fight?
Yes. Johnny Basham lost 18 professional fights and finished with a 61-18-7 record.
When is Johnny Basham's next fight?
Johnny Basham died on June 8, 1947 and has no next fight.
What weight class did Johnny Basham fight at?
Johnny Basham fought at Welterweight, Middleweight.
Is Johnny Basham retired?
Johnny Basham died on June 8, 1947; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on December 13, 1929.