SYDNEY: French-born Australian boxing legend Johnny Famechon, who became world featherweight champion during a short but stunning career, has died aged 77, officials said on Thursday.
Famechon was considered one of Australia’s greatest boxers, becoming WBC featherweight champion in 1969 after he beat Cuban Jose Legra on points at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Published in Dawn, August 5th, 2022
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