Johnny Bratton | |
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Born | Johnny Bratton September 9, 1927 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | August 15, 1993 | (aged 65)
Other names | Honey Boy Bratton |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Welterweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 87 |
Wins | 60 |
Wins by KO | 34 |
Losses | 24 |
Draws | 3 |
Johnny Bratton, also known as Honey Boy Bratton, (September 9, 1927 – August 15, 1993) was an American professional boxer and briefly reigned as the NBA welterweight champion in 1951. He fought many of the best fighters of his era in the division, earning nearly $400,000 in 83 fights, but ended up penniless and mentally impaired.[1][2]