Johnny Saxton | |
|---|---|
 Saxton in 1956 | |
| Born | July 4, 1930 |
| Died | October 4, 2008 (aged 78)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 66 |
| Wins | 55 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 2 |
Johnny Saxton (July 4, 1930 – October 4, 2008) was an American professional boxer in the welterweight (147lb) division. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, learned to box in a Brooklyn orphanage and had an amateur career winning 31 of 33 fights, twice becoming World Welterweight Champion.[2]
- ^ Steve Lopez (September 16, 2013) THE ONE Post-Fight Press Conference: Aftermath, Quotes & Photos. East Side Boxing
- ^ "The Lineal Welterweight Champs". Cyber Boxing Zone.