Jackie Brown (English boxer)
| Jackie Brown | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | John Brown |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight |
| Nationality | British |
| Born |
29 November 1909 Collyhurst, England |
| Died | 15 March 1971 (aged 61) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 141 |
| Wins | 108 |
| Wins by KO | 40 |
| Losses | 24 |
| Draws | 9 |
| No contests | 0 |
John Brown (29 November 1909 – 15 March 1971), better known as Jackie Brown, was a flyweight boxer, who was British and European flyweight champion, and was also recognised by the National Boxing Association as the World flyweight champion.
Born John Brown in Collyhurst, England, he had his first professional fight on 18 May 1925, at the age of sixteen, defeating Harry Gainey on points over six rounds.
In October 1929, he won the vacant British flyweight title, knocking out Bert Kirby in three rounds. The BBBofC subsequently recognised Brown as the World Champion, succeeding the later Johnny Hill, and received confirmation from the New York State Athletic Commission that they were willing to allow him to defend the title in the US. In March 1930, he defended the British title against Kirby, and was knocked out in the third round. In February 1931, he met Kirby for the third time, winning back the title with fifteen-round points decision.
In May 1931, he won the European flyweight title, beating Lucian Popescu, of Romania on points. In the next two months he defended this title twice, winning on points against Emile Degand, of Belgium and Vincenzo Savo, of Italy.
In October 1931, Brown married Mary Chapman.
In September 1932, he defended both his titles against Jim Maharg, winning on a disqualification in the eighth, for a low blow.
In October 1932, he fought Victor 'Young' Perez, of Tunisia for the World flyweight champion, beating him in thirteen rounds when Perez’ corner threw in the towel. Brown was recognized as world flyweight champion by the National Boxing Association of America.
In June and September 1933, he defended his World and European titles against Valentin Angelmann, of France, winning both defences on points.
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