Joe John -Merthyr Great.

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Joe John -Merthyr Great.

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There does not appear to be a record for Joe John, Born Merthyr 18-09-1892.Sparring partner of Jim Driscoll with whom he performed numerous exhibitions.Welsh Lightweight Champion 1915.Career 1907 to 1919 but suffered with Rhematism. Died on his birthday 18-09-1027. (not to be confused with Joe Johns(Llanelly) who was active at same time).
04-04-1910.Llew Boswell.(Wrexham,13753) Athletic Club,Swansea. W. Pts. 15.
09-04-1910.Battling Kid Harris.(U.S.A.493618) Palace Theatre,Cardiff. L. K.O.5. 10.
09-05-1910. - - - - - Athletic Club,Swansea. W. Pts. 15.
14-05-1910.Paul Til.(France,17984) Crown Skating Rink,Neath. D. 10.
23-07-1910.Jack Sugrue.(Ebbw Vale).Pavilion, Blackwood. W. Pts. 10.
17-10-1910.Johnny Curran.(Dublin,48715) N.S.C. Covent Garden. W.Pts. 10.
15-05-1911.Fred Sidney.(Boston,U.S.A.63344) St. James Hall, Newcastle. W. Pts. 20.
12-10-1911.Jack Daniels.(St. Georges,London,165500) Liverpool Stadium. W. Pts. 20.
15-01-1912.Tom Mitchell.(Chesterfield,306342)City Club, Sheffield. L. Pts. 15.
Pitmans Championship.
08-02-1912.Nat Williams.(Liverpool,52144) Liverpool Stadium. L. Pts. 20.
14-09-1912.Mick Gordon.(St.Helens,333619) Pavilion,Bargoed. L.Pts. 15.
22-11-1913.Will Brooks(Aberavon,72480) Drill Hall, Swansea. W.Pts. 10.
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14-02-1914.
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Sorry rest of record=
14-02-1914.Dai Roberts.(Caerau,13732) Pavilion,Tonypandy. NO Contest. 17. 20.
Welsh Lightweight title. Referee Mr. J.H. Thwaites(Covent Garden,London)
13-02-1915.Willie Galley(Newcastle,72445) Stadium,Edgeware Road, London.L. Pts. 10.
13-031915.Jim Culverhouse (Treherbert,72483)Palladium, Abertillery .W.Pts. 15.
22-05-1915.Arthur Evans(Tirphil.) Arms Park, Cardiff. W.Pts. 20. Welsh Lightweight Title.
22-07-1915. - - - Liverpool Stadium.L. Rtd.16. 20. - - - - .
09-08-1919.Danny Arthurs(Aberdare,197148). Merthyr. L. Ret.13. 15.
John retired after this contest.

Retired Verdict was given when second throws in towel.
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The following reported bouts could be added to Record 524910=
04-06-1910.Jack Sugrue.524912.New Hall,Bargoed. W.Rtd.7.15.
18-07-1910.Llew Boswell.13753.Sporting Club,Swansea. W.Pts.15.
12-09-1910.Fred Edwards.543936.Miskin Athletic Club,Mountain Ash. W.Pts.15.
10-12-1910.Battling Kid Harris.524911.Theatre Royal,Cardiff. W.Pts.15.
27-02-1911.Tickler Lunt.545164.Pudsley Street Stadium,Liverpool. W.Pts.15.(reported as Lunt not Lund)
29-03-1911.Tom Moore.276960. Royal Picture House,Goat Market.Newcastle. W.Pts.15.(reported as Moore not Moor)
06-05-1911.Jack Sugrue. Drill Hall,Brynmawr.W.K.O.4.20.
14-12-1912.George Eversham.(from Penygraig).Pavilion,Tonypandy.W.Rtd.9.15.
13-12-1913.Arthur Evans.45398.Drill Hall,Merthyr.W.Pts.20.
01-08-1914.Fred Edwards. Grand Pavilion,Mountain Ash.W.Pts.15.
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:TU: (added by wouter.)
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