Joe John-524910.

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Joe John started boxing in 1907 at the Merthyr National A.C. in 6stone competitions
and in 1908 with Alf Harry Swansea boxing booth.
Some early reported bouts=
01-05-1909.Jack McCarthy(Merthyr).Jack Scarrott Booth,Troedyrhiw. Won.Pts.6rds.
04-10-1909.Sam Owen(merthyr).Pavilion,Mountain Ash. Lost.Pts.3rds.
05-03-1910.Jimmy Welsh(612323).Briton Ferry. Won.Rtd9.20rds.
14-03-1910.Joe Taylor(Swansea).Athletic Club,Swansea. Won.Rtd13.20rds.

His bout on 29-03-1911 was in Newcastle not Newport.

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