Johnny Saxton - Revision history

Ric: linked to IBRO article

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	*'''Trainers:''' [[Jimmy Wilson]], [[Whitey Bimstein]]		*'''Trainers:''' [[Jimmy Wilson]], [[Whitey Bimstein]]
	*[[:Category:Johnny Saxton Gallery\|Johnny Saxton Gallery]]		*[[:Category:Johnny Saxton Gallery\|Johnny Saxton Gallery]]


	As a child, '''Johnny Saxton''' bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.		As a child, '''Johnny Saxton''' bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.
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	In the 1990s, Saxton was found living in squalor in a New York City apartment without electricity. Eventually, he wound up in a retirement home in Lake Worth, Florida, where he was diagnosed with [[Dementia Pugilistica]]. [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18039&more=1]		In the 1990s, Saxton was found living in squalor in a New York City apartment without electricity. Eventually, he wound up in a retirement home in Lake Worth, Florida, where he was diagnosed with [[Dementia Pugilistica]]. [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18039&more=1]

			*"Strange Days: The Johnny Saxton Story" by Carlos Acevedo: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBRO120.13-18.pdf]

	== Amateur Titles ==		== Amateur Titles ==

Wouter at 13:13, 1 March 2018

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	*'''Manager:''' [[~~Frankie~~ Palermo]]		*'''Manager:''' [[Frank (Blinky) Palermo]]
	*'''Trainers:''' [[Jimmy Wilson]], [[Whitey Bimstein]]		*'''Trainers:''' [[Jimmy Wilson]], [[Whitey Bimstein]]
	*[[:Category:Johnny Saxton Gallery\|Johnny Saxton Gallery]]		*[[:Category:Johnny Saxton Gallery\|Johnny Saxton Gallery]]

John at 01:25, 16 August 2016

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	~~[[:Image:Saxton.Johnny.jpg\|Photo #2]], [[:Image:Saxton54.jpg\|Photo #3]]<br>~~		*'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]
	'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]~~<br>~~		*'''Trainers:''' [[Jimmy Wilson]], [[Whitey Bimstein]]
	'''Trainers:''' [[Jimmy Wilson]], [[Whitey Bimstein]]		*[[:Category:Johnny Saxton Gallery\|Johnny Saxton Gallery]]


	As a child, '''Johnny Saxton''' bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.		As a child, '''Johnny Saxton''' bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

Ric at 00:21, 16 December 2013

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	'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]		'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]<br>
			'''Trainers:''' [[Jimmy Wilson]], [[Whitey Bimstein]]

	~~'''Trainers: Jimmy Wilson, Whitey Bimstein~~

	~~----~~		As a child, '''Johnny Saxton''' bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

	As a child, Saxton bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

	Saxton took up boxing in the local Police Athletic League. He won 31 of 33 amateur bouts, two National AAU championships, and a Golden Gloves title. He turned pro in 1949 under the guidance of Bill "Pop" Miller, who later was bought out by [[Frank (Blinky) Palermo]] for a reported $10,000.		Saxton took up boxing in the local Police Athletic League. He won 31 of 33 amateur bouts, two National AAU championships, and a Golden Gloves title. He turned pro in 1949 under the guidance of Bill "Pop" Miller, who later was bought out by [[Frank (Blinky) Palermo]] for a reported $10,000.
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	In the 1990s, Saxton was found living in squalor in a New York City apartment without electricity. Eventually, he wound up in a retirement home in Lake Worth, Florida, where he was diagnosed with [[Dementia Pugilistica]]. [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18039&more=1]		In the 1990s, Saxton was found living in squalor in a New York City apartment without electricity. Eventually, he wound up in a retirement home in Lake Worth, Florida, where he was diagnosed with [[Dementia Pugilistica]]. [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18039&more=1]

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Sweetscientist at 17:58, 4 May 2013

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Olivares at 12:30, 4 August 2012

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	'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]		'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]

	'''Trainers: Jimmy Wilson, Whitey Bimstein		'''Trainers: Jimmy Wilson, Whitey Bimstein

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	'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]		'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]
			'''Trainers: Jimmy Wilson, Whitey Bimstein

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Earl at 05:33, 15 July 2012

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	'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]		'''Manager:''' [[Frankie Palermo]]
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	As a child, Saxton bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.		As a child, Saxton bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.
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	==~~Pre-Professional~~ Titles==		==Amateur Titles==
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Earl at 05:09, 15 July 2012

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	As a child, Saxton bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.		As a child, Saxton bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

	Saxton took up boxing in the local Police Athletic League. He won 31 of 33 amateur bouts, two National AAU championships, and a Golden Gloves title. He turned pro in 1949 under the guidance of Bill ~~�Pop�~~ Miller, who later was bought out by [[Frank (Blinky) Palermo]] for a reported $10,000.		Saxton took up boxing in the local Police Athletic League. He won 31 of 33 amateur bouts, two National AAU championships, and a Golden Gloves title. He turned pro in 1949 under the guidance of Bill "Pop" Miller, who later was bought out by [[Frank (Blinky) Palermo]] for a reported $10,000.

	Saxton outpointed [[Kid Gavilan]] to win the world welterweight title on October 20, 1954. The decision was very controversial and Gavilan complained bitterly about getting ~~�the~~ business.� His accusations were bolstered by rumors of a fix that had swirled prior to the match. The Saxton-Gavilan outcome appeared to be widely known in advance. Bookmakers in New York reportedly refused to accept wagers on Saxton. ~~�It~~ was an open secret,� [[Budd Schulberg]] told The Observer years later. ~~�All~~ the press knew that one--and other fights--were fixed."		Saxton outpointed [[Kid Gavilan]] to win the world welterweight title on October 20, 1954. The decision was very controversial and Gavilan complained bitterly about getting "the business." His accusations were bolstered by rumors of a fix that had swirled prior to the match. The Saxton-Gavilan outcome appeared to be widely known in advance. Bookmakers in New York reportedly refused to accept wagers on Saxton. "It was an open secret," [[Budd Schulberg]] told The Observer years later. "All the press knew that one--and other fights--were fixed."

	Saxton lost the title by knockout to [[Tony DeMarco]] on April 1, 1955 but regained it on March 14, 1956 by outpointing [[Carmen Basilio]]. The decision raised as ~~many�if~~ not ~~more�eyebrows~~ as the Gavilan fight had in 1954. The New York Times reported that when the decision was announced, ~~�The~~ reading of these tallies...set off a derisive din that shook the stadium rafters."		Saxton lost the title by knockout to [[Tony DeMarco]] on April 1, 1955 but regained it on March 14, 1956 by outpointing [[Carmen Basilio]]. The decision raised as many, if not more, eyebrows as the Gavilan fight had in 1954. The New York Times reported that when the decision was announced, "The reading of these tallies...set off a derisive din that shook the stadium rafters."

	Saxton had a rematch with Basilio on September 12, 1956. Saxton had been banned from fighting in New York State due to his underworld associations. However, Julius Helfand, Chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission, consented to stage the bout in Syracuse because he was convinced that Basilio could not get a fair shake anywhere else.		Saxton had a rematch with Basilio on September 12, 1956. Saxton had been banned from fighting in New York State due to his underworld associations. However, Julius Helfand, Chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission, consented to stage the bout in Syracuse because he was convinced that Basilio could not get a fair shake anywhere else.
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	Saxton lost three of his last four fights and retired at the age of 28.		Saxton lost three of his last four fights and retired at the age of 28.

	In retirement, Saxton found himself adrift and broke. According to an April 7, 1959 newspaper article (as reprinted in [[IBRO Journal Issue No. 102]], p. 103), Saxton had been confined to a mental hospital after his second arrest for burglary in a month. "He was placed in the State Mental Hospital at Ancora, N. J., after attempting to hang himself in an Atlantic City jail cell. He had been charged with attempting to rob a variety store. In Queens yesterday the 28-year-old boxer, who earned an estimated total of $250,000 in the ring, was indicted for the March 4 theft of $6.20 in cash and a $100 coat from a Jamaica apartment."		In retirement, Saxton found himself adrift and broke. According to an April 7, 1959 newspaper article (as reprinted in [[IBRO Journal Issue No. 102]], p. 103), Saxton had been confined to a mental hospital after his second arrest for burglary in a month. "He was placed in the State Mental Hospital at Ancora, N.J. after attempting to hang himself in an Atlantic City jail cell. He had been charged with attempting to rob a variety store. In Queens yesterday, the 28-year-old boxer, who earned an estimated total of $250,000 in the ring, was indicted for the March 4 theft of $6.20 in cash and a $100 coat from a Jamaica apartment."

	Saxton had been declared ~~�punch~~-drunk and legally ~~insane�~~ at the time of his arrest.		Saxton had been declared "punch-drunk and legally insane" at the time of his arrest.

	In the 1990s, Saxton was found living in squalor in a New York City apartment without electricity. Eventually, he wound up in a retirement home in Lake Worth, Florida, where he was diagnosed with [[Dementia Pugilistica ]]. [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18039&more=1]		In the 1990s, Saxton was found living in squalor in a New York City apartment without electricity. Eventually, he wound up in a retirement home in Lake Worth, Florida, where he was diagnosed with [[Dementia Pugilistica]]. [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18039&more=1]

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	~~'''Johnny~~ Saxton~~''' learned~~ to ~~box~~ in a Brooklyn ~~orphanage~~. He had an ~~amateur career~~ of ~~winning 31~~ of 33 fights. According to an April 7, 1959 newspaper article (as reprinted in [[IBRO Journal Issue No. 102]], p. 103), Saxton had been confined to a mental hospital after his second arrest for burglary in a month. "He was placed in the State Mental Hospital at Ancora, N. J., after attempting to hang himself in an Atlantic City jail cell. He had been charged with attempting to rob a variety store. In Queens yesterday the 28-year-old boxer, who earned an estimated total of $250,000 in the ring, was indicted for the March 4 theft of $6.20 in cash and a $100 coat from a Jamaica apartment."		As a child, Saxton bounced from relative to relative before being sent to the Colored Orphan Asylum in the Bronx. He was eventually taken in permanently by a foster mother in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.

			Saxton took up boxing in the local Police Athletic League. He won 31 of 33 amateur bouts, two National AAU championships, and a Golden Gloves title. He turned pro in 1949 under the guidance of Bill �Pop� Miller, who later was bought out by [[Frank (Blinky) Palermo]] for a reported $10,000.

			Saxton outpointed [[Kid Gavilan]] to win the world welterweight title on October 20, 1954. The decision was very controversial and Gavilan complained bitterly about getting �the business.� His accusations were bolstered by rumors of a fix that had swirled prior to the match. The Saxton-Gavilan outcome appeared to be widely known in advance. Bookmakers in New York reportedly refused to accept wagers on Saxton. �It was an open secret,� [[Budd Schulberg]] told The Observer years later. �All the press knew that one--and other fights--were fixed."

			Saxton lost the title by knockout to [[Tony DeMarco]] on April 1, 1955 but regained it on March 14, 1956 by outpointing [[Carmen Basilio]]. The decision raised as many�if not more�eyebrows as the Gavilan fight had in 1954. The New York Times reported that when the decision was announced, �The reading of these tallies...set off a derisive din that shook the stadium rafters."

			Saxton had a rematch with Basilio on September 12, 1956. Saxton had been banned from fighting in New York State due to his underworld associations. However, Julius Helfand, Chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission, consented to stage the bout in Syracuse because he was convinced that Basilio could not get a fair shake anywhere else.

			Basilio knocked out Saxton in the ninth round to regain the title. Five months later, Basilio defended the title against Saxton with a second round knockout.

			Saxton lost three of his last four fights and retired at the age of 28.

			In retirement, Saxton found himself adrift and broke. According to an April 7, 1959 newspaper article (as reprinted in [[IBRO Journal Issue No. 102]], p. 103), Saxton had been confined to a mental hospital after his second arrest for burglary in a month. "He was placed in the State Mental Hospital at Ancora, N. J., after attempting to hang himself in an Atlantic City jail cell. He had been charged with attempting to rob a variety store. In Queens yesterday the 28-year-old boxer, who earned an estimated total of $250,000 in the ring, was indicted for the March 4 theft of $6.20 in cash and a $100 coat from a Jamaica apartment."

			Saxton had been declared �punch-drunk and legally insane� at the time of his arrest.

			In the 1990s, Saxton was found living in squalor in a New York City apartment without electricity. Eventually, he wound up in a retirement home in Lake Worth, Florida, where he was diagnosed with [[Dementia Pugilistica ]]. [http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=18039&more=1]