Johnny Saxton

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Johnny Saxton (born July 4, 1930 in Newark, NJ was a professional boxer in the Welterweight (147lb) division.

Saxton learned to box in a Brooklyn orphanage and had an outstanding amateur career, winning 31 of 33 fights.

[edit] Professional Career

Saxton turned pro in 1949 and beat Kid Gavilan in 1954 to become the World Welterweight Champion. The lost the title the following year via TKO against Tony DeMarco. In 1956 he won the title again with an upset win over Carmen Basilio, but lost the title in a rematch with Basilio later in the year. He retired in 1958.

Career Record: Won 55 (KOs 21) Lost 9 Draw 2

Preceded by Kid Gavilan	World Welterweight Champion 20 Oct 1954– 1 Apr 1955	Succeeded by Tony DeMarco
Preceded by Carmen Basilio	World Welterweight Champion 14 Mar 1956– 12 Sep 1956	Succeeded by Carmen Basilio