Thread: Australia has produced a lot of good boxers. was Darcy the best?

Fenech - Rose - Darcy perhaps , but there all up there .

Well I know who thinks he is the best

Gee, you would have to give serious consideration to Famechon. Remember the fights with Fighting Harada

Originally Posted by Barra1

Well I know who thinks he is the best

Gee, you would have to give serious consideration to Johny Famechon. Remember the fights with Fighting Harada

Yeah and his name hasn't been mentioned, why is that I wonder. I remember the Famechon and Fighting Harada fight, watched it on TV in glorious black and white, delayed broadcast of cause, no satellites in those days. Both those men were true gentlemen and I believed they became lifelong friends.

I have been an admirer of Kostya Tszyu, he seemed to keep out of trouble, except for the separation from his family in recent years.

Dont forget Dave Sands, Jimmy Caruthers and Vic Patrick.
I listened to the great fight Vic had with Freddie Dawson in the late 40's.
Would loved to have seen it.
I think Vic was our best.

Johnny Famechon, the pimpernel, Bob


Johnny Famechon v Jose Legra Australian Boxing - YouTube


Johnny Famechon v Fighting Harada II 6 January 1970 Tokyo,Japan - YouTube

Vic Patrick V Tommy Burns, Bob


Vic Patrick v Tommy Burns Australian Boxing - YouTube

Originally Posted by bob10

Johnny Famechon, the pimpernel, Bob


Johnny Famechon v Jose Legra Australian Boxing - YouTube


Johnny Famechon v Fighting Harada II 6 January 1970 Tokyo,Japan - YouTube

Shows how memory can play tricks on you, I thought the Famechon vHarada fight was back in the mid sixties. Thanks for that Bob!!

Not that I believe on it but to take some abuse form the friend in this camp fire I will say Tony Mundine

PS: Play the ball or I will cry on Inc's shoulders