Australia's featherweight champion Johnny Famechon hits the canvas in the 11th round of his bout with Japan's Fighting Harada 7/28. Famechon retained his title in a 15-round decision over Harada after Willie Pep, the referee and sole judge changed, his mind on the decision in which he first called the fight a draw, but later decided for Famechon by one point.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Australia's featherweight champion Johnny Famechon hits the canvas in the 11th round of his bout with Japan's Fighting Harada 7/28. Famechon retained his title in a 15-round decision over Harada after Willie Pep, the referee and sole judge changed, his mind on the decision in which he first called the fight a draw, but later decided for Famechon by one point.

United Press International · [ca. July 1969]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Boxing...Action: 1960s

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