Any info on Phil Johnson the father of LHW champion Harold Johnson

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Phil Johnson lost to Jersey Joe Walcott in 1936 and his son lost to Walcott in 1950. But that's all I know of him. I think his son surpassed him in boxing skill much like Mayweather Jr was better than Mayweather Sr.
     
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    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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  3. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is winless against opponents I have heard of.
     
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