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English professional boxer Len Johnson (1902 - 1974, in dark suit) in training with his father and manager Bill Johnson (second from right), Manchester, 30th December 1926. Promoted by Abe Hibbard, Johnson is due to fight Len Harvey in Southwark, London on 3rd January 1927.
A petition has been created for a monument of a highly influential boxer who hailed from Manchester to be constructed.
Born on October 2nd 1902 Len Johnson amassed 134 fights ranging from welterweight all the way up to heavyweight. And while Johnson was a major boxing figure at the time he was never able to hold an official British title belt.