Jack Bodell ~ "Uncrowned Champion"

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Jack Bodell

British ABA {81 Kg} Champion > April 28, 1961

November 5, 1961 ~ Leeds
Defeated { W Dec 3} Don Rouse {USA} in a England vs. USA Meet

Turned professional March 13, 1962 {Age; 21 years, 6 months}

Went 15-1-0 {9 KO's} thru September 1963.

Jack's only loss was a 'freaky' {L TKO 1} to Joe Louis on July 3, 1962.

Looks like you've got a bit of a point Bill, although we never really took to 'The Swadlingcote Swineherd' in those days.