Rugby's blue plaques - Jonny Williams

Record details

Plaque

Jonny Williams

Number

32

Description

Williams was born in Wales, moved to Rugby when he was three and began his boxing career in fairground booths collecting money by passing around a hat. After training in Rugby locations such as the Old Co-op building at this site (formerly Lawrence Sheriff Arms), He became British and Empire Heavyweight Champion in 1952. On retiring in 1960, he had a record 60 wins and 38 knock-outs to his name. Williams then became a full time farmer in Newton, Rugby, where his family still live and work.

Location

49 Church Street