Ex-champ Shavers is a star guest for Johnny.
THE Johnny Owen Memorial Appeal committee is hoping to pack 'em in when former heavyweight Earnie Shavers lends his support to a fund-raising evening in Merthyr Tydfil.The double world title challenger - who took Muhammad Ali to points, fought Larry Holmes and floored Ken Norton - is the guest of honour on Thursday.
The proceeds will go towards erecting a memorial statue to Johnny in his hometown. ``Mega-puncher'' Shavers won 73 of his 88 professional fights, 67 of them through knock-outs. Three hundred tickets are on sale for the event and fund-raisers are appealing for top support. Tickets for the Merthyr Labour Club evening cost pounds 15 each, including a buffet. They are available from the club, the Horse and Groom pub in Penydarren, the Wyndham Arms in Glebeland Street, Merthyr, or committee members Fred Rees on 01443 437473, Dave Bethell on 01443 434077 or Dave Furnish on 02920 251200.
The appeal committee has so far collected around pounds 17,000 in donations.
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FIGHT FOR JOHNNY`MEGA PUNCHER' Former heavyweight Earnie Shavers knocks Muhammed Ali to the ground during thier fight.
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| Publication: | South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales) |
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| Date: | Aug 12, 2002 |
| Words: | 182 |
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