Australian icon Jeff Fenech says boxing legend Johnny Famechon was a phenomenal fighter who always had time for people outside the ring.

Former world champion Famechon, who won 56 of his 67 professional fights before retiring from boxing aged just 25, died overnight at the age of 77.

"He was one of those guys who every year would send you a Christmas card, always having jokes and full of laughs," Fenech told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast.

Australian icon Jeff Fenech says boxing legend Johnny Famechon was a phenomenal fighter who always had time for people outside the ring.
Former world champion Famechon, who won 56 of his 67 professional fights before retiring from boxing aged just 25, died overnight at the age of 77.
"He was one of those guys who every year would send you a Christmas card, always having jokes and full of laughs," Fenech told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast.

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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