Johnny Owen
Welsh boxer (1956–1980)
- Born
- 7 January 1956, Merthyr Tydfil
- Died
- 4 November 1980, Los Angeles
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- bantamweight
- Occupation
- boxer
John Richard Owens (7 January 1956 – 4 November 1980) was a Welsh professional boxer who fought under the name Johnny Owen. His seemingly fragile appearance earned him many epithets, including the "Merthyr Matchstick" and the "Bionic Bantam". He began boxing at the age of eight and undertook a long amateur career, competing in more than 120 fights and representing Wales in competitions. He turned professional in September 1976 at the age of 20, winning his debut bout against George Sutton. Owen beat Sutton again in his sixth professional fight to win his first title, the vacant bantamweight title in the Welsh Area.
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