James Basham
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James George•Basham |
| Used name | James•Basham |
| Born | 12 May 1903 in Shoreditch, England (GBR) |
| Died | 1977 in Warwick, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Columbia ABC, Shoreditch (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
James Basham started to attract attention as a 20-year-old in 1923, winning tournaments at his home club, Columbia ABC, and also at the London Polytechnic Club. Basham lost to Patrick O’Hanrahan on points in the second series (quarter-final) in the welterweight division at the 1924 ABA Championships. Basham was still selected for the Paris Olympics that year, however, but was defeated in his first bout by Ireland’s Paddy Dwyer.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Boxing | GBR |
James Basham | |||
| Welterweight, Men (Olympic) | =17 |
Errata
Previously named as "Joseph 'Johnny' Basham"; but a relative confirms that 'James George' are his correct given names.