State memorial to be held for boxing great

Famechon died in Melbourne last week at the age of 77.

He was the 2003 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame's modern category, and was third to be elevated to legend status in 2012.

Born Jean-Pierre Famechon in France in 1945, he moved to Australia with his family at the age of five.

He boxed professionally for more than 20 years for 56 wins, six draws and five losses.

Following his 1969 world title victory in London, Famechon received the keys to the city of Melbourne on returning home.

Details of the public memorial will be confirmed in coming days.