Ed Martin (boxer)
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Edward "Denver Ed" Martin (September 10, 1881, or 1877 – May 11, 1937) was an American boxer who was the World Colored Heavyweight Champion from February 24, 1902, when he beat Frank Childs, until February 5, 1903, when he lost his title to Jack Johnson, the only Colored Heavyweight Champion (and first African American) to win the world's heavyweight championship.
Denver Ed Martin | |
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Born | Edward Martin (1881-09-10)September 10, 1881 or 1877[1] Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Died | (1937-05-11)May 11, 1937 (aged 56 or 59) Oakland, California, U.S. |
Other names | The Colorado Giant |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 42 |
Wins | 26 |
Wins by KO | 17 |
Losses | 10 |
Draws | 4 |
No contests | 2 |
Known as "Denver Ed Martin" and "The Colorado Giant", Martin was born in Denver, Colorado, on September 10, 1881 (or 1877).[1][2] His father was born in Alabama and his mother in Georgia.[3] His height was listed as 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.918 m), while some sources report that he was 6' 6" or 6' 6½" tall.[4] Martin was a strong boxer with renowned footwork who was a strong puncher.