Ezzard Charles
American boxer (1921–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ezzard Mack Charles (July 7, 1921 – May 28, 1975), known as the Cincinnati Cobra, was an American professional boxer and world heavyweight champion, reigning from 1949 to 1951. Known for his slick defense and precision, Charles is often regarded as the greatest light heavyweight of all time,[1] defeating numerous Hall of Fame fighters in three different weight classes.
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Born | Ezzard Mack Charles (1921-07-07)July 7, 1921 Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | May 28, 1975(1975-05-28) (aged 53) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 73 in (185 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total fights | 121 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 95 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 52 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draws | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Charles retired from a near two decade long career with a record of 95–25–1. He was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990.[2]