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Ezzard Charles

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American boxer (1921-1975)

United StatesAthletesLived 1921 to 1975 · aged 53
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Ezzard Mack Charles was an American professional boxer who competed from 1940 to 1959.

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Photos 6

Charles (right) scores a left hook to the head of Joey Maxim on May 30, 1951, at Chicago StadiumCharles (right) scores a left hook to the head of Joey Maxim on May 30, 1951, at Chicago StadiumCharles (left) ducks under a right thrown by Joe Louis (right) during their 1950 title fightCharles (left) ducks under a right thrown by Joe Louis (right) during their 1950 title fightCharles's grave at Burr Oak CemeteryCharles's grave at Burr Oak CemeteryCommemorative stamp honoring CharlesCommemorative stamp honoring CharlesEzzard Charles Park in CincinnatiEzzard Charles Park in Cincinnati

Awards 6

1990International Boxing Hall of Fame
1950The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year
1949Sugar Ray Robinson Award
1949The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year
WBA World Heavyweight Champion
The Ring World Heavyweight Champion

Connected to Ezzard 6

James ToneyAlso won The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearPrimo CarneraAlso won The Ring World Heavyweight ChampionNonito DonaireAlso won Sugar Ray Robinson AwardGene TunneyAlso won WBA World Heavyweight ChampionCarmen BasilioAlso won Sugar Ray Robinson AwardMichael MoorerAlso won WBA World Heavyweight Champion

About this person

Ezzard Mack Charles was an American professional boxer who competed from 1940 to 1959. Known as "the Cincinnati Cobra", Charles was respected for his slick defense and precision, and is often regarded as the greatest light heavyweight of all time, and one of the greatest fighters pound for pound, having defeated numerous Hall of Fame fighters in three different weight classes. Charles was the world heavyweight champion from 1949 to 1951, and made eight successful title defenses in under two years.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1975 · aged 53
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24 languages

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