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Marcel Cerdan

French boxer (1916-1949) · France · Athletes · Died at 33

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Marcellin "Marcel" Cerdan was a French professional boxer and world middleweight champion in 1948-1949. He was considered by many boxing experts and fans to be France's greatest boxer, and beyond to be one of the best to have learned his craft in Africa.

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Awards

International Boxing Hall of Fame1991
L'Équipe Champion of Champions1948
WBA World Middleweight Champion
The Ring World Middleweight Champion

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Child: Marcel Cerdan Jr

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Marcellin "Marcel" Cerdan was a French professional boxer and world middleweight champion in 1948-1949. He was considered by many boxing experts and fans to be France's greatest boxer, and beyond to be one of the best to have learned his craft in Africa. Nicknamed "the Moroccan bomber" or "the man with hands of clay", his talent led him to France in 1938 where he became French champion three times and then European champion in the welterweight category. His life was marked by his sporting achievements, social lifestyle and, ultimately, tragedy, being killed in an airplane crash.

Country
France
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 1949 · aged 33

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