Eddie Cotton (born on June 15, 1927 in Muskogee, Oklahoma) was an American boxer. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Muskogee is a City in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
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Career
Eddie Cotton was a light heavyweight contender from the late 1950s until his retirement in the late 1960s. He was known as a good defensive fighter, although not very exciting. He was also prone to getting cut in fights. His style was undoubtedly influenced by his original trainer, Frisco McGale, who had boxed in an almost identical manner.
He twice unsuccessfully challenged for the world light heavyweight title, losing to Harold Johnson for the National Boxing Association title, and losing what many felt was a controversial decision to Jose Torres for the world title. Harold Johnson may refer to Harold Johnson (boxer (born 1928 Harold Keith Johnson (1912&ndash1983 American general The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level José "Chegui" Torres, (born May 3, 1936) is a retired Puerto Rican professional boxer
After his boxing career ended, Cotton worked for the Boeing Aircraft Company as a tool and die maker. The Boeing Company is a major Aerospace and defense corporation originally founded by William E He was also a member of the Washington State Boxing Commission. Cotton also owned a restaurant in Seattle which bore his name.
Death
He died from an infection in his blood and lungs following a second liver transplant.
Disambiguation
He should not be confused with the boxing referee of the same name, who is of no relation
See also
External links
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