| Ezzard Charles | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Ezzard Mack Charles |
| Nickname(s) | Cincinnati Cobra |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | July 7, 1921 |
| Birth place | Lawrenceville, Georgia |
| Death date | May 28, 1975 (aged 53) |
| Death place | Chicago, Illinois |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 122 |
| Wins | 96 |
| Wins by KO | 58 |
| Losses | 25 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Ezzard Mack Charles (July 7, 1921 – May 28, 1975) was an African-American professional boxer and former Heavyweight Champion of the world. Heavyweight is a division or weight class, in Boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds (14 st 4 lb/91 kg are considered heavyweights by the major professional The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Lawrenceville is a city in and the County seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. An Orthodox stance in combat sports such as boxing and karate refers to someone who boxes right-handed as opposed to a left-handed fighter who is referred to as a Southpaw. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition
He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, but is commonly thought of a Cincinnatian. Lawrenceville is a city in and the County seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule [1] Charles, known as "The Cincinnati Cobra," is best remembered for his wins as a heavyweight, but most experts feel he was in his prime as a light heavyweight. Although he never won the championship at that weight, Ring magazine has rated him as the greatest light heavyweight of all time. [2]
Charles turned professional in 1940. He served in the U. S. military during World War II, which prevented him from fighting in 1944 and 1945. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including He returned to boxing after the war, and hit his prime. He defeated the great light-heavyweight Archie Moore three times, once by knock out, and also defeated all time greats in Charley Burley and Joey Maxim. Before Boxing Moore often found himself in trouble as a youngster and was in a reformatory until 1934 Charley Burley ( September 16, 1917 – October 16, 1992) was a boxer of the 1940s compiling a record of 83 wins (50 by knockout 12 losses Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli, ( March 28 1922 &ndash June 2 2001) was an American boxer. Shortly after his knock-out of Moore, tragedy struck. Charles fought a tough, young boxer named Sam Baroudi, knocking him out. Baroudi died of the injuries he sustained in this bout. Charles was so devastated he almost gave up fighting. He adapted a more cautious style afterwards, trying not to hurt his opponents.
Charles was unable to get a title shot at light heavyweight, and decided to move up to heavyweight. After knocking out Joe Baksi and Johnny Haynes, Charles won the vacant National Boxing Association world heavyweight title when he outpointed Jersey Joe Walcott over 15 rounds on June 22, 1949. Joe Baksi ( January 14, 1922 - August 6, 1977) was a top heavyweight contender who defeated fighters such as Tami Mauriello Lee Savold The World Boxing Association (WBA is a Boxing organization that sanctions official matches and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level Arnold Raymond Cream ( January 31, 1914 – February 25, 1994) better known as Jersey Joe Walcott, was a world heavyweight Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The following year, he outpointed his idol and former world heavyweight champion Joe Louis to become the undisputed champion. Joseph Louis Barrow ( May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) better known as Joe Louis, was a heavyweight boxing champion.
In 1951, despite having beaten Walcott in a rematch, Charles fought Walcott again and lost the title when Walcott knocked him out with a left hook in the seventh round. Charles lost a controversial decision in the fourth and final bout. If Charles had won this fight he would have become the first man in history to regain the heavyweight championship.
Later, Charles would go on to challenge Rocky Marciano twice for the Heavyweight title. Rocky Marciano ( September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969) born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was the heavyweight champion of the world His two stirring battles with Marciano are regarded as ring classics. In the first bout, held in June of 1954, he valiantly took Rocky the distance, going down on points in a vintage heavyweight bout. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) In their September rematch, Charles split Marciano's nose and almost won the fight by TKO. Marciano, however, rallied to KO Charles in the 8th round, in a bout that was named "Fight of the Year. "
Financial problems forced Charles to fight long after he should have retired. At that point, he was only a shell of his former self, losing 12 of his final 23 fights. He retired with a record of 96-25-1 (58 KOs).
Ezzard Charles died in Chicago from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, aged 53, in 1975 and was interred in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( ALS, sometimes called Maladie de Charcot, or in the United States Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a progressive Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( ALS, sometimes called Maladie de Charcot, or in the United States Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a progressive Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Alsip is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 19725 at the 2000 census
He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)
ESPN online ranks Ezzard Charles as the 27th greatest boxer of all time, ahead of such notable fighters as Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Larry Holmes and Jake LaMotta. Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr (born Floyd Joy Sinclair on February 24 1977) is a former American professional boxer who has a record For the politician and activist see Larry Holmes (Marxist. Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949, in Cuthbert Georgia Giacobe LaMotta (born July 10, 1921) better known as Jake LaMotta, nicknamed " The Bronx Bull " and " The Raging Bull
In 2002, Charles was ranked #13 on Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years. In 2002, Ring Magazine published a list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years in Boxing, as voted by the magazine's writers
See also
External links
- Professional boxing record for Ezzard Charles from Boxrec
- Ezzard Charles: Rocky Marciano's toughest opponent
References
- ^ Cyber Boxing Zone - Ezzard Charles
- ^ Detloff, William (September 2002), “The 20 Greatest Light Heavyweights of All-Time”, The Ring 81, no. This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules: Championship recognition BoxReccom is a website dedicated to keep updated records of professional boxers, both male and female. 10: 50
2. Grace, Kevin and Grace, Joshua. CINCINNATI BOXING. Chicago, IL: Arcadia, 2006.
| Preceded by Joe Louis Retired |
Heavyweight boxing champion 1949–1951 |
Succeeded by Jersey Joe Walcott |
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