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Ezzard Mack Charles (July 7, 1921 – May 28, 1975), 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 , [ 1 ] having ...
Ezzard Charles was an American world heavyweight boxing champion from September 27, 1950, when he outpointed Joe Louis in 15 rounds in New York City, to July 18, 1951, when he was knocked out by Jersey Joe Walcott in 7 rounds in Pittsburgh.
Charles's body punching had Bivins in trouble several times. Ezzard lost two points on fouls, but had a decent margin of victory anyway. The official scoring on points was 90-82, 95-93, and 94-88, all in favor of Charles. (From Washington newspapers, Jack Kincaid).
Ezzard Charles defeats Hall of Famer Joe Louis & becomes undisputed champion at heavyweight. (1950) (1950) Only boxer to go 15 rounds with Hall of Famer Rocky Marciano .
Dec 23, 2022 · International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee 1990. In many ways, Ezzard Charles was a larger version of his contemporary, Sugar Ray Robinson: resilient, smart, quick, and powerful. At his best,...
Sep 1, 2023 · Ezzard Charles was a legendary boxer who dominated the ring for over two decades. With a total of 121 fights in his career, he won 95 of them, lost 25 and drew once, leaving behind a legacy that will always be remembered in the history of boxing.
May 8, 2018 · He was born Ezzard Mack Charles on July 7, 1921, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. After a brilliant amateur boxing career, Charles turned pro in 1940 and went on to win twenty consecutive fights in the first eighteen months of the decade.
Dec 3, 2020 · Ezzard Charles, also known as “The Cincinnati Cobra,” was a quiet, modest individual who went on to become a relatively unheralded world heavyweight champion. Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on July 7, 1921, Ezzard moved to Cincinnati at the age of nine to live with his grandmother.
Feb 21, 2021 · Ezzard Charles Statue in Laurel Park. Charles successfully defended his title in three matches but lost his crown to Walcott in a re-match in 1951. He continued to box until he retired in 1959. Over his professional boxing career, Ezzard Charles had 122 bouts with 96 wins, 25 losses, and one draw.
May 29, 1975 · CHICAGO, May 23 (UPI)—Ezzard Charles, the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1949 until 1951, died today at the Veterans Administration Hospital here.
