All boxersEzzard Charles
“The Cincinnati Cobra”
Boxing · Deceased95-25-1RECORD
52WINS BY KO / TKO
43WINS BY DECISION
121PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 3-4-0 in 7 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Ezzard Mack Charles |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Cincinnati Cobra |
| Date of birth | 7 Jul 1921 |
| Died | 28 May 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Middleweight, Light heavyweight, Heavyweight |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 185 cm (73″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1940–1959 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 7 (1949–1954) |
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Titles and honours
- NBA heavyweight champion 1949–1951
- NYSAC, The Ring and undisputed heavyweight champion 1950–1951
- Inter-Allied light heavyweight champion 1944
Background
Raised in Cincinnati, he turned professional in 1940 and held the heavyweight title from 1949 to 1951; he is often ranked among the greatest light heavyweights.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
7 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Rocky Marciano | KO | 8 | 17 Sep 1954 | New York City, USA | |
| Loss | Rocky Marciano | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 17 Jun 1954 | New York City, USA | |
| Loss | Jersey Joe Walcott | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 5 Jun 1952 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Loss | Jersey Joe Walcott | KO | 7 | 0:55 | 18 Jul 1951 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Win | Jersey Joe Walcott | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 7 Mar 1951 | Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
| Win | Joe Louis | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 27 Sep 1950 | New York City, USA | |
| Win | Jersey Joe Walcott | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 22 Jun 1949 | Chicago, Illinois, USA |