Ezzard Charles - Wikipedia
WEBEzzard Mack Charles (July 7, 1921 – May 28, 1975), known as the Cincinnati Cobra, was an American professional boxer and world heavyweight champion, reigning from 1949 to 1951.
Ezzard Charles | Heavyweight Champion, World War II Veteran ...
WEBJul 3, 2024 — 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.
Ezzard Charles, Cincinnati’s World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
WEBFeb 21, 2021 — Boxer Ezzard Charles won a 15-round decision over Louis and was proclaimed the world heavyweight champion which he defended for 3 matches.
Ezzard Charles Boxer - Bio, Record, Fights, News & More ...
WEBSep 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.
BoxRec: Ezzard Charles
WEBCharles'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.
Ezzard Charles, 53, Dies; Held Heavyweight Title - The New ...
WEBMay 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.
Ezzard Charles - BoxRec
WEBAug 5, 2024 — Amateur Boxer: Record. Managers: Bert Williams, Charles Dyer, Gene Elkus, George Rhein, Jake Mintz, Tom Tannas. Trainers: Jimmy Brown, Ray Arcel, Jimmy Brown, Chickie Ferrera, Bill Gore. Ezzard Charles Gallery. Only boxer to defeat Hall of Famer Charley Burley multiple times without losing once.
The Legacy of Ezzard Charles: An Unmatched King
WEBMar 5, 2022 — From 1946 to 1951, Ezzard Charles went on a warpath, carving out a winning streak that saw his legacy as the uncrowned king of light heavyweights set in stone and a heavyweight championship that was only stopped by Jersey Joe Walcott delivering the finest left hook of his life.
Ezzard Mack Charles (1921-1975) - Blackpast
WEBDec 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.
Ezzard Charles - International Boxing Hall of Fame
WEBCharles finally won the vacant NBA heavyweight title by defeating Jersey Joe Walcott in 1949. He earned worldwide recognition as heavyweight king the next year by decisioning an aged Joe Louis. After three successful defenses of the undisputed crown, he lost the title in a third battle with Walcott.
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