Ezzard Mack Charles (July 7, 1921–May 28, 1975) was an American professional boxer and former World Heavyweight Champion.Charles defeated numerous Hall of Fame fighters in three different weight classes. He retired with a record of 93 wins, 25 losses and 1 draw.
Served in the U.S. Army in World War II and boxed exhibitions with champion Joe Louis.
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Undefeated in his first 20 pro fights.
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Fought two brutal and famous title bouts with the undefeated Rocky Marciano.
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Made an ill-advised comeback in 1958 and won two of six fights.
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Had an unsuccessful and brief professional wrestling career.
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Lived his last years confined to a wheel-chair.
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He was undefeated as an amateur, finishing with a 42-0 record. As a professional, Charles had a 96-25-1 record with 58 KOs.
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For most of his heavyweight career, he fought weighing less than 200 pounds.
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Defeated Joe Louis on September 27, 1950 to become the undisputed heavyweight World Boxing Champion. Before the fight, Louis had a career record of 60-1.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Gillette Cavalcade of Sports
1957
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948-1954
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Boxer / Audience Bow
Rocky Marciano vs. Ezzard Charles
1954
TV Movie
Himself
Person to Person
1954
TV Series documentary
Himself - Boxer
Texaco Star Theatre
1954
TV Series
Himself - Boxer
The Knockout Parade
1953
Himself - Prize Fighter
Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts
1950-1953
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
HBO Boxing After Dark
2010
TV Series
Himself
Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed
2008
TV Movie documentary
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing