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Ezzard Charles

Ezzard Mack Charles, known as the Cincinnati Cobra (July 7, 1921 – May 28, 1975), was an American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion. Known for his slick defense and precision, he is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time by boxing critics. Charles defeated numerous Hall of Fame fighters in three different weight classes. He retired with a record of 95 wins, 15 losses and 1 draw.

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Born

1921-07-07

Birth Place

Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.

Nickname(s)

*Cincinnati Cobra

Place Of Death

Chicago,_Illinois

Height

1.8288

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Cincinnati, OHWLWT 52021-01-07

Cincinnati is getting a statue of boxing legend Ezzard Charles

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Cobra will be enshrined in the Queen City. Ezzard Charles was a professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion from 1949 to 1951. A longtime Cincinnatian, Charles was also an entrepreneur, musician, multi-linguist and a good-will ambassador to the West End community. He will now be enshrined...

Cincinnati, OHdownthedrive.com2020-12-18

From the Video Vault: Ezzard Charles at the Cincinnati Gardens

Ezzard Charles was arguably the greatest athlete the city of Cincinnati has ever produced. “The Cincinnati Cobra,” as he was nicknamed, held the heavyweight boxing championship for more than two years (1949-1951). In the course of his 119 fight boxing career, he defeated the likes of Joe Louis, Jersey Joe Walcott, and Archie Moore.