Ezzard Charles Record & Stats

Fight Record

World Titles

Charles was a heavyweight world champion. He held one world title at heavyweight, which was a lineal championship win.

Career Summary

Ezzard Charles' professional boxing career spanned more than 19 years — from 1940 to 1959.

Charles made his professional boxing debut against Melody Johnson at the age of 18 on March 12, 1940, defeating Johnson via 4th round KO. He went on to win 16 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 7 wins via stoppage.

Charles had his first world title fight at the age of 27 on June 22, 1949 after 68 professional fights, against Jersey Joe Walcott for the heavyweight NBA (vacant) title. He defeated Walcott via 15 round unanimous decision to become the heavyweight champion of the world.

He was a one-time unified heavyweight world champion, and won one world title at heavyweight. For all the details about Charles' world title wins and defenses refer to "Ezzard Charles World Titles".

Some of Charles' best fights and notable victories include wins over eight Hall-of-Famers (Jimmy Bivins, Joey Maxim, Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Lloyd Marshall, Charley Burley, and Teddy Yarosz), .

Charles had a total of 25 losses in his professional boxing career.

His last professional fight was a non-title bout against Alvin Green at 38 years of age, on September 1, 1959. Charles lost the fight via 10 round unanimous decision.

Career Highlights

Charles fought a total of 121 times during his professional career, which includes 13 world-title fights at the heavyweight division. He was among the very best of his generation and was known for his great performances in his fights. These nine fights are the highlight of his career.

• May 25, 1942: Ezzard Charles puts on the first remarkable performance of his career, defeating Charley Burley via 10th round unanimous decision.

• May 20, 1946: Ezzard Charles beats Archie Moore via 10th round unanimous decision.

• January 13, 1948: Ezzard Charles beats Archie Moore via 8th round KO.

• June 22, 1949: Charles wins his first world title by defeating Jersey Joe Walcott via 15 round unanimous decision. He is now the NBA heavyweight world champion.

• September 27, 1950: Charles becomes a unified heavyweight world champion by beating Joe Louis via 15 round unanimous decision. He now holds the NBA, NYSAC , and The Ring heavyweight world-champion belts.

• March 7, 1951: Charles successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Jersey Joe Walcott, winning the fight via 15 round unanimous decision.

• May 30, 1951: Charles successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Joey Maxim, winning the fight via 15 round unanimous decision.

• December 12, 1951: Ezzard Charles beats Joey Maxim via 12th round unanimous decision.

• June 17, 1954: Ezzard Charles loses to Rocky Marciano via 15 round unanimous decision. He was fighting for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles.

Ezzard Charles Fights

The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Charles' boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against Alvin Green, and all the other wins and losses of his career.

1. loss

   #121

   Ezzard Charles vs. Alvin Green

   On September 1, 1959, a 38-year old Ezzard Charles (95-24-1, 52 KO) fought Alvin Green in his 121st professional fight. He lost to Green via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

2. loss

   #120

   Ezzard Charles vs. George Logan

   On July 30, 1959, a 38-year old Ezzard Charles (95-23-1, 52 KO) fought George Logan in his 120th professional fight. He lost to Logan via 8th round KO.

3. win

   #119

   Ezzard Charles vs. Dave Ashley

   On July 3, 1959, a 37-year old Ezzard Charles (94-23-1, 51 KO) fought Dave Ashley in his 119th professional fight. He defeated Ashley via 9th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

4. loss

   #118

   Ezzard Charles vs. Donnie Fleeman

   On October 27, 1958, a 37-year old Ezzard Charles (94-22-1, 51 KO) fought Donnie Fleeman in his 118th professional fight. He lost to Fleeman via 6th round KO. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

5. loss

   #117

   Ezzard Charles vs. Alfredo Zuany

   On August 28, 1958, a 37-year old Ezzard Charles (94-21-1, 51 KO) fought Alfredo Zuany in his 117th professional fight. He lost to Zuany via 10th round unanimous decision.

6. win

   #116

   Ezzard Charles vs. Johnny Harper

   On August 28, 1958, a 37-year old Ezzard Charles (93-21-1, 51 KO) fought Johnny Harper in his 116th professional fight. He defeated Harper via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

7. loss

   #115

   Ezzard Charles vs. Dick Richardson

   On October 2, 1956, a 35-year old Ezzard Charles (93-20-1, 51 KO) fought Dick Richardson in his 115th professional fight. He lost to Richardson via 2nd round DQ. He is now on a three-fight losing streak.

8. loss

   #114

   Ezzard Charles vs. Harry Matthews

   On August 31, 1956, a 35-year old Ezzard Charles (93-19-1, 51 KO) fought Harry Matthews in his 114th professional fight. He lost to Matthews via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

9. loss

   #113

   Ezzard Charles vs. Pat McMurtry

   On July 13, 1956, a 35-year old Ezzard Charles (93-18-1, 51 KO) fought Pat McMurtry in his 113rd professional fight. He lost to McMurtry via 10th round unanimous decision.

10. win

    #112

    Ezzard Charles vs. Bob Albright II

    On June 19, 1956, in their 2nd fight, a a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (92-18-1, 50 KO) fought Bob Albright in his 112nd professional fight. He defeated Albright via 6th round RTD, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

11. loss

    #111

    Ezzard Charles vs. Wayne Bethea

    On May 21, 1956, a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (92-17-1, 50 KO) fought Wayne Bethea in his 111st professional fight. He lost to Bethea via 10th round unanimous decision.

12. win

    #110

    Ezzard Charles vs. Don Jasper

    On April 21, 1956, a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (91-17-1, 49 KO) fought Don Jasper in his 110th professional fight. He defeated Jasper via 9th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

13. loss

    #109

    Ezzard Charles vs. Young Jack Johnson

    On December 29, 1955, a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (91-16-1, 49 KO) fought Young Jack Johnson in his 109th professional fight. He lost to Johnson via 6th round TKO.

14. win

    #108

    Ezzard Charles vs. Bob Albright

    On December 22, 1955, a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (90-16-1, 49 KO) fought Bob Albright in his 108th professional fight. He defeated Albright via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

15. win

    #107

    Ezzard Charles vs. Toxie Hall II

    On December 6, 1955, in their 2nd fight, a a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (89-16-1, 49 KO) fought Toxie Hall in his 107th professional fight. He defeated Hall via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

16. loss

    #106

    Ezzard Charles vs. Toxie Hall

    On November 14, 1955, a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (89-15-1, 49 KO) fought Toxie Hall in his 106th professional fight. He lost to Hall via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a three-fight losing streak.

17. loss

    #105

    Ezzard Charles vs. Tommy Jackson II

    On August 31, 1955, in their 2nd fight, a a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (89-14-1, 49 KO) fought Tommy Jackson in his 105th professional fight. He lost to Jackson via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

18. loss

    #104

    Ezzard Charles vs. Tommy Jackson

    On August 3, 1955, a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (89-13-1, 49 KO) fought Tommy Jackson in his 104th professional fight. He lost to Jackson via 10th round unanimous decision.

19. win

    #103

    Ezzard Charles vs. Paul Andrews

    On July 13, 1955, a 34-year old Ezzard Charles (88-13-1, 49 KO) fought Paul Andrews in his 103rd professional fight. He defeated Andrews via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

20. win

    #102

    Ezzard Charles vs. John Holman II

    On June 8, 1955, in their 2nd fight, a a 33-year old Ezzard Charles (87-13-1, 49 KO) fought John Holman in his 102nd professional fight. He defeated Holman via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

21. loss

    #101

    Ezzard Charles vs. John Holman

    On April 27, 1955, a 33-year old Ezzard Charles (87-12-1, 49 KO) fought John Holman in his 101st professional fight. He lost to Holman via 9th round TKO.

22. win

    #100

    Ezzard Charles vs. Vern Escoe

    On April 11, 1955, a 33-year old Ezzard Charles (86-12-1, 48 KO) fought Vern Escoe in his 100th professional fight. He defeated Escoe via 3rd round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

23. win

    #99

    Ezzard Charles vs. Charley Norkus

    On February 18, 1955, a 33-year old Ezzard Charles (85-12-1, 48 KO) fought Charley Norkus in his 99th professional fight. He defeated Norkus via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

24. loss

    The Ring

    #98

    Ezzard Charles vs. Rocky Marciano II

    On September 17, 1954, in their 2nd fight, which was an immediate rematch, a 33-year old Ezzard Charles (85-11-1, 48 KO) faced an undefeated Rocky Marciano again, who was now 31 years old with a record of 46-0. Charles was challenging Marciano's NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. Charles had lost to Marciano in their last fight. Charles was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 12 cm reach advantage.

    Charles lost to Marciano via 8th round KO. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

25. loss

    The Ring

    #97

    Ezzard Charles vs. Rocky Marciano

    On June 17, 1954, a 32-year old Ezzard Charles (85-10-1, 48 KO) faced an undefeated fellow American boxer Rocky Marciano for the first time, who was 30 years old with a record of 45-0. Charles was challenging Marciano's NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. Marciano was on a 45-fight win streak with 40 KO wins. Charles was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 12 cm reach advantage.

    Charles lost to Marciano via 15 round unanimous decision. His two-fight win streak is halted with this loss.

26. win

    #96

    Ezzard Charles vs. Bob Satterfield

    On January 13, 1954, a 32-year old Ezzard Charles (84-10-1, 47 KO) fought Bob Satterfield in his 96th professional fight. He defeated Satterfield via 2nd round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

27. win

    #95

    Ezzard Charles vs. Coley Wallace

    On December 16, 1953, a 32-year old Ezzard Charles (83-10-1, 46 KO) fought Coley Wallace in his 95th professional fight. He defeated Wallace via 10th round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

28. loss

    #94

    Ezzard Charles vs. Harold Johnson

    On September 8, 1953, a 32-year old Ezzard Charles (83-9-1, 46 KO) fought fellow American boxer Harold Johnson, who was 25 years old with a record of 41-5. Johnson was on a six-fight win streak with 19 KO wins. Charles was the taller of the two by 5 cms but Johnson had a 3 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Johnson had five losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Charles lost to Johnson via 10 round split-decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

29. loss

    #93

    Ezzard Charles vs. Niño Valdés

    On August 11, 1953, a 32-year old Ezzard Charles (83-8-1, 46 KO) fought Niño Valdés in his 93rd professional fight. He lost to Valdés via 10th round unanimous decision.

30. win

    #92

    Ezzard Charles vs. Larry Watson

    On May 26, 1953, a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (82-8-1, 45 KO) fought Larry Watson in his 92nd professional fight. He defeated Watson via 5th round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

31. win

    #91

    Ezzard Charles vs. Billy Gilliam

    On May 12, 1953, a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (81-8-1, 45 KO) fought Billy Gilliam in his 91st professional fight. He defeated Gilliam via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

32. win

    #90

    Ezzard Charles vs. Rex Layne III

    On April 1, 1953, in their 3rd fight, a a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (80-8-1, 45 KO) fought Rex Layne in his 90th professional fight. He defeated Layne via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

33. win

    #89

    Ezzard Charles vs. Tommy Harrison

    On February 4, 1953, a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (79-8-1, 44 KO) fought Tommy Harrison in his 89th professional fight. He defeated Harrison via 9th round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

34. win

    #88

    Ezzard Charles vs. Wes Bascom

    On January 14, 1953, a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (78-8-1, 43 KO) fought Wes Bascom in his 88th professional fight. He defeated Bascom via 9th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

35. win

    #87

    Ezzard Charles vs. Frank Buford

    On December 15, 1952, a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (77-8-1, 42 KO) fought Frank Buford in his 87th professional fight. He defeated Buford via 7th round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

36. win

    #86

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jimmy Bivins V

    On November 26, 1952, in their 5th fight, a a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (76-8-1, 42 KO) fought Jimmy Bivins in his 86th professional fight. He defeated Bivins via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

37. win

    #85

    Ezzard Charles vs. Cesar Brion

    On October 24, 1952, a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (75-8-1, 42 KO) fought Cesar Brion in his 85th professional fight. He defeated Brion via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

38. win

    #84

    Ezzard Charles vs. Bernie Reynolds

    On October 8, 1952, a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (74-8-1, 41 KO) fought Bernie Reynolds in his 84th professional fight. He defeated Reynolds via 2nd round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

39. loss

    #83

    Ezzard Charles vs. Rex Layne II

    On August 8, 1952, in their 2nd fight, a a 31-year old Ezzard Charles (74-7-1, 41 KO) fought Rex Layne in his 83rd professional fight. He lost to Layne via 10th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

40. loss

    The Ring

    #82

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott IV

    On June 5, 1952, in their 4th fight, a 30-year old Ezzard Charles (74-6-1, 41 KO) faced Jersey Joe Walcott again, who was now 38 years old with a record of 50-16-2. Charles was challenging Walcott's NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. Charles had lost to Walcott in their last fight. Both the boxers were of the same height but Walcott had a 3 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Walcott had 16 losses, four of which were via stoppage.

    Charles lost to Walcott via 15 round unanimous decision. His three-fight win streak is halted with this loss.

41. win

    #81

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joe Kahut

    On December 12, 1951, a 30-year old Ezzard Charles (73-6-1, 40 KO) fought Joe Kahut in his 81st professional fight. He defeated Kahut via 8th round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

42. win

    #80

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joey Maxim V

    On December 12, 1951, in their 5th fight, a a 30-year old Ezzard Charles (72-6-1, 40 KO) fought Joey Maxim again, who was now 29 years old with a record of 76-17-4. Maxim was on a one-fight win streak with 20 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Charles had a 1 cm reach advantage over Maxim. Coming into this fight, Maxim had 17 losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Maxim via 12 round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

43. win

    #79

    Ezzard Charles vs. Rex Layne

    On October 10, 1951, a 30-year old Ezzard Charles (71-6-1, 39 KO) fought Rex Layne in his 79th professional fight. He defeated Layne via 11th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

44. loss

    The Ring

    #78

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott III

    On July 18, 1951, in their 3rd fight, a 30-year old Ezzard Charles (71-5-1, 39 KO) faced Jersey Joe Walcott again, who was now 37 years old with a record of 49-16-2 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Walcott had lost to Charles in their last fight. Both the boxers were of the same height but Walcott had a 3 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Walcott had 16 losses, four of which were via stoppage.

    Charles lost to Walcott via 7th round KO and lost the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. His 24-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.

45. win

    The Ring

    #77

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joey Maxim IV

    On May 30, 1951, in their 4th fight, a 29-year old Ezzard Charles (70-5-1, 39 KO) faced Joey Maxim again, who was now 29 years old with a record of 75-16-4 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Maxim was on a 12-fight win streak with 20 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Charles had a 1 cm reach advantage over Maxim. Coming into this fight, Maxim had 16 losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Maxim via 15 round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak.

46. win

    The Ring

    #76

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott II

    On March 7, 1951, in their 2nd fight, a 29-year old Ezzard Charles (69-5-1, 39 KO) faced Jersey Joe Walcott again, who was now 37 years old with a record of 49-15-2 in a heavyweight title-defense fight. Walcott was on a one-fight losing streak. Both the boxers were of the same height but Walcott had a 3 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Walcott had 15 losses, four of which were via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Walcott via 15 round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak.

47. win

    The Ring

    #75

    Ezzard Charles vs. Lee Oma

    On January 12, 1951, a 29-year old Ezzard Charles (68-5-1, 38 KO) faced Lee Oma in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Oma via 10th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

48. win

    The Ring

    #74

    Ezzard Charles vs. Nick Barone

    On December 5, 1950, a 29-year old Ezzard Charles (67-5-1, 37 KO) faced Nick Barone in a heavyweight title-defense fight. He defeated Barone via 11th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak.

49. win

    The Ring

    #73

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joe Louis

    On September 27, 1950, a 29-year old Ezzard Charles (66-5-1, 37 KO) faced fellow American boxer Joe Louis, who was 36 years old with a record of 58-1 for Louis' NYSAC (vacant) and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. Louis was on a 34-fight win streak with 49 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 8 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Louis had a single loss, which was via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Louis via 15 round unanimous decision to win the vacant NYSAC and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles and retain the NBA heavyweight title. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak.

50. win

    #72

    Ezzard Charles vs. Freddie Beshore

    On August 15, 1950, a 29-year old Ezzard Charles (65-5-1, 36 KO) faced Freddie Beshore. He defeated Beshore via 14th round TKO to retain the NBA heavyweight title. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

51. win

    #71

    Ezzard Charles vs. Pat Valentino

    On October 14, 1949, a 28-year old Ezzard Charles (64-5-1, 35 KO) faced Pat Valentino. He defeated Valentino via 8th round KO to retain the NBA heavyweight title. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

52. win

    #70

    Ezzard Charles vs. Gus Lesnevich

    On August 10, 1949, a 28-year old Ezzard Charles (63-5-1, 34 KO) faced Gus Lesnevich. He defeated Lesnevich via 7th round RTD to retain the NBA heavyweight title. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

53. win

    #69

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott

    On June 22, 1949, in his 69th professional fight, a 27-year old Ezzard Charles (62-5-1, 34 KO) had his first world title fight against fellow American boxer Jersey Joe Walcott for Walcott's NBA (vacant) heavyweight belt. Walcott was 35 years old with a record of 44-13-2. Walcott was on a two-fight losing streak. Both the boxers were of the same height but Walcott had a 3 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Walcott had 13 losses, four of which were via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Walcott via 15 round unanimous decision to win the vacant NBA heavyweight title. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

54. win

    #68

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joey Maxim III

    On February 28, 1949, in their 3rd fight, a a 27-year old Ezzard Charles (61-5-1, 34 KO) fought Joey Maxim again, who was now 26 years old with a record of 63-15-4. Maxim was on a two-fight win streak with 12 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Charles had a 1 cm reach advantage over Maxim. Coming into this fight, Maxim had 15 losses, one of which was via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Maxim via 15 round majority decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

55. win

    #67

    Ezzard Charles vs. Johnny Haynes

    On February 7, 1949, a 27-year old Ezzard Charles (60-5-1, 33 KO) fought Johnny Haynes in his 67th professional fight. He defeated Haynes via 8th round KO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

56. win

    #66

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joe Baksi

    On December 10, 1948, a 27-year old Ezzard Charles (59-5-1, 32 KO) fought Joe Baksi in his 66th professional fight. He defeated Baksi via 11th round TKO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

57. win

    #65

    Ezzard Charles vs. Walter Hafer

    On November 15, 1948, a 27-year old Ezzard Charles (58-5-1, 31 KO) fought Walter Hafer in his 65th professional fight. He defeated Hafer via 7th round KO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

58. win

    #64

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jimmy Bivins IV

    On September 13, 1948, in their 4th fight, a a 27-year old Ezzard Charles (57-5-1, 31 KO) fought Jimmy Bivins in his 64th professional fight. He defeated Bivins via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

59. win

    #63

    Ezzard Charles vs. Erv Sarlin II

    On May 20, 1948, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (56-5-1, 31 KO) fought Erv Sarlin in his 63rd professional fight. He defeated Sarlin via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

60. win

    #62

    Ezzard Charles vs. Elmer Ray II

    On May 7, 1948, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (55-5-1, 30 KO) fought Elmer Ray in his 62nd professional fight. He defeated Ray via 9th round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

61. win

    #61

    Ezzard Charles vs. Sam Baroudi

    On February 20, 1948, a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (54-5-1, 29 KO) fought Sam Baroudi in his 61st professional fight. He defeated Baroudi via 10th round KO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

62. win

    #60

    Ezzard Charles vs. Archie Moore III

    On January 13, 1948, in their 3rd fight, a a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (53-5-1, 28 KO) fought Archie Moore again, who was now 34 years old with a record of 89-13-7. Moore was on a five-fight win streak with 67 KO wins. Charles was the taller of the two by 3 cms but Moore had a 6 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Moore had 13 losses, two of which were via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Moore via 8th round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

63. win

    #59

    Ezzard Charles vs. Fitzie Fitzpatrick II

    On December 2, 1947, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (52-5-1, 27 KO) fought Fitzie Fitzpatrick in his 59th professional fight. He defeated Fitzpatrick via 4th round KO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

64. win

    #58

    Ezzard Charles vs. Teddy Randolph

    On November 3, 1947, a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (51-5-1, 27 KO) fought Teddy Randolph in his 58th professional fight. He defeated Randolph via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

65. win

    #57

    Ezzard Charles vs. Clarence Jones

    On October 27, 1947, a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (50-5-1, 26 KO) fought Clarence Jones in his 57th professional fight. He defeated Jones via 1st round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

66. win

    #56

    Ezzard Charles vs. Al Smith

    On October 16, 1947, a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (49-5-1, 25 KO) fought Al Smith in his 56th professional fight. He defeated Smith via 4th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

67. win

    #55

    Ezzard Charles vs. Lloyd Marshall III

    On September 29, 1947, in their 3rd fight, a a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (48-5-1, 24 KO) fought Lloyd Marshall in his 55th professional fight. He defeated Marshall via 2nd round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

68. win

    #54

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joe Matisi

    On September 16, 1947, a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (47-5-1, 24 KO) fought Joe Matisi in his 54th professional fight. He defeated Matisi via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

69. loss

    #53

    Ezzard Charles vs. Elmer Ray

    On July 25, 1947, a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (47-4-1, 24 KO) fought Elmer Ray in his 53rd professional fight. He lost to Ray via 10th round split-decision.

70. win

    #52

    Ezzard Charles vs. Fitzie Fitzpatrick

    On July 14, 1947, a 26-year old Ezzard Charles (46-4-1, 23 KO) fought Fitzie Fitzpatrick in his 52nd professional fight. He defeated Fitzpatrick via 5th round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

71. win

    #51

    Ezzard Charles vs. Archie Moore II

    On May 5, 1947, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Ezzard Charles (45-4-1, 23 KO) fought Archie Moore again, who was now 33 years old with a record of 84-12-7. Moore was on a two-fight win streak with 65 KO wins. Charles was the taller of the two by 3 cms but Moore had a 6 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Moore had 12 losses, two of which were via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Moore via 10 round majority decision. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

72. win

    #50

    Ezzard Charles vs. Erv Sarlin

    On April 14, 1947, a 25-year old Ezzard Charles (44-4-1, 23 KO) fought Erv Sarlin in his 50th professional fight. He defeated Sarlin via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

73. win

    #49

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jimmy Bivins III

    On March 10, 1947, in their 3rd fight, a a 25-year old Ezzard Charles (43-4-1, 22 KO) fought Jimmy Bivins in his 49th professional fight. He defeated Bivins via 4th round KO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

74. win

    #48

    Ezzard Charles vs. Oakland Billy Smith II

    On February 17, 1947, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Ezzard Charles (42-4-1, 21 KO) fought Oakland Billy Smith in his 48th professional fight. He defeated Smith via 5th round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

75. win

    #47

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jimmy Bivins II

    On November 12, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Ezzard Charles (41-4-1, 21 KO) fought Jimmy Bivins in his 47th professional fight. He defeated Bivins via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

76. win

    #46

    Ezzard Charles vs. Oakland Billy Smith

    On September 23, 1946, a 25-year old Ezzard Charles (40-4-1, 21 KO) fought Oakland Billy Smith in his 46th professional fight. He defeated Smith via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

77. win

    #45

    Ezzard Charles vs. Lloyd Marshall II

    On July 29, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Ezzard Charles (39-4-1, 20 KO) fought Lloyd Marshall in his 45th professional fight. He defeated Marshall via 6th round KO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

78. win

    #44

    Ezzard Charles vs. Shelton Bell

    On June 13, 1946, a 24-year old Ezzard Charles (38-4-1, 19 KO) fought Shelton Bell in his 44th professional fight. He defeated Bell via 5th round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

79. win

    #43

    Ezzard Charles vs. Archie Moore

    On May 20, 1946, a 24-year old Ezzard Charles (37-4-1, 19 KO) fought fellow American boxer Archie Moore for the first time, who was 32 years old with a record of 80-11-5. Moore was on a six-fight win streak with 62 KO wins. Charles was the taller of the two by 3 cms but Moore had a 6 cm reach advantage over Charles. Coming into this fight, Moore had 11 losses, two of which were via stoppage.

    Charles defeated Moore via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

80. win

    #42

    Ezzard Charles vs. Tommy Hubert II

    On May 13, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 24-year old Ezzard Charles (36-4-1, 18 KO) fought Tommy Hubert in his 42nd professional fight. He defeated Hubert via 4th round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

81. win

    #41

    Ezzard Charles vs. George Parks

    On April 15, 1946, a 24-year old Ezzard Charles (35-4-1, 17 KO) fought George Parks in his 41st professional fight. He defeated Parks via 6th round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

82. win

    #40

    Ezzard Charles vs. Billy Duncan

    On April 1, 1946, a 24-year old Ezzard Charles (34-4-1, 16 KO) fought Billy Duncan in his 40th professional fight. He defeated Duncan via 4th round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

83. win

    #39

    Ezzard Charles vs. Tommy Hubert

    On March 25, 1946, a 24-year old Ezzard Charles (33-4-1, 16 KO) fought Tommy Hubert in his 39th professional fight. He defeated Hubert via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

84. win

    #38

    Ezzard Charles vs. Al Sheridan

    On February 18, 1946, a 24-year old Ezzard Charles (32-4-1, 15 KO) fought Al Sheridan in his 38th professional fight. He defeated Sheridan via 2nd round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

85. win

    #37

    Ezzard Charles vs. Al Barlow

    On December 16, 1944, a 23-year old Ezzard Charles (31-4-1, 15 KO) fought Al Barlow in his 37th professional fight. He defeated Barlow via 3rd round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

86. win

    #36

    Ezzard Charles vs. Stanley Goicz

    On December 13, 1944, a 23-year old Ezzard Charles (30-4-1, 15 KO) fought Stanley Goicz in his 36th professional fight. He defeated Goicz via 3rd round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

87. loss

    #35

    Ezzard Charles vs. Lloyd Marshall

    On March 31, 1943, a 21-year old Ezzard Charles (30-3-1, 15 KO) fought Lloyd Marshall in his 35th professional fight. He lost to Marshall via 8th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

88. loss

    #34

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jimmy Bivins

    On January 7, 1943, a 21-year old Ezzard Charles (30-2-1, 15 KO) fought Jimmy Bivins in his 34th professional fight. He lost to Bivins via 10th round unanimous decision.

89. win

    #33

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joey Maxim II

    On December 1, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a a 21-year old Ezzard Charles (29-2-1, 15 KO) fought Joey Maxim again, who was now 20 years old with a record of 20-6. Maxim had lost to Charles in their last fight, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Charles had a 1 cm reach advantage over Maxim. Coming into this fight, Maxim had six losses, but had never been stopped.

    Charles defeated Maxim via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

90. win

    #32

    Ezzard Charles vs. Joey Maxim

    On October 27, 1942, a 21-year old Ezzard Charles (28-2-1, 15 KO) fought fellow American boxer Joey Maxim for the first time, who was 20 years old with a record of 20-5. Maxim was on a four-fight win streak with 5 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 2 cms but Charles had a 1 cm reach advantage over Maxim. Coming into this fight, Maxim had five losses, but had never been stopped.

    Charles defeated Maxim via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

91. win

    #31

    Ezzard Charles vs. Mose Brown

    On September 15, 1942, a 21-year old Ezzard Charles (27-2-1, 14 KO) fought Mose Brown in his 31st professional fight. He defeated Brown via 6th round KO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

92. win

    #30

    Ezzard Charles vs. Jose Basora

    On August 17, 1942, a 21-year old Ezzard Charles (26-2-1, 13 KO) fought Jose Basora in his 30th professional fight. He defeated Basora via 5th round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

93. win

    #29

    Ezzard Charles vs. Booker Beckwith

    On July 27, 1942, a 21-year old Ezzard Charles (25-2-1, 12 KO) fought Booker Beckwith in his 29th professional fight. He defeated Beckwith via 9th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

94. win

    #28

    Ezzard Charles vs. Steve Mamakos

    On July 14, 1942, a 21-year old Ezzard Charles (24-2-1, 11 KO) fought Steve Mamakos in his 28th professional fight. He defeated Mamakos via 1st round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

95. win

    #27

    Ezzard Charles vs. Charley Burley II

    On June 29, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (23-2-1, 11 KO) fought Charley Burley again, who was now 24 years old with a record of 52-6-1. Burley was on a one-fight win streak with 31 KO wins. Charles was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Burley had six losses, but had never been stopped.

    Charles defeated Burley via 10 round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

96. win

    #26

    Ezzard Charles vs. Charley Burley

    On May 25, 1942, a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (22-2-1, 11 KO) fought fellow American boxer Charley Burley for the first time, who was 24 years old with a record of 51-5-1. Burley was on a 20-fight win streak with 31 KO wins. Charles was the taller of the two by 8 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Burley had five losses, but had never been stopped.

    Charles defeated Burley via 10 round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss.

97. loss

    #25

    Ezzard Charles vs. Kid Tunero

    On May 13, 1942, a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (22-1-1, 11 KO) fought Kid Tunero in his 25th professional fight. He lost to Tunero via 10th round unanimous decision.

98. win

    #24

    Ezzard Charles vs. Billy Pryor

    On April 8, 1942, a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (21-1-1, 11 KO) fought Billy Pryor in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Pryor via 10th round PTS.

99. draw

    #23

    Ezzard Charles vs. Ken Overlin II

    On March 2, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (21-1, 11 KO) fought Ken Overlin in his 23rd professional fight. He had a draw with Overlin via 10th round majority decision.

100. win

     #22

     Ezzard Charles vs. Anton Christoforidis

     On January 12, 1942, a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (20-1, 10 KO) fought Anton Christoforidis in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Christoforidis via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

101. win

     #21

     Ezzard Charles vs. Teddy Yarosz

     On November 17, 1941, a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (19-1, 10 KO) fought Teddy Yarosz in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Yarosz via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

102. win

     #20

     Ezzard Charles vs. Pat Mangini

     On October 13, 1941, a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (18-1, 9 KO) fought Pat Mangini in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Mangini via 1st round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

103. win

     #19

     Ezzard Charles vs. Al Gilbert

     On July 21, 1941, a 20-year old Ezzard Charles (17-1, 8 KO) fought Al Gilbert in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Gilbert via 5th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

104. loss

     #18

     Ezzard Charles vs. Ken Overlin

     On June 9, 1941, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (17-0, 8 KO) fought Ken Overlin in his 18th professional fight. He lost to Overlin via 10th round unanimous decision.

105. win

     #17

     Ezzard Charles vs. Rudy Kozole

     On May 12, 1941, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (16-0, 8 KO) fought Rudy Kozole in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Kozole via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

106. win

     #16

     Ezzard Charles vs. Joe Sutka

     On March 31, 1941, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (15-0, 8 KO) fought Joe Sutka in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Sutka via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

107. win

     #15

     Ezzard Charles vs. Floyd Howard

     On March 10, 1941, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (14-0, 7 KO) fought Floyd Howard in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Howard via 7th round KO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

108. win

     #14

     Ezzard Charles vs. Slaka Cavrich

     On February 24, 1941, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (13-0, 6 KO) fought Slaka Cavrich in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Cavrich via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

109. win

     #13

     Ezzard Charles vs. Billy Bengal

     On February 10, 1941, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (12-0, 6 KO) fought Billy Bengal in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Bengal via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

110. win

     #12

     Ezzard Charles vs. Charley Jerome

     On December 2, 1940, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (11-0, 5 KO) fought Charley Jerome in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Jerome via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

111. win

     #11

     Ezzard Charles vs. Marty Simmons

     On October 1, 1940, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (10-0, 5 KO) fought Marty Simmons in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Simmons via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

112. win

     #10

     Ezzard Charles vs. Billy Hood

     On September 23, 1940, a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (9-0, 4 KO) fought Billy Hood in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Hood via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

113. win

     #9

     Ezzard Charles vs. John Reeves II

     On August 5, 1940, in their 2nd fight, a a 19-year old Ezzard Charles (8-0, 4 KO) fought John Reeves in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Reeves via 4th round PTS. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

114. win

     #8

     Ezzard Charles vs. Carl Turner

     On June 29, 1940, an 18-year old Ezzard Charles (7-0, 4 KO) fought Carl Turner in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Turner via 6th round PTS. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

115. win

     #7

     Ezzard Charles vs. Young Kid Ash

     On June 17, 1940, an 18-year old Ezzard Charles (6-0, 3 KO) fought Young Kid Ash in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Ash via 3rd round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

116. win

     #6

     Ezzard Charles vs. Frankie Williams

     On June 13, 1940, an 18-year old Ezzard Charles (5-0, 2 KO) fought Frankie Williams in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Williams via 5th round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

117. win

     #5

     Ezzard Charles vs. Charley Banks II

     On June 3, 1940, in their 2nd fight, a an 18-year old Ezzard Charles (4-0, 1 KO) fought Charley Banks in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Banks via 1st round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

118. win

     #4

     Ezzard Charles vs. Charley Banks

     On May 20, 1940, an 18-year old Ezzard Charles (3-0, 1 KO) fought Charley Banks in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Banks via 6th round PTS. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

119. win

     #3

     Ezzard Charles vs. Remo Fernandez

     On April 3, 1940, an 18-year old Ezzard Charles (2-0, 1 KO) fought Remo Fernandez in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Fernandez via 6th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

120. win

     #2

     Ezzard Charles vs. John Reeves

     On March 27, 1940, an 18-year old Ezzard Charles (1-0, 1 KO) fought John Reeves in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Reeves via 6th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

121. win

     #1

     Ezzard Charles vs. Melody Johnson

     On March 12, 1940, an 18-year old Ezzard Charles successfully debuted against Melody Johnson. He defeated Johnson via 4th round KO.