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Ezzard Charles' Losses

Ezzard Charles had a total of 25 losses in his professional boxing career — four of them in title bouts and 21 in non-title bouts. He suffered his first loss against Ken Overlin via 10 round unanimous decision on June 9, 1941, which ended his 17-fight win streak. He was stopped seven times and lost 18 times via decision.

Alvin Green, George Logan, Donnie Fleeman, Alfredo Zuany, and Dick Richardson are some of the boxers who have beaten Charles.

  1. Ezzard Charles loses to Ken Overlin

    This is the first loss in Ezzard Charles' career. Charles lost to Ken Overlin via 10 round unanimous decision on in a non-title bout. He was 19 years old with a record of 17-0.

  2. Ezzard Charles loses to Kid Tunero

    On Charles lost to Kid Tunero via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 20 years old with a record of 22-1-1.

  3. Ezzard Charles loses to Jimmy Bivins

    On Charles lost to Jimmy Bivins via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 21 years old with a record of 30-2-1.

  4. Ezzard Charles loses to Lloyd Marshall

    On Charles lost to Lloyd Marshall via 8th round TKO in a non-title bout. He was 21 years old with a record of 30-3-1.

  5. Ezzard Charles loses to Elmer Ray

    On Charles lost to Elmer Ray via 10 round split decision in a non-title bout. He was 26 years old with a record of 47-4-1.

  6. Ezzard Charles loses to Jersey Joe Walcott in their 3rd fight

    On Charles lost to Jersey Joe Walcott in a rematch via 7th round KO. He was defending his heavyweight NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring titles, he was 30 years old with a record of 71-5-1. Walcott was 37 years old with a record of 49-16-2.

  7. Ezzard Charles loses to Jersey Joe Walcott in their 4th fight

    On Charles lost to Jersey Joe Walcott in a rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. He was fighting for Walcott's heavyweight NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring titles, he was 30 years old with a record of 74-6-1. Walcott was 38 years old with a record of 50-16-2.

  8. Ezzard Charles loses to Rex Layne

    On Charles lost to Rex Layne in a rematch via 10 round PTS in a non-title bout. He was 31 years old with a record of 74-7-1.

  9. Ezzard Charles loses to Niño Valdés

    On Charles lost to Niño Valdés via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 32 years old with a record of 83-8-1.

  10. Ezzard Charles loses to Harold Johnson

    On Charles lost to Harold Johnson via 10 round split decision in a non-title bout. He was 32 years old with a record of 83-9-1. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 41-5.

  11. Ezzard Charles loses to Rocky Marciano

    On Charles lost to Rocky Marciano via 15 round unanimous decision. He was fighting for Marciano's heavyweight NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring titles, he was 32 years old with a record of 85-10-1. Marciano was 30 years old with a record of 45-0.

  12. Ezzard Charles loses to Rocky Marciano in their 2nd fight

    On Charles lost to Rocky Marciano in the rematch via 8th round KO. He was fighting for Marciano's heavyweight NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring titles, he was 33 years old with a record of 85-11-1. Marciano was 31 years old with a record of 46-0.

  13. Ezzard Charles loses to John Holman

    On Charles lost to John Holman via 9th round TKO in a non-title bout. He was 33 years old with a record of 87-12-1.

  14. Ezzard Charles loses to Tommy Jackson

    On Charles lost to Tommy Jackson via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 34 years old with a record of 89-13-1.

  15. Ezzard Charles loses to Tommy Jackson

    On Charles lost to Tommy Jackson in the rematch via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 34 years old with a record of 89-14-1.

  16. Ezzard Charles loses to Toxie Hall

    On Charles lost to Toxie Hall via 10 round split decision in a non-title bout. He was 34 years old with a record of 89-15-1.

  17. Ezzard Charles loses to Young Jack Johnson

    On Charles lost to Young Jack Johnson via 6th round TKO in a non-title bout. He was 34 years old with a record of 91-16-1.

  18. Ezzard Charles loses to Wayne Bethea

    On Charles lost to Wayne Bethea via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 34 years old with a record of 92-17-1.

  19. Ezzard Charles loses to Pat McMurtry

    On Charles lost to Pat McMurtry via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 35 years old with a record of 93-18-1.

  20. Ezzard Charles loses to Harry Matthews

    On Charles lost to Harry Matthews via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 35 years old with a record of 93-19-1.

  21. Ezzard Charles loses to Dick Richardson

    On Charles lost to Dick Richardson via 2 round disqualification in a non-title bout. He was 35 years old with a record of 93-20-1.

  22. Ezzard Charles loses to Alfredo Zuany

    On Charles lost to Alfredo Zuany via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 37 years old with a record of 94-21-1.

  23. Ezzard Charles loses to Donnie Fleeman

    On Charles lost to Donnie Fleeman via 6th round KO in a non-title bout. He was 37 years old with a record of 94-22-1.

  24. Ezzard Charles loses to George Logan

    On Charles lost to George Logan via 8th round KO in a non-title bout. He was 38 years old with a record of 95-23-1.

  25. Ezzard Charles loses to Alvin Green

    On Charles lost to Alvin Green via 10 round unanimous decision in a non-title bout. He was 38 years old with a record of 95-24-1.