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HISTORY: 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. As of July 2020, BoxRec ranks Charles as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time. Charles defeated numerous Hall of Fame fighters in three different weight classes. Charles won more fights than any other heavyweight champion in boxing history, having retired with a record of 95 wins, 25 losses and 1 draw. In his career Ezzard Charles fought and defeated Charley Burley, Lloyd Marshall, Archie Moore, Gus Lesnevich, Joey Maxim, Jersey Joe Walcott, Joe Louis, Jimmy Bixins, Rex Layne, Bob Satterfield and Charley Norkus among many others. Offered here is an original sophomore year high school yearbook which names and pictures Ezzard Charles. From Woodward High School in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1940.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, 1940 Woodward High School Yearbook. Names and pictures sophomore Ezzard Charles on page 59. 128 pages complete. Some signatures, but not Charles. Hard covers. Tight binding. Clean. Minor covre wear. 8" x 10 3/4."
