CHARLES, EZZARD AMATEUR PROGRAM (1937-AAU)

Ezzard Charles won the World Heavyweight Title on September 27, 1950 defeating Joe Louis by 15 round decision. He defended the title twice before losing it to Jersey Joe Walcott on July 18, 1951. Presented here is the 1937 National A.A.U. Boxing Championships where Charles competed as an amateur.
This is the official 1937 National A.A.U. program from Boston,Ma.The program measures 8 inches by 11 inches and is 10 pages in length.The program has a fold down the middle otherwise in excellent condition. Ezzard Charles would compete in the 147 lbs. class! The program is not scored.