Nick Barone
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| File:Ezzard Charles vs Nick Barone 1950.jpg Nick Barone (right) during his 1950 heavyweight title fight against champion Ezzard Charles (left) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Carmen Barone June 12, 1926 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 2006 (aged 79) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | Light heavyweight Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 57 |
| Wins | 44 |
| Win by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 1 |
Carmen "Nick" Barone (June 12, 1926 – March 12, 2006) was an American boxer, a ranked contender in the light heavyweight division and heavyweight divisions during the late 1940s and 1950s. He was known as the "Fighting Marine."[1] He is best known for his December 1950 title fight against the world heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles in the Cincinnati Gardens. His record was 44 wins (21 ko's), 12 losses, 1 tie for a total of 57 bouts.
During World War II, at the age of 16, Barone joined the United States Marine Corps using his brother's name. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Notes
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References
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External links
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