Charlie Brown (boxer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charlie Brown |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Choo Choo |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Reach | 72 in |
| Born | April 5, 1958 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 2 |
Charlie "Choo Choo" Brown (born April 5, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional boxer. He was once a world champion in the Lightweight division, holding the IBF Lightweight title.
Charlie Brown's Boxing Journey
Charlie Brown, also known by his cool nickname "Choo Choo," started his professional boxing career in 1979. This means he began fighting in official, paid matches.
In 1984, Charlie achieved a big goal! He won the new IBF lightweight title. The IBF stands for the International Boxing Federation, and it's one of the main groups that organize boxing championships. Winning this title meant he was considered a world champion in his weight class.
However, he lost the title in his very first defense that same year to another boxer named Harry Arroyo. Charlie never fought for another major world title after that. He continued boxing until 1993, finishing his career after a series of matches where he didn't win. Some of the well-known boxers he faced included Tyrone Crawley, Loreto Garza, Cornelius Boza-Edwards, and José Luis Ramírez.
See also
List of world lightweight boxing champions
