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Quick facts for kids Eddie Chambers
Chambers in 2021
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Real name	Edward Chambers
Nickname(s)	Fast
Rated at	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 1 in
Reach	76.5 in
Born	(1982-03-29) March 29, 1982 (age 43) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	48
Wins	43
Wins by KO	24
Losses	5

Edward Chambers, born on March 29, 1982, is a former professional boxer from America. He once fought for a major world heavyweight boxing title in 2010. By the end of 2009, he was ranked as the fourth best heavyweight boxer in the world by The Ring magazine.

Eddie was known for his strong defense. People often praised his quick hand movements and excellent footwork. He was also good at hitting back right after an opponent attacked (called counterpunching). He was one of the first heavyweights who could switch between fighting with his right hand forward (orthodox) and his left hand forward (southpaw).

Eddie's Early Boxing Days

Amateur Career Highlights

When Eddie was an amateur boxer, his father, Eddie Chambers Sr., was his coach. Eddie won more than 80 fights as an amateur. He also won the Pennsylvania state heavyweight title in 1999.

Starting as a Professional Boxer

Eddie became a professional boxer in 2000 when he was 18 years old. In his first fight, he won by TKO (Technical Knockout) in the second round against Tyrone Austin. Over the next five years, Eddie won 22 fights in a row.

His first big challenge was against Ross Puritty. Eddie won this fight by a unanimous decision. This means all the judges agreed he won. After that, he beat Robert Hawkins to win the Pennsylvania heavyweight title. In 2006, Eddie fought Ed Mahone, a boxer with a lot of knockout wins. Eddie won this fight by TKO in the fourth round.

Big Fights and Challenges

Winning the USBA Title

With a perfect record of 27 wins and no losses, Eddie faced another undefeated boxer, Derric Rossy. This fight was for the USBA heavyweight title. Eddie was in control throughout the fight. The referee stopped the fight in round 7 because Rossy was taking too many hits. This gave Eddie the win and his first major title.

Facing Tough Opponents

Just three months later, Eddie faced Dominick Guinn. Guinn was known for being very tough and had never been knocked out. Eddie defeated Guinn by a clear unanimous decision. This win helped Eddie get a chance to fight for a world title.

Tournament for a World Title Shot

The win against Dominick Guinn earned Eddie a spot in a special tournament. The winner would get to fight Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF world heavyweight championship.

In the first round of the tournament, Eddie fought Calvin Brock. Brock had fought Klitschko before and was in great shape. The fight was close, but Eddie won by a split decision. This means some judges thought he won, and others thought his opponent won, but the majority picked Eddie. During the fight, Eddie hurt Brock's right eye, which later led to Brock retiring from boxing.

In the final round of the tournament, Eddie faced Alexander Povetkin in Germany. Povetkin was also undefeated. Eddie started strong, but Povetkin's constant pressure was too much. Povetkin won the fight by unanimous decision.

Bouncing Back and Major Wins

After the fight with Povetkin, Eddie won three more fights. One of these was against Samuel Peter, who was ranked among the top heavyweights in the world. Eddie injured his thumb early in the fight but still managed to outbox Peter with his speed and quickness. Eddie won this fight by a majority decision.

This win set up a fight against the tall and undefeated Alexander Dimitrenko. This fight was to decide who would be the mandatory challenger for the WBO world heavyweight title. Eddie was lighter than usual for this fight, and Dimitrenko was much heavier. The fight took place in Germany. Eddie was the aggressor, pushing Dimitrenko around the ring. Eddie knocked Dimitrenko down in the tenth round. Eddie won the fight by majority decision.

Challenging for the World Title

Chambers vs. Klitschko

Winning against Dimitrenko made Eddie the official challenger for the WBO world heavyweight title, held by Wladimir Klitschko. Klitschko called Eddie "the best American heavyweight right now." Experts thought Eddie had better speed and defense, while Klitschko was more powerful and experienced.

The fight happened in Germany. Klitschko controlled the fight by keeping Eddie away with his jab. In the final round, Klitschko landed a strong punch that knocked Eddie out with only a few seconds left. Eddie was unconscious for a few minutes after the fight.

Later Career and Comeback

Injuries and Time Away

After the Klitschko fight, Eddie returned to the ring almost a year later. He defeated Derric Rossy again by unanimous decision. However, Eddie then faced a series of injuries. He had to pull out of a fight due to a spinal injury and later fractured his ribs during training. These injuries kept him out of the ring for a long time.

Return to the Ring

Sixteen months later, Eddie returned to fight Tomasz Adamek for a regional heavyweight title. Eddie tore a muscle in his left arm during the first round but kept fighting, mostly using his right hand. Adamek won the fight by unanimous decision.

Eddie later moved down to a lighter weight class called cruiserweight. He fought Thabiso Mchunu and lost by unanimous decision.

From 2013 to 2015, Eddie trained with Team Fury in the United Kingdom. He is known for helping teach Tyson Fury his defensive boxing style. After this, Eddie signed with manager Al Haymon and returned to fight in the U.S. He won one fight by TKO before losing to Gerald Washington. After this loss, Eddie decided to retire from boxing.

A New Comeback

On February 7, 2023, at 40 years old, Eddie Chambers made a comeback after nearly seven years away from boxing. He won his return fight by TKO in the third round against Corey Williams. Eddie plans to compete in the heavyweight division and also consider the newer bridgerweight class, which is for boxers between 200 and 224 pounds.

Eddie in Other Media

Eddie Chambers appeared in the video games Fight Night Round 4 and Fight Night Champion. He has also worked as a commentator for the UK boxing TV channel BoxNation. You can sometimes see him as a guest on the BoxHard Podcast and in instructional videos on the Coach Anthony YouTube channel.

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