Eddie Chambers facts for kids

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	SouthPaw
Boxing record
Total fights	48
Wins	43
Wins by KO	24
Losses	5

Edward "Eddie" Chambers (born March 29, 1982) is an American former professional boxer. He was a top heavyweight boxer. In 2010, he fought for a unified world heavyweight title. The Ring magazine ranked him as the fourth best heavyweight in the world in 2009.

Eddie Chambers was known for his strong defense. He was also great at counterpunching, which means hitting back right after an opponent attacks. People often praised his quick hands and excellent footwork. He was also one of the first heavyweights who could switch between fighting in an orthodox (right-handed) and southpaw (left-handed) style.

Eddie's Boxing Journey

Starting as an Amateur

When Eddie Chambers was an amateur boxer, his father, Eddie Chambers Sr., was his coach. Eddie won over 80 fights. In 1999, he won the Pennsylvania state heavyweight title for amateurs.

Turning Professional

Eddie Chambers became a professional boxer in 2000 when he was 18. He won his first fight against Tyrone Austin. Eddie won 22 fights in a row over five years.

His first big opponent was Ross Puritty. Eddie won this fight easily. Then he beat Robert Hawkins to win the Pennsylvania heavyweight title. In 2006, Eddie fought Ed Mahone, who was a tough boxer. Eddie won by TKO in the fourth round.

With a perfect record of 27 wins and no losses, Eddie faced another undefeated boxer, Derric Rossy. Eddie won the USBA heavyweight title by stopping Rossy in the seventh round. Three months later, Eddie faced Dominick Guinn. Guinn was known for being very tough and had never been knocked out. Eddie won against Guinn by a clear decision.

Fighting for a World Title Shot

Winning against Dominick Guinn helped Eddie get into 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 a year before. The fight happened in Tacoma, Washington, and was shown live on TV. Eddie used his fast hands and good movement to get the upper hand. He won the fight by a split decision. Eddie hurt Brock's right eye during the fight, which later led Brock to retire from boxing.

In the final, Eddie faced Alexander Povetkin, who was also undefeated. This fight took place in Berlin, Germany. Eddie started well, landing good punches. But Povetkin kept coming forward with strong pressure. Povetkin won the fight by a unanimous decision.

Big Wins and Challenges

After the fight with Povetkin, Eddie won three more matches. One of these was against Samuel Peter in March 2009. Peter was a former WBC world heavyweight champion. Eddie injured his right thumb early in the fight. But he still managed to outbox Peter for most of the match. He used his speed and quickness to avoid Peter's punches. Eddie won the fight by a majority decision.

This win set up a fight for Eddie against Alexander Dimitrenko. This was a WBO world heavyweight title eliminator. Dimitrenko was 6 feet 7 inches tall and had never lost. The fight took place in Hamburg, Germany. Eddie was the one pushing the fight, moving forward and putting pressure on Dimitrenko. Eddie won the fight by a majority decision.

Challenging Wladimir Klitschko

Winning against Dimitrenko made Eddie the official challenger for Wladimir Klitschko's WBO world heavyweight title. Klitschko called Eddie "the best American heavyweight right now." Experts said Eddie was faster and better at defense, while Klitschko was more powerful and experienced. The fight happened in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Klitschko won the rounds by keeping Eddie away with his jab. In the final round, Klitschko landed a strong punch that knocked Eddie out. Eddie was unconscious for a few minutes after the fight.

After the Klitschko Fight: Injuries and Comeback

Eddie returned to boxing almost a year later. He defeated Derric Rossy again. This was an IBF title eliminator. He was supposed to fight Tony Thompson, but he had to pull out because of a spinal injury. Eddie had back problems for a while, and they got worse during training. He also had to withdraw from another fight due to fractured ribs.

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

Eddie later moved down to a lighter weight class called cruiserweight. He fought Thabiso Mchunu and lost. From 2013 to 2015, Eddie trained with Team Fury in the United Kingdom. He helped teach Tyson Fury his defensive boxing style.

After not getting any major world title fights, Eddie signed with a new manager. He returned to the U.S. in 2015 and won a fight. Then he faced Gerald Washington and lost. After this loss, Eddie decided to retire from boxing.

A Return to the Ring

On February 7, 2023, at 40 years old, Eddie Chambers returned to boxing after almost seven years away. He won his comeback fight against Corey Williams by TKO in the third round. Eddie plans to compete at heavyweight and also in a newer weight class called bridgerweight.

Other Media Appearances

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. He sometimes appears as a guest on the BoxHard Podcast. Eddie also shows up often on the Coach Anthony YouTube channel for boxing tips.

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  Chambers in 2021

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