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.
Nick Barone | |
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 Nick Barone (right) during his 1950 heavyweight title fight against champion Ezzard Charles (left) | |
| Born | Carmen Barone June 12, 1926 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 2006 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight Heavyweight |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 57 |
| Wins | 44 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 1 |
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
edit- ^ Beaufort Gazette 2006.
References
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- "Boxer Nick Barone dies at 79". Beaufort Gazette. March 14, 2006. Retrieved November 3, 2006. [dead link]
External links
edit- "Nick Barone". Boxrec Boxing. Retrieved November 3, 2006.
- America Loses One of It's [sic] Greatest Fighters by Troy Ondrizek May 2006 East Side Boxing
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