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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Born | Carmen Barone June 12, 1926 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 12, 2006 | (aged 79)
Nationality | American |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light 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.