- Defeated Joe Louis on September 27, 1950 to become the undisputed heavyweight World Boxing Champion. Before the fight, Louis had a career record of 60-1.
- For most of his heavyweight career, he fought weighing less than 200 pounds.
- He was undefeated as an amateur, finishing with a 42-0 record. As a professional, Charles had a 96-25-1 record with 58 KOs.
- Lived his last years confined to a wheel-chair.
- Had an unsuccessful and brief professional wrestling career.
- Made an ill-advised comeback in 1958 and won two of six fights.
- Fought two brutal and famous title bouts with the undefeated Rocky Marciano.
- Undefeated in his first 20 pro fights.
- Served in the U.S. Army in World War II and boxed exhibitions with champion Joe Louis.
- Made 8 successful title defenses.
- Defeated heavyweight champions Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott.
- Spent the remaining years of his life in a wheel chair.
- Only fighter to last 15 rounds against Rocky Marciano.
- Was a Professional Wrestler.
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