Ezzard Charles was born on 7 July 1921 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA. He was married to Gladys Gartrell. He died on 27 May 1975 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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.