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Edward Mills "Eddie" Machen (June 15, 1932 – August 8, 1972) was an American professional boxer. He was one of 6 children of a rural mail carrier. Machen dropped out of high school and became an amateur boxer. However, after just 3 bouts he was arrested and convicted of armed robbery.
Aug 8, 1972 · Eddie Machen was a peren nial contender for the world heavyweight championship in the late 50's and early 60's. Among his top‐ranking oppo nents were Ingemar Johansson, Floyd Patterson, Sonny ...
Liston penalized two points for low blows. McMurtry was knocked down three times. Machen down three times. Spectator record for Swedish Boxing. Jackson was knocked down in the 1st. Jackson's corner stopped the bout after the 10th round. Jackson was knocked down once in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th round.
Feb 8, 2022 · A look back at 1960s heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. Machen excelled at whatever sport he chose ; boxing, basketball, football and even golf.
Edward Mills "Eddie" Machen (June 15, 1932 – August 8, 1972) was an American boxer, who was born in Redding, California, on June 15, 1932. He was one of 6 children of a rural mail carrier. Machen dropped out of high school and became an amateur boxer.
Jan 10, 2020 · Eddie was defeated by Floyd Patterson over 12 rounds in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1964, by Ernie Terrell on a 15-round decision for the WBA heavyweight title, the only time he fought for any sort of championship.
Feb 15, 2022 · “Crazy” Eddie Machen took the fight toe to toe to Liston with his nitty gritty fearless give and take fighting style, and took the dangerous Sonny Liston on a confusing ten-round trip through living hell. Machen’s best career knockouts included Johnny Holman, Howard King, and Hurricane Tommy Jackson.
Edward Mills "Eddie" Machen (June 15, 1932 – August 8, 1972) was an American professional boxer. He was one of 6 children of a rural mail carrier. Machen dropped out of high school and became an amateur boxer. However, after just 3 bouts he was arrested and convicted of armed robbery.
The Official Top Heavyweight Boxing Profile for Eddie Machen. Get the Latest Eddie Machen Updates, News, Bio, Videos, Links and more.
On September 7, 1960, Eddie Machen stepped into the ring to face the feared Sonny Liston. To many, Liston was the “Uncrowned Heavyweight Champion” and a bout with Patterson was being called for by the fans and press alike.
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