Charlie Brown (boxer)

Charlie "Choo Choo" Brown (born April 16, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former professional boxer in the lightweight (135 lb) division.

Pro career

Known as "Choo-Choo" Brown, Brown turned pro in 1979 and captured the vacant, Newly Created IBF lightweight title with a decision win over Melvin Paul in 1984.

He lost the belt in his first defense to Harry Arroyo the same year.

He never fought for another major title, and retired after 11 consecutive losses in 1993, including losses to Loreto Garza, Cornelius Boza Edwards, and José Luis Ramírez.

Disambiguation

Brown should not to be confused with Charlie "Whitelightning" Brown, a world class Lightweight who boxed at the same time as this Brown, or Charles Brown, a former Olympic boxer.

Preceded by N/A Inaugural champion

IBF Lightweight Champion 30 Jan 1984 – 15 Apr 1984

Succeeded by Harry Arroyo

See also

• List of lightweight boxing champions

External links

• Professional boxing record for Charlie Brown (boxer) from BoxRec

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