Charles Brewer (boxer)

Charles Brewer (born October 15, 1969, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), is a retired professional boxer in the Super Middleweight (168lb) division. Known as "The Hatchet", Brewer who was 14-3 as an amateur turned pro in 1989 and in 1997 won the Vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title with a TKO over Gary Ballard. He defended the title three times including a knockout win over Herol Graham, before losing the belt to Sven Ottke in a split decision. In a 2000 rematch, he lost another split decision to Ottke. In 2002 he fought WBO Super Middleweight Title holder and future hall of famer Joe Calzaghe in Cardiff but lost by a wide margin. His last shot at the title came in 2004 when he took on WBO Super Middleweight Interim Title holder Mario Veit but was TKO'd in the 9th. Brewer last fought in April 2005.

Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Frank Rhodes
USBA Super Middleweight Champion
March 12, 1996 June 21, 1997
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Antione Byrd
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Roy Jones Jr.
Vacated
IBF Super Middleweight Champion
21 June 1997 – 24 October 1998
Succeeded by
Sven Ottke
Charles Brewer
Statistics
Real nameCharles Brewer
Nickname(s)The Hatchet
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Reach78 in (198 cm)
Nationality
  • American
Born (1969-10-16) October 16, 1969
Philadelphia, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins40
Wins by KO28
Losses11

See also

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