Charlie Brown (boxer)

Charlie "Choo Choo" Brown (born April 5th, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional boxer who was the IBF Lightweight champion of the world.

This article is about Charlie "Choo Choo" Brown (born 1958). It is not to be confused with Charlie "White Lightning" Brown (born 1964), a world-class lightweight who boxed at the same time as this Charlie Brown, or Charles Brown (born 1939), a former Olympic boxer. For other uses see Charles Brown.

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.

Preceded by
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Inaugural champion		 IBF Lightweight Champion
30 Jan 1984 – 15 Apr 1984		 Succeeded by
Harry Arroyo

See also
  • List of lightweight boxing champions


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