Nick Barone

Carmen "Nick" Barone (June 6, 1926 March 12, 2006) was an American boxer, a ranked contender in the light heavyweight division and heavyweight divisions during the late 1940s and 1950s. He was known as the "Fighting Marine."[1] He is best known for his December, 1950 title fight against the world heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles in the Cincinnati Gardens. His record was 44 wins (21 ko's), 12 losses, 1 tie for a total of 57 bouts.

Nick Barone
Statistics
Real nameCarmen Barone
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1926-06-12)12 June 1926
Syracuse, New York, USA
DiedMarch 12, 2006(2006-03-12) (aged 79)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins44
Wins by KO21
Losses12
Draws1

During World War II, at the age of 16, Barone joined the United States Marine Corps using his brother's name. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Notes

  1. Beaufort Gazette 2006.

References

  • "Boxer Nick Barone dies at 79". Beaufort Gazette. March 14, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-03.


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