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Born | New York, New York, United States | May 16, 1935
Died | September 12, 1962 | (aged 27)
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Sport | Boxing |
Edson Brown (May 16, 1935 – September 12, 1962) was an American amateur boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. [1] He won the New York Golden Gloves featherweight title in 1953 and 1954, [2] and was an Eastern Golden Gloves champion as well. [3]
Brown was called "Little Joe" due to his resemblance to Jersey Joe Walcott. [4] He died on September 12, 1962, at the age of 27. [2]
Personal information | |
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Born | New York, New York, United States | May 16, 1935
Died | September 12, 1962 | (aged 27)
Sport | |
Sport | Boxing |
Edson Brown (May 16, 1935 – September 12, 1962) was an American amateur boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. [1] He won the New York Golden Gloves featherweight title in 1953 and 1954, [2] and was an Eastern Golden Gloves champion as well. [3]
Brown was called "Little Joe" due to his resemblance to Jersey Joe Walcott. [4] He died on September 12, 1962, at the age of 27. [2]