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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Eddie_MachenEddie Machen - Wikipedia

    Edward Mills "Eddie" Machen (June 15, 1932 – August 8, 1972) was an American professional boxer. He was one of 6 children of a rural mail carrier. Machen dropped out of high school and became an amateur boxer. However, after just 3 bouts he was arrested and convicted of armed robbery.

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  3. www.youtube.com › watchEddie Machen Documentary - The Strange Life & Death of a ... -...

    Feb 8, 2022 · A look back at 1960s heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. Machen excelled at whatever sport he chose ; boxing, basketball, football and even golf. But mental illness plagued him throughout his...

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  4. www.nytimes.com › 1972/08/08 › archivesEDDIE MACHEN, 40, EX‐BOXER, IS DEAD - The New York Times

    Aug 8, 1972 · Eddie Machen was a peren nial contender for the world heavyweight championship in the late 50's and early 60's.

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  6. boxrec.com › en › box-proBoxRec: Eddie Machen

    Jackson was knocked down in the 1st. Jackson's corner stopped the bout after the 10th round. Jackson was knocked down once in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th round. Wise was knocked down in the 2nd and 3rd round.

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    [Eddie Machen] was born Edward Mills Machen in Redding, CA, on June 15, 1932. His father, Norman Machen, was a contract mail carrier in Redding. His mother, Carrie, was a housewife. The family consited of the parents and six brothers, two younger, three older than Eddie. Paul Machenwas the only brother with the craving for a fight career who starte...

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    Machen's 64-bout career started on March, 22, 1955, in Sacramento, CA, with a one-round kayo over Raul Flores. He went on to win his first 24 bouts before boxing a draw with Zora Folley in 1958. His biggest wins prior to the Folley draw were dicisions over Julio Mederos twice, Joey Maxim twice, Bob Baker, Benny Wise and Johnny Summerlin. He scored ...

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    Named The Ring magazine Progress of the Yearfighter for 1956.
    Machen announced his retirement in July of 1967. Although scheduled to fight Dave Zyglewicz in Houston on August 1st, Machen notified promoters that he was done with the game.
    Machen died in San Francisco by falling from an apartment window.

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  8. realcombatmedia.com › 2022 › 02Crazy Eddie Machen, 1960s Heavyweight Contender of Mystery

    Feb 15, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Eddie Machen, a fearless and controversial heavyweight boxer who fought Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, and Joe Frazier. Discover his achievements, controversies, and tragic end in this historical boxing article.

  9. www.heavyweightboxing.com › featuredboxers › eddie-machenEddie Machen | Top Heavyweight Boxing

    The Official Top Heavyweight Boxing Profile for Eddie Machen. Get the Latest Eddie Machen Updates, News, Bio, Videos, Links and more.