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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.
A look back at 1960s heavyweight contender Eddie Machen. Machen excelled at whatever sport he chose ; boxing, basketball, football and even golf. But mental ...
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.
Aug 8, 1972 · Eddie Machen was a peren nial contender for the world heavyweight championship in the late 50's and early 60's.
Jan 10, 2020 · Eddie Machen was admitted to the Napa State Hospital in 1963 after threatening suicide. At the end of the year he was released and signed with a new manager. From 1964 to 1966 he went to the post ten times, winning only four, drawing one, losing five.
Feb 15, 2022 · The final professional ring record of Edward Mills “Eddie” Machen was 50-11-3, with 27 knockouts. It might have been interesting to see Machen fight Oscar Bonavena, Bob Foster, Alejandro Lavorante, Archie Moore, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Henry Cooper, Chuck Wepner, or rematches with Liston, Patterson, Johnson or Mildenberger.
Heavyweight Eddie Machen brought unquestioned skill and uncommon pride. A strong, lithe Negro from Redding, Calif. Machen was no classic heavyweight—only 23 of his 41... To his 20-ft.-square...
Aug 22, 2023 · "Floyd Patterson decisively outpointed Eddie Machen in their 12 round bout here last night before 40,000 at the Raasunda outdoor stadium. Except for the 7th ...
Explore the legacy of Eddie Machen, with links to his fights, career stats, videos, latest news, interviews, and more.
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