Charles Brewer (boxer)

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Charles Brewer
Born
Charles Brewer

(1969-10-16) October 16, 1969 (age 55)
Other namesThe Hatchet
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Middleweight
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Reach78 in (198 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins40
Wins by KO28
Losses11

Charles Brewer (born October 15, 1969, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), is a retired professional boxer in the Super Middleweight (168lb) division.

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Known as "The Hatchet", Brewer was 14–3 as an amateur. He turned professional in 1989 and in 1997 won the Vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title with a TKO over Gary Ballard. He defended the title three times including a knockout win over Herol Graham, before losing the belt to Sven Ottke in a split decision. In a 2000 rematch, he lost another split decision to Ottke.

In 2002, Brewer fought WBO Super Middleweight Title holder and future hall of famer Joe Calzaghe in Cardiff but lost by a wide margin. His last shot at the title came in 2004 when he took on WBO Super Middleweight Interim Title holder Mario Veit but was TKO'd in the 9th round. Brewer last fought in April 2005.

Professional boxing record

51 fights40 wins11 losses
By knockout285
By decision126
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
51Loss40–11 Lolenga Mock TKO10 (12)Apr 15, 2005K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, DenmarkFor vacant WBO Inter-Continental super middleweight title
50Loss40–10 Mario Veit TKO9 (12)Nov 6, 2004Erdgas Arena, Riesa, Sachsen, GermanyFor WBO interim super middleweight title
49Win40–9 Freeman Barr TKO5 (10)Sep 19, 2003Ritacco Center, Toms River, New Jersey, U.S.
48Win39–9Etianne WhitakerUD10Jan 31, 2003Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
47Win38–9Scott PembertonTKO6 (10)Aug 2, 2002Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
46Loss37–9 Joe Calzaghe UD12Apr 20, 2002International Arena, Cardiff, WalesFor WBO super middleweight title
45Win37–8Fernando ZunigaUD12Oct 5, 2001First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won vacant NABF super middleweight title
44Loss36–8 Antwun Echols TKO3 (12)May 19, 2001Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.For vacant NABA super middleweight title
43Win36–7Esteban CervantesTKO1 (10)Dec 8, 2000Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42Loss35–7 Sven Ottke SD12Sep 2, 2000Bordelandhalle, Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, GermanyFor IBF super middleweight title
41Win35–6Laverne ClarkKO2 (?)Mar 3, 2000Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
40Win34–6 Reggie Strickland TKO2 (10)Oct 29, 1999Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
39Win33–6Carlton HollandTKO2 (8)May 8, 1999Philips Halle, Duesseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
38Loss32–6 Sven Ottke SD12Oct 24, 1998Duesseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, GermanyLost IBF super middleweight title
37Win32–5Antoine ByrdTKO3 (12)Aug 22, 1998Messehalle, Leipzig, Sachsen, GermanyRetained IBF super middleweight title
36Win31–5 Herol Graham TKO10 (12)Mar 28, 1998Boardwalk Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained IBF super middleweight title
35Win30–5Joey DeGrandisUD12Dec 2, 1997Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained IBF super middleweight title
34Win29–5Gary BallardTKO5 (12)Jun 21, 1997Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Won vacant IBF super middleweight title
33Win28–5Greg WrightUD12Feb 18, 1997Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained USBA super middleweight title
32Win27–5Fermin ChirinoUD8 Oct 4, 1996 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Win26–5Frank RhodesUD12Mar 12, 1996Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won USBA super middleweight title
30Win25–5Mark BuchannonTKO2 (10)Oct 17, 1995Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29Win24–5Adam GarlandTKO3 (10)Aug 1, 1995Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28Loss23–5Rodney ToneySD10Nov 8, 1994Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
27Win23–4Terry SeayKO2 (8)Oct 20, 1994Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
26Loss22–4Rafael WilliamsTKO6 (10)Jun 14, 1994Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25Loss22–3Lonny BeasleyTKO1 (10)Feb 1, 1994Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24Win22–2Mario MunozTKO1 (10)Nov 23, 1993Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Win21–2Steve DarnellTKO2 (10)Jul 20, 1993Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22Win20–2Carl SullivanKO6 (10)May 11, 1993Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win19–2Aaron SmithTKO4 (6)Jan 26, 1993Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20Win18–2Danny MitchellKO3 (8)Oct 13, 1992Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win17–2Ricky StackhouseTKO3 (8)Sep 11, 1992Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18Win16–2Ernest KennedyKO1 (8)Aug 14, 1992Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win15–2Willie HarrisKO1 (8)Jun 25, 1992Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Loss14–2Robert ThomasSD8Jan 12, 1992Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Loss14–1Robert ThomasSD6Sep 20, 1991National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win14–0Joaquin VelasquezTKO2 (8)Aug 9, 1991Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Mark BuchannonUD8May 16, 1991Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win12–0Eddie EvansTKO3 (8)Mar 8, 1991Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win11–0Freddy SanchezUD6Dec 28, 1990Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win10–0Fred RiveroTKO4 (6)Sep 21, 1990Taj Mahal´s Mark G Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win9–0Willie DouglasMD6Jun 24, 1990Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0Willie DouglasPTS8Apr 29, 1990Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win7–0Roberto PerezTKO3 (?)Mar 18, 1990Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0John McClendonTKO4 (?)Jan 14, 1990Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0John McClendonUD4Dec 19, 1989Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0Eric RhinehartTKO3 (?)Nov 7, 1989Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Ray Anthony ReidTKO3 (4)Oct 3, 1989Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0Robert EdmondsUD4Sep 25, 1989Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Jerome JohnsonKO2 (4)Aug 3, 1989Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Frank Rhodes
USBA Super Middleweight Champion
March 12, 1996 June 21, 1997
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Antione Byrd
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Roy Jones Jr.
Vacated
IBF Super Middleweight Champion
21 June 1997 – 24 October 1998
Succeeded by

See also