Edson Brown
American boxer
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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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1935 New York, New York, United States |
| Died | September 12, 1962 (aged 27) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
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]
