Nick Barone
American boxer (1926–2006)
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Carmen "Nick" Barone (June 12, 1926 – March 12, 2006) was an American professional boxer, who was ranked in the light heavyweight division from 1949-1951. Nicknamed the "Fighting Florist,"[1], Barone is best known for his 1950 NBA title fight against Ezzard Charles at the Cincinnati Gardens.
Nickname
Fighting FloristNationalityAmerican
BornCarmen Barone
June 12, 1926
June 12, 1926
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 12, 2006 (aged 79)
Nick Barone (right) during his 1950 NBA title fight against champion Ezzard Charles (left) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Fighting Florist |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Carmen Barone June 12, 1926 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 2006 (aged 79) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | Light heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 57 |
| Wins | 44 |
| Win by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 1 |
During World War II, at the age of 16, Barone joined the United States Marine Corps using his brother's name. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
