Charles Brewer (boxer)
Charles Brewer (born October 15, 1969, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), is a retired professional boxer in the Super Middleweight (168lb) division. Known as "The Hatchet", Brewer who was 14-3 as an amateur turned pro 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 he 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. Brewer last fought in April 2005.
| 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 Sven Ottke | ||
| Charles Brewer | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Charles Brewer |
| Nickname(s) | The Hatchet |
| Weight(s) | Super Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
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| Born | October 16, 1969 Philadelphia, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 11 |