Edson Brown Explained

Edson Brown
Sport:Boxing
Birth Date:16 May 1935
Birth Place:New York, New York, United States

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Edson Brown Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418070136/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/br/edson-brown-1.html . dead . April 18, 2020 . November 15, 2018.
  2. News: Obituary. New York Daily News. September 15, 1962. March 5, 2022. 130. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: For Glovers It's Sunnyside Up!. New York Daily News. Jack. Smith. January 27, 1954. March 6, 2022. 159. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: 'L'il Joe' Brown Scores 30-Second Gloves Kayo. New York Daily News. Jack. Smith. January 25, 1953. March 6, 2022. 352. Newspapers.com.

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