Charles Murray (born August 18, 1968 in Rochester, New York, United States) is a retired American boxer who boxed at
light welterweight.
Career
Murray was the 1987 United States Amateur Lightweight champion. Known as "The Natural", Murray turned pro in 1989 and won the vacant
IBF
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) is one of four major organizations recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) which sanctions professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Counci ...
light welterweight title with a decision win over
Rodney Moore in 1993. He defended the title twice before losing it in 1994 to
Jake Rodriguez via a majority decision. After the loss to Rodriguez, Murray quickly drifted from championship status to journeyman. He never challenged for a major title again and hasn't fought since 2004.
In Murray's career he had 44 wins (26 by
KO), 9 losses (2 by KO) and 0 draws.
Personal life
Murray has six children, Marquis Rashaad, Kennedy B.,Tehilyah Lyric, Chase “Prince”, Kendrick, and Ava. Murray was married on August 16, 2008, in addition a step-son Nyles Goodwin.
Boxing trainer
Murray now trains boxers, and has trained
Jerson Ravelo
Jerson Ravelo (born July 30, 1977) is a boxer from the Dominican Republic, who represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney in the Men's 75 kg Division.
Personal
Ravelo currently resides in Newark, New Jersey, with ...
amongst other professional fighters.
References
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1968 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Rochester, New York
World boxing champions
Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers
American male boxers
Light-welterweight boxers