Charlie Polite is an American boxer, born in

Holyoke, Massachusetts Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, that lies between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 38,238. Located north of Springfield ...

. He is 6 feet 3 inches tall.

Life

Born in Garnet, SC, raised in Springfield, MA, he was described as an "odd American journeyman."

Boxing career

Charlie Polite started off his career by defeating

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, Benny Spinola, and Kid (John) Crockett. However, his next 3 fights ended in losses. He later fought

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, and

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Exhibition boxing record

References

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