Charles Brewer (born October 15, 1969, in

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), is a retired professional

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in the Super Middleweight (168 lb) division. Known as "The Hatchet", Brewer was 14–3 as an amateur. He turned professional in 1989 and in 1997 won the Vacant

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Super Middleweight Title with a TKO over Gary Ballard. He defended the title three times including a knockout win over

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, before losing the belt to

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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

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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

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but was TKO'd in the 9th round. Brewer last fought in April 2005.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Brewer, Charles 1969 births International Boxing Federation champions Living people American male boxers Boxers from Philadelphia Super-middleweight boxers

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