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Charles Martin Biography

Charles Martin is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on April 24, in St.

Louis, Missouri, United States. Former IBF heavyweight champion who suffered his first defeat to Anthony Joshua after going in his previous 24 fights. He won 21 of those fights by knockout.

Only Tony Tucker held the IBF heavyweight champion title for a shorter time than Charles.

Joshua set the pace in the first round and kept the southpaw Martin at bay before sending him to the canvas with a straight right hand in the second round.

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Martin got to his feet only to be knocked down for a second time by a similar punch just moments later. This time Martin failed to beat the count after taking too long to get up, and the referee waved the fight off, with Joshua winning his first world title.

Martin was heavily criticized for his performance, and apparent lack of ambition to win the fight. Observers accused him of quitting early, feeling that he c