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'''Eddie Nichols''' (1905-1955) was an amateur welterweight in the 1920's. He was born in [[Directory:San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[Directory:Texas|Texas]] and moved to [[Directory:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] in 1923. His first [[boxing]] lesson came from the black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson (who in turn became a good fighter thanks to legendary middleweight boxer [[Joe Choynski]], they even trained in jail after being arrested. At the time, in late 19th, early 20th century many states in the [[Directory:United States|United States]] did not allow fights between mixed races and boxing was illegal in general)! In Chicago, some boxing fans fondly remember him as a good trainer. He was the owner of Nichol's Gym where many famous boxers trained (including Bob Satterfield, Bob Baker (rocky marciano's final challenger, where Rocky could have earned 50-0 record, at the time Baker had best record of  

'''Eddie Nichols''' (1905-1955) was an amateur welterweight in the 1920's. He was born in [[Directory:San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[Directory:Texas|Texas]] and moved to [[Directory:Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] in 1923. His first [[boxing]] lesson came from the black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson (who in turn became a good fighter thanks to legendary middleweight boxer [[Joe Chojnski]], they even trained in jail together after being arrested). At the time, in late 19th, early 20th century many states in the [[Directory:United States|United States]] did not allow fights between mixed races and boxing was illegal in general! In Chicago, some boxing fans fondly remember him as a good trainer. He was the owner of Nichol's Gym where many famous boxers trained (including Bob Satterfield, Sonny Liston when he was starting out, Bob Baker & others. Babker was Rrocky marciano's final logical challenger to be; Rocky could have earned 50-0 record, at the time Baker had best record of  

45-5, unlike others he won 13 straight fights aka Baker's Dozen), Sonny Liston when he was starting out). Nichols died on Christmas eve [[December 24]] [[1955]], in his sleep. Family had hard time accepting his death during Christmas, they already planned special party in his honor, it had to be canceled. His funeral took place on Monday January 2 1956.

45-5, unlike others he won 13 straight fights aka Baker's Dozen. Others were Satterfield & Cavichi.

 

Nichols died on Christmas Eve [[December 24]] [[1955]], in his sleep. Family had hard time accepting his death during Christmas & holidays as they already planned special party in his honor, it had to be canceled. His funeral took place on Monday January 2 1956.

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