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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 Chojnski]]; they even trained in jail together after being arrested.  

'''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 (part of useless Frawley Law)! 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 'Belt Em, Grinder' Baker & others. Baker was Rrocky marciano's final logical challenger to be; Rocky could have earned golden 50-0 record if he had defeated him, at the time Baker had best record of world's heavyweights at

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 (part of useless Frawley Law just like Prohibition)! 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 'Belt Em, Grinder' Baker & others. Baker was rocky marciano's final logical challenger but he svoided him; Rocky could have earned golden 50-0 record if he had defeated him but it would not have been easy, at the time Baker had best record of world's heavyweights. His record was

45-5, unlike others he won 13 straight fights aka '''Baker's Dozen'''. Others who had at least 11 straight won fights were Summerlin & Italian Cavichi. But they never fought Baker, BB.

45-5, unlike others he won 13 straight fights aka '''Baker's Dozen'''. Others who had at least 11 straight victories were Summerlin & Italian Cavichi. But they never fought Baker, BB.

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

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