Ezzard Charles

Within the recorded range there are 121 bouts between 1940 and 1959, about one every 1.9 months. 52 of the 95 wins came inside the distance, 4 of them in the first round. Of the 25 losses, 7 came inside the distance and 17 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2482, in 1951; it stands at 1844 now. The best win came against Joe Louis in 1950, who was rated 2669 at the time.

The record includes 2 wins against a higher-rated opponent. The biggest upset conceded was the loss to Jersey Joe Walcott in 1951. The rating was sliding across the final four bouts.