Eddie Machen

Edward Mills Eddie Machen was born in Redding, California, on June 15, 1932. He was one ofchildren of a rural mail carrier. Machen dropped out of high school and became an amateur boxer. However, after justbouts he was arrested and convicted of armed robbery. After his release, he became a professional boxer, determined never to return to prison again. His 64bout career began on March 22, 1955, and he went on to win his firstbouts. He was highly rated and fought most big names of his era.

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