Charlie "Choo Choo" Brown (born April 5, 1958 in

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) is an American former professional

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who was the IBF Lightweight champion of the world.

Professional career

Known as "Choo-Choo" Brown, Brown turned pro in 1979 and captured the vacant newly created IBF lightweight title with a decision win over Melvin Paul in 1984. He lost the belt in his first defense to

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the same year, in a bout refereed by

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member

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. Brown never fought for another major title and retired after 11 consecutive losses in 1993, including losses to Tyrone Crawley,

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, and

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Professional career

Professional boxing record

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