Did Ezzard Charles became Household Name like Pep and Marciano?

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  1. asero

    asero Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He is more popular than Archie Moore, Emile Griffith, Carlos Ortiz, Carlos Monzon, Ruben Olivares, and Bob Foster?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He was the heavyweight champion.
     
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  3. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Active Member Full Member

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    Definitely not. His situation was similar to Larry Holmes he followed a legend wasn’t as colorful and didn’t have the big name contenders he defeated to generate the same fame and adoration.
     
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