Joey Maxim (LtHvy Champ) vs Ezzard Charles (Hvywt Champ) real fight

Maxim vs Charles (May 30, 1951):

Overlooked effort by the LtHeavy Champ to win the Heavywt Title.

"It is somewhat surprising that Maxim had to wait so long for a world title shot, he was 28 and had already fought 87 times as a professional, considering his undoubted ability. His chance came on January 24, 1950, against British boxer Freddie Mills, who was making his first defense, at London's Earl's Court Exhibition Centre. Maxim, very much the underdog against the popular Englishman, won the fight by knockout in the 10th round. After the fight three of Mills's teeth were found embedded in Maxim's left glove, Mills never fought again."

Maxim's next major fight was on May 30, 1951, when he made a bid for Ezzard Charles's world heavyweight title. Maxim was unsuccessful, losing on points.
Note:
1951-05-30 : Ezzard Charles 182 lbs beat Joey Maxim 181½ lbs by UD in round 15 of 15.
Location: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Referee: Frank Gilmer 78-72
Judge: Tommy Thomas 85-65
Judge: Ed Hintz 85-65
NBA Heavyweight Title (8th defense by Charles)
NYSAC Heavyweight Title (4th defense by Charles)
Charles was a 1 to 3 betting favorite.
There was a crowd of 10,827.
This was the fourth of five fights between Charles and Maxim. Charles won all five by decision.