Dwight Muhammad Qawi’s Boxing Hall of Fame Dwight dies at the age of 72

Boxing sport has lost another member of its prestigious fraternity, as it was confirmed on Friday night of July 25, that former world champion of two weights Dwight Muhammad Qawi He died at the age of 72.

The Boxer of the Fama Show was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but grew up in Camden, New Jersey. Qawi, then known as Dwight Braxton, participated in criminal activities as a young man, and paid for the price for his life choice when he was convicted of armed theft.

During his time in Rahway State Prison, the future Famer Hall joined the boxing program. At that time, I had no idea that an activity that was launched to keep him occupied during his five years in prison in prison would be to become a profit of his career.

Dwight Braxton was released from prison in 1978.

On April 19, 1978, at the age of 25, Braxton debuted in professional boxing while he and Leonard Langley fought for a draw. Braxton had a new contract and a new perspective on life.

In addition to a new race, Braxton became Islam and changed his name to Dwight Muhammad Qawi. In his fourth year as a professional, Qawi defeated Matthew Saad Muhammad via TKO of the 10th round and won the World Heavy Weight Title of WBC.

Qawi would continue to make three successful title defenses. In March 1983, Qawi’s reign as world champion ended when he lost an exhausting 15 -round battle against Michael Spinks.

The former champion bounced and had a four-fights victory. On July 27, 1985, Dwight Muhammad Qawi became a two -pesos world champion when he stopped Piet Crous in the eleventh round and won the world title WBA Cruiserweight.

In March 1983, Qawi lost his light title to Michael Spinks, and three years later he defended his cruise title against his brother Leon Spinks. This time, things worked in favor of Qawi, as he beat Leon Spinks via TKO of the 6th round.

Qawi’s time as the WBA heavy weight champion ended in July 1986 when he lost to Evander Holyfield through the division decision. A year later, Qawi was reselled against Holyfield and stopped in the fourth round.

Qawi would suffer from knockout losses on his back when he moved to heavy weight and was eliminated by George Foreman in the seventh round. Qawi finished his career by winning 13 of his last 18 fights.

At the age of 46, Dwight Muhammad Qawi officially retired from boxing in 1999 with a record of (41-11-1, 25 kos). Known as “The Camden Buzzsaw”, the two -pesos world champion was introduced to the International Box Fame International Show in 2004.

Qawi’s sister Wanda King was the family member who confirmed her death. He also made the following statement on Qawi while heading to the media.

“He was a great father, a great pop pop for his grandchildren. He had a golden heart, and he fought against his dementia illness just like he struggled with the ring.”