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Manager Hugs His New Champ -- Ezzard Charles (left), newly-crowned NBA world heavyweight champion, is embraced by Jake Mintz, his manager, today after receiving the Police Gazette's heavyweight championship belt at ceremonies in downtown hotel. Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott on a decision in their 15-round bout at Comiskey Park last night. Charles is wearing the belt. June 23, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Manager Hugs His New Champ -- Ezzard Charles (left), newly-crowned NBA world heavyweight champion, is embraced by Jake Mintz, his manager, today after receiving the Police Gazette's heavyweight championship belt at ceremonies in downtown hotel. Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott on a decision in their 15-round bout at Comiskey Park last night. Charles is wearing the belt. June 23, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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Manager Hugs His New Champ -- Ezzard Charles (left), newly-crowned NBA world heavyweight champion, is embraced by Jake Mintz, his manager, today after receiving the Police Gazette's heavyweight championship belt at ceremonies in downtown hotel. Charles defeated Jersey Joe Walcott on a decision in their 15-round bout at Comiskey Park last night. Charles is wearing the belt. June 23, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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