1911 - 1989
Obie Walker American Boxing
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Details
| First Name |
Obie
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| Last Name |
Walker
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| Birthday |
19th September, 1911
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| Birthplace |
Atlanta, Georgia
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| Died |
4th May, 1989
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| Place of Death |
Atlanta, Georgia
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| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Boxing
|
Obie Walker (September 19, 1911 - May 23, 1989), born Obie Dia Walker in Cochran, Georgia, was a professional boxer. Walker was the penultimate World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 9 October 1933, when he out-decisioned title holder George Godfrey in a 10-round fight at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to 20 July 1935, when he lost the title on a decision in a 15-round bout to former colored heavyweight champ Larry Gains on 20 July 1935 in Tigers Rugby Stadium, Leicester, England.
