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Marcel Cerdan: French boxer (1916-1949).
Born in Sidi Bel Abbès (died at age 33).
3 awards including International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Stands 5′8″ tall.
Marcel Cerdan has 1 credits in our database.
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (3)
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International Boxing Hall of Fame
WON
B
L'Équipe Champion of Champions
WON
B
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WON
Biography
Marcellin "Marcel" Cerdan was a French professional boxer and world middleweight champion in 1948-1949. He was considered by many boxing experts and fans to be France's greatest boxer, and beyond to be one of the best to have learned his craft in Africa. Nicknamed "the Moroccan bomber" or "the man with hands of clay", his talent led him to France in 1938 where he became French champion three times and then European champion in the welterweight category. His life was marked by his sporting achievements, social lifestyle and, ultimately, tragedy, being killed in an airplane crash.
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Marcel Cerdan was born on and passed away on at the age of 33.
Where was Marcel Cerdan born?
Marcel Cerdan was born in Sidi Bel Abbès.
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Marcel Cerdan has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Night of Fame (1949).
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