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Roosevelt Charles 1935-2016 born in Shelby NC relocated to Johnstown Pennsylvania at the age of 5yo. Began boxing at the age of 14 ,managed by Ted Metzger. He joined the USMC in 1956 and represented the USMC for four years.He fought under the name of Kid Chocolate Charles. USMC Military records

1956-All Marine Middleweight Champion 1956-Atlantic Fleet Middleweight Champion 1956-Runner-up All Service Middleweight Champion

1957-All Service Middleweight Champion 1957=All Marine Middleweight Champion 1957-Atlantic Fleet Middleweight Champion

1958-All Service Middle weight Champion 1958-All Marine Middleweight Champion 1958-Atlantic Fleet Middleweight Champion

He was discharged in 1958 due to hardship-death of his wife after childbirth.

Cite:USMC Military records 1958