Cornelius Boza Edwards Mugs
Description: Cornelius Boza-Edwards, born the 27th of May 1956 is a former professional boxer who is the former WBC Super Featherweight champion of the world. Born in Kampala, Uganda, he fought in both the super-featherweight and lightweight divisions. He emigrated from Uganda to England, where he lived for a long period. He now lives in the United States, where he trains other boxers.
Description: In May of 1983 At Caesars Palace in May 1983, two men walked into the ring for a non-title super-featherweight contest shrouded in courtroom squabbles, promoter politics, and the uncertainty of whether it would even take place. What followed was a savage, sprawling battle that has since been etched into boxing folklore. Bobby Chacon, officially the WBC champion but unable to defend his crown due to legal wrangling with Don King, met his old rival Cornelius Boza Edwards, the Ugandan southpaw ranked the organisation’s leading contender. Three days before the fight, a Los Angeles judge attempted to halt proceedings with an injunction, only for a California appellate panel to overturn it hours later.
Description: On August 9, 1980, boxing fans gathered at Resorts International in Atlantic City for a high-stakes lightweight collision between legendary two-division champion Alexis Argüello and rising contender Cornelius Boza-Edwards. Billed as a non-title ten-rounder, the bout served as a crucial test for Argüello, "El Flaco Explosivo," who was making his debut at 135 pounds in pursuit of a third world title. Ranked among the finest technicians in boxing history, the reigning WBC Super Featherweight champion carried a terrifying record of 63–5 with 51 knockouts into the ring. Standing across from him was the fiery, southpaw power-puncher Boza-Edwards. Possessing a formidable 27–2 record with 24 knockouts.
Description: At Caesars Palace in May 1983, two men walked into the ring for a non-title super-featherweight contest shrouded in courtroom squabbles, promoter politics, and the uncertainty of whether it would even take place. What followed was a savage, sprawling battle that has since been etched into boxing folklore. The final bell ended one of the most punishing contests ever staged in the division.
Description: At Caesars Palace in May 1983, two men walked into the ring for a non-title super-featherweight contest shrouded in courtroom squabbles, promoter politics, and the uncertainty of whether it would even take place. What followed was a savage, sprawling battle that has since been etched into boxing folklore. Bobby Chacon, officially the WBC champion but unable to defend his crown due to legal wrangling with Don King, met his old rival Cornelius Boza Edwards, the Ugandan southpaw ranked the organization’s leading contender. Three days before the fight, a Los Angeles judge attempted to halt proceedings with an injunction, only for a California appellate panel to overturn it hours later. The bout went ahead—but strictly as a non-title affair.
