WBN is sorrowful that he reports the death of the former world champion in two weight and Hall of Famer Dwight Muhammad Qawi at the age of 72.

Known tenderly and professionally as “Camden Buzzsawa” because of his relentless style, Qawi was one of the most scared and respected fighters from the 80s.

Tiny, limiting lightweight and cruiser weight with incredible durability and heart, Qawi carved the legendary twenty -year career in which he won the world titles, was involved in the classics of all time and eventually won a place in the International Gallery of Sław in 2004.

World titles and epic meetings

Born in Dwight Braxton, he took the name of Dwight Muhammad Qawi after transforming into Islam during a prison that transformed his life and led him to boxing. He became a professional in 1978 and despite his disabled anxiety, Qawi won the world championship title in four years.

He captured the title of WBC Airy Heavyweight by dismantling Matthew Saada Muhammad in December 1981. Qavi strengthened the triumph with an even earlier knockout nine months later after he defeated Jerry Martin in the first defense.

Qawi defended the title again, stopping Eddie Davis before he lost the lean base decision about the future pound star for a pound, Michael Spinks in a very anticipated duel of unification in 1983.

Born in the state of Maryland Leniwy, he avenged his divided loss with Johnny Davis before he began to rise to the Cruiser weight division.

Qawi took several routine winnings to acclimatize to the 200 pounds limit. However, it never really was filled in cruiser’s weight until 1987.

This fact did not stop Qavi from winning the Crown WBA Cruiser in 1985, stopping Piet Crous and defending him memorable against Leon Spinks in March 1986.

Then a fight appeared to this point, which changed his perception of Qavi’s career. The amount was courtesy of his epic 15-Rund war with Evander Holyfield in July 1986, commonly considered one of the biggest fights for the title in history.

Grit and Hall of Fame recognition heritage

Although Qawi lost his divided decision, he consolidated his reputation of one of the most hard and brave masters of his era. The rematch from Holyfield in 1987 did little to weaken the respect of boxing fans and the media, which took place for Grit Qawi despite the break in the fourth round.

He proved it again in 1988, accepting George Foreman. Qawi submitted 30 pounds for a gigantic task. Despite losing in seven rounds, Qawi again proved how hard he was for every warrior.

After passing the perfection, Qawi continued the fight in the 90s, including a return after a five -year break in 1997.

Qawi retired in 1998 after losing in the last duel, ending his career with 41 wins, 11 losses and one draw, including 25 KO wins.

Despite his little posture for his weight class, which is only 5 feet 6 and a half inch, he used his determination to overtake and inexorable many major enemies.

Hołdy spilled from around the boxing world for the former master, whose influence on sport went far beyond his record.

World Boxing News is expanding its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Dwight Muhammad Qawi, a real warrior, the legend of Hall of Fame and one of the most severe boxing of the masters.

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