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The Digest:

Former two-weight boxing world champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi has passed away at the age of 72. Adrian Bishop reports that Qawi, who overcame a past conviction for armed robbery to achieve global fame, was a formidable opponent in the ring, notably fighting boxing giants like George Foreman and Evander Holyfield during his illustrious career.

  • Former two-weight boxing world champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi died at 72.
  • Born Dwight Braxton, he spent time in prison for armed robbery as a youth.
  • Qawi found boxing during incarceration and debuted professionally in 1978.
  • He became the WBC Light Heavyweight champion in 1981, just years after his prison release.
  • Qawi later moved up to cruiserweight, becoming a two-weight world champion.
  • He is remembered for his two memorable fights against Evander Holyfield.
  • Qawi was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.
Qawi's remarkable journey from incarceration to boxing stardom and Hall of Fame induction stands as a testament to his resilience and fighting spirit. After retiring from the ring, he continued to contribute as a trainer and youth advocate, leaving behind a legacy of determination and redemption.

Sources: Daily Mail