Matthew saad muhammad philadelphia pa biography
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Matthew Saad Muhammad
American boxer (1954–2014)
"Matthew Franklin" redirects here. For the computer scientist, see Matthew K. Franklin.
Matthew Saad Muhammad | |
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| Born | (born Maxwell Antonio Loach, (1954-06-16)June 16, 1954 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2014(2014-05-25) (aged 59) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Miracle Matthew |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 58 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 3 |
Matthew Saad Muhammad (born Maxwell Antonio Loach; June 16, 1954 – May 25, 2014) was an American professional boxer who was the WBCLight Heavyweight Champion of the World for two-and-a-half years.
Background
[edit]Saad Muhammad's mother died when he was an infant,[1] and he and his elder brother were sent to live with an aunt. When he was five, his aunt could not afford to look after both of them and she instructed his brother to get rid of him. His brother took him to Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway and then ran away. Saad was found in the early hours asleep on t
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Ex-fighter Matthew Saad Muhammad, departed at 59
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RHD remembers boxing champion Matthew Saad Muhammad, Philly legend and homelessness advocate
USA Today: Hall of Fame Boxer Matthew Saad Muhammad dies at 59
Philadelphia Inquirer: Matthew Saad Muhammad – Profile in courage
ESPN: Matthew Saad Muhammad dies at 59
RHD’s One Step Away: ‘We love you, Matt’
Sports Illustrated: Champion boxer Matthew Saad Muhammad dies at 59
New York Times: Matthew Saad Muhammad, Boxing Champion, is dead
Washington Post: Matthew Saad Muhammad, boxing champ, dies at 59
L.A. Times: Matthew Saad Muhammad, boxer & homeless advocate, dies at 59
Matthew Saad Muhammad, former light heavyweight champion and member of the Boxing Hall of Fame who in later years worked with RHD to become an advocate for people experiencing homelessness, passed away Sunday at Chestnut Hill hospital. He was 59.
The Philadelphia legend rose to become a world champion after he was abandoned on the Ben Franklin Parkway as a child. He was a spokesperson for RHD’s One Step Away, Philadelphia’s street newspaper, and hosted One Step Away’s annual Knock Out Homelessness fundraiser.
“Matthew gave people hope,” said Kevin Roberts, RHD Communications Manager and editor of One Step Away. “We were always honored tha