Cesar Brion (1925-2009)

[Martin Sosa Cameron]

The great Argentinian heavyweight Cesar Brion passed away at 84 years old in Argentina.

He was many years between the best heavyweights of the world in the '40 and '50. He fought Ezzard Charles and Joe Louis (twice), lossing on points, also Roland LaStarza and Rex Layne. Brion scored very important triumphs over Bernie Reynolds, revenge, KO in eight), Johnny Melko (KO in 3), Tami Mauriello (TKO in 2), Charley Norkus (TKO 4), Vernon Mitchell, Jack Gardner, Abel Cestac, Wes Bascom, Joe Kahut, Bill Wilson, Dan Bucceroni, and others.

His pro career was from 1945 to 1955. His high world ratings position was number 3, in the gold old times of only eight weights and one World Champion

[Robinson]

RIP.

A tough contender that mixed it up with some of the sports all time legends.

[BARNEYKX]

RIP
THATS WHEN CHAMPIONS REALLY WERE THE CHAMPION NO TV ORIENTATED TITLES

[Goodnight, Irene]

RIP.

A tough contender that mixed it up with some of the sports all time legends.

That, he was.

[Martin Sosa Cameron]

Dear Friends,

Thanks you very much!



Martin

[Martin Sosa Cameron]

Here is the Cesar Brion's pro record





Cesar Brion

Birth Name Cesar Silverio Brion
Country Argentina
Global Id 10354
Birthplace Villa Maria, Cordoba
Division Heavyweight
Born 1925-06-20
Died 2009-07-09
Stance Orthodox
Height 189cm


Career Record © http://www.boxrec.com

Date Opponent Location Result
1945-09-01 Juan Carlos Sanudo Zomulo Tornquist, Argentina W PTS 10
1946-01-12 Luis Terry Bahia Blanca, Argentina W PTS 10
1946-04-01 Juan Carlos Sanudo Zomulo Tornquist, Argentina W KO 1
1946-10-01 Luis Terry Tornquist, Argentina W PTS 10
1946-12-01 Eusebio Ramirez Rio Cuarto, Argentina W KO 4
1947-05-17 Antonio Moscoloni Bahia Blanca, Argentina W PTS 10
1947-11-29 Juan Urlich Bahia Blanca, Argentina W PTS 10
1947-12-19 Aniano Caceres Resistencia, Argentina W TKO 2
1948-01-08 Antonio Moscoloni Bahia Blanca, Argentina W PTS 10
1948-01-17 Juan Urlich Buenos Aires, Argentina W PTS 12
1948-06-01 Juan Urlich Cordoba, Argentina W PTS 10
1948-07-17 Antonio Moscoloni Cordoba, Argentina W PTS 10
1948-10-16 Steve King Brooklyn, USA W PTS 6
1948-11-01 Jimmy Walls Brooklyn, USA W KO 1
1948-11-15 Willis Parker New York, USA W KO 2
1948-11-22 Leon Spalding New York, USA W PTS 6
1948-12-10 Gene Felton New York, USA W TKO 6
1949-02-04 Phil Alston New York, USA W PTS 8
1949-02-12 Johnny Melko Brooklyn, USA W KO 3
1949-03-21 Sylvester Salter New York, USA W KO 4
1949-04-04 Vern Mitchell New York, USA L SD 8
1949-05-17 Bernie Reynolds Elizabeth, USA L PTS 10
1949-07-11 Bill Weinberg Brooklyn, USA W PTS 8
1949-08-10 Bernie Reynolds Bronx, USA W KO 8
1949-10-05 Tami Mauriello New York, USA W TKO 2
1949-10-17 Jimmy Walls Jersey City, USA W KO 4
1949-12-02 Roland LaStarza New York, USA L UD 10
1950-05-24 Charley Norkus New York, USA W TKO 4
1950-07-24 Phil Alston Pittsfield, USA W TKO 7
1950-10-06 Vern Mitchell New York, USA W PTS 10
1950-10-30 Keene Simmons Baltimore, USA W UD 10
1950-11-29 Joe Louis Chicago, USA L UD 10
1951-02-09 Rex Layne New York, USA L SD 10
1951-03-19 Ted Lowry Providence, USA W PTS 10
1951-06-05 Jack Gardner White City, United Kingdo W PTS 10
1951-07-06 Keene Simmons Long Beach, USA W PTS 8
1951-08-01 Joe Louis San Francisco, USA L UD 10
1951-10-31 Victor Carabajal Buenos Aires, Argentina W KO 7
1951-11-10 Abel Cestac Buenos Aires, Argentina W PTS 12
1952-01-09 Wes Bascom Saint Louis, USA W UD 10
1952-02-19 Joe Kahut Portland, USA W UD 10
1952-03-03 Bob Dunlap San Francisco, USA L UD 10
1952-04-01 Victor Carabajal Catamarca, Argentina W KO 5
1952-05-01 Agustin Cerroni San Miguel, Argentina W KO 6
1952-10-24 Ezzard Charles New York, USA L UD 10
1952-11-25 Bill Wilson Tampa, USA W UD 10
1953-02-16 Bob Baker Brooklyn, USA L UD 10
1953-11-14 Victor Carabajal Trelew, Argentina W KO 6
1953-11-20 Victorio Flores Bahia Blanca, Argentina W PTS 10
1954-02-05 Mario Perez Resistencia, Argentina W KO 8
1954-03-26 Mario Perez Parana, Argentina W PTS 10
1954-09-03 Charley Norkus New York, USA L SD 10
1954-11-22 Gil Newkirk Providence, USA W TKO 6
1954-12-27 Dan Bucceroni New York, USA W SD 10
1955-01-25 John Holman Miami Beach, USA L TKO 4
1955-07-08 Mario Perez Martinez, Argentina W PTS 10
1955-09-02 Juan Urlich Mar del Plata, Argentina W KO 6
1955-10-10 Omar Kader Catamarca, Argentina W PTS 10
1955-10-29 Juan Urlich La Rioja, Argentina W KO 4

Record to Date
Won 48 (KOs 21) Lost 11 Drawn 0 Total 59

[Chuck1052]

As I recall, Cesar Brion was a stablemate of Rocky Marciano and use to spar with him on a regular basis. I hope that Brion's family, friends and fans accept my condolences.

- Chuck Johnston

[JC]

Can't say that I had hear of him before you post Martin bur looking at his record he seems like the sort of fighter that is the real backbone of boxing

RIP

[kikibalt]

I seen Cesar Brion fight in the early days of TV a few times, one tough dude.

RIP

[slakka]

below post is from the incomparable
"Phil from Brooklyn"
reprinted from his email response 2 moi


thanks for obit. info.I met cesar,circa 1980.I was given an address for him.it was on the west side of manhattan,80's or 90's.the person who gave it to me wasn't sure if it was correct.I ventured forth to the apartment.brion opened the door.he signed 3 pics for me.he had lived in nyc for many years.that same day he was returning to the argentine to reside.lucky break for me.
when charlie norkus died,bill gallo had an article recapping charlie's career.among the numerous errors,he said norkus had ko'd brion.if gallo had any recall,he would have known that brion was only stopped once in his career,by johnny holman,when he was nearing the end of his career.brion stopped charlie in their first fight,charlie took the duke in number two.
book out,"gentleman bruiser",bio of peter jackson.I believe the author is bob petersen.it was published in australia,circa 2005[364 pages].the schomberg center has a copy
best regards,philip

[Bean333]

So sorry for the loss of such a great fighter. My grandfather Johnny Melko boxed against him. Since my pop passed, I have been trying to find more information on his boxing history. If anyone can help me out, please respond. Thank you, and again sorry for your loss.

[Rover]

They showed his fight with Louis on ESPN Classic a couple months ago; didn't realize there was a thread on his passing.
Belated RIP.