Eddie Talhami - Revision history

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	==Biography==		==Biography==
	'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montreal, Canada to Lebanese parents. According to a Miami News, January 16, 1968 article entitled, TIGER OUT TO UPSET TALHAMI, Eddie Talhami was born in 1944.In Canada, Talhami was a Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion who compiled an undefeated record of 19-0-0.Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established [[Chuck Talhami]].		'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montreal, Canada to Lebanese parents. According to a Miami News, January 16, 1968 article entitled, TIGER OUT TO UPSET TALHAMI, Eddie Talhami was born in 1944.In Canada, Talhami was a Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion who compiled an undefeated record of 19-0-0.Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established [[Chuck Talhami]].

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	==Biography==		==Biography==

	'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montreal, Canada to Lebanese parents. According to a Miami News, January 16, 1968 article entitled, TIGER OUT TO UPSET TALHAMI, Eddie Talhami was born in 1944.In Canada, Talhami was a Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion who compiled an undefeated record of 19-0-0.Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established [[Chuck Talhami]].		'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montreal, Canada to Lebanese parents. According to a Miami News, January 16, 1968 article entitled, TIGER OUT TO UPSET TALHAMI, Eddie Talhami was born in 1944.In Canada, Talhami was a Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion who compiled an undefeated record of 19-0-0.Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established [[Chuck Talhami]].

	The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by [[Chris Dundee]]. Eddie's manager was Lennie McMillen.		The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by [[Chris Dundee]]. Eddie's manager was Lennie McMillen.

	Eddie Talhami's style of standing straight up, moving forward, and throwing the textbook jab and cross made him a crowd pleaser. His ~~defense~~ was the ability to let haymakers bounce seemingly harmlessly off his iron chin.		Eddie Talhami's style of standing straight up, moving forward, and throwing the textbook jab and cross made him a crowd pleaser. His defence was the ability to let haymakers bounce seemingly harmlessly off his iron chin.
	~~[[file:EddieTalhami.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|EddieTalhami1970]]~~

	After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion [[George Chuvalo]] and [[Bob "Pretty Boy" Feldstein]]. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was knocking out heavyweights much bigger than him.		After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion [[George Chuvalo]] and [[Bob "Pretty Boy" Feldstein]]. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was knocking out heavyweights much bigger than him.
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	However, the promising Talhami was over-matched early in his career and lost to the highly rated [[Joe Bugner]] and [[Mark Tessman]].		However, the promising Talhami was over-matched early in his career and lost to the highly rated [[Joe Bugner]] and [[Mark Tessman]].

	Talhami also dropped a 10 round decision to ~~fruture~~ WBA World Lightheavyweight Champion [[Vicente Rondon]].		Talhami also dropped a 10 round decision to future WBA World Lightheavyweight Champion [[Vicente Rondon]].

	Though he continued to fight until the late 1970s, he was no longer the prospect of the late 1960s.		Though he continued to fight until the late 1970s, he was no longer the prospect of the late 1960s.

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	Eddie Talhami's style of standing straight up, moving forward, and throwing the textbook jab and cross made him a crowd pleaser. His defense was the ability to let haymakers bounce seemingly harmlessly off his iron chin.		Eddie Talhami's style of standing straight up, moving forward, and throwing the textbook jab and cross made him a crowd pleaser. His defense was the ability to let haymakers bounce seemingly harmlessly off his iron chin.
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	After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion [[George Chuvalo]] and [[Bob "Pretty Boy" Feldstein]]. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was knocking out heavyweights much bigger than him.		After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion [[George Chuvalo]] and [[Bob "Pretty Boy" Feldstein]]. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was knocking out heavyweights much bigger than him.

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	==Biography==		==Biography==

	'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in ~~Montral~~, Canada to Lebanese parents. ~~A stand-out amateur star as~~ a ~~youth~~, Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established [[Chuck Talhami]].		'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montreal, Canada to Lebanese parents. According to a Miami News, January 16, 1968 article entitled, TIGER OUT TO UPSET TALHAMI, Eddie Talhami was born in 1944.In Canada, Talhami was a Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion who compiled an undefeated record of 19-0-0.Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established [[Chuck Talhami]].

	The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by [[Chris Dundee]].		The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by [[Chris Dundee]]. Eddie's manager was Lennie McMillen.

	Eddie Talhami's style of standing straight up, moving forward, and throwing the textbook jab and cross made him a crowd pleaser. His defense was the ability to let haymakers bounce seemingly harmlessly off his iron chin.		Eddie Talhami's style of standing straight up, moving forward, and throwing the textbook jab and cross made him a crowd pleaser. His defense was the ability to let haymakers bounce seemingly harmlessly off his iron chin.
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	*1967 [[Ring Magazine]] Prospect of The Month when he was 5-0, 4 knockouts.		*1967 [[Ring Magazine]] Prospect of The Month when he was 5-0, 4 knockouts.
	*Defeated a number of heavyweights early in his career.		*Defeated a number of heavyweights early in his career.
	*Amateur Champion in Canada.		*Amateur Champion in Canada. Undefeated with a record of 19-0-0.

			==References==
			*Miami News: Talhami is Late, but wins Early, by Jim Hardie, November 15, 1967.
			*Los Angeles Times: Steele, Talhami vie in Olympic Feature, May 22, 1969, page D 10.
			*Miami News: Tiger Out To Upset Talhami, January 16, 1968.
			*Miami News: Cut Almost Denies Tessman a Triumph, February 26, 1969.

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==Biography==

'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montral, Canada to Lebanese parents. A stand-out amateur star as a youth, Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established [[Chuck Talhami]].

The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by [[Chris Dundee]].

Eddie Talhami's style of standing straight up, moving forward, and throwing the textbook jab and cross made him a crowd pleaser. His defense was the ability to let haymakers bounce seemingly harmlessly off his iron chin.

After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion [[George Chuvalo]] and [[Bob "Pretty Boy" Feldstein]]. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was knocking out heavyweights much bigger than him.

However, the promising Talhami was over-matched early in his career and lost to the highly rated [[Joe Bugner]] and [[Mark Tessman]].

Talhami also dropped a 10 round decision to fruture WBA World Lightheavyweight Champion [[Vicente Rondon]].

Though he continued to fight until the late 1970s, he was no longer the prospect of the late 1960s.

==Career Highlights==

*1967 [[Ring Magazine]] Prospect of The Month when he was 5-0, 4 knockouts.
*Defeated a number of heavyweights early in his career.
*Amateur Champion in Canada.

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	'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montral, Canada to Lebanese parents. A stand-out amateur star as a youth, Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established Chuck Talhami. The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by [[Chris Dundee]]. After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion [[George ~~Chuvallo~~]] and [[Bob Feldstein]]. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was knocking out heavyweights much bigger than him. He was soon noted for an iron jaw and sledge-hammer knockout power. However, the promising Talhami was over-matched early in his career and lost to the highly rated [[Joe Bugner]] and [[Mark Tessman]]. Talhami dropped a 10 round decision to fruture WBA World Lightheavyweight Champion [[Vicente Rondon]]. Though he continued to fight until the late 1970s, he was no longer the prospect of the late 1960s.		'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montral, Canada to Lebanese parents. A stand-out amateur star as a youth, Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established Chuck Talhami. The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by [[Chris Dundee]]. After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion [[George Chuvalo]] and [[Bob Feldstein]]. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was knocking out heavyweights much bigger than him. He was soon noted for an iron jaw and sledge-hammer knockout power. However, the promising Talhami was over-matched early in his career and lost to the highly rated [[Joe Bugner]] and [[Mark Tessman]]. Talhami dropped a 10 round decision to fruture WBA World Lightheavyweight Champion [[Vicente Rondon]]. Though he continued to fight until the late 1970s, he was no longer the prospect of the late 1960s.

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	Eddie Talhami was born in Montral, Canada to Lebanese parents. A stand-out amateur star as a youth, Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established Chuck Talhami. The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by Chris Dundee. After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion George Chuvallo and Bob Feldstein. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was ~~knockingout heavyweight twice his size~~. He was soon noted for an iron jaw and sledge-hammer knockout power. However, the promising Talhami was over-matched early in his career and lost to the highly rated Joe Bugner and Mark Tessman. Talhami dropped a 10 round decision to fruture WBA World Lightheavyweight Champion Vicente Rondon. Though he continued to fight until the late 1970s, he was no longer the prospect of the late 1960s.		'''Eddie Talhami''' was born in Montral, Canada to Lebanese parents. A stand-out amateur star as a youth, Talhami was trained by his brother, the well-established Chuck Talhami. The Talhami brothers made their way to Miami Beach, Florida and began their professional careers on fightcards promoted by [[Chris Dundee]]. After only five fights, Talhami was already rated number 3 in the Canadian Heavyweight Ratings behind Champion [[George Chuvallo]] and [[Bob Feldstein]]. Only weighing in at 178lbs., Eddie Talhami was knocking out heavyweights much bigger than him. He was soon noted for an iron jaw and sledge-hammer knockout power. However, the promising Talhami was over-matched early in his career and lost to the highly rated [[Joe Bugner]] and [[Mark Tessman]]. Talhami dropped a 10 round decision to fruture WBA World Lightheavyweight Champion [[Vicente Rondon]]. Though he continued to fight until the late 1970s, he was no longer the prospect of the late 1960s.

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