Marvin Camel

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Marvin Camel (born December 24, 1951) is a Native American former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1990. He was the first cruiserweight world champion, having held the WBC title in 1980 and the IBF title from 1983 to 1984.[1] He is also the first Native American to become a major world boxing champion.[2]

Early life

Marvin Camel was born December 24, 1951, in Ronan, Montana, part of the Flathead Indian Reservation. His father was Henry Camel Sr. (né Campbell), an African-American WWII Navy veteran, and his mother was Alice Nenemay of the Pend d'Oreilles. Through his mother, Marvin Camel is a registered member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.[3][4]

Camel grew up in a house with a wood stove and no running water. He had 13 siblings, including one half-sibling with a different father. The elder Camel, who worked as a ranch hand 12 hours a day every day, was a strict disciplinarian who would beat Marvin with a belt. Marvin and most of his siblings were bullied on the reservation due to their partial African-American heritage, getting into a lot of fights growing up; his half-sibling was the only one who wasn't black.[4]

In high school, Camel was a star athlete, having set a school record in track and being all-conference in football and basketball, as well as a stint at baseball. He took up boxing at 15 and became a local AAU and Golden Gloves champion and made the national finals of both a combined 15 times.[4]

Professional boxing career

Marvin Camel fought Bill Sharkey in the first cruiserweight title fight ever when the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) sanctioned a bout for its continental title on June 5, 1979.[5] Camel won the match, which led to the World Boxing Council (WBC) sanctioning a cruiserweight title fight between Marvin Camel and Mate Parlov on December 8, 1979. Camel fought Parlov in Yugoslavia to a draw in the first ever cruiserweight world title bout. In the rematch, in Las Vegas, Camel beat Parlov for the vacant WBC world Cruiserweight title in 1980, losing the title in his first defense, to Carlos De León who replaced David Pearce. After losing in a rematch to De Leon, he became, in 1983, the IBF's first world champion, by beating Roddy McDonald who also replaced David Pearce after the BBBoC would not sanction the Cruiserweight division in the UK and thus becoming world Cruiserweight champion for the second time when he claimed that organization's title. He later lost the title to Lee Roy Murphy.

He lost his final bout in June 1990 against Eddie “Young Joe Louis” Taylor in Minneapolis. The 10-round decision left his lifetime mark at 45-13-5.

Camel's pro career took him from Ronan to 13 states and seven foreign nations on three continents.

“I’ve had a good life, as far as boxing is concerned, winning two world titles, losing world titles, seeing the world,” Camel said in 2015. “Some things people only dream about having, I did it. I’ve been there. I’ve been to the top of the mountain. But I feel there’s still something out there that I’ve got to have, and I don’t know what it is.” [6]

He is the subject of a biography released in December 2014, titled 'Warrior in the Ring' by Brian D'Ambrosio.[7][8] The book was nominated for a High Plains Book Award and several other awards.

In December 2014, D'Ambrosio and Camel attended the 52nd Annual World Boxing Convention.[9]

File:Brian D'Ambrosio, with Marvin Camel, "Warrior in the Ring".jpg
Brian D'Ambrosio, with Marvin Camel, "Warrior in the Ring"

Honors

In 2006 at the World Boxing Council's 44th annual convention WBC President José Sulaimán awarded Camel honorary champion status.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
62 Loss 45–13–4 Eddie Taylor MD 10 11 Jun 1990 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Loss 45–12–4 Joe Hipp TKO 6 (10) 2 Dec 1989 Saint Martin's Pavilion, Lacey, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 45–11–4 Jerome Hill UD 8 6 Nov 1989 Civic Center, Butte, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 44–11–4 J.J. Cottrell UD 10 25 Sep 1989 Civic Center, Billings, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Template:DrawDraw 43–11–4 Trent Surratt TD 1 (?), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Aug 1989 Four Seasons Arena, Great Falls, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Loss 43–11–3 James Salerno TKO 6 31 May 1988 Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Loss 43–10–3 Ralf Rocchigiani PTS 10 26 Apr 1988 Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Loss 43–9–3 Taoufik Belbouli TKO 4 10 Oct 1987 Zenith Palais, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Loss 43–8–3 Virgil Hill KO 1 (10), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 May 1987 City Arena, Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 43–7–3 José María Flores Burlón UD 10 8 Aug 1986 Pergamino, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Template:DrawDraw 43–6–3 Jimmy Bills PTS 10 22 May 1986 Boise, Idaho, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Loss 43–6–2 Lee Roy Murphy RTD 14 (15), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Oct 1984 MetraPark, Billings, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 43–5–2 Roddy MacDonald TKO 5 (15), 2:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Dec 1983 Halifax Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 42–5–2 Rocky Sekorski RTD 8 (12) 21 May 1983 MetraPark, Billings, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 41–5–2 John Odhiambho TKO 2 (8) 11 Feb 1983 K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 41–4–2 Leonardo Rodgers RTD 4 (12) 30 Jun 1982 City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 40–4–2 Carlos de León TKO 8 (15) 24 Feb 1982 Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 40–3–2 Bash Ali UD 12 2 Oct 1981 Cow Palace, Daly City, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won USBA cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 39–3–2 Willie Shannon TKO 3 (12), 0:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Aug 1981 Showboat Casino and Hotel, Sport Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Nevada cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 38–3–2 Rahim Muhammad UD 12 5 May 1981 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Nevada cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 37–3–2 Ron Draper TKO 6 (10), 1:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Apr 1981 MetraPark, Billings, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 36–3–2 Carlos de León MD 15 25 Nov 1980 Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 36–2–2 Mate Parlov UD 15 31 Mar 1980 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Template:Draw Draw 35–2–2 Mate Parlov MD 15 8 Dec 1979 Sportski Centar Gripe, Split, YugoslaviaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For inaugural WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–2–1 David Cabrera KO 3 (10), 1:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Aug 1979 McAllen, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–2–1 Macka Foley TKO 2 (10), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 Aug 1979 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–2–1 Bill Sharkey UD 12 5 Jun 1979 Adams Field House, Missoula, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–2–1 David Smith TKO 9 (10) 24 Apr 1979 University of Montana Fieldhouse, Missoula, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–2–1 Jim Ingram UD 10 28 Feb 1979 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–2–1 Bob Heflin KO 2 (10), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Jan 1979 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–2–1 Tom Bethea KO 2 (12), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Nov 1978 Missoula, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–2–1 Dale Grant UD 12 13 Sep 1978 Civic Center, Butte, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–2–1 Ibar Arrington UD 10 22 Aug 1978 North Idaho JC Gym, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 26–2–1 Chuck Warfield KO 5 (10) 27 May 1978 Saint Ignatius Highschool Gym, Missoula, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 25–2–1 Pete McIntyre UD 10 7 Apr 1978 Civic Center, Butte, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 24–2–1 Bobby Lloyd UD 10 9 Mar 1978 Century II Convention Center, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 23–2–1 David Smith UD 10 8 Feb 1978 Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 22–2–1 Karl Zurheide RTD 7 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 Dec 1977 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 21–2–1 Ron Wilson UD 10 29 Aug 1977 Pony Palace Arena, Pablo, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 20–2–1 Danny Brewer TKO 6 (10) 28 Jun 1977 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–1–1 Gary Summerhays UD 12 6 May 1977 Adams Field House, Missoula, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Template:DrawDraw 19–1–1 Dale Grant PTS 10 15 Feb 1977 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Lionel Ford UD 10 26 Jan 1977 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Larry Castaneda UD 10 20 Nov 1976 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Matthew Saad Muhammad MD 10 23 Oct 1976 Adams Field House, Missoula, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Johnny Townsend UD 10 25 Sep 1976 Coliseum, Spokane, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Johnny Townsend UD 10 28 Aug 1976 Eagles Aerie, Missoula, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Loss 14–1 Matthew Saad Muhammad SD 10 17 Jul 1976 Stockton, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Angel Oquendo UD 10 8 May 1976 Adams Field House, Missoula, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Rafael Gutierrez UD 10 7 Apr 1976 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Don Meloncon TKO 3 (10), 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Feb 1976 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Pedro Vega KO 1 (10), 3:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Jan 1976 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Danny Brewer UD 10 19 Nov 1975 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Terry Lee TKO 8 (10), 2:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Sep 1975 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Ron Wilson UD 10 20 Aug 1975 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Fernando Lee Jones RTD 6 (10) 28 May 1975 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Amado Vasquez KO 3 (10), 1:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Apr 1975 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Jack Johnson UD 8 2 Apr 1975 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Chico Valdez KO 2 (6), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Feb 1975 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 George Clark TKO 4 (6), 1:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Jan 1975 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 James T. Jackson TKO 4 (6), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Feb 1974 Fairgrounds Arena, Boise, Idaho, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Joe Williamson TKO 1 (4), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Jun 1973 Civic Center, Butte, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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Achievements

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Inaugural Champion WBC cruiserweight champion
March 31, 1980 – November 25, 1980 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
IBF cruiserweight champion
December 13, 1983 – October 6, 1984 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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