Nick Barone, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine
Date of Birth: 06-Jun-1926
Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York, United States
Date of Death: 12-Mar-2006
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Nick Barone
- Carmen "Nick" Barone (June 6, 1926 – March 12, 2006) was an American boxer, a ranked contender in the light heavyweight division and heavyweight divisions during the late 1940s and 1950s.
- He was known as the "Fighting Marine." He is best known for his December, 1950 title fight against the world heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles in the Cincinnati Gardens.
- His record was 44 wins (21 ko's), 12 losses, 1 tie for a total of 57 bouts. During World War II, at the age of 16, Barone joined the United States Marine Corps using his brother's name.
- He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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