Boxing has lost another member of her prestigious brothers as confirmed on Friday night, July 25, former two -weight world champion Dwit Muhammad Qawwi He died at the age of 72.
The Baltimore Hall of the Celebrity Hall, Maryland, was born, but he grew up in Camden, New Jersey. A strong, known as Dwight Brakston, participated in criminal activities as a young man, and paid the price of choosing his lifestyle when he was convicted of armed theft.


During his time in Rahwai State Prison, the future Famir Hall joined the boxing program. At that time, he had no idea that the activity that was put in place to keep him was busy during his five -year prison period would become a profitable professional choice.
Dwight Brakston was released from prison in 1978.
On April 19, 1978, at the age of 25, Praceston first appeared in boxing as he and Leonard Langley fought to a draw. Brakston had a new rental contract and new expectations for life.
In addition to a new profession, Brakston turned into Islam and changed his name to Dwight Muhammad Qasawi. In his fourth year as a professional, Qawi defeated Matthew Saad Mohamed by TKO from the tenth round and won the WBC Lightweight World.
The strong will continue to make three successful defenses in the title. Once again in March 1983, the Qawi era ended as the world champion when he lost a stressful battle from 15 rounds against Michael Spinux.
She wore the former hero and went in a series of four times. On July 27, 1985, Dwight Mohamed Blame became a two -weight world champion when he stopped the Cross House in the eleventh round and won the WBA CRUISERWEIight World.
Once again in March 1983, he lost his light heavyweight nickname for Michael Spencerx, and after three years, he was defending his title in weight against his brother Lyon Spinnex. This time, things worked for Qawi, hitting Leon Spinux via TKO from the sixth round.
The strong hero ended with a WBA Cruiserweight champion in July 1986 when he lost to Evander Holyfield via the division decision. A year later, Qawi got his match against Hoelphield and was suspended in the fourth round.
Qawi will suffer from losses in a consecutive knockout while moving to heavy weight and was expelled by George Foreman in the seventh round. The powerful career ended with the 13th victory of the last 18 battles.
At the age of 46, Dwight Muhammad is officially retired from boxing in 1999 with a record (41-11-1, 25 Cos). Known as “The Camden Buzzsaw”, the two -weight world champion was recruited in the International Boxing Hall in 2004.
She was a strong sister, Wanda King, a family member who confirmed his death. It also made the next statement about Qawi while addressing the media.
“He was a great father, and a great lub of his grandchildren. He had a heart of gold, and his illness fought just as he was fighting in the ring.”


Last update on 07/28/2025
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