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Dwight Muhammad Qawi

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Dwight Muhammad Qawi

Dwight Muhammad Qawi ( kah-WEE; born Dwight Braxton; January 5, 1953 – July 25, 2025) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. He was a world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC and Ring magazine light heavyweight titles from 1981 to 1983, and the WBA cruiserweight title from 1985 to 1986. Qawi was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.

Infobox

Nickname
Camden Buzzsaw
Born
Dwight Braxton(1953-01-05)January 5, 1953Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died
July 25, 2025(2025-07-25) (aged 72)Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height
5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)
Weight
mw- Light heavyweight Cruiserweight Heavyweight
Reach
71 in (180 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
53
Wins
41
Win by KO
25
Losses
11
Draws
1

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
53 fights
By knockout
41 wins
25
11 losses
2
By decision
By decision
53 fights
By decision
41 wins
16
11 losses
9
Draws
Draws
53 fights
Draws
41 wins
1
53 fights
41 wins
11 losses
By knockout
25
2
By decision
16
9
Draws
1
· Professional boxing record
53
53
No.
53
Result
Loss
Record
41–11–1
Opponent
Tony LaRosa
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
Nov 25, 1998
Location
Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
52
52
No.
52
Result
Win
Record
41–10–1
Opponent
Tyrone Demby
Type
TKO
Round, time
2
Date
Jun 27, 1997
Location
Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
51
51
No.
51
Result
Win
Record
40–10–1
Opponent
Earl Clark
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
May 8, 1997
Location
Boys and Girls Club, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
50
50
No.
50
Result
Loss
Record
39–10–1
Opponent
Nate Miller
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Oct 13, 1992
Location
The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49
49
No.
49
Result
Win
Record
39–9–1
Opponent
Dave Fiddler
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (8), 2:59
Date
Jul 18, 1992
Location
The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
48
48
No.
48
Result
Loss
Record
38–9–1
Opponent
Arthur Williams
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
May 8, 1992
Location
Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
47
47
No.
47
Result
Win
Record
38–8–1
Opponent
Ric Lainhart
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 3:00
Date
Apr 7, 1992
Location
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
46
46
No.
46
Result
Win
Record
37–8–1
Opponent
Ricky Parkey
Type
RTD
Round, time
8 (10), 3:00
Date
Nov 7, 1991
Location
Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Notes
Won vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
45
45
No.
45
Result
Win
Record
36–8–1
Opponent
Eddie Taylor
Type
RTD
Round, time
4 (10), 3:00
Date
Jul 23, 1991
Location
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
44
44
No.
44
Result
Win
Record
35–8–1
Opponent
James Salerno
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Jun 11, 1991
Location
Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
43
43
No.
43
Result
Win
Record
34–8–1
Opponent
Tommy Richardson
Type
KO
Round, time
1
Date
Apr 20, 1991
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
42
42
No.
42
Result
Win
Record
33–8–1
Opponent
Bert Gravley
Type
TKO
Round, time
3
Date
March 2, 1991
Location
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
41
41
No.
41
Result
Loss
Record
32–8–1
Opponent
Mike Hunter
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Mar 16, 1990
Location
Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Lost WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
40
40
No.
40
Result
Loss
Record
32–7–1
Opponent
Robert Daniels
Type
SD
Round, time
12
Date
Nov 27, 1989
Location
Pavillon Baltard, Nogent-le-Phaye, France
Notes
For vacant WBA cruiserweight title
39
39
No.
39
Result
Win
Record
32–6–1
Opponent
Everett Martin
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
May 22, 1989
Location
Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38
38
No.
38
Result
Win
Record
31–6–1
Opponent
Andre McCall
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Apr 18, 1989
Location
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Notes
Won vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
37
37
No.
37
Result
Win
Record
30–6–1
Opponent
Tyrone Booze
Type
MD
Round, time
10
Date
Feb 15, 1989
Location
Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36
36
No.
36
Result
Win
Record
29–6–1
Opponent
Olian Alexander
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 0:53
Date
Nov 23, 1988
Location
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35
35
No.
35
Result
Loss
Record
28–6–1
Opponent
George Foreman
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (10), 1:51
Date
Mar 19, 1988
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34
34
No.
34
Result
Loss
Record
28–5–1
Opponent
Evander Holyfield
Type
KO
Round, time
4 (15), 2:30
Date
Dec 5, 1987
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
For WBA and IBF cruiserweight titles
33
33
No.
33
Result
Win
Record
28–4–1
Opponent
Lee Roy Murphy
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (10), 1:30
Date
Aug 15, 1987
Location
Parking du Nouveau Port, Saint-Tropez, France
32
32
No.
32
Result
Loss
Record
27–4–1
Opponent
Ossie Ocasio
Type
MD
Round, time
10
Date
May 15, 1987
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
27–3–1
Opponent
Narcisco Maldonado
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 1:42
Date
Feb 6, 1987
Location
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30
30
No.
30
Result
Loss
Record
26–3–1
Opponent
Evander Holyfield
Type
SD
Round, time
15
Date
Jul 12, 1986
Location
Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Notes
Lost WBA cruiserweight title
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
26–2–1
Opponent
Leon Spinks
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (15), 2:56
Date
Mar 22, 1986
Location
Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA cruiserweight title
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
25–2–1
Opponent
Rick Enis
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 1:54
Date
Jan 8, 1986
Location
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
24–2–1
Opponent
Piet Crous
Type
KO
Round, time
11 (15), 1:47
Date
Jul 27, 1985
Location
Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa
Notes
Won WBA cruiserweight title
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
23–2–1
Opponent
Michael Greer
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Feb 27, 1985
Location
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
22–2–1
Opponent
Stanley Ross
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Dec 12, 1984
Location
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
21–2–1
Opponent
Pat Cuillo
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Mar 21, 1984
Location
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
20–2–1
Opponent
Johnny Davis
Type
SD
Round, time
10
Date
Sep 17, 1983
Location
Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22
22
No.
22
Result
Loss
Record
19–2–1
Opponent
Michael Spinks
Type
UD
Round, time
15
Date
Mar 18, 1983
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Lost WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles;For WBA light heavyweight title
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
19–1–1
Opponent
Eddie Davis
Type
TKO
Round, time
11 (15), 0:28
Date
Nov 20, 1982
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
18–1–1
Opponent
Matthew Saad Muhammad
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (15), 1:23
Date
Aug 7, 1982
Location
Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
17–1–1
Opponent
Jerry Martin
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (15), 2:30
Date
Mar 21, 1982
Location
Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
16–1–1
Opponent
Matthew Saad Muhammad
Type
TKO
Round, time
10 (15), 2:54
Date
Dec 19, 1981
Location
Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Won WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
15–1–1
Opponent
James Scott
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Sep 5, 1981
Location
Rahway State Prison, Woodbridge, New Jersey, U.S.
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
14–1–1
Opponent
Mike Rossman
Type
KO
Round, time
7 (10), 1:59
Date
May 31, 1981
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
13–1–1
Opponent
Al Bolden
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Mar 5, 1981
Location
Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
12–1–1
Opponent
Johnny Davis
Type
MD
Round, time
10
Date
Jan 8, 1981
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
11–1–1
Opponent
Tony Mesoraca
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (10)
Date
Nov 6, 1980
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
10–1–1
Opponent
Rick Jester
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10)
Date
Aug 14, 1980
Location
International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
9–1–1
Opponent
Charles Smith
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10)
Date
Jun 5, 1980
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
8–1–1
Opponent
Leonard Langley
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (8), 2:47
Date
May 8, 1980
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
7–1–1
Opponent
Cornell Chavis
Type
TKO
Round, time
1, 1:12
Date
Mar 29, 1980
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
6–1–1
Opponent
Theunis Kok
Type
KO
Round, time
10 (10)
Date
Feb 4, 1980
Location
Kings Park Stadium, Durban, South Africa
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
5–1–1
Opponent
Johnny Wilburn
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
Nov 14, 1979
Location
Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
4–1–1
Opponent
Donald Biff Cline
Type
TKO
Round, time
1, 1:48
Date
Sep 26, 1979
Location
Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
3–1–1
Opponent
Louis Butler
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
Jul 3, 1979
Location
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
2–1–1
Opponent
Louis Butler
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
May 25, 1979
Location
Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
3
3
No.
3
Result
Loss
Record
1–1–1
Opponent
Johnny Davis
Type
SD
Round, time
6
Date
Nov 2, 1978
Location
Audubon Ballroom, New York City, U.S.
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
1–0–1
Opponent
Lou Benson Jr.
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
Jun 3, 1978
Location
Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
1
1
No.
1
Result
Draw
Record
0–0–1
Opponent
Leonard Langley
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
Apr 19, 1978
Location
D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
53
Loss
41–11–1
Tony LaRosa
UD
8
Nov 25, 1998
Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
52
Win
41–10–1
Tyrone Demby
TKO
2
Jun 27, 1997
Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
51
Win
40–10–1
Earl Clark
UD
6
May 8, 1997
Boys and Girls Club, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
50
Loss
39–10–1
Nate Miller
UD
10
Oct 13, 1992
The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49
Win
39–9–1
Dave Fiddler
TKO
2 (8), 2:59
Jul 18, 1992
The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
48
Loss
38–9–1
Arthur Williams
UD
10
May 8, 1992
Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
47
Win
38–8–1
Ric Lainhart
TKO
1 (10), 3:00
Apr 7, 1992
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
46
Win
37–8–1
Ricky Parkey
RTD
8 (10), 3:00
Nov 7, 1991
Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Won vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
45
Win
36–8–1
Eddie Taylor
RTD
4 (10), 3:00
Jul 23, 1991
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
44
Win
35–8–1
James Salerno
UD
10
Jun 11, 1991
Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
43
Win
34–8–1
Tommy Richardson
KO
1
Apr 20, 1991
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
42
Win
33–8–1
Bert Gravley
TKO
3
March 2, 1991
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
41
Loss
32–8–1
Mike Hunter
UD
12
Mar 16, 1990
Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Lost WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
40
Loss
32–7–1
Robert Daniels
SD
12
Nov 27, 1989
Pavillon Baltard, Nogent-le-Phaye, France
For vacant WBA cruiserweight title
39
Win
32–6–1
Everett Martin
UD
10
May 22, 1989
Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38
Win
31–6–1
Andre McCall
UD
12
Apr 18, 1989
Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Won vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title
37
Win
30–6–1
Tyrone Booze
MD
10
Feb 15, 1989
Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36
Win
29–6–1
Olian Alexander
TKO
3 (10), 0:53
Nov 23, 1988
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35
Loss
28–6–1
George Foreman
TKO
7 (10), 1:51
Mar 19, 1988
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34
Loss
28–5–1
Evander Holyfield
KO
4 (15), 2:30
Dec 5, 1987
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
For WBA and IBF cruiserweight titles
33
Win
28–4–1
Lee Roy Murphy
TKO
6 (10), 1:30
Aug 15, 1987
Parking du Nouveau Port, Saint-Tropez, France
32
Loss
27–4–1
Ossie Ocasio
MD
10
May 15, 1987
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
31
Win
27–3–1
Narcisco Maldonado
TKO
4 (10), 1:42
Feb 6, 1987
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30
Loss
26–3–1
Evander Holyfield
SD
15
Jul 12, 1986
Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Lost WBA cruiserweight title
29
Win
26–2–1
Leon Spinks
TKO
6 (15), 2:56
Mar 22, 1986
Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBA cruiserweight title
28
Win
25–2–1
Rick Enis
KO
1 (10), 1:54
Jan 8, 1986
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27
Win
24–2–1
Piet Crous
KO
11 (15), 1:47
Jul 27, 1985
Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa
Won WBA cruiserweight title
26
Win
23–2–1
Michael Greer
UD
10
Feb 27, 1985
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
25
Win
22–2–1
Stanley Ross
UD
10
Dec 12, 1984
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24
Win
21–2–1
Pat Cuillo
UD
10
Mar 21, 1984
Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23
Win
20–2–1
Johnny Davis
SD
10
Sep 17, 1983
Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22
Loss
19–2–1
Michael Spinks
UD
15
Mar 18, 1983
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Lost WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles;For WBA light heavyweight title
21
Win
19–1–1
Eddie Davis
TKO
11 (15), 0:28
Nov 20, 1982
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
20
Win
18–1–1
Matthew Saad Muhammad
TKO
6 (15), 1:23
Aug 7, 1982
Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
19
Win
17–1–1
Jerry Martin
TKO
6 (15), 2:30
Mar 21, 1982
Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
18
Win
16–1–1
Matthew Saad Muhammad
TKO
10 (15), 2:54
Dec 19, 1981
Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Won WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
17
Win
15–1–1
James Scott
UD
10
Sep 5, 1981
Rahway State Prison, Woodbridge, New Jersey, U.S.
16
Win
14–1–1
Mike Rossman
KO
7 (10), 1:59
May 31, 1981
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15
Win
13–1–1
Al Bolden
UD
10
Mar 5, 1981
Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14
Win
12–1–1
Johnny Davis
MD
10
Jan 8, 1981
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13
Win
11–1–1
Tony Mesoraca
TKO
6 (10)
Nov 6, 1980
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12
Win
10–1–1
Rick Jester
TKO
3 (10)
Aug 14, 1980
International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11
Win
9–1–1
Charles Smith
TKO
4 (10)
Jun 5, 1980
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10
Win
8–1–1
Leonard Langley
TKO
2 (8), 2:47
May 8, 1980
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9
Win
7–1–1
Cornell Chavis
TKO
1, 1:12
Mar 29, 1980
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8
Win
6–1–1
Theunis Kok
KO
10 (10)
Feb 4, 1980
Kings Park Stadium, Durban, South Africa
7
Win
5–1–1
Johnny Wilburn
UD
8
Nov 14, 1979
Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
6
Win
4–1–1
Donald Biff Cline
TKO
1, 1:48
Sep 26, 1979
Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
5
Win
3–1–1
Louis Butler
PTS
8
Jul 3, 1979
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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WBC Continental Americascruiserweight champion April 18, 1989 – March 16, 1990
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VacantTitle last held byMike Hunter
WBC Continental Americascruiserweight champion November 7, 1991 – May 1993Vacated
VacantTitle next held byMarc Randazzo
World boxing titles
Preceded byMatthew Saad Muhammad
WBC light heavyweight champion December 19, 1981 – March 18, 1983
Succeeded byMichael Spinks
The Ring light heavyweight champion December 19, 1981 – March 18, 1983
Preceded byPiet Crous
WBA cruiserweight champion July 27, 1985 – July 12, 1986
Succeeded byEvander Holyfield

References

  1. "BoxRec: Dwight Muhammad Qawi"
    https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/325
  2. CBS Sports
    https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/two-division-champion-boxing-hall-of-famer-dwight-muhammad-qawi-dies-at-72/
  3. USA Today
    https://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2004-06-13-boxing-hall_x.htm
  4. Sports Illustrated
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110604071231/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1125116
  5. Ring Magazine
    https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/dwight-muhammad-qwai-obit
  6. TheFightSite
    https://www.thefight-site.com/home/the-camden-buzzsaw-dwight-muhammad-qawi
  7. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bkQNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lm0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6939,4275836&dwight+braxton&hl=en
  8. "Camden NJ – Dwight Braxton aka Dwight Muhammed Qawi – The Camden Buzzsaw"
    https://archive.today/20110929145031/http://www.dvrbs.com/PEOPLE/camdensports/Boxing-DwightQawi.htm
  9. Dwight Muhammad Qawi dies at 72
    https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/dwight-muhammad-qawi-dies-at-72
  10. "Dwight Muhammad Qawi, 72, Dies; Boxing Champ Got His Start in Prison"
    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/obituaries/dwight-muhammad-qawi-dead.html
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