title: Charles Murray (boxer)
text: # Charles Murray (boxer)
  
  Charles Murray (born August 18, 1968 in Rochester, New York, United States) is a retired American boxer who boxed at light welterweight.
  
  ## Career
  
  Murray was the 1987 United States Amateur Lightweight champion. Known as "The Natural", Murray turned pro in 1989 and won the vacant IBF light welterweight title with a decision win over Rodney Moore in 1993. He defended the title twice before losing it in 1994 to Jake Rodriguez via a majority decision. After the loss to Rodriguez, Murray quickly drifted from championship status to journeyman. He never challenged for a major title again and hasn't fought since 2004.
  
  In Murray's career he had 44 wins (26 by KO), 9 losses (2 by KO) and 0 draws.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Murray has six children, Marquis Rashaad, Kennedy B.,Tehilyah Lyric, Chase “Prince”, Kendrick, and Ava. Murray was married on August 16, 2008, in addition a step-son Nyles Goodwin.
  
  ## Boxing trainer
  
  Murray now trains boxers, and has trained Jerson Ravelo amongst other professional fighters.
  
  