Dwight Muhammad Qawi, a legendary boxer and Hall of Fame inductee, died at the age of 72 after a lengthy fight with dementia. Born Dwight Braxton in Baltimore, he grew up in Camden and began boxing while imprisoned for armed robbery. Qawi became a professional boxer in 1978, winning the WBC light heavyweight title in 1981 and the WBA cruiserweight title in 1985. He retired in 1998 with a record of 41-11-1. Beyond boxing, Qawi served as a trainer and a counselor for youth and those struggling with addiction.
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, a Hall of Fame boxer who started his career in prison, passed away at 72 after a five-year battle with dementia.
Born Dwight Braxton in Baltimore, Qawi became a two-weight world champion, winning titles in both light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions.
After his release from prison at 25, Qawi captured the WBC light heavyweight title in 1981 and later the WBA cruiserweight title in 1985.
Qawi retired in 1998 with a record of 41-11-1, was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004, and contributed to the community as a trainer and counselor.
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