Bert Lytell
American boxer (1924-1990)
- Born
- 24 January 1924
- Died
- 26 January 1990
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
Calvin Coolidge Lytle (January 24, 1924 – January 26, 1990), better known by his professional names Bert Lytell and Chocolate Kid, was an American boxer and middleweight contender in the 1940s and early 1950s. Recognized as a member of the famous Murderers' Row, the 5'8" Lytell fought (and often won) against other top black middleweights of his time, including Charley Burley, Herbert "Cocoa Kid" Lewis Hardwick, Holman Williams, and Charley Doc Williams, as well as other notable fighters including Archie Moore and Sam Baroudi.
Like many of his contemporaries, Bert Lytell was denied a chance to fight for a world title largely due to his race.
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