Marvin Camel
- Nickname: None
- Date of Birth: 24th December 1951 (72 years old)
- Retired: 11th June 1990 (Career length: 16 years 11 months)
- Status: Retired
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Nationality:
USA -
Birthplace:
Ronan, Montana, USA
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Residence:
Missoula, Montana, USA
- Division: Cruiserweight
- Height: 188cm
- Reach: 201cm
- Stance: Southpaw
- BoxRec: Marvin Camel
- Debut: 25th June 1973
Biography
Camel challenged Mate Parlov for the vacant WBC world cruiserweight title in Split, Croatia in 1979, the decision a 15 round draw. He won the return by unanimous decision at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas 3 months later. He lost the title to Carlos De Leon in his first defence and failed in a rematch, being KO'd in 8 rounds in 1982. Camel won the vacant IBF world cruiserweight title against Roddy MacDonald in December 1983 but was unlucky to lose it on a 14th round cut against Lee Roy Murphy 10 months later. Camel was ahead on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage.