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Edward Mills Eddie Machen (June 15 1932 – August 8 1972) was born in Redding California on June 15 1932. Machen was a convict turned boxer. His 64-bout career began on March 22 1955 and he went on to win his first 24 bouts. He was highly rated and fought most big names of his era.Machen often fought at Civic Auditorium or the Cow Palace in San Francisco. His first bout was with fellow first-timer Raul Flores whom he knocked out in the first round.