Obie Walker date of birth:
September 19, 1911
How old was Obie Walker when died?
77
Where was Obie Walker born?
Atlanta, Georgia
When did Obie Walker die?
May 4, 1989
How tall is Obie Walker?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Obie Walker body shape:
Athletic
What color are Obie Walker's eyes?
Black
What color is Obie Walker's hair?
Black
Is Obie Walker gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Obie Walker?
Christian
What is Obie Walker's ethnicity?
Black
What is Obie Walker nationality?
American
What is Obie Walker's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Obie Walker (September 19, 1911 - May 4, 1989), born Obie Dia Walker in Cochran, Georgia, was a professional boxer. Walker was the penultimate World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 9 October 1933, when he out-decisioned title holder George Godfrey in a 10-round fight at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to 20 July 1935, when he lost the title on a decision in a 15-round bout to former colored heavyweight champ Larry Gains on 20 July 1935 in Tigers Rugby Stadium, Leicester, England.