Nick Barone
Carmen "Nick" Barone was an American professional boxer, who was ranked in the light heavyweight division from 1949-1951. Nicknamed the "Fighting Florist,", Barone is best known for his 1950 NBA title fight against Ezzard Charles at the Cincinnati Gardens.
During World War II, at the age of 16, Barone joined the United States Marine Corps using his brother's name. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.