Ernest Mateen, widely known by his ring nickname "M-16," was an American professional boxer who achieved prominence in the cruiserweight division. Born on June 3, 1966, Mateen established a notable athletic career, ultimately securing both the United States and the International Boxing Union (IBU) Cruiserweight championship titles.
Mateen's life came to a tragic end on November 6, 2012, in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He was shot and killed by his wife in an incident that was determined to be a case of probable self-defense.
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