Rubin Carter was an American middleweight boxer born on May 6, 1937, in Clifton, New Jersey. He gained fame in the 1960s for his powerful fighting style and was known for his quick victories in the ring. Carter's boxing career was marked by his impressive skills, earning him a shot at the world title in 1964. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1967. The case drew significant attention, highlighting issues of racial injustice and wrongful imprisonment. Carter's story was later depicted in the film The Hurricane, which brought further awareness to his plight and eventual exoneration in 1985.