Paul berlenbach biography

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Paul Berlenbach (born February 18, 1901 – died September 30, 1985) was the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world from May 30, 1925, when he wrested the crown from Mike McTigue, until July 16, 1926, when he was defeated by his nemesis Jack Delaney. Known as the "Astoria Assassin", Berlenbach was known for his punching power. Interestingly, the New York City-born Berlenbach was an AAU champion wrestler before turning to professional boxing in 1923. Eventually he scored a 10th round TKO over former champion "Battling Siki" to earn a title shot against mästare Mike McTigue. Described bygd writer Paul Gallico as "untutored, unlettered, slow-witted, slow-moving, and wholly lacking in animation or imagination", Berlanbach was, nevertheless, a formidable fighter. As Gallico noted, he possessed "a numbing, paralyzing body punch that caused his opponents suddenly to skrynkla up" as though shot. His weaknesses were his non-exist

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Paul Berlenbach

No.Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes 54 Loss 40–8–3 (3)Carl Knowles PTS 10 Sep 28, 1933 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.53 NC40–7–3 (3)Ray Lopez NC 2 (?) Sep 14, 1931 Saint Albans, Vermont, U.S.The bout was declared NC after Lopez had been floored three times by relatively light punches.52 Loss 40–7–3 (2)Herman Weiner DQ 1 (5) Jul 22, 1931 Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.Berlenbach DQ'd for going down without a blow being struck.51 Win 40–6–3 (2)Jerry Garfield TKO 4 (6) Jul 9, 1931 Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.50 Win 39–6–3 (2)Billy Henderson TKO 1 (4) Apr 13, 1931 Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.49 Win 38–6–3 (2)Eddie Clark KO 3 (4) Mar 31, 1931 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.48 Win 37–6–3 (2)Larry EstridgeKO 8 (?) May 22, 1928

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BERLENBACH, PAUL SIGNED POLICE GAZETTE GALLERY OF CHAMPIONS SUPPLEMENT

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Paul Berlenbach (born February 18, 1901 – died September 30, 1985) was the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world from May 30, 1925, when he wrested the crown from Mike McTigue, until July 16, 1926, when he was defeated by his nemesis Jack Delaney. Known as the "Astoria Assassin", Berlenbach was known for his punching power. Interestingly, the New York City-born Berlenbach was an AAU champion wrestler before turning to professional boxing in 1923. Eventually he scored a 10th round TKO over former champion "Battling Siki" to earn a title shot against champion Mike McTigue. Described by writer Paul Gallico as "untutored, unlettered, slow-witted, slow-moving, and wholly lacking in animation or imagination", Berlanbach was, nevertheless, a formidable fighter. As Gallico noted, he possessed "a numbing, paralyzing body punch that caused his opponents suddenly to crumple up" as though shot.