Paul Berlenbach

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Paul Berlenbach (February 18, 1901 – September 30, 1985), nicknamed the Astoria Assassin was the world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1925 and 1926. Known for his punching power, he took the crown from Mike McTigue, until July 16, 1926, when he was defeated by his nemesis Jack Delaney. The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer rated him as the #10 best light heavyweight of all time. Berlenbach was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1971 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001.[1]

Career

Prior to his professional boxing career, Berlenbach had been a champion at amateur wrestling and amateur boxing, both at middleweight.[2] His record as an amateur boxer was 21–0 with 21 knockouts.[3] He made the United States Olympic wrestling team in 1920, but was injured and did not participate.[4]

World light heavyweight champion

Berlenbach scored a 10th-round TKO over former champion Battling Siki to earn a title shot against champion Mike McTigue. Berlenbach defeated McTigue with a unanimous decision to become light-heavyweight champion.[5]

In his first title defense against Tony "Young" Marullo, the bout was stopped in the 9th round and declared no contest. "(Referee) Lewis was convinced the boxers were pulling their punches. I agreed with Lewis that the bout should be declared 'no contest,'" inspector Platt Adams of the New Jersey Boxing Commission said after the fight.[6] Adams cleared both boxers though, when examination revealed that Berlenbach had broken a bone in his hand.[7]

Berlenbach stopped Jimmy Slattery in his second defense. Next was Jack Delaney, the only fighter who had previously defeated him. After being knocked down in the 4th round, Berlenbach rallied and won on a split decision, with one judge calling the fight a draw.[8]

Against heavyweight Johnny Risko he suffered a surprise loss. A rematch was requested by both fighters, but the request was denied by the New York boxing commission, citing desire for the champion to fight opponents in his own division.[9]

Young Stribling, who had fought Berlenbach to a draw two years before, and also owned a victory over Risko, was given a shot at the light-heavyweight title. Berlenbach won the rematch decisively.[10]

Jack Delaney defeated Paul Berlenbach for the light-heavyweight championship on July 16, 1926, in front of 41,000 spectators. After the victory Delaney said Berlenbach had "the hardest left hand punch I ever took." Berlenbach, "I was never in serious trouble, but I could not land my lefts effectively."[11]

Late career

"If Berlenbach wants a return bout, he'll get it," Jack Delaney said after his championship win.[12] Instead of seeking a rematch with Delaney for the light-heavyweight title, Paul Berlenbach moved to heavyweight.[13] In his first match at heavyweight he fought Mike McTigue, who Berlenbach had taken the light-heavyweight title from. McTigue won in the 4th round. Berlenbach announced his retirement afterward.[14] However he would return to the ring 5 months later back at light-heavyweight.

After a string of victories at light-heavyweight. He fought the middleweight champion Mickey Walker in a non-title match. Walker won on points, knocked Berlenbach down in the 4th. Berlenbach's 11 pound advantage did not seem to matter.[15]

He fought Jack Delaney for a 4th time, this time in front of only 6,000. Berlenbach was knocked down 3 times before the fight was stopped in the 6th round.[16]

After a match with veteran Larry Estridge in 1928 both boxers had their boxing licenses rescinded.[17] Berlenbach had won in 8 rounds. According to sportswriter James P. Dawson, the fight "proved conclusively to all those in attendance that their days of real boxing are at an end."[18]

In 1929 Paul Berlenbach began a brief career as a professional wrestler.[19]

After multiple unsuccessful returns to the ring in 1931 and again in 1933, Berlenbach finally retired for good.

He retired from boxing with a record of 40 wins (33 KOs), 8 losses, and 3 draws. He was named #93 on the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Upon his retirement, he owned and operated Paul Berlenbach's Ringside Restaurant in Sound Beach, New York in the 1950s.

Professional boxing record

Template:BoxingRecordSummary All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
54 Loss 40–8–3 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carl Knowles PTS 10 Sep 28, 1933 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 NC 40–7–3 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ray Lopez NC 2 (?) Sep 14, 1931 Saint Albans, Vermont, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The bout was declared NC after Lopez had been floored three times by relatively light punches.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Loss 40–7–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Herman Weiner DQ 1 (5) Jul 22, 1931 Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Berlenbach DQ'd for going down without a blow being struck.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 40–6–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jerry Garfield TKO 4 (6) Jul 9, 1931 Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 39–6–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Henderson TKO 1 (4) Apr 13, 1931 Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 38–6–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Eddie Clark KO 3 (4) Mar 31, 1931 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 37–6–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Larry Estridge KO 8 (?) May 22, 1928 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 36–6–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Floyd Shimalla KO 1 (?) May 12, 1928 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 35–6–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Delaney TKO 6 (10) Dec 9, 1927 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 35–5–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mickey Walker PTS 10 Nov 25, 1927 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Template:DrawDraw 35–4–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Lohman PTS 10 Oct 13, 1927 Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 35–4–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Lawson KO 7 (?) Jul 28, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 34–4–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bing Conley PTS 10 Jul 18, 1927 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 33–4–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gus Berger TKO 4 (10) Jul 9, 1927 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 32–4–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charley Rammell TKO 1 (10) Jun 27, 1927 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 31–4–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike McTigue TKO 4 (10) Jan 28, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 31–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Francis Charles TKO 1 (10) Aug 20, 1926 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 30–3–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Delaney UD 15 Jul 16, 1926 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 30–2–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Young Stribling UD 15 Jun 10, 1926 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 29–2–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ray Neuman PTS 10 Apr 5, 1926 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 28–2–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Risko PTS 10 Mar 19, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 28–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Delaney PTS 15 Dec 11, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 27–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Emilio Solomon TKO 9 (10) Oct 12, 1925 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 26–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jimmy Slattery TKO 11 (15) Sep 11, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 NC 25–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Marullo NC 9 (15) Jul 13, 1925 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles at stake;
Both men were disqualified for "not trying"Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 25–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike McTigue UD 15 May 30, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NBA and NYSAC, and The Ring light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 24–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Siki TKO 10 (12) Mar 13, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 23–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frankie Maguire TKO 5 (10) Feb 9, 1925 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 22–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Marullo PTS 12 Jan 30, 1925 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 21–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rocky Smith TKO 4 (10) Jan 14, 1925 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 20–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Larry Estridge TKO 2 (?) Dec 26, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 19–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Burns KO 5 (10) Dec 5, 1924 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 18–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Gill NWS 10 Oct 1, 1924 Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 18–1–2 Jack Reddick KO 8 (?) Sep 19, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Template:DrawDraw 17–1–2 Young Stribling PTS 6 Aug 27, 1924 Velodrome, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 17–1–1 Hambone Kelly KO 4 (10) Aug 15, 1924 Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Template:DrawDraw 16–1–1 Augie Ratner PTS 8 Jul 24, 1924 Polo Grounds, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Frank Carpenter TKO 7 (10) Jul 7, 1924 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 KO Jaffe TKO 7 (10) Jun 20, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, Brooklyn New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Chief Halbran TKO 3 (10) Jun 16, 1924 Bralls Arena, Freeport, New York U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Harold Abbott TKO 4 (10) Apr 29, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Jack Stone TKO 5 (12) Apr 7, 1924 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Harry Krohn KO 4 (10) Mar 31, 1924 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Loss 10–1 Jack Delaney KO 4 (12) Mar 14, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Jimmy Darcy TKO 3 (12) Mar 3, 1924 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Young Fisher KO 6 (?) Feb 28, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Pat Walsh TKO 1 (?) Feb 15, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Frank Carbone TKO 6 (8) Jan 28, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Lew Chester KO 2 (6) Jan 18, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Billy Ryan KO 1 (?) Jan 10, 1924 102nd Medical Regiment Armory, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 KO Jaffre KO 7 (?) Jan 2, 1924 Lenox A.C., New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Jerome Baird KO 1 (8) Dec 13, 1923 102nd Medical Regiment Armory, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Charles Hoffman KO 1 (8) Nov 29, 1923 102nd Medical Regiment Armory, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Jimmy Roberts KO 1 (8) Oct 4, 1923 102nd Medical Regiment Armory, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

The Ring magazine titles

Undisputed titles

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia - Paul Berlenbach CyberBoxingZone.com Retrieved on 2014-04-30
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Achievements
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check World Light Heavyweight Champion
30 May 1925 – 16 July 1926 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by

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