- Paul Berlenbach
Infobox_Boxer
name =Paul Berlenbach
realname = Paul Berlenbach
nickname = Astoria Assassin
nationality = flagicon|United States American
weight =Light Heavyweight
birth_date =February 18 ,1901
birth_place = New York,New York ,United States
death_date = death date and age|1985|9|30|1901|18|2|mf=y
death_place =
style = Orthodox
total = 51
wins = 40
KO = 33
losses = 8
draws = 3
no contests = 1 [ [http://www.ibhof.com/berlanbach.htm IBHOF/Paul Berlenbach] , IBHOF.com, Retrieved on1-5-08 ] Paul Berlenbach (February 18 1901 –September 30 1985 ) was thelight heavyweight boxing champion of the world fromMay 30 1925 , when he wrested the crown fromMike McTigue , untilJuly 16 1926 , when he was defeated by his nemesisJack 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 championMike 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. His weaknesses were his non-existent defense, and slow movements which enabled sharp shooting opponents, such as Jack Delaney, to hit him at will.He retired with a record of 40 wins (33 KOs), 8 losses, and 3 draws. He was named to the
Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time .References
* [http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=13685] BoxRec
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