Charley Weinert (October 22, 1895 – May 1, 1969)[1] was a New Jersey boxer, known as the Newark Adonis. He fought most major heavyweights in his era, including two fights for the light-heavyweight championship against Jack Dillon. He was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 1970.[2]
Charley Weinert | |
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| Born | October 22, 1895 |
| Died | May 1, 1969 (aged 73) |
| Other names | Newark Adonis |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight Light heavyweight |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 98 |
| Wins | 73 |
| Wins by KO | 27 |
| Losses | 17 |
| Draws | 8 |
Professional career
editWeinert either won or forced a draw is his first 31 fights. He fought Gunboat Smith to a draw, then in a rematch won by newspaper decision.
The Newark Evening Star, on December 30, 1913, following his victory over Tommy Madden:
Of all the "white hopes" I have seen, outside, perhaps, of Gunboat Smith, Weinert looks to be easily the best of the lot. ... From what he has been showing in the ring, Weinert with a year or so of age and fifteen pounds, say, of weight, has one grand chance to become the greatest heavyweight pugilist that has ever grazed the prize ring.[3]
In 1914 and 1915, Weinert twice fought for the light-heavyweight championship and was twice defeated by Jack Dillon.[4]
Weinert fought most major heavyweights in his era including: Gene Tunney, Harry Greb, Luis Angel Firpo, Jack Sharkey, Battling Levinsky, Billy Miske and Fred Fulton.
References
edit- ^ "Charley Weinert". boxerlist.com. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "CHARLIE WEINERT". New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. njboxinghof.org. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "A Marvel of Cleverness, Charley Weinert, the New Jersey Champion, Administers to Tommy Madden a good Lacing". Newark Evening Star. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Boxrec:Jack Dillon". boxrec.com. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Charley Weinert from BoxRec (registration required)