Paul Berlenbach
American light heavyweight boxing world champion (1901-1985) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 84
Paul Berlenbach, 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.
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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.
The same award as Paul
Mike McTigueBoth received The Ring World Light Heavyweight ChampionHugo GarayBoth received WBA World Light Heavyweight ChampionLou Del ValleBoth received WBA World Light Heavyweight ChampionBob OlinBoth received The Ring World Light Heavyweight Champion
Jack DelaneyBoth received The Ring World Light Heavyweight ChampionVicente RondónBoth received WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion