Age, Biography and Wiki
Kid Kaplan was born on 15 October, 1901 in Kyiv, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire, is a Ukrainian boxer. Discover Kid Kaplan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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Kid Kaplan |
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Age |
69 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
Born |
15 October 1901 |
Birthday |
15 October |
Birthplace |
Kyiv, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire |
Date of death |
26 October, 1970 |
Died Place |
Norwich, Connecticut |
Nationality |
Russia
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He is a member of famous boxer with the age 69 years old group.
Kid Kaplan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Kid Kaplan height is 5ft 2in and Weight Featherweight.
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5ft 2in |
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Featherweight |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Kid Kaplan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kid Kaplan worth at the age of 69 years old? Kid Kaplan’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from Russia. We have estimated Kid Kaplan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Source of Income |
boxer |
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Timeline
Louis "Kid" Kaplan (born October 15, 1901, in Kyiv, Ukraine – October 26, 1970), known as the Meridan Buzzsaw, was a professional boxer and a 1925 world featherweight champion.
Kaplan and his family emigrated to the United States from the Kyiv when he was five years old and settled in Meriden, Connecticut.
While selling fruit for five cents a day, he began boxing as a teenager at the Lenox Athletic Club in Meriden, and turned professional in 1919.
Kaplan began his boxing career in the Connecticut State circuit.
At the time, Meriden was an epicenter of boxing in the Northeastern United States.
Early in his career, Kaplan fought the popular local favorite and former New York State champion Charlie Pilkington.
Though they never boxed a professional match together, their early rivalry and Pilkington's role as a mentor and sparring partner had much to do with launching Kaplan's very successful boxing career.
A busy fighter, he engaged in over 50 bouts in his first four years in the paid ranks.
During one of his early fights in 1920, Kaplan knocked out opponent Sailor Cunningham within two minutes.
After winning against Hughie Hutchinson and Earl Baird in 1922, Kaplan gained significant popularity.
In 1923 he twice drew with rival Babe Herman before scoring a 10-round win over future world lightweight champ Jimmy Goodrich.
By late 1924, World Featherweight champion Johnny Dundee vacated his title and a tournament was arranged to determine a successor.
"Kid" kayoed Angel Diaz in three rounds, outpointed Bobby Garcia over 10-rounds, and then halted Joe Lombardo in four rounds to advance to the finals.
On January 2, 1925, he knocked out Danny Kramer in nine rounds at Madison Square Garden to become the new champion.
His first two defenses were against the familiar Babe Herman (D15 and W15) in late 1925.
Kaplan next decisioned Hall of Famer Billy Petrolle over 12 rounds in a non-title bout.
However, Kaplan's reign as champion was nearing its end.
Despite standing 5 ft 4 in., he was experiencing difficulty making the featherweight limit and decided to relinquish the crown to campaign as a lightweight in 1927.
Amongst the wins were losses to Wallace and Hall of Famer Jimmy McLarnin.
In 1933 he lost to Herbert "Cocoa Kid" Lewis Hardwick, and promptly retired from the ring with a 108-17-13D- 12 ND (26KOs) record.
Known as a rugged, pressing boxer who possessed tremendous stamina, the crowd-pleasing "Meriden Buzzsaw" died on October 26, 1970, in Norwich, CT.
Kaplan, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, unless otherwise stated.
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted to the win/loss/draw column.
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.
Kaplan was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.