Age, Biography and Wiki
George Benton (The Mayor of North Philadelphia) was born on 15 May, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American boxer and boxing trainer. Discover George Benton'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 78 years old?
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The Mayor of North Philadelphia |
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| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
15 May, 1933 |
| Birthday |
15 May |
| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Date of death |
19 September, 2011 |
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| Nationality |
United States
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George Benton Height, Weight & Measurements
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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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George Benton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Benton worth at the age of 78 years old? George Benton’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated George Benton'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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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
boxer |
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Timeline
George Benton (May 15, 1933 – September 19, 2011) was an American boxer and boxing trainer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
His first amateur bout was when he was thirteen.
He turned professional three years later.
In seventy-six professional fights, he was never knocked down and was stopped just twice, on a cut against Luis Manuel Rodriguez and when he didn't come out for the final round of his fight with Bennie Briscoe.
Benton had a professional record of 62–13–1 (37 KOs).
Benton became the #1 ranked middleweight in the world in the early 1960s, but he never got a shot at the world title.
In 1962, after he beat Giardello, Benton thought that he would get a title shot.
However, Giardello's manager, Lou Duva, was well connected and was able to get Giardello a fight with Dick Tiger for the World Middleweight Championship, which Giardello won by decision.
"Yeah, I screwed George out of his shot," Duva said.
"He didn't even know about it till I told him many years later."
Benton's boxing career ended in 1970 after he was shot.
The shooter had tried to pick up Benton's sister in a bar, and Benton's brother beat him up.
Vowing to kill someone from the Benton family, the man shot George in the back.
He was in and out of the hospital for two years.
The bullet remained lodged near Benton's spine for the remainder of his life.
With his boxing career over, he turned to training.
He studied under Eddie Futch and was in Joe Frazier's corner for his third fight with Muhammad Ali, the Thrilla in Manila.
He was also in the corner of Leon Spinks when he upset Ali to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
For seventeen years, Benton worked with Lou Duva and the Duva family's promotion company, Main Events, as the head trainer for many of their fighters.
In 1989 and 1990, Benton was named "Trainer of the Year" by the Boxing Writers Association of America.
In 2001, he was elected to the International Boxing Hall Of Fame.
Benton died on September 19, 2011, after a battle with pneumonia.
A veteran of the United States Army, he was buried at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania.
