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Paul Berlenbach (Astoria Assassin) was born on 18 February, 1901 in New York, New York, United States, is an American boxer. Discover Paul Berlenbach'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 84 years old?
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Astoria Assassin |
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Age |
84 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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18 February, 1901 |
Birthday |
18 February |
Birthplace |
New York, New York, United States |
Date of death |
30 September, 1985 |
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United States
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He is a member of famous boxer with the age 84 years old group.
Paul Berlenbach Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Paul Berlenbach height is 5 ft and Weight Light Heavyweight.
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Light Heavyweight |
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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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Paul Berlenbach Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Paul Berlenbach worth at the age of 84 years old? Paul Berlenbach’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Paul Berlenbach's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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boxer |
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Timeline
Paul Berlenbach (February 18, 1901 – September 30, 1985), nicknamed the Astoria Assassin was the world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1925 and 1926.
He made the United States Olympic wrestling team in 1920, but was injured and did not participate.
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.
The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer rated him as the #10 best light heavyweight of all time.
Jack Delaney defeated Paul Berlenbach for the light-heavyweight championship on July 16, 1926, in front of 41,000 spectators.
After the victory Delaney said Berlenbach had "the hardest left hand punch I ever took."
Berlenbach, "I was never in serious trouble, but I could not land my lefts effectively."
"If Berlenbach wants a return bout, he'll get it," Jack Delaney said after his championship win.
Instead of seeking a rematch with Delaney for the light-heavyweight title, Paul Berlenbach moved to heavyweight.
In his first match at heavyweight he fought Mike McTigue, who Berlenbach had taken the light-heavyweight title from.
McTigue won in the 4th round.
Berlenbach announced his retirement afterward.
However he would return to the ring 5 months later back at light-heavyweight.
After a string of victories at light-heavyweight.
He fought the middleweight champion Mickey Walker in a non-title match.
Walker won on points, knocked Berlenbach down in the 4th.
Berlenbach's 11 pound advantage did not seem to matter.
After a match with veteran Larry Estridge in 1928 both boxers had their boxing licenses rescinded.
Berlenbach had won in 8 rounds.
According to sportswriter James P. Dawson, the fight "proved conclusively to all those in attendance that their days of real boxing are at an end."
In 1929 Paul Berlenbach began a brief career as a professional wrestler.
After multiple unsuccessful returns to the ring in 1931 and again in 1933, Berlenbach finally retired for good.
He retired from boxing with a record of 40 wins (33 KOs), 8 losses, and 3 draws.
Berlenbach was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1971 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001.
Prior to his professional boxing career, Berlenbach had been a champion at amateur wrestling and amateur boxing, both at middleweight.
His record as an amateur boxer was 21–0 with 21 knockouts.
He fought Jack Delaney for a 4th time, this time in front of only 6,000.
Berlenbach was knocked down 3 times before the fight was stopped in the 6th round.
Berlenbach scored a 10th-round TKO over former champion Battling Siki to earn a title shot against champion Mike McTigue.
Berlenbach defeated McTigue with a unanimous decision to become light-heavyweight champion.
In his first title defense against Tony "Young" Marullo, the bout was stopped in the 9th round and declared no contest.
"(Referee) Lewis was convinced the boxers were pulling their punches. I agreed with Lewis that the bout should be declared 'no contest,'" inspector Platt Adams of the New Jersey Boxing Commission said after the fight.
Adams cleared both boxers though, when examination revealed that Berlenbach had broken a bone in his hand.
Next was Jack Delaney, the only fighter who had previously defeated him.
After being knocked down in the 4th round, Berlenbach rallied and won on a split decision, with one judge calling the fight a draw.
Against heavyweight Johnny Risko he suffered a surprise loss.
A rematch was requested by both fighters, but the request was denied by the New York boxing commission, citing desire for the champion to fight opponents in his own division.
Young Stribling, who had fought Berlenbach to a draw two years before, and also owned a victory over Risko, was given a shot at the light-heavyweight title.
Berlenbach won the rematch decisively.