All boxersHarry Haft
Boxing · Deceased13-8-0RECORD
8WINS BY KO / TKO
5WINS BY DECISION
21PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Herschel Haft |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 28 Jul 1925 |
| Died | 3 Nov 2007 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Birthplace | Bełchatów, Poland |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight, Light heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 175 cm (5′9″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1948–1949 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Rocky Marciano, 18 Jul 1949 |
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Background
Polish-born Jewish survivor of Auschwitz who was forced to box fellow prisoners in fights staged by an SS overseer. After the war he emigrated to the United States and boxed professionally in 1948 and 1949, ending his career after a knockout loss to Rocky Marciano.
Fight history
5 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Rocky Marciano | KO | 3 | 18 Jul 1949 | Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Loss | Roland LaStarza | TKO | 4 | 27 Jun 1949 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Pretzie | TKO | 4 | 2:38 | 30 May 1949 | Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Billy Kilby | KO | 1 | 14 Jan 1949 | Binghamton, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Pat O'Connor | Decision (points) | 8 | 5 Jan 1949 | White Plains, New York, US |
Other sources: de.wikipedia.org
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