All boxersPaul Berlenbach
“Astoria Assassin”
Boxing · Deceased41-8-3 (2 NC)RECORD
34WINS BY KO / TKO
7WINS BY DECISION
54PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Astoria Assassin |
| Date of birth | 18 Feb 1901 |
| Died | 30 Sep 1985 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | New York City, United States |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 178 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | 183 cm (72″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1923–1933 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 4 Oct 1923 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Carl Knowles, 28 Sep 1933 |
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Titles and honours
- NYSAC, NBA and The Ring light heavyweight champion (1925–1926)
Background
American light heavyweight from New York who won the world light heavyweight title from Mike McTigue in 1925 and lost it to Jack Delaney in 1926. He was later inducted into the Ring Magazine and International Boxing Halls of Fame.
Fight history
54 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Carl Knowles | Decision (points) | 10 | 28 Sep 1933 | Atlanta, Georgia, US | ||
| No contest | Ray Lopez | No contest | 2 | 14 Sep 1931 | Saint Albans, Vermont, US | ||
| Loss | Herman Weiner | Disqualification | 1 | 22 Jul 1931 | Laurel, Maryland, US | ||
| Win | Jerry Garfield | TKO | 4 | 9 Jul 1931 | Brooklyn, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Billy Henderson | TKO | 1 | 13 Apr 1931 | Brooklyn, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Eddie Clark | KO | 3 | 31 Mar 1931 | Brooklyn, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Larry Estridge | KO | 8 | 22 May 1928 | Queens, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Floyd Shimalla | KO | 1 | 12 May 1928 | Brooklyn, New York City, US | ||
| Loss | Jack Delaney | TKO | 6 | 9 Dec 1927 | Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Loss | Mickey Walker | Decision (points) | 10 | 25 Nov 1927 | Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Draw | Joe Lohman | Decision (points) | 10 | 13 Oct 1927 | Atlanta, Georgia, US | ||
| Win | Bob Lawson | KO | 7 | 28 Jul 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Bing Conley | Decision (points) | 10 | 18 Jul 1927 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Gus Berger | TKO | 4 | 9 Jul 1927 | Brooklyn, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Charley Rammell | TKO | 1 | 27 Jun 1927 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, US | ||
| Loss | Mike McTigue | TKO | 4 | 28 Jan 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Francis Charles | TKO | 1 | 20 Aug 1926 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, US | ||
| Loss | Jack Delaney | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 16 Jul 1926 | Brooklyn, New York City, US | Lost NBA, NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Young Stribling | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 10 Jun 1926 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, US | Retained light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Ray Neuman | Decision (points) | 10 | 5 Apr 1926 | Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Loss | Johnny Risko | Decision (points) | 10 | 19 Mar 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Jack Delaney | Decision (points) | 15 | 11 Dec 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | Retained light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Emilio Solomon | TKO | 9 | 12 Oct 1925 | Polo Grounds, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Slattery | TKO | 11 | 11 Sep 1925 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, US | Retained light heavyweight titles | |
| No contest | Tony Marullo | No contest | 9 | 13 Jul 1925 | Newark, New Jersey, US | Light heavyweight titles at stake | |
| Win | Mike McTigue | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 30 May 1925 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, US | Won NBA, NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Battling Siki | TKO | 10 | 13 Mar 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Frankie Maguire | TKO | 5 | 9 Feb 1925 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Tony Marullo | Decision (points) | 12 | 30 Jan 1925 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Rocky Smith | TKO | 4 | 14 Jan 1925 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Larry Estridge | TKO | 2 | 26 Dec 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Tom Burns | KO | 5 | 5 Dec 1924 | Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Gill | Decision (points) | 10 | 1 Oct 1924 | Jersey City, New Jersey, US | Newspaper decision | |
| Win | Jack Reddick | KO | 8 | 19 Sep 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Draw | Young Stribling | Decision (points) | 6 | 27 Aug 1924 | Velodrome, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Hambone Kelly | KO | 4 | 15 Aug 1924 | Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Draw | Augie Ratner | Decision (points) | 8 | 24 Jul 1924 | Polo Grounds, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Frank Carpenter | TKO | 7 | 7 Jul 1924 | Queens, New York City, US | ||
| Win | KO Jaffe | TKO | 7 | 20 Jun 1924 | Brooklyn, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Chief Halbran | TKO | 3 | 16 Jun 1924 | Freeport, New York, US | ||
| Win | Harold Abbott | TKO | 4 | 29 Apr 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Jack Stone | TKO | 5 | 7 Apr 1924 | Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Harry Krohn | KO | 4 | 31 Mar 1924 | Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Jack Delaney | KO | 4 | 14 Mar 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Darcy | TKO | 3 | 3 Mar 1924 | Brooklyn, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Young Fisher | KO | 6 | 28 Feb 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Pat Walsh | TKO | 1 | 15 Feb 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Frank Carbone | TKO | 6 | 28 Jan 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Lew Chester | KO | 2 | 18 Jan 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Billy Ryan | KO | 1 | 10 Jan 1924 | 102nd Medical Regiment Armory, New York City, US | ||
| Win | KO Jaffre | KO | 7 | 2 Jan 1924 | Lenox A.C., New York City, US | ||
| Win | Jerome Baird | KO | 1 | 13 Dec 1923 | 102nd Medical Regiment Armory, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Charles Hoffman | KO | 1 | 29 Nov 1923 | 102nd Medical Regiment Armory, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Roberts | KO | 1 | 4 Oct 1923 | 102nd Medical Regiment Armory, New York City, US | Pro debut |
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