Charley Weinert (October 22, 1895 – May 1, 1969)[1] was a New Jersey boxer, known as the Newark Adonis. He fought most major heavyweights in his era, including two fights for the light-heavyweight championship against Jack Dillon. He was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 1970.[2]

Charley Weinert
Born(1895-10-22)October 22, 1895
DiedMay 1, 1969(1969-05-01) (aged 73)
Other namesNewark Adonis
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Light heavyweight
Boxing record
Total fights98
Wins73
Wins by KO27
Losses17
Draws8

Professional career

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Weinert either won or forced a draw is his first 31 fights. He fought Gunboat Smith to a draw, then in a rematch won by newspaper decision.

The Newark Evening Star, on December 30, 1913, following his victory over Tommy Madden:

Of all the "white hopes" I have seen, outside, perhaps, of Gunboat Smith, Weinert looks to be easily the best of the lot. ... From what he has been showing in the ring, Weinert with a year or so of age and fifteen pounds, say, of weight, has one grand chance to become the greatest heavyweight pugilist that has ever grazed the prize ring.[3]

In 1914 and 1915, Weinert twice fought for the light-heavyweight championship and was twice defeated by Jack Dillon.[4]

Weinert fought most major heavyweights in his era including: Gene Tunney, Harry Greb, Luis Angel Firpo, Jack Sharkey, Battling Levinsky, Billy Miske and Fred Fulton.

References

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  1. ^ "Charley Weinert". boxerlist.com. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  2. ^ "CHARLIE WEINERT". New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. njboxinghof.org. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  3. ^ "A Marvel of Cleverness, Charley Weinert, the New Jersey Champion, Administers to Tommy Madden a good Lacing". Newark Evening Star. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Boxrec:Jack Dillon". boxrec.com. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
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