Charlie Phil Rosenberg

Charley Phil Rosenberg (Charles Green; August 15, 1902 – March 12, 1976) was an American boxer. He was World Bantamweight Champion from 1925 to 1927.

Early life

Charlie Rosenberg was born in New York City.

Boxing career

Rosenberg began his professional boxing career in 1921 as a bantamweight in 1921 and did not win a fight until July 1922. He won nine fights in a row in 1924, three by knockouts, and earned a title shot. He defeated Eddie Martin on March 20, 1925, to win the world bantamweight crown.

Rosenberg was described by Time Magazine as:

He lost the title to Bushy Graham on February 4, 1927. He won the fight in a 15-round decision, but forfeited the title because he was over the weight restriction for his class. He won two more matches before his retirement in January 1929.

Rosenberg's professional record in 65 bouts: won 33 (7 KOs), drew 8, lost 17, 7 no-decisions.

Hall of Fame

Rosenberg, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.