Paul Berlenbach
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Astoria Assassin |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | Paul Berlenbach February 18, 1901 |
| Died | September 30, 1985 (aged 84) |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | Light Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Win by KO | 33 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 1 |
Paul Berlenbach (February 18, 1901 – September 30, 1985), nicknamed the Astoria Assassin was the world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1925 and 1926. 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. Berlenbach was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1971 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001.