Paul Berlenbach (b. February 18, 1901, d. September 30, 1985 was the lightheavyweight boxing champion of the world from May 30, 1925, when he wrested the crown from Mike McTigue, until July 16, 1926, when he was defeated by his nemesis Jack Delaney. February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 92 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 168 days remaining. ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jack Delaney (Born: March 18, 1900, Died: November 27, 1948 was a former light heavyweight champion of the world and contender for the heavyweight crown. ...

Known as the "Astoria Assassin", Berlanbach was known for his devastating punching power. Interestingly, the New York City born Berlenbach was an AAU champion wrestler before turning to professinal boxing in 1923. Eventually he scored a 10th round TKO over former champion Battling Siki to earn a title shot against champion Mike McTigue. Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Battling Siki (September 16, 1897 – December 15, 1925) was a Sengalese light heavyweight boxer who fought from 1912-1925. ...

Described by writer Paul Gallico as "untutored, unlettered, slow-witted, slow-moving, and wholly lacking in animation or imagination", Berlanbach was, nevertheless, a formidable fighter. As Gallico noted, he possessed "a numbing, paralyzing body punch that caused his opponents suddenly to crumple up" as though shot. His weaknesses were his non-existent defense, and slow movements which enabled sharp shooting opponents, such as Jack Delaney, to hit him at will. Paul Gallico, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1937 Paul William Gallico (July 26, 1897-July 15, 1976) was a fabulously successful U.S. novelist and short story writer. ...

He retired with a record of 42 wins (35 KOs), 8 losses, and 3 draws. He was named to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. In 2003, Ring Magazine published a list of 100 greatest punchers of all time in boxing, as voted by the magazines writers. ...