Albert Westphal German Heavyweight Champion, who was considered as an 'opponent' in 1961 for Heavyweight Champion - Floyd Patterson, for an interim date - before Albert fought Sonny Liston. Albert who won the German 'Schwergewicht' Title in May 1958, lost it a year later in 1959, regained it in June 1961, before losing it again in September 1961. Albert, at 5' 8" and 195 lbs. - was a 'stocky type' with an awkward style, and not an easy foe to hit cleanly. This content is protected
March 8, 1960 World Heavyweight Champion - Ingemar 'Ingo' Johansson sparring with Albert Westphal in front of the Danish-Norweigan Armed Force Battalion station at the Gaza Strip. 'INGO' brought along Albert Westphal as is sparring partner for the 9-Day Boxing Tour. The 28 year-old Albert Westphal, at 5' 7" 190 lbs. provided the Champion as 'easy' punching bag. The now ex-German Heavyweight Champion, sported an 18-7-2 (10 KO's) record, and was now ranked as the #4 German Heavyweight. After the tour, 'INGO' fired Albert, stating, 'That he was the worst sparring partner he had ever boxed with. The guy has no skills, no punch and no heart.' This content is protected
December 4, 1961 - Convention Hall, Philadelphia Albert Westphal The 30 year-old German, with a record of 24-8-3 (12 KO's) had come off of impressive victories over - Expedit Moutcho and Piero Del Papa, before tangling with 'The Big Bear'. Fought 'very well' for the first 40-seconds versus Charles 'Sonny' Liston. This content is protected
