Charley Weinert

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Gene Tunney said of Weinert in his autobiography A MAN MUST FIGHT, pp 151-152.
    "Weinert, in my opinion was the cleverest Heavyweight developed in the last twenty-five years.
    he had amazing speed and skill.
    His left jab was vicious, It broke my nose"

    How good was Weinert? Do we have any film of him?
     
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  2. Ioakeim Tzortzakis

    Ioakeim Tzortzakis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He was good, but Harry Greb was better.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Ha ha Weinert, what a dude.
     
  4. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One of the brightest shooting stars that just burned out.