Charley Weinert (October 22, 1895 – May 1, 1969)[1] was a New Jerseyboxer, known as the Newark Adonis. He fought most major heavyweights in his era, including two fights for the light-heavyweight championship against Jack Dillon. He was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 1970.[2]
Professional career
Weinert either won or forced a draw is his first 31 fights. He fought Gunboat Smith to a draw, then in a rematch won by newspaper decision.
The Newark Evening Star, on December 30, 1913, following his victory over Tommy Madden:
Of all the "white hopes" I have seen, outside, perhaps, of Gunboat Smith, Weinert looks to be easily the best of the lot. ... From what he has been showing in the ring, Weinert with a year or so of age and fifteen pounds, say, of weight, has one grand chance to become the greatest heavyweight pugilist that has ever grazed the prize ring.[3]
In 1914 and 1915, Weinert twice fought for the light-heavyweight championship and was twice defeated by Jack Dillon.[4]
