Walter Neusel (November 25, 1907 – October 3, 1964) was a German heavyweightboxer. During his career he held the distinction of being recognized as German Heavyweight Champion.[1] Statistical boxing website BoxRec rates Neusel as the sixth best German boxer ever across all weight divisions.[2]
Neusel turned professional in 1930, racking up a 32–0–2 record before experiencing his first lost against Belgian pugilist Pierre Charles via points decision.[3] During this period, Neusel scored wins over top European heavyweight contenders Gipsy Daniels (twice) and Larry Gains. In 1933, Neusel followed his contemporary Max Schmeling to America, where he became popular due to his aggressive style.[3] In 1934, he defeated King Levinsky and the future Hall of Famer Tommy Loughran. These accomplishments earned him a ranking as one of the Ring Magazine's Top 10 heavyweights, setting up a bout with Schmeling for European supremacy.[3]
First bout with Schmelingedit
On August 26, 1934 in Hamburg came a very important match for European boxing, Neusel against Schmeling. The venue was the dirt track facility in the immediate vicinity of Hagenbeck Zoo, which boxing promoter Walter Rothenburg had rebuilt within a few weeks in a rushed manner.[4] Though the audience figures vary from 90,000–102,000 it was unquestionably the largest number of spectators in German history.[5] Neusel lost the match via ninth round technical knockout, putting up a valiant effort but ultimately being outclassed by Schmeling.
European contenderedit
After the Schmeling fight, Neusel held another future Hall of Famer in Len Harvey to a 12 round draw. Following up with back-to-back victories over Welsh contender Jack Petersen.[6] In 1935, Neusel returned to America to face former Heavyweight World Title holder Primo Carnera; losing the bout via fourth round knockout.[6] He then returned to Europe and beat South African challenger Ben Foord twice, with both wins sandwiched around a loss to Tommy Farr.[7]
World War II era & later careeredit
In 1940, Neusel won the German Heavyweight title against Arno Kölblin in Berlin.[8] He lost the title to Heinz Lazek in the latter part of 1940, but regained it against Adolf Heuser in 1942. He lost it for the last time against Hein ten Hoff in 1946.[8] In 1948, Neusel had a rematch with arch-rival Schmeling, 14 years after the initial encounter. This time Neusel prevailed with a points decision victory over 12 rounds.[1] Neusel retired after a knockout loss to Conny Rux [de] in 1950.[1] and died from a heart attack in 1964.
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Walter Neusel November 25 1907 October 3 1964 was a German heavyweight boxer During his career he held the distinction of being recognized as German Heavyweight Champion 1 Statistical boxing website BoxRec rates Neusel as the sixth best German boxer ever across all weight divisions 2 Walter NeuselBornWalter Neusel 1907 11 25 November 25 1907Bochum Nordrhein WestfalenDiedOctober 3 1964 1964 10 03 aged 56 BerlinNationalityGermanOther namesDer Blonde TigerStatisticsWeight s HeavyweightHeight1 87 m 6 ft 1 1 2 in StanceOrthodoxBoxing recordTotal fights90Wins68Wins by KO36Losses13Draws9 Contents 1 Professional career 1 1 First bout with Schmeling 1 2 European contender 1 3 World War II era amp later career 2 Notable bouts 3 References 4 Bibliography 5 External linksProfessional career editNeusel turned professional in 1930 racking up a 32 0 2 record before experiencing his first lost against Belgian pugilist Pierre Charles via points decision 3 During this period Neusel scored wins over top European heavyweight contenders Gipsy Daniels twice and Larry Gains In 1933 Neusel followed his contemporary Max Schmeling to America where he became popular due to his aggressive style 3 In 1934 he defeated King Levinsky and the future Hall of Famer Tommy Loughran These accomplishments earned him a ranking as one of the Ring Magazine s Top 10 heavyweights setting up a bout with Schmeling for European supremacy 3 First bout with Schmeling edit On August 26 1934 in Hamburg came a very important match for European boxing Neusel against Schmeling The venue was the dirt track facility in the immediate vicinity of Hagenbeck Zoo which boxing promoter Walter Rothenburg had rebuilt within a few weeks in a rushed manner 4 Though the audience figures vary from 90 000 102 000 it was unquestionably the largest number of spectators in German history 5 Neusel lost the match via ninth round technical knockout putting up a valiant effort but ultimately being outclassed by Schmeling European contender edit After the Schmeling fight Neusel held another future Hall of Famer in Len Harvey to a 12 round draw Following up with back to back victories over Welsh contender Jack Petersen 6 In 1935 Neusel returned to America to face former Heavyweight World Title holder Primo Carnera losing the bout via fourth round knockout 6 He then returned to Europe and beat South African challenger Ben Foord twice with both wins sandwiched around a loss to Tommy Farr 7 World War II era amp later career edit In 1940 Neusel won the German Heavyweight title against Arno Kolblin in Berlin 8 He lost the title to Heinz Lazek in the latter part of 1940 but regained it against Adolf Heuser in 1942 He lost it for the last time against Hein ten Hoff in 1946 8 In 1948 Neusel had a rematch with arch rival Schmeling 14 years after the initial encounter This time Neusel prevailed with a points decision victory over 12 rounds 1 Neusel retired after a knockout loss to Conny Rux de in 1950 1 and died from a heart attack in 1964 Notable bouts editResult Opponent Type Rd Time Date Location Notes 1 Loss nbsp Conny Rux de KO 5 10 1950 03 18 nbsp Funkturmhalle Westend Berlin Draw nbsp Hein ten Hoff PTS 12 1949 09 18 nbsp Reiterstadion Dusseldorf Nordrhein Westfalen Win nbsp Max Schmeling PTS 10 1948 05 23 nbsp Sportplatz Altona Hamburg Loss nbsp Hein ten Hoff KO 7 12 1947 10 15 nbsp HSV Platz Hamburg For German BDB Heavyweight Title Loss nbsp Hein ten Hoff PTS 12 1946 08 03 nbsp HSV Sportplatz Rothenbaum Hamburg Lost German BDB Heavyweight Title Win nbsp Adolf Heuser TKO 9 12 1942 09 06 nbsp Deutschlandhalle Charlottenburg Hamburg Won German BDB Heavyweight Title Draw nbsp Adolf Heuser PTS 12 1942 06 27 nbsp Union Sportplatz Hamburg For German BDB Heavyweight Title Loss nbsp Heinz Lazek PTS 12 1941 10 26 nbsp Deutschlandhalle Charlottenburg Hamburg For German BDB Heavyweight Title Win nbsp Arno Kolblin PTS 10 1941 04 27 nbsp Deutschlandhalle Charlottenburg Hamburg Win nbsp Adolf Heuser TKO 9 10 1941 01 26 nbsp Deutschlandhalle Charlottenburg Hamburg Loss nbsp Heinz Lazek PTS 12 1940 11 03 nbsp Sportpalast Schoeneberg Berlin Lost German BDB Heavyweight Title Win nbsp Arno Kolblin PTS 12 1940 06 22 nbsp Eisstadion Friedrichshain Berlin Retained German BDB Heavyweight Title Win nbsp Arno Kolblin PTS 12 1938 11 11 nbsp Deutschlandhalle Charlottenburg Hamburg Won German BDB Heavyweight Title Loss nbsp Heinz Lazek PTS 15 1938 09 16 nbsp Ice Rink Vienna For EBU Heavyweight Title Win nbsp Heinz Lazek PTS 12 1938 07 16 nbsp Schwebenhalle Stuttgart Baden Wurttemberg Win nbsp Ben Foord DQ 8 12 1938 04 16 nbsp Hanseatenhalle Hamburg Loss nbsp Tommy Farr KO 3 12 1937 06 15 nbsp Harringay Arena Harringay London Win nbsp Jack Petersen TKO 10 12 1937 02 01 nbsp Harringay Arena Harringay London Win nbsp Ben Foord PTS 15 1936 11 18 nbsp Harringay Arena Harringay London Loss nbsp Primo Carnera TKO 4 10 1935 11 01 nbsp Madison Square Garden New York New York Win nbsp Jack Petersen TKO 12 12 1935 06 25 nbsp Wembley Stadium Wembley London Win nbsp Jack Petersen TKO 11 15 1935 02 04 nbsp Empire Pool Wembley London Draw nbsp Len Harvey PTS 12 1934 11 26 nbsp Empire Pool Wembley London Loss nbsp Max Schmeling KO 9 15 1934 08 26 nbsp Sandbahn Lokstedt Hamburg Win nbsp Tommy Loughran SD 10 1934 05 04 nbsp Madison Square Garden New York New York Win nbsp King Levinsky PTS 10 1934 03 09 nbsp Madison Square Garden New York New York Win nbsp Gipsy Daniels PTS 10 1932 11 26 nbsp Festhalle Frankfurt Hessen Win nbsp Larry Gains UD 10 1932 10 17 nbsp Salle Wagram Paris Win nbsp Gipsy Daniels PTS 10 1931 07 31 nbsp Sportplatz Allee Altona Altona HamburgReferences edit a b c d Walter Neusel s Professional Boxing Record BoxRec com Retrieved on May 18 2014 All Time Pound for Pound Rankings Germany BoxRec com Retrieved on May 18 2014 a b c Walter Neusel der blonde Tiger von der Dorneburg Wanne EickelHistory de Retrieved on April 30 2014 Schmeling 1977 p 286 Schmeling 1977 p 287 a b WALTER NEUSEL UND DER MEGAKAMPF GEGEN SCHMELING Boxen de Retrieved on April 30 2014 Walter Neusel German Boxer Munzinger de Retrieved on April 30 2014 a b WALTER NEUSEL 56 GERMAN BOXER DIES NYTimes com Retrieved on April 30 2014Bibliography editSchmeling Max 1977 Erinnerungen Frankfurt Berlin Ullstein ISBN 978 3 5482 7508 6 External links editBoxing record for Walter Neusel from BoxRec registration required Awards and achievements Preceded byArno Kolblin German BDB Heavyweight ChampionNovember 11 1938 November 3 1940 Succeeded byHeinz Lazek Preceded byAdolf Heuser German BDB Heavyweight ChampionJune 27 1942 August 3 1946 Succeeded byHein ten Hoff Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Walter Neusel amp oldid 1167238322, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
