Al Palzer

Al Palzer (January 1, 1890 – July 26, 1917) was a boxer who fought from 1911 to 1915, one of the "White Hopes" during the reign of world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, an African American.

Palzer participated in a "White Hope" tournament organized by promoter Tom O'Rourke at New York City's National Sporting Club that was held in May 1911.

Ironically, O’Rourke had managed the legendary African American boxers Joe Walcott and George Dixon.

Kaufman had fought Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight title in San Francisco on September 9, 1909.

On New Year's Day 1913, Palzer met Luther McCarty in Vernon, California, to determine the "White Heavyweight Championship" of the world.