Charley Weinert

Charley Weinert (October 22, 1895 – May 1, 1969)[1] was a New Jersey boxer, 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 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.

[4] Weinert fought most major heavyweights in his era including: Gene Tunney, Harry Greb, Luis Angel Firpo, Jack Sharkey, Battling Levinsky, Billy Miske and Fred Fulton.