Jack Bernstein

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Jack Bernstein (born November 5, 1899 in New York City , New York , United States as John Dodick , † December 26, 1945 ) was an American boxer of Jewish origin.

The left wingman won his first nine fights. On May 30, 1923 he boxed against Johnny Dundee for the universal world champion belt in super featherweight and won over 15 rounds by unanimous decision. He lost this title in the rematch in December of the same year to Dundee by split judge decision.

In 2000, Bernstein was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame .

Early life and career

John Dodick was born in New York on December 5, 1899, the second of seven children. He was forced to drop out of elementary school to help his father, a fruit dealer, support their large family. KO Brown, a leading track and field athlete, was reportedly his first mentor at the Boys Club he attended and kept encouraging him. According to a source, Dodick's third fight with future lightweight legend Benny Leonard was in a decision that was less than six rounds. Dodick made his debut at the age of only fifteen in the New York fight clubs under the name "Young Kiddy".

While stationed on the Mexican border after joining the Army during World War I, he defeated Nick Gundy, the Mexican champion, in a tough 20-round match in El Paso. As the winner, he received the title Featherweight Border Champion . When Dodick returned to his new home in Yonkers , he continued to fight in local clubs, but became discouraged in quitting for a while to drive a truck. A new manager, druggist Lou Hirsch, took Dodick in, named Jack Bernstein, with the last name of the former local legend, Jewish featherweight contender, Joe Bernstein .

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c Ken Blady: The Jewish Boxer's Hall of Fame . Ed .: Shapolsky Publishers, Inc. New York, NY, S. 133-138 .
personal data
SURNAME Amber, Jack
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American boxer of Jewish origin
DATE OF BIRTH November 5, 1899
PLACE OF BIRTH New York City , New York , United States
DATE OF DEATH December 26, 1945