| Charley Weinert | |
| Nickname: | Newark Adonis |
| Birth Date: | 22 October 1895 |
| Weight: | Heavyweight Light heavyweight |
| Total: | 98 |
| Wins: | 73 |
| Ko: | 27 |
| Losses: | 17 |
| Draws: | 8 |
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 was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 1970.[2]
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:
In 1914 and 1915, Weinert twice fought for the light-heavyweight championship and was twice defeated by Jack Dillon.[3]
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.