Charley Phil Rosenberg (Charles Green; August 15, 1902 – March 12, 1976) was an American boxer. He was World Bantamweight Champion from 1925 to 1927.
Rosenberg was born in New York City.
Rosenberg turned professional as a bantamweight in 1921; he lost four of five fights that year (the other bout was a draw). The following year he lost his first two bouts, including a 12-round decision to future flyweight champion Frankie Genaro in May 1922.
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Charley Phil Rosenberg (Charles Green; August 15, 1902 – March 12, 1976) was an American boxer. He was World Bantamweight Champion from 1925 to 1927.
Rosenberg was born in New York City.
Rosenberg turned professional as a bantamweight in 1921; he lost four of five fights that year (the other bout was a draw). The following year he lost his first two bouts, including a 12-round decision to future flyweight champion Frankie Genaro in May 1922.
Two months later, Rosenberg won his first professional fight. He showed a propensity for toughness (he was never knocked down during his career). By 1924, Rosenberg was turning into a good fighter, using his speed and punching ability. He won nine straight fights, including three knockouts, to set up a title bout.
The 5' 4" Rosenberg had to lose 39 pounds in 10 weeks to make the weight limit for the title fight. His trainer, Ray Arcel, who cajoled Rosenberg into losing the weight, recalled that Charley "hated me ... He used to scream at me: 'You...
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