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About
Nicknamed "The Kosher Butcher" due to his Jewish heritage, he was the WBA Light Heavyweight Champion from September, 1978 to April, 1979.
Before Fame
He turned professional in 1976 and won 22 consecutive fights, which was illegal due to him not being the legal age to enter professional boxing.
Trivia
He was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame.
Family Life
His mother was Jewish and his father was Italian.
Associated With
He and Bobby Czyz are two of New Jersey's most famous boxers.
