14 Facts About Bobby Halpern

Bobby Halpern grew up in on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, New York.

Bobby Halpern's mother was Irish Catholic and his father was Jewish.

Bobby Halpern joined a street gang and was involved in street fights and gang brawls.

At the age of 25, Bobby Halpern was convicted of robbery, assault, and kidnapping, and sentenced to 20 years to life.

Bobby Halpern was released from prison in 1975 at the age of 42, after serving 17 years.

Bobby Halpern earned the nickname, "The Hebrew Hammer" in his first comeback fight on November 10,1976, after he knocked out 260 pound Terry Lee Kidd with one punch.

However, 14 days later, Bobby Halpern was knocked out in two rounds by future World Heavyweight Champion Trevor Berbick.

Bobby Halpern was accused of domestic violence by Antonia Maria Melendez, his girlfriend.

Bobby Halpern accused him knocking out 6 of her teeth and breaking her leg.

Bobby Halpern suffered a one punch knockout defeat in the third round.

Bobby Halpern was hospitalized with a severe wound to his hand.

Bobby Halpern later advertised auto parts in New York and worked as a cornerman.

Bobby Halpern was arrested on a number of occasions for such charges as conspiring to murder, and weapons charges.

Bobby Halpern out-lived his siblings and died on February 8,2015.