Heinz Neuhaus was a German boxer who was heavyweight champion of Germany and Europe in the 1950s.
12 Facts About Heinz Neuhaus
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Heinz Neuhaus remained unbeaten in his first 18 fights and in October 1950 challenged Hein ten Hoff for the German heavyweight title, the fight ending in a draw.
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In July 1952, Heinz Neuhaus defended his European title against ten Hoff with the latter's German title at stake; Heinz Neuhaus won by first-round knockout.
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In March 1953, Heinz Neuhaus was rated by American magazine The Ring as 6th best heavyweight in the world, rising to fourth in November 1954.
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Heinz Neuhaus made a further defence of the European title against Sys in August 1953, but lost for the second time in his career in November that year when he was knocked out in the fourth round by Nino Valdes.
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Heinz Neuhaus returned in January 1954 with a fourth-round knockout of Belgian champion Piet Wilde.
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Heinz Neuhaus made a fourth successful defence of the European title in October 1954, knocking out Kurt Schiegl in the third round.
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Heinz Neuhaus lost the European title in his fifth defence, beaten on points by Franco Cavicchi in June 1955 in front of 60,000 spectators at the Palazzetto dello Sport, Bologna.
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Heinz Neuhaus faced Cavicchi again three months later, winning via disqualification, but the title was not at stake.
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In November 1955 Heinz Neuhaus lost his German title when he was beaten on points by Gerhard Hecht.
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Heinz Neuhaus unsuccessfully challenged Cavicchi for the European title in July 1956, but regained his German title from Hecht in November.
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Heinz Neuhaus ended his career with a record of 42 wins from 58 fights.