Harry Haft
Polish boxer (1925–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Harry Haft (also known as Herschel Haft; born Hertzko or Hertzka Haft on 28 July 1925 in Bełchatów, Poland;[1][2] died 3 November 2007) was a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp where he boxed fellow inmates to survive. He was briefly a professional boxer in post-war Germany, and boxed as a light heavyweight in the United States from 1948–1949.[3]
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Harry Haft | |
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Born | Herschel (Hertzko) Haft (1925-07-28)July 28, 1925 |
Died | November 3, 2007(2007-11-03) (aged 82) |
Nationality | Polish |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 21 |
Wins | 13 |
Wins by KO | 8 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
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