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'''Roman Greenberg''' (1982 – ) is an ]-based ] ], currently ]'s (IBO's) Intercontinental ], with a 27–1 record.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=77065&cat=boxer |title=Box rec |publisher=Box rec |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref>
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'''Roman Greenberg''' ({{langx|he|רומן גרינברג}}; born May 18, 1982) is an Israeli former ] based in the United Kingdom, with Moldovan origins<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://diez.md/2018/05/31/video-roman-greenberg-al-doilea-cel-mai-rapid-boxer-dupa-muhammad-ali-cine-este-moldoveanul-de-origine-evreiasca-care-devenit-faimos-toata-lumea/|title=(video) Roman Greenberg, "al doilea cel mai rapid boxer după Muhammad Ali". Cine este moldoveanul de origine evreiască care a devenit faimos în toată lumea - #diez|date=31 May 2018 |language=ro-RO|access-date=2019-12-27}}</ref> (his parents emigrated from Soviet Union when he was 6 years old), former ]'s (IBO's) Intercontinental ], with a 27–1 record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jewishboxing.blogspot.co.il/2013/05/roman-greenberg-wont-be-back-in-ring.html|title=Roman Greenberg Won't be Back in the Ring}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=77065&cat=boxer |title=Box rec |publisher=Box rec |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> Greenberg has been nicknamed the "Lion from Zion."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lubowphotography.com/greenberg-simms-article.htm |title=Lion from Zion |publisher=Lubowphotography.com |accessdate=January 3, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120161704/http://www.lubowphotography.com/greenberg-simms-article.htm |archivedate=November 20, 2008 }}</ref>

==Biography== ==Biography==
Roman Greenberg was born on May 18, 1982 in ], ]. His family immigrated to ], Israel, soon after his birth. He began boxing at age 11 after a friend took him to a boxing club in ]. His earliest boxing memory is of having his nose broken. In 2000 Greenberg won a silver medal at the Junior World Championships in Budapest, where he fought at 200 lbs. Greenberg is 6 feet 3 inches and weighs roughly 230 pounds. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-grit.com/athletes-roman-greenberg.php |title=Roman Greenberg – Jewish Boxer |publisher=J-grit.com |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> He fought his first match two years later. At 15, in 1997 he won the ] at the European junior boxing championships.<ref></ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.israel21c.org/bin/en.jsp?enDispWho=Articles%5El2562&enPage=BlankPage&enDisplay=view&enDispWhat=object&enVersion=0&enZone=Democracy |title=Israel's boxing league a champ at promoting coexistence &#124; social-action |publisher=Israel21c.org |date=June 2, 2009 |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref>*Greenberg speaks four languages – Hebrew, Russian, German, and English. Greenberg's brother was the Junior Chess Champion of Israel in 2004. {{fact}} He is well known for his vocal support of the State of Israel. Greenberg wears a ] on his trunks.<ref>http://www.britishboxing.net/img/records/boxers/Greenberg-0016.jpg</ref> He trains in ], ], and has a home near ]. <ref name="thejc1">{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> His manager and trainer is Jim Evans.<ref></ref> Greenberg was born on May 18, 1982, in ], ]. His family immigrated to ], Israel, soon after his birth. He began ] at age 11 after a friend took him to a boxing club in ]. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Junior World Championships in Budapest.<ref name="J-Grit">{{cite web|url=http://www.j-grit.com/athletes-roman-greenberg.php|title=Roman Greenberg - Jewish Boxer|publisher=J-Grit.com|accessdate=28 June 2015}}</ref> Greenberg speaks four languages – Hebrew, Russian, German, and English.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secondsout.com/usa-boxing-news/usa-boxing-news/the-haifa-connection-roman-greenberg-and-yuri-foreman |title=The Haifa Connection: Roman Greenberg and Yuri Foreman |publisher=Secondsout.com |date=February 20, 2004 |accessdate=January 3, 2011}}</ref> Greenberg's brother was the Junior Chess Champion of Israel in 2004. {{Citation needed|date=April 2010}} He is well known for his vocal support of the State of Israel. Greenberg wears a ] on his trunks.<ref name="J-Grit" /> He trains in ], ], and has a home near ].<ref name="thejc1">{{cite web|url=http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m16&SecId=16&AId=54843&ATypeId=1 |accessdate=February 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927011108/http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m16&SecId=16&AId=54843&ATypeId=1 |archivedate=September 27, 2007 |title=The Jewish Chronicle }}</ref> His manager and trainer is Jim Evans.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.romangreenberg.tv/USA/news.cfm?ccs%3D229%26cs%3D21597 |title=Boxing - USA Headlines - USA Boxing News |accessdate=2008-05-31 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505074615/http://www.romangreenberg.tv/USA/news.cfm?ccs=229&cs=21597 |archivedate=2008-05-05 }}</ref>


==Boxing career== ==Boxing career==
In 1999, Greenberg was the youngest-ever winner of the Israeli national heavyweight title.<ref></ref> Greenberg won a ] at the Junior World Championships in 2000 in ] In 1999, Greenberg became the youngest person to win the Israeli national heavyweight title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.celebritiesworldwide.com/Ones2watch.cfm?Year=2004&ContentID=278 |accessdate=February 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821024435/http://www.celebritiesworldwide.com/Ones2watch.cfm?Year=2004&ContentID=278 |archivedate=August 21, 2007 |title=Roman Greenberg }}</ref> Greenberg won a ] at the Junior World Championships in 2000 in ]
where he beat ] 14:8 but lost to Dzhamal Medzhydov (Ukr). He posted a 47–5 amateur record. Greenberg was knocked out only once, by an opponent 11 years his senior in a national amateur championship match, when he was only 15. where he beat ] 14:8 but lost to Dzhamal Medzhydov (Ukr). He posted a 47–5 amateur record.{{Citation needed|date= January 2018}}


{{quote box |width=39em | bgcolor= |align=right | quote= "Greenberg has the fastest hands for a heavyweight since ]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.somethingisraeli.com/articles/333_roman_wins_again.htm |title=Sport |publisher=SomethingIsraeli |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> |source= — ]}} {{quote box |width=39em | bgcolor= |align=right | quote= "Greenberg has the fastest hands for a heavyweight since ]."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.somethingisraeli.com/articles/333_roman_wins_again.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070809221809/http://www.somethingisraeli.com/articles/333_roman_wins_again.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 9, 2007 |title=Sport |publisher=SomethingIsraeli |accessdate=April 13, 2010 }}</ref> |source= — ]}}


Greenberg made his pro debut in November 2001, after serving seven months in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxnews.com.ua/person.php?id=10522&lng=en |title=Roman Greenberg – Boxer – Boxing news |publisher=Boxnews.com.ua |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> In his 2003 fight against ]n Mindaugas Kulikauskas, he was knocked down in the 2nd round for the first time in his career, only to come back and knock out his opponent in the 5th. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-grit.com/athletes-roman-greenberg.php |title=Roman Greenberg – Jewish Boxer |publisher=J-Grit.com |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> He won his first 27 professional bouts – 18 by ] – before he was beaten in 2008. Greenberg made his pro debut in November 2001, after serving seven months in the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxnews.com.ua/person.php?id=10522&lng=en |title=Roman Greenberg – Boxer – Boxing news |publisher=Boxnews.com.ua |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> In 2003, he knocked out ]n Mindaugas Kulikauskas in the 5th round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-grit.com/athletes-roman-greenberg.php |title=Roman Greenberg – Jewish Boxer |publisher=J-Grit.com |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> He won his first 27 professional bouts – 18 by ] – before he was beaten in 2008.


Greenberg won the IBO Intercontinental Championship by 6th round TKO against Alex Vassilev in March 2006. <ref>{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> His 25th victory was a unanimous decision over Michael Simms (formerly 19–6–1; 13 KOs) at ] in March 2007, as he got the nod from the three judges, all by 99–91 scores as he won nine of the 10 rounds, controlling the action with his frequent jab, and much less frequent left hook. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/11/sports/NA-SPT-BOX-Garden-Fights.php |title=Search – Global Edition – The New York Times |publisher=International Herald Tribune |date=March 29, 2009 |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=10198&more=1 |title=Ibragimov annihilates Mora at the MSG Theater |publisher=Eastsideboxing.com |date=March 10, 2007 |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Abrams |first=Marc |url=http://15rounds.com/boxing/News/2007/03/ibragimov-031007.php |title=Boxing – Boxing News – Boxing Coverage |publisher=15rounds.com |date=March 11, 2007 |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> He won the IBO Intercontinental Championship by 6th round TKO against Alex Vassilev in March 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ringsidereport.com/rsr/news.php?readmore=1746 |accessdate=February 19, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927202559/http://ringsidereport.com/rsr/news.php?readmore=1746 |archivedate=September 27, 2007 |title=Ringside Report "The Heart of Boxing" }}</ref> His 25th victory was a unanimous decision over Michael Simms (formerly 19–6–1; 13 KOs) at ] in March 2007. He won nine out of 10 rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/11/sports/NA-SPT-BOX-Garden-Fights.php |title=Search – Global Edition – The New York Times |publisher=International Herald Tribune |date=March 29, 2009 |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=10198&more=1 |title=Ibragimov annihilates Mora at the MSG Theater |publisher=Eastsideboxing.com |date=March 10, 2007 |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Abrams |first=Marc |url=http://15rounds.com/boxing/News/2007/03/ibragimov-031007.php |title=Boxing – Boxing News – Boxing Coverage |publisher=15rounds.com |date=March 11, 2007 |accessdate=April 13, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707055924/http://15rounds.com/boxing/News/2007/03/ibragimov-031007.php |archivedate=July 7, 2011 }}</ref>


Greenberg next defeated American veteran Damon "Dangerous" Reed at the South Town Exhibition Center in ], on August 18, 2007. Reed, 43-11-(5), a former WBO title challenger, had won his last three fights and fought some of the leading heavyweight and cruiserweight contenders in the world since turning professional in April 1995. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secondsout.com/UK/news.cfm?ccs=228&cs=22423 |title=SecondsOut Boxing News – UK Boxing News – Greenberg To Face Reed August 18 |publisher=Secondsout.com |date=July 24, 2007 |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> Greenberg put together some impressive and heavy three and four punch combinations.<ref>{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> Reed grappled, kicked, pushed Greenberg to the canvas on numerous occasions, tried roughing him up on the inside with the elbows, spun Greenberg round full circle and punched on break, and at one point tried to choke Greenberg, and was docked points for his illegal moves. In the eighth round Greenberg floored Reed three times. The contest was stopped 43 seconds into the ninth, after he again sent Reed crashing to the canvas.<ref name="thejc1"/> Greenberg next defeated American veteran Damon "Dangerous" Reed at the South Town Exhibition Center in ], on August 18, 2007. Reed, 43-11-(5), a former WBO title challenger, had won his last three fights and fought some of the leading heavyweight and cruiserweight contenders in the world since turning professional in April 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secondsout.com/UK/news.cfm?ccs=228&cs=22423 |title=SecondsOut Boxing News – UK Boxing News – Greenberg To Face Reed August 18 |publisher=Secondsout.com |date=July 24, 2007 |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref>


Greenberg out-pointed Southampton-based Irish-born ] over eight rounds in London in October 2007. He had Kenna in trouble in the sixth round with a good right hook, and on the floor in seventh from a straight right hand.<ref>{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> The only time Greenberg "was in any trouble was when his stool collapsed under his sixteen and a half stone frame at the end of fifth round."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishboxing.net/news_2815-No-frights-as-Roman-conquers-Kenna.html |title=Latest Boxing News |publisher=BritishBoxing.net |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> Greenberg defeated ] on points over eight rounds in London in October 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.secondsout.com/uk/lukl.cfm?ccs=471&cs=23135 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070815023552/http://www.secondsout.com/uk/lukl.cfm?ccs=471&cs=23135 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 15, 2007 |accessdate=November 4, 2007 | title=Welcome to nginx }}</ref> The only time Greenberg "was in any trouble was when his stool collapsed under his sixteen and a half stone frame at the end of fifth round."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britishboxing.net/news_2815-No-frights-as-Roman-conquers-Kenna.html |title=Latest Boxing News |publisher=BritishBoxing.net |accessdate=April 13, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718211742/http://www.britishboxing.net/news_2815-No-frights-as-Roman-conquers-Kenna.html |archivedate=July 18, 2011 }}</ref>


In December 2007 Greenberg underwent a hand operation. He had been hampered by an injury to the second and third ]s on the knuckles in his right hand for years, and was operated on successfully by hand surgeon David Evans in ]. In December 2007 Greenberg underwent a hand operation to repair an injury to the second and third ]s of his right hand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurosport.com/boxing/greenberg-to-undergo-hand-operation_sto1382485/story.shtml|title=Greenberg To Undergo Hand Operation|date=16 November 2007|publisher=Eurosport|accessdate=28 June 2015}}</ref>


Greenberg lost his first bout against heavyweight contender ] (28–1; 22 KOs) in August 2008. He lost via TKO in the second round, after taking numerous punches from Boswell, who won for the 28th time in 29 fights, and is looking for a title bout opportunity. In June 2009, he was ranked 56th in the ]'s heavyweight computerized rankings. Of those ahead of him, only two were younger than he is.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iboboxing.com/rankings/heavy.html |title=Heavyweight – Top 100 IBO Rankings – International Boxing Organization |publisher=Iboboxing.com |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> Greenberg lost his first bout against heavyweight contender ] (28–1; 22 KOs) in August 2008. He lost via TKO in the second round, after taking numerous punches from Boswell, who won for the 28th time in 29 fights, and is looking for a title bout opportunity. In June 2009, he was ranked 53rd in the ]'s heavyweight computerized rankings. Of those ahead of him, only two were younger than he is.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iboboxing.com/rankings/heavy.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090604180202/http://www.iboboxing.com/rankings/heavy.html |archivedate=4 June 2009 |title=Heavyweight – Top 100 IBO Rankings – International Boxing Organization |publisher=Iboboxing.com |date= |accessdate=June 28, 2015}}</ref> Greenberg has not fought in the ring after his loss to Boswell.{{Citation needed|date= January 2018}}

{{quote box |width=30em | bgcolor= |align=right | quote="Through the Star of David, I represent Israel and myself. All through history, the Jews have always had to fight for their freedom and for their lives. When I come out wearing the Star of David, it shows the whole world that the Jews are still here and that they are successful."<ref>http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1159193325469</ref> |source= — Greenberg}} {{quote box |width=30em | bgcolor= |align=right | quote="Through the Star of David, I represent Israel and myself. All through history, the Jews have always had to fight for their freedom and for their lives. When I come out wearing the Star of David, it shows the whole world that the Jews are still here and that they are successful."<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.jpost.com/Sports/Roman-Greenberg-fights-for-title-bout | work=The Jerusalem Post | title=Roman Greenberg Fights For A Title Bout | date=15 July 2019}}</ref> |source= — Greenberg}}
===Boxing style===
Greenberg uses an "orthodox" stance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=077065 |title=Roman Greenberg – Boxer |publisher=Boxrec.com |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> He is best at moving his legs, creating angles, and confusing opponents.<ref>http://www.romangreenberg.tv/UK/news.cfm?ccs=228&cs=20958</ref> He has also been referred to as "cerebral,"<ref></ref> with "lightening fast reflexes"<ref>{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> "incredibly quick hands,<ref>{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> and a "solid jab and quickness of fist."<ref name="secondsout1">{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> He "has plenty of flashy moves and can escape from a corner and counter as well as anyone in the division."<ref name="secondsout1"/> At the same time he has been described as steady and patient.<ref name="jrtelegraph2006"></ref> He isn't a power puncher, but more of a technician, whose knockouts come from an accumulation of punches. He has a very European style, as he stands straight up and relies on his left hand to control distance and set up his combinations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=12111&more=1 |title=Is The Tua Man a NUA Man? Greenburg, Quillin and Williams all Victorious |publisher=Eastsideboxing.com |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> Some experts maintain, however, that he is not a big enough puncher to bother the very best heavyweights.<ref></ref> He has also been criticized for just doing enough to win rounds and adopting a safety first attitude, but has responded: "When it is time to take risks in a very big fight, like for the world title, then I will be happy to take the risks. But why should I take unnecessary risks in fights I'm clearly winning?"<ref>{{dead link|date=April 2010}}</ref> He has also been criticized for seeing to be "unwilling to maintain a high level of work," and being "guilty of dropping his hands and stepping back to admire his own work whenever he landed a flashy combination."<ref name="secondsout1"/> He has also been criticized for not jumping on weakened opponents and lacking killer instinct. In November 2006 he sported a flabby mid-body for the first time in his professional career.<ref name="jrtelegraph2006"/>


==Jewish heritage== ==Jewish heritage==
Greenberg was one of four top ]ish boxers in January 2009, the others being ] ] (29–0–1), ], the undefeated ] (26–0–0), and former junior welterweight and undisputed ] champion ] (36–5–0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/177589661.html?dids=177589661:177589661&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+14%2C+2002&author=&pub=The+Washington+Post&desc=One+of+Many+Jewish+Boxers&pqatl=google |title="One of Many Jewish Boxers," [[The Washington Post |publisher=Pqasb.pqarchiver.com |date= |accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref> Greenberg was one of three top ]ish boxers in January 2009, the others being ] ] (29–0–1) and ], the ] (30–1–2).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/177589661.html?dids=177589661:177589661&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+14%2C+2002&author=&pub=The+Washington+Post&desc=One+of+Many+Jewish+Boxers&pqatl=google |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604040839/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/177589661.html?dids=177589661:177589661&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+14,+2002&author=&pub=The+Washington+Post&desc=One+of+Many+Jewish+Boxers&pqatl=google |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 4, 2011 |title=One of Many Jewish Boxers |newspaper=The Washington Post |date= September 14, 2002|accessdate=April 13, 2010}}</ref>

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Israeli boxer
Roman Greenberg
Born (1982-05-18) May 18, 1982 (age 42)
Balti, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Israeli
Other names"Lion from Zion"
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height189 cm (74 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins27
Wins by KO18
Losses1

Roman Greenberg (Hebrew: רומן גרינברג; born May 18, 1982) is an Israeli former heavyweight boxer based in the United Kingdom, with Moldovan origins (his parents emigrated from Soviet Union when he was 6 years old), former International Boxing Organization's (IBO's) Intercontinental heavyweight champion, with a 27–1 record. Greenberg has been nicknamed the "Lion from Zion."

Biography

Greenberg was born on May 18, 1982, in Bălţi, Moldova. His family immigrated to Tel Aviv, Israel, soon after his birth. He began boxing at age 11 after a friend took him to a boxing club in Kiryat Bialik. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Junior World Championships in Budapest. Greenberg speaks four languages – Hebrew, Russian, German, and English. Greenberg's brother was the Junior Chess Champion of Israel in 2004. He is well known for his vocal support of the State of Israel. Greenberg wears a Star of David on his trunks. He trains in Maidenhead, Berkshire, and has a home near Haifa. His manager and trainer is Jim Evans.

Boxing career

In 1999, Greenberg became the youngest person to win the Israeli national heavyweight title. Greenberg won a silver medal at the Junior World Championships in 2000 in Budapest where he beat Viktar Zuyev 14:8 but lost to Dzhamal Medzhydov (Ukr). He posted a 47–5 amateur record.

"Greenberg has the fastest hands for a heavyweight since Muhammad Ali."

— Angelo Dundee

Greenberg made his pro debut in November 2001, after serving seven months in the Israeli Army. In 2003, he knocked out Lithuanian Mindaugas Kulikauskas in the 5th round. He won his first 27 professional bouts – 18 by K.O. – before he was beaten in 2008.

He won the IBO Intercontinental Championship by 6th round TKO against Alex Vassilev in March 2006. His 25th victory was a unanimous decision over Michael Simms (formerly 19–6–1; 13 KOs) at Madison Square Garden in March 2007. He won nine out of 10 rounds.

Greenberg next defeated American veteran Damon "Dangerous" Reed at the South Town Exhibition Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 18, 2007. Reed, 43-11-(5), a former WBO title challenger, had won his last three fights and fought some of the leading heavyweight and cruiserweight contenders in the world since turning professional in April 1995.

Greenberg defeated Colin Kenna on points over eight rounds in London in October 2007. The only time Greenberg "was in any trouble was when his stool collapsed under his sixteen and a half stone frame at the end of fifth round."

In December 2007 Greenberg underwent a hand operation to repair an injury to the second and third metacarpals of his right hand.

Greenberg lost his first bout against heavyweight contender Cedric Boswell (28–1; 22 KOs) in August 2008. He lost via TKO in the second round, after taking numerous punches from Boswell, who won for the 28th time in 29 fights, and is looking for a title bout opportunity. In June 2009, he was ranked 53rd in the International Boxing Organization's heavyweight computerized rankings. Of those ahead of him, only two were younger than he is. Greenberg has not fought in the ring after his loss to Boswell.

"Through the Star of David, I represent Israel and myself. All through history, the Jews have always had to fight for their freedom and for their lives. When I come out wearing the Star of David, it shows the whole world that the Jews are still here and that they are successful."

— Greenberg

Jewish heritage

Greenberg was one of three top Jewish boxers in January 2009, the others being Dmitry Salita junior welterweight (29–0–1) and Yuri Foreman, the middleweight (30–1–2).

See also

References

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  4. "Lion from Zion". Lubowphotography.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2011.
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