Boxing/Golden Gloves fastest knock out.
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Question
My father, Bruce Hebenstreit, knocked out an opponent in seven seconds of the first round of a Golden Gloves Fight. The fight was most likely in 1938 or '39 in South Bend Indiana or Chicago. He fought in other places as well. Several years ago, Harry John, a classmate from Notre Dame said in a letter to my Dad that the "record still stands today". I am sure about the knock out,it was a Golden gloves fight and 7 seconds of the first round (several sources). Does the record still stand? Is it possible you have more information on my father? I want to share this story with his Grand and great grand kids.
If you can find this out I will be amazed and very, very grateful.
Andrew Hebenstreit
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Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to get any information prior to 1987 - like looking for a needle in a haystack. My best suggestion is to contact the newspapers in South Bend or Chicago and see if they have anything in their archives. Good luck.
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Melanie Ley
Expertise
I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Experience
21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Organizations
USA Boxing, Inc.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.
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