Ashkenaz, Sigi

Siege Aschkenas

After boxing with the Cologne Maccabees team in the 1930s, Ashkenaz emigrated to the United States when the Nuremburg Laws forbade Jews from competing against non-Jews. He said: "When I boxed in this country (USA), I wore a big Magen David on my shorts and on my robe. I was always conscious of the fact that I was representing Jewish fans and I wanted the fans to know that." Sigi fought as a welterweight from 1936-1938, and won 24 of 25 career fights.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
Sigi boxed out of the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York after emigrating to the United States in the mid-1930s. In 1937, he fought consecutive six-round draws in New York City --the first against Larry Esposito on September 21, the next versus Freddy Lewis one week later.

Origin:
Switzerland

Physical description:
142 pounds

Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 24 (9 by knockout)
Losses: 1

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