George Linberger

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George Linberger
Born
George Linberger

(1967-01-23) January 23, 1967 (age 57)
Akron, Ohio, United States
Other namesThe Terminator
Statistics
Weight class Heavyweight
Weight(s)265 lb (120 kg)
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins29
Wins by KO25
Losses9
Draws1
No contests1
American football career
Career information
High school: Chardon (OH)
College: Toledo
Position: Offensive lineman/defensive lineman
Undrafted: 1990
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Arena statistics
Games played:12
Tackles:7
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

George "The Terminator" Linberger (born January 23, 1967) is a former college and professional American football player, a former professional boxer, and a current CEO and business owner [1] focused on working with school-aged children with disabilities from Akron, Ohio.

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Early life

Linberger attended Chardon High School, where he was an all-conference, all-district, and all-state tight end. He was the team leader in receptions his junior and senior year. He also anchored the defensive line and was recruited by several division one programs before settling on the University of Toledo. He also excelled on the wrestling mat, where he compiled a 56-19 record during his high school career. [2]

Football career

Linberger played college football at the University of Toledo where he was a four-year starter. [3] Linberger was a first team All-Mid-American Conference performer in 1989, team captain 1989, team MVP (1989) as well as a nominee for Mid-American conference player of the year. After graduation and going undrafted he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions. He then was drafted by the WLAF's San Antonio Riders [4] in the fifth round of the OL draft. He also played in the Arena Football League (AFL) during the 1994 season for the Las Vegas Sting [5] and later played for the Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the Indoor Football League during their 2000 season.

Boxing career

As a boxer, Linberger compiled a record of 29 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw and 1 no contest. [6] Linberger won several minor belts during his career but his biggest victory was gaining revenge against Eric Esch for the NABC super heavyweight title. He also shared the ring with world heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev, [7] and European Champion Brian Nielsen.[ citation needed ]

Post-retirement

Linberger is the CEO of the LEAP and SOAR alternative programs located throughout Northeast Ohio that he oversees, owns, and operates . His schools work with students with Behavioral and Learning disabilities between eight locations that work with as many as 600 challenged students each year. [8]

Linberger is married to Angel Linberger (Carl) and has two children: his daughter Ariel and his son George Jr.

Professional boxing record

Source: [9]

38 fights29 wins9 losses
By knockout257
By decision42
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss29-9-1 Joe Mesi TKO1 (10)02/22/2007 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Win29-8-1 Eric Esch SD4 (4)10/15/2005Chapparells, Akron
Win28-8-1Jeff YeomanKO03/24/2005Chapparells, Akron
NC27-8-1Russell ChasteenNC107/30/2004Freedom Hall State Fairground, Louisville
Win27-8-1Paul PhillipsKO02/21/2004Chapparells, Akron
Win26-8-1Kevin TallonTKO01/17/2004Radisson Hotel, Morgantown
Win25-8-1Gerald ArmfieldKO08/08/2003Canal Park, Akron
Loss24-8-1Allen SmithTKO05/29/2003Chapparells, Akron
Win24-7-1Gerald MooreKO04/26/2003Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie
Win23-7-1Calvin MillerTKO08/09/2002Cheaton's Bingo Hall, Akron
Win22-7-1Tim RayTKO6 (12)06/01/2002Bel Air Community Center, Akron
Win21-7-1Kevin TallonTKO03/15/2002Bel Air Community Center, Akron
Win20-7-1Abdul MuhayminUD12/06/2001Akron
Loss19-7-1Nikolai ValuevTKO06/30/2001Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City
Win19-6-1Brian YatesPTS04/05/2001Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Loss18-6-1Troy WeidaTKO11/18/2000
Loss18-5-1 Eric Esch TKO03/04/2000Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
Draw18-4-1Mike McGradyPTS11/24/1999St. John's Arena, Steubenville
Win18-4Mike DeVitoTKO09/16/1999Nashville
Win17-4Demetrius LiddellKO06/26/1999Gallatin
Win16-4Marvin HillTKO03/25/1999Boot Scoot'n Saloon, Cuyahoga Falls
Win15-4Mike DeVitoTKO01/14/1999Jim Porter's, Louisville
Win14-4Wesley SmithUD11/27/1998St. Joseph Hall, Akron
Loss13-4Brian NielsenTKO09/04/1998Kolding Hallen, Kolding
Win13-3James HolleyTKO12/16/1997Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win12-3Paul DawsonTKO12/02/1997Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win11-3George HarrisTKO10/07/1997Nashville
Win10-3Moses HarrisKO05/07/1996Steubenville
Win9-3George HarrisTKO04/27/1996Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Loss8-3Patrick FreemanTKO08/03/1995Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
Win8-2Kevin PoindexterTKO07/27/1995
Win7-2James HolleyKO06/29/1995Louisville
Win6-2Moses HarrisTKO06/08/1995Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
Win5-2Robert CurryKO06/01/1995Louisville
Win4-2Ed StricklandTKO04/10/1993Toledo
Loss3-2Jim DavisPTS03/28/1993Metro Plex Center, Youngstown
Win3-1Mike JonesTKO02/26/1993UAW Hall, Parma
Win2-1J R NicholsTKO01/15/1993Seagate Convention Center, Toledo
Win1–1David PlattTKO08/19/1992Toledo
Loss0–1Mike OwensUD05/01/1992AJ Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh

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  4. ↑ "Linberger Back in Football Arena". The Toledo Blade. June 11, 1992. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "Ex-UT player Linberger to play for Las Vegas". The Toledo Blade. Dec 16, 1993. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "Boxing Record - George Linberger". boxrec.com.
  7. ↑ "Twinsberg Teacher takes on Siberian Express". The Daily Sentinel. Associated Press. Jun 26, 2001. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
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