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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 classHeavyweight
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 League statistics
Games played:12
Tackles:7
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.

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Source:[9]

38 fights 29 wins 9 losses
By knockout 25 7
By decision 4 2
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 29-9-1 Joe Mesi TKO 1 (10) 02/22/2007 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Win 29-8-1 Eric Esch SD 4 (4) 10/15/2005 Chapparells, Akron
Win 28-8-1 Jeff Yeoman KO 03/24/2005 Chapparells, Akron
NC 27-8-1 Russell Chasteen NC 1 07/30/2004 Freedom Hall State Fairground, Louisville
Win 27-8-1 Paul Phillips KO 02/21/2004 Chapparells, Akron
Win 26-8-1 Kevin Tallon TKO 01/17/2004 Radisson Hotel, Morgantown
Win 25-8-1 Gerald Armfield KO 08/08/2003 Canal Park, Akron
Loss 24-8-1 Allen Smith TKO 05/29/2003 Chapparells, Akron
Win 24-7-1 Gerald Moore KO 04/26/2003 Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie
Win 23-7-1 Calvin Miller TKO 08/09/2002 Cheaton's Bingo Hall, Akron
Win 22-7-1 Tim Ray TKO 6 (12) 06/01/2002 Bel Air Community Center, Akron
Win 21-7-1 Kevin Tallon TKO 03/15/2002 Bel Air Community Center, Akron
Win 20-7-1 Abdul Muhaymin UD 12/06/2001 Akron
Loss 19-7-1 Nikolai Valuev TKO 06/30/2001 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City
Win 19-6-1 Brian Yates PTS 04/05/2001 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Loss 18-6-1 Troy Weida TKO 11/18/2000
Loss 18-5-1 Eric Esch TKO 03/04/2000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
Draw 18-4-1 Mike McGrady PTS 11/24/1999 St. John's Arena, Steubenville
Win 18-4 Mike DeVito TKO 09/16/1999 Nashville
Win 17-4 Demetrius Liddell KO 06/26/1999 Gallatin
Win 16-4 Marvin Hill TKO 03/25/1999 Boot Scoot'n Saloon, Cuyahoga Falls
Win 15-4 Mike DeVito TKO 01/14/1999 Jim Porter's, Louisville
Win 14-4 Wesley Smith UD 11/27/1998 St. Joseph Hall, Akron
Loss 13-4 Brian Nielsen TKO 09/04/1998 Kolding Hallen, Kolding
Win 13-3 James Holley TKO 12/16/1997 Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win 12-3 Paul Dawson TKO 12/02/1997 Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win 11-3 George Harris TKO 10/07/1997 Nashville
Win 10-3 Moses Harris KO 05/07/1996 Steubenville
Win 9-3 George Harris TKO 04/27/1996 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Loss 8-3 Patrick Freeman TKO 08/03/1995 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
Win 8-2 Kevin Poindexter TKO 07/27/1995
Win 7-2 James Holley KO 06/29/1995 Louisville
Win 6-2 Moses Harris TKO 06/08/1995 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
Win 5-2 Robert Curry KO 06/01/1995 Louisville
Win 4-2 Ed Strickland TKO 04/10/1993 Toledo
Loss 3-2 Jim Davis PTS 03/28/1993 Metro Plex Center, Youngstown
Win 3-1 Mike Jones TKO 02/26/1993 UAW Hall, Parma
Win 2-1 J R Nichols TKO 01/15/1993 Seagate Convention Center, Toledo
Win 1–1 David Platt TKO 08/19/1992 Toledo
Loss 0–1 Mike Owens UD 05/01/1992 AJ Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh

Accomplishments

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  • 1st team All Mid-American conference[10]
  • Nicholson Award winner (Toledo MVP)[11]
  • Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP)[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Admin". theleapprogram.net. KRG Education Services. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Fitch Matmen Lead in Meet". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator. Associated Press. 25 Feb 1984.
  3. ^ Berenger, John (September 1, 1986). "Rockets Seek Name Foe For '88 Opener". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  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.
  8. ^ "Admin". theleapprogram.net. KRG Education Services. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  9. ^ http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=007706&cat=boxer [dead link]
  10. ^ Junga, Steve (16 Nov 2000). "Ex-Rocket Goes from Gridiron to Ring". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Rockets Honored". The Toledo Blade. Associated Press. Nov 22, 1989.
  12. ^ "Linberger, Dackin MVP candidates". The Toledo Blade. Nov 27, 1989. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
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