Boxing
Effie Schneider
Nicknamed the "Israeli Bomber," Schneider fought as a lightweight and junior welterweight in the 1990s.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. November 5, 1970
Career Highlights:
Schneider, who turned professional as a lightweight in 1992, won his first fight by knocking out Cuitlahuac Rivera in the first-round of their bout on November 23. He then defeated Jose Ferrer and Victor Trinidad in four-round decisions in 1993. Inactive from 1994-1996, Schneider returned to the ring in 1997 and lost a 10-round decision to former WBC junior lightweight champion James Lejia. Effie fought until 1998 and retired with 8 wins in 13 career decisions.
Origin:
Tel Aviv, Israel
Physical description:
5'7"
Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 8 (1 by knockout)
Losses: 4
Draws: 1
Birth and Death Dates:
b. November 5, 1970
Career Highlights:
Schneider, who turned professional as a lightweight in 1992, won his first fight by knocking out Cuitlahuac Rivera in the first-round of their bout on November 23. He then defeated Jose Ferrer and Victor Trinidad in four-round decisions in 1993. Inactive from 1994-1996, Schneider returned to the ring in 1997 and lost a 10-round decision to former WBC junior lightweight champion James Lejia. Effie fought until 1998 and retired with 8 wins in 13 career decisions.
Origin:
Tel Aviv, Israel
Physical description:
5'7"
Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 8 (1 by knockout)
Losses: 4
Draws: 1