Stanley Poreda

Who was Stanley Poreda?

Stanley Poreda was a Jersey City boxer considered a top heavyweight contender in the early 1930s.

Born in Jersey City January 30, 1909 in Jersey City, NJ. Managed by Bill Reppenhagen, and trained by Joe Jennette he was known alternately as the Jersey City Pole or the Polish Giant. He achieved 24 wins, with 11 knockouts and ten losses. Standing at 6’2”, and weighing 210 pounds, he was considered the top contender for heavyweight champion in 1932. He fought and sparred with many great heavyweights of the 1930s including Joe Louis, Primo Carnera, Max Baer, Max Schmeling, Tommy Loughran and Ernie Schaaf. He retired from fighting in 1935 and became a Jersey City police officer and is a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame.