Benny Caplan
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Name: Benny Caplan
Nationality: United Kingdom
Hometown: St George's, London, United Kingdom
Boxing Record: click
- Benny Caplan (St. George's) Article.
Caplan came from the same East London area as Jackie (Kid) Berg. Caplan was also of Hebrew heritage. In February of 1939 Ring magazine ranked Caplan as the number 9 featherweight in the world. As an amateur Caplan was the 1931 ABA Featherweight champion. Caplan was also the younger brother of fellow fighter Phil Richards.
