Benny Caplan

Name: Benny Caplan
Hometown: St George's, London, United Kingdom
Died: 1989-01-01 (Age:78)
Pro Boxer: Record

• 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. Became a well regarded referee after he retired from boxing. Caplan was a veteran of World War II and was a Sargent in the British Army.