Jacko Razon - Revision history

Natmaka at 10:32, 1 September 2019

2019-09-01T10:32:24Z

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	'''Jacko Razon''' was a Greek boxer who was sent to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' during World War II.		'''Jacko Razon''' was a Greek boxer who was sent to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' during World War II.

	Razon was born in Thessalonica, Greece, and was a childhood friend of [[~~Salomon~~ Arouch]] (sometimes written ''Aroch''). Razon, like Arouch, was an boxer. Both friends trained together, and Razon fought on the same cards as his friend.		Razon was born in Thessalonica, Greece, and was a childhood friend of [[Human:301947\|Salamo Arouch]] (sometimes written ''Salomon Aroch''). Razon, like Arouch, was an boxer. Both friends trained together, and Razon fought on the same cards as his friend.

	When World War II broke out, Razon served in the Greek military. When Greece surrendered to Nazi-Germany, Razon, a Greek-Jew, was deported with his family to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' in Poland.		When World War II broke out, Razon served in the Greek military. When Greece surrendered to Nazi-Germany, Razon, a Greek-Jew, was deported with his family to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' in Poland.

Natmaka at 10:06, 1 September 2019

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	*'''Name:~~'''~~ Jacko Razon		;Name:Jacko Razon
	*'''Nationality:~~'''~~ Greek		;Nationality:Greek
	*'''Birthdate:~~'''~~ ?/?/1923		;Birthdate:?/?/1923
	*'''Birthplace:~~'''~~ Thessalonica, Greece		;Birthplace:Thessalonica, Greece
	*'''Hometown:~~'''~~ Thessalonica, Greece		;Hometown:Thessalonica, Greece
	*'''Height:~~'''~~ 5 feet 7 inches.		;Height:5 feet 7 inches.
	*'''Weight:~~'''~~ 130-160lbs.		;Weight:130-160lbs.
	*'''Amateur Record:~~'''~~ unavailable		;Amateur Record:unavailable


	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	'''Jacko Razon''' was a Greek boxer who was sent to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' during World War II.		'''Jacko Razon''' was a Greek boxer who was sent to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' during World War II.

	Razon was born in Thessalonica, Greece, and was a childhood friend of [[Salomon ~~Aroch~~]]. Razon, like ~~Aroch~~, was an boxer. Both friends trained together, and Razon fought on the same cards as his friend.		Razon was born in Thessalonica, Greece, and was a childhood friend of [[Salomon Arouch]] (sometimes written ''Aroch''). Razon, like Arouch, was an boxer. Both friends trained together, and Razon fought on the same cards as his friend.

	When World War II broke out, Razon served in the Greek military. When Greece surrendered to Nazi-Germany, Razon, a Greek-Jew, was deported with his family to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' in Poland.		When World War II broke out, Razon served in the Greek military. When Greece surrendered to Nazi-Germany, Razon, a Greek-Jew, was deported with his family to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' in Poland.

	Razon reportedly fought on the camp's bi-weekly boxing shows (Jewish and Gypsy inmates who were boxers, were forced to box for the entertainment of the Nazi officers who betted on the fights. The winner received a loaf of bread and a bowl of soup; the loser was executed and cremated). By the end of 1944, Razon had managed to survive by winning over 120 fights. He was supposedly slated to meet his friend Salomon ~~Aroch~~ in a match, but the camp was liberated, and both men survived.		Razon reportedly fought on the camp's bi-weekly boxing shows (Jewish and Gypsy inmates who were boxers, were forced to box for the entertainment of the Nazi officers who betted on the fights. The winner received a loaf of bread and a bowl of soup; the loser was executed and cremated). By the end of 1944, Razon had managed to survive by winning over 120 fights. He was supposedly slated to meet his friend Salomon Arouch in a match, but the camp was liberated, and both men survived.

	In 1989, Razon protested the movie, ''[[Triumph of the Spirit]]'' which was based on the life and experiences of Razon's friend, Salomon ~~Aroch~~. Razon claimed that the movie was in fact, his own life story. Nothing came of the controversy, and '''Jacko Razon''' was played by actor Costos Grava in the movie.		In 1989, Razon protested the movie, ''[[Triumph of the Spirit]]'' which was based on the life and experiences of Razon's friend, Salomon Arouch. Razon claimed that the movie was in fact, his own life story. Nothing came of the controversy, and '''Jacko Razon''' was played by actor Costos Grava in the movie.

	==Sources==		==Sources==

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2009-05-04T13:58:37Z

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	'''Jacko Razon''' was a Greek boxer who was sent to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' during World War II.		'''Jacko Razon''' was a Greek boxer who was sent to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' during World War II.

	Razon was born in Thessalonica, Greece, and was a childhood friend of [[~~Salamo Arouch~~]]. Razon, like ~~Arouch~~, was an boxer. Both friends trained together, and Razon fought on the same cards as his friend.		Razon was born in Thessalonica, Greece, and was a childhood friend of [[Salomon Aroch]]. Razon, like Aroch, was an boxer. Both friends trained together, and Razon fought on the same cards as his friend.

	When World War II broke out, Razon served in the Greek military. When Greece surrendered to Nazi-Germany, Razon, a Greek-Jew, was deported with his family to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' in Poland.		When World War II broke out, Razon served in the Greek military. When Greece surrendered to Nazi-Germany, Razon, a Greek-Jew, was deported with his family to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' in Poland.

	Razon reportedly fought on the camp's bi-weekly boxing shows (Jewish and Gypsy inmates who were boxers, were forced to box for the entertainment of the Nazi officers who betted on the fights. The winner received a loaf of bread and a bowl of soup; the loser was executed and cremated). By the end of 1944, Razon had managed to survive by winning over 120 fights. He was supposedly slated to meet his friend ~~[[Salamo Arouch]]~~ in a match, but the camp was liberated, and both men survived.		Razon reportedly fought on the camp's bi-weekly boxing shows (Jewish and Gypsy inmates who were boxers, were forced to box for the entertainment of the Nazi officers who betted on the fights. The winner received a loaf of bread and a bowl of soup; the loser was executed and cremated). By the end of 1944, Razon had managed to survive by winning over 120 fights. He was supposedly slated to meet his friend Salomon Aroch in a match, but the camp was liberated, and both men survived.

	In 1989, Razon protested the movie, ''[[Triumph of the Spirit]]'' which was based on the life and experiences of Razon's friend, ~~[[Salamo Arouch]]~~. Razon claimed that the movie was in fact, his own life story. Nothing came of the controversy, and '''Jacko Razon''' was played by actor Costos Grava in the movie.		In 1989, Razon protested the movie, ''[[Triumph of the Spirit]]'' which was based on the life and experiences of Razon's friend, Salomon Aroch. Razon claimed that the movie was in fact, his own life story. Nothing came of the controversy, and '''Jacko Razon''' was played by actor Costos Grava in the movie.

	==Sources==		==Sources==

Wouter at 11:53, 27 April 2009

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	*'''Weight:''' 130-160lbs.		*'''Weight:''' 130-160lbs.
	*'''Amateur Record:''' unavailable		*'''Amateur Record:''' unavailable
	*'''Auschwitz Record:''' 120-0 (120 knockouts)-estimated

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	[[Category: Jewish Boxers\|Razon, Jacko]]		[[Category: Jewish Boxers\|Razon, Jacko]]
	[[Category: World War II Veterans\|Razon, Jacko]]		[[Category: World War II Veterans\|Razon, Jacko]]
	~~[[Category: Holocaust Boxers\|Razon, Jacko]]~~

Ric at 16:50, 1 January 2007

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*'''Name:''' Jacko Razon
*'''Nationality:''' Greek
*'''Birthdate:''' ?/?/1923
*'''Birthplace:''' Thessalonica, Greece
*'''Hometown:''' Thessalonica, Greece
*'''Height:''' 5 feet 7 inches.
*'''Weight:''' 130-160lbs.
*'''Amateur Record:''' unavailable
*'''Auschwitz Record:''' 120-0 (120 knockouts)-estimated

==Trivia==

'''Jacko Razon''' was a Greek boxer who was sent to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' during World War II.

Razon was born in Thessalonica, Greece, and was a childhood friend of [[Salamo Arouch]]. Razon, like Arouch, was an boxer. Both friends trained together, and Razon fought on the same cards as his friend.

When World War II broke out, Razon served in the Greek military. When Greece surrendered to Nazi-Germany, Razon, a Greek-Jew, was deported with his family to ''Auschwitz Concentration Camp'' in Poland.

Razon reportedly fought on the camp's bi-weekly boxing shows (Jewish and Gypsy inmates who were boxers, were forced to box for the entertainment of the Nazi officers who betted on the fights. The winner received a loaf of bread and a bowl of soup; the loser was executed and cremated). By the end of 1944, Razon had managed to survive by winning over 120 fights. He was supposedly slated to meet his friend [[Salamo Arouch]] in a match, but the camp was liberated, and both men survived.

In 1989, Razon protested the movie, ''[[Triumph of the Spirit]]'' which was based on the life and experiences of Razon's friend, [[Salamo Arouch]]. Razon claimed that the movie was in fact, his own life story. Nothing came of the controversy, and '''Jacko Razon''' was played by actor Costos Grava in the movie.

==Sources==

*''Internet Search''
*''Hadassa Magazine'', March 2001, Vol. 82, Number 7: THESSALONIKI, by Ester Hect.
*''Triumph of the Spirit'', 1989, motion picture.

[[Category: Jewish Boxers|Razon, Jacko]]
[[Category: World War II Veterans|Razon, Jacko]]
[[Category: Holocaust Boxers|Razon, Jacko]]