Donald Waldhelm (born March 17, 1939 in the

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York) was a professional heavyweight boxer. He was best known for being George Foreman's first professional opponent. He also won the light heavyweight

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in 1964. He beat James Joyner on the three knockdown rule in amateur boxing. After his retirement from professional boxing, Waldhelm would go on to train several amateur fighters (typically around

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and the surrounding area) for local, state, and national competitions, including but not limited to the Golden Gloves.

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