# George Linberger

George "The Terminator" Linberger (born January 23, 1967) is a former college and professional American football player, a former professional boxer, and a current CEO and business owner focused on working with school-aged children with disabilities from Akron, Ohio.

## Early life

Linberger attended Chardon High School, where he was an all-conference, all-district, and all-state tight end. He was the team leader in receptions his junior and senior year. He also anchored the defensive line and was recruited by several division one programs before settling on the University of Toledo. He also excelled on the wrestling mat, where he compiled a 56-19 record during his high school career.

## Football career

Linberger played college football at the University of Toledo where he was a four-year starter. Linberger was a first team All-Mid-American Conference performer in 1989, team captain 1989, team MVP (1989) as well as a nominee for Mid-American conference player of the year. After graduation and going undrafted he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions. He then was drafted by the WLAF's San Antonio Riders in the fifth round of the OL draft. He also played in the Arena Football League (AFL) during the 1994 season for the Las Vegas Sting and later played for the Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the Indoor Football League during their 2000 season.

## Boxing career

As a boxer, Linberger compiled a record of 29 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw and 1 no contest. Linberger won several minor belts during his career but his biggest victory was gaining revenge against Eric Esch for the NABC super heavyweight title. He also shared the ring with world heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev, and European Champion Brian Nielsen.

## Post-retirement

Linberger is the CEO of the LEAP and SOAR alternative programs located throughout Northeast Ohio that he oversees, owns, and operates . His schools work with students with Behavioral and Learning disabilities between eight locations that work with as many as 600 challenged students each year.
Linberger is married to Angel Linberger (Carl) and has two children: his daughter Ariel and his son George Jr.

## Professional boxing record

Source:
| 38 fights | 29 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 25 | 7 |
| By decision | 4 | 2 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location |
| Loss | 29-9-1 | Joe Mesi | TKO | 1 (10) | 02/22/2007 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester |
| Win | 29-8-1 | Eric Esch | SD | 4 (4) | 10/15/2005 | Chapparells, Akron |
| Win | 28-8-1 | Jeff Yeoman | KO | | 03/24/2005 | Chapparells, Akron |
| NC | 27-8-1 | Russell Chasteen | NC | 1 | 07/30/2004 | Freedom Hall State Fairground, Louisville |
| Win | 27-8-1 | Paul Phillips | KO | | 02/21/2004 | Chapparells, Akron |
| Win | 26-8-1 | Kevin Tallon | TKO | | 01/17/2004 | Radisson Hotel, Morgantown |
| Win | 25-8-1 | Gerald Armfield | KO | | 08/08/2003 | Canal Park, Akron |
| Loss | 24-8-1 | Allen Smith | TKO | | 05/29/2003 | Chapparells, Akron |
| Win | 24-7-1 | Gerald Moore | KO | | 04/26/2003 | Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie |
| Win | 23-7-1 | Calvin Miller | TKO | | 08/09/2002 | Cheaton's Bingo Hall, Akron |
| Win | 22-7-1 | Tim Ray | TKO | 6 (12) | 06/01/2002 | Bel Air Community Center, Akron |
| Win | 21-7-1 | Kevin Tallon | TKO | | 03/15/2002 | Bel Air Community Center, Akron |
| Win | 20-7-1 | Abdul Muhaymin | UD | | 12/06/2001 | Akron |
| Loss | 19-7-1 | Nikolai Valuev | TKO | | 06/30/2001 | Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City |
| Win | 19-6-1 | Brian Yates | PTS | | 04/05/2001 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester |
| Loss | 18-6-1 | Troy Weida | TKO | | 11/18/2000 | |
| Loss | 18-5-1 | Eric Esch | TKO | | 03/04/2000 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas |
| Draw | 18-4-1 | Mike McGrady | PTS | | 11/24/1999 | St. John's Arena, Steubenville |
| Win | 18-4 | Mike DeVito | TKO | | 09/16/1999 | Nashville |
| Win | 17-4 | Demetrius Liddell | KO | | 06/26/1999 | Gallatin |
| Win | 16-4 | Marvin Hill | TKO | | 03/25/1999 | Boot Scoot'n Saloon, Cuyahoga Falls |
| Win | 15-4 | Mike DeVito | TKO | | 01/14/1999 | Jim Porter's, Louisville |
| Win | 14-4 | Wesley Smith | UD | | 11/27/1998 | St. Joseph Hall, Akron |
| Loss | 13-4 | Brian Nielsen | TKO | | 09/04/1998 | Kolding Hallen, Kolding |
| Win | 13-3 | James Holley | TKO | | 12/16/1997 | Music City Mix Factory, Nashville |
| Win | 12-3 | Paul Dawson | TKO | | 12/02/1997 | Music City Mix Factory, Nashville |
| Win | 11-3 | George Harris | TKO | | 10/07/1997 | Nashville |
| Win | 10-3 | Moses Harris | KO | | 05/07/1996 | Steubenville |
| Win | 9-3 | George Harris | TKO | | 04/27/1996 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester |
| Loss | 8-3 | Patrick Freeman | TKO | | 08/03/1995 | Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas |
| Win | 8-2 | Kevin Poindexter | TKO | | 07/27/1995 | |
| Win | 7-2 | James Holley | KO | | 06/29/1995 | Louisville |
| Win | 6-2 | Moses Harris | TKO | | 06/08/1995 | Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas |
| Win | 5-2 | Robert Curry | KO | | 06/01/1995 | Louisville |
| Win | 4-2 | Ed Strickland | TKO | | 04/10/1993 | Toledo |
| Loss | 3-2 | Jim Davis | PTS | | 03/28/1993 | Metro Plex Center, Youngstown |
| Win | 3-1 | Mike Jones | TKO | | 02/26/1993 | UAW Hall, Parma |
| Win | 2-1 | J R Nichols | TKO | | 01/15/1993 | Seagate Convention Center, Toledo |
| Win | 1–1 | David Platt | TKO | | 08/19/1992 | Toledo |
| Loss | 0–1 | Mike Owens | UD | | 05/01/1992 | AJ Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh |

## Accomplishments

* 1st team All Mid-American conference
* Nicholson Award winner (Toledo MVP)
* Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP)