Erich Gliebe
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Erich Josef Gliebe (born May 23, 1963) is an American Neo-Nazi, and former boxer.<ref name=":0" /> In his youth, he was a professional boxer by the ring name of "The Aryan Barbarian".<ref name=":0">Template:Cite news</ref>
Biography
Erich Gliebe's political views were influenced by his father, who served in the German Wehrmacht during World War II. He became active within the National Alliance, a white nationalist, antisemitic and white supremacist political organization in the United States.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> As leader of the Cleveland National Alliance Local Unit, he was hired by William Pierce to run the White-power music label Resistance Records after the National Alliance bought full ownership of it in 1999.
Following Pierce's death in July 2002, Gliebe was appointed the new Chairman by the Board of Directors.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> He quickly began to alienate members, causing a backlash within the NA leadership.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Although Gliebe briefly handed over leadership to Shaun Walker, he resumed control after Walker was charged with Civil Rights violations.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Under Gliebe's leadership, the National Alliance's membership declined precipitously. He orchestrated the sale of its Hillsboro, West Virginia property, and halted its operations as a "membership organization".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In April 2009, it was revealed that Gliebe's name was on the list of people banned from entering the United Kingdom.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
He was married to Playboy model Erika Gliebe.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Boxing career
Gliebe was undefeated in five professional fights in the light-heavyweight division over a period of three years. His bouts were at venues within West Virginia. Four fights were won by TKO and one fight was won by a split decision.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>