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Abe Goldstein

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Abe Goldstein
Goldstein as a young boxer, c. 1918
Born
Abraham Attell Goldstein

(1898-09-10)September 10, 1898
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 1977(1977-02-12) (aged 78)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights136;[1] with the inclusion of newspaper decisions
Wins102
Wins by KO35
Losses24
Draws9
No contests1

Abe Goldstein (September 10, 1898 – February 12, 1977) was an American bantamweight boxer from New York. He defeated Joe Lynch to become World Bantamweight champion on March 21, 1924, in Madison Square Garden, and was ranked the #5 bantamweight of all time by boxing Manager Charley Rose.[2] He worked with the famous New York trainer Ray Arcel.

He successfully defended the title twice the year he took it, against Charles Ledoux and Tommy Ryan, before losing to Eddie "Cannonball" Martin in a 15-round decision on December 19, 1924. He had an unsuccessful attempt at the American Flyweight Championship early in his career against Johnny Buff and fought Pancho Villa, another holder of the American Flyweight Title in a non-title match.[3]

Early life and career

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Goldstein was born in the slums of New York's Lower East Side on September 10, 1898, and spent some of his early years in an orphanage. His widowed mother made a living wheeling a pushcart in New York's Lower East Side, occasionally having to steal rolls from local bakeries to feed her family.[4] He got his earliest ring experience with Nat Osk, the athletic instructor at the 92nd YMHA of Manhattan, who taught him elementary boxing. After fighting for three years as an amateur flyweight, Willie Lewis, who usually acted as his promoter, took note of his potential and developed him into an exceptional young contender. He won a series of amateur titles including the Metropolitan, New York State, New England, Middle Atlantic, and National Titles for amateurs at the weight of 112 pounds.[5][6][7] Ray Arcel, his exceptional trainer, began working with him even before he turned professional in 1916.[8] Unlike several of Arcel's bantamweight fighters, Goldstein rarely had trouble making weight, a trick (problem) for many bantams. According to Arcel, "The one thing we had on our side was that Abe could eat a ton of bricks and never weight more than 116 pounds."[9]

In his first forty professional fights, he was reputed to have lost only five times by points decisions. Of Goldstein's first 40 bouts, 16 wins were by knockout.

He had several losses in 1920. One was to Paddy Owens on September 18, 1920, in a twelve-round points decision in Waterbury, Connecticut. Of his August 21, 1920, twelve-round loss by newspaper decision to Young Montreal in Hartford, Connecticut, the Boston Post wrote that Montreal was "far and away the cleverer boxer" and his hooks, "took a heavy toll from Goldstein's strength."[10] Perhaps his most important early loss was in a non-title fight with bantamweight champion Joe Lynch in an eleventh-round knockout in Madison Square Garden on November 5, 1920, when Goldstein was substituting for another boxer. A left and a right to the chin of Goldstein ended the bout, but the two would meet again four years later.[11][12]

American Flyweight Championship against Johnny Buff and Filipino boxer Pancho Villa

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On March 31, 1921, he received what might be considered his first title shot against American flyweight champion Johnny Buff, but was knocked out in the second round at the Manhattan Casino in New York. Patsy Haley, one of America's most accomplished referees in the New York area, officiated.[3]

Match with Pancho Villa

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On November 16, 1922, he lost to Pancho Villa, Filipino holder of the American Flyweight Championship in a fifteen-round bout in Madison Square Garden by unanimous decision. The bout drew an impressive but rowdy audience. Villa won the decision by "decisively outpointing and outpunching his heavier rival," and appeared to be the aggressor in most of the rounds, with the possible exception of the fifth where Goldstein scored with two left hooks.[13] Around 12,000 viewed the bout, with a very large crowd being turned away. The unruly crowd tore off one of the doors of the stadium, and booed and hissed at Goldstein's passiveness and lack of response to Villa's aggression, but Goldstein may have been wise to fight a purely defensive bout.[14] One source noted that the bout was not a title match, as Goldstein weighed in at 115+1⁄2 against Villa's 110 pounds.[15] The two had previously met in a twelve-round bout on June 7, that ended in a newspaper decision for Goldstein, which surprised many who noted Villa's dominance in their November 16 match.[3]

Match with Joe Burman, interim bantamweight champion

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On October 19, 1923, he defeated Joe Burman in a twelve-round decision at Madison Square Garden. Goldstein was substituting for Joe Lynch, who had been stripped of his title, partly for avoiding the match against Goldstein. Burman had been temporarily assigned the Bantamweight Championship in New York State as a result of Lynch's being stripped of the title. Goldstein was given five rounds, Burman three, and the rest were declared even. Later discussion by the New York State Athletic Commission restored the bantamweight title to Lynch, though Goldstein would soon have a shot at his crown.[16]

World Bantamweight Champ, 1923

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On October 29, 1923, Goldstein defeated Joe Burman in a close twelve round points decision in Madison Square Garden, though according to Ray Arcel, Goldstein had not fully trained for the bout. By many accounts, the bout was a Bantamweight Title Match, but since Burman only held the title as a result of it being temporarily stripped from Joe Lynch, who had refused to meet Burman in a title match on the same date, most sources attribute Goldstein's victory over Lynch five months later as the date when he officially took the World Bantamweight Title. Goldstein's victory over Burman, whom most considered a valid World Bantamweight Contender, gave Goldstein a far stronger claim to contend for the World Bantamweight Championship, and Arcell considered it a critical victory in building his reputation as a championship caliber trainer as well.[17]

Of his win against Joe Lynch on March 21, 1924, the Wilkes-Barre Evening News wrote "Lynch fought a game, courageous battle, but he was not equal to the task of warding off the relentless attack of his challenger who gave a splendid exhibition of scientific boxing." Though Goldstein landed repeatedly with his left and landed many solid blows that rocked Lynch, the reigning champion was never knocked down and never appeared to be at risk of being knocked out. Ray Arcel, one of the most skilled and accomplished boxing trainers in history was in Goldstein's corner for the fight. Arcel considered Goldstein's victory as one of his great achievements, as Goldstein was the first boxer he had trained to a World Championship. He noted that during training for the fight he and Goldstein, "played together, laughed together and wept together." Both were Jewish and had roots in New York's lower East side, Arcel being from Harlem.[18][19]

The News noted that the capacity crowd of 14,900 at Madison Square Garden witnessed a "stirring, hard fought battle with Goldstein assuming the lead almost from the start, and continuing to pile up points throughout the fifteen rounds." The News gave only the tenth round decisively to Lynch, who for the first time in the battle landed his signature right hand to the chin of Goldstein.[20] The result of the fight was not a foregone conclusion in the minds of most fans, as Wilmington's Evening Journal noted that Lynch had been the big favorite on the night of the match.[5]

World Bantamweight defenses

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Charles Ledoux

One of his critical title defenses was a fifteen-round Unanimous Decision against Charles Ledoux on July 16, 1924, at New York's Metropolitan Velodrome. Famed American sportswriter Damon Runyan wrote of the fight in his typically humorous style that most of the folks in the audience "expected to see Charles Ledoux expire of senility and Goldstein's punches long before the fifteenth." Ledoux was thirty-one at the time of the bout, considerably old for a boxer, to Goldstein's more youthful twenty-five.[21] Ledoux had reigned for ten years as European Bantamweight Champion, and considered retirement after the bout, but did not.[22] The Winnipeg Tribune called the fight, "a tame, uninteresting fifteen round exhibition", and noted that "The crowd, a scant 5000, booed the exhibition and hissed the decision", perhaps anticipating a more rousing spectacle. The Tribune noted, as had Runyon, that Ledoux had been down twice in the bout, and was very game to last the full fifteen rounds.[23]


He defended his title again against Tommy Ryan on September 8, 1924, in Long Island City, in Queens, New York, in a fifteen-round points decision. The referee was again the renowned Patsy Haley, who officiated at many important New York title fights and had fought primarily as a lightweight in New York at the turn of the century. Goldstein had fought and defeated Ryan twice previously in non-title fights. In the simplest terms, "Goldstein had a wide and comfortable margin."[24] According to the Reading Times Goldstein had a significant lead over Ryan after the seventh round. According to the times, "In the eighteenth round, Goldstein, working from long range, swung his battery of rights and lefts into action and drove the reeling Ryan about the ring punchdrunk and on the verge of a knockout." The Times also noted in the fifteenth round Ryan appeared close to a knockout but finished the round nonetheless.[25]

On May 27, 1924, he atypically lost a ten-round points decision to Johnny Shepherd in Boston. Shepherd was awarded eight of the ten rounds. His opponent's lefts and countering rights gained the winning edge in the points awarded by the judges.[26]

Losing of Bantamweight Title

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On December 19, 1924, he lost the World Bantamweight title to Eddie "Cannonball" Martin in a split decision in fifteen rounds before a crowd of 15,000 at New York's Madison Square Garden.[3] Some newspapers wrote that the close bout should have gone to Goldstein and that the match was marred by too much clinching. Though both boxers, particularly Martin, showed aggressiveness in the bout, one newspaper noted "Goldstein weakened toward the end, and it was only by dint of holding that he saved himself from the Cannonballs's rushes." Though "in round twelve Abe's right reached Martin's jaw half a dozen times", Martin seemed to last through Goldstein's best shots.[27] One source characterized the referee's ruling in the bout as a "razor thin decision."[28]

The Lincoln Star wrote that Goldstein had an advantage in the first six rounds, particularly the third, but that Martin showed aggression and put Goldstein on the defensive so often that he eventually won the decision.[29] Goldstein's trainer Arcel, believed that his fighter's dominance in the first six rounds, particularly the third when he knocked down Martin, should have been enough for a decision, but he admitted that the fight was close.[30]

The Ashbury Park Press, agreeing with the decision for Martin, wrote that Goldstein appeared to be on the defensive too often and clinched repeatedly as a reaction to Martin's onslaught. The Press wrote that "although the former champion (Goldstein) was not seriously hurt by the fighting, he was unable to return it in any measure and constantly looped his fingers about his opponent's arms to save himself punishment. Most telling was the line by the Press that "round after round saw him (Martin) forcing the fighting giving double for what he received." In short, "Goldstein lost his belt by taking the defensive and acquiescing to the infighting methods that Martin employed."[31][30]

Boxing after title loss

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He lost 20 of the 23 fights he boxed after losing the World Bantamweight title to Eddie Martin. Facing some top notch talent, he boxed several opponents who would eventually hold world titles.

On March 19, 1925, immediately after his loss to Martin, Goldstein defeated Tommy Milton in twelve rounds at the Rink Sporting Club in New York. Goldstein landed the heavier blows, particularly a vicious right to the chin of Tommy in the seventh round that put him on the mat for a count of nine.[32]

Bud Taylor, 1927 Bantamweight Champion

Goldstein boxed Charles "Bud" Taylor three times after 1925. Goldstein lost twice with one no decision. An important loss to Taylor was on May 26, 1925, consisting of ten rounds in Queensborough Stadium in New York. The Pittsburgh Post characterized the bout as the "best performance of his (Taylor's) career", and identified Taylor as "the class of the bantamweight division."[33]

Taylor would take the bantamweight title in June 1927, one month after his third fight with Goldstein. Of his May 4, 1927, ten-round loss to Taylor at New York's Colliseum, the Decatur Herald wrote that Taylor was "easily the master of the bout, but suffered some hard punches from the former title holder (Goldstein) and several times the crowd was plainly cheering for a Goldstein victory.[34]

Al Brown, Bantamweight Champion

On April 23, 1926, Goldstein beat Hall of Fame Black Panamanian boxer Panama Al Brown in ten rounds in New York. The fighting was described as fast paced. As a result of a reach disadvantage, Brown being four inches taller at 5' 9", Goldstein fought at long distance which improved his chances at defense. Though Brown had the advantage during in-fighting, Goldstein seemed to have a points advantage from the early rounds, and his lead was never in question throughout the bout.[35][36] Brown, a black Panamanian, would become the first Latin American to hold the NYSAC World Bantamweight Title three years later in 1929.[3]

Of his December 14, 1926, ten-round unanimous decision at the Armory in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with local boxer Johnny Dunn, the Wilkes-Barre Record wrote that the crowd was unhappy with the verdict, and probably would have preferred at least a draw. "There were no knockdowns", with both boxers fighting a fast and clean battle. The crowd was probably displeased with both boxers "throwing punches at each other from all angles without inflicting damage."[37]

Last bout

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On June 25, 1927, Goldstein's had his last professional fight with Filipino boxer Ignazio Fernandez in a seventh-round TKO in Chicago, Illinois. Fernandez dropped Goldstein for a count of nine with strong right crosses to the chin in the sixth round. The bout was called by referee Davey Miller in the seventh when Fernandez again dropped Goldstein with a new flurry of rights."[38][3]

Goldstein retired that year. By 1929, after the collapse of Wall Street, he was forced to drive a cab to make a living.[39] His professional record, according to BoxRec, counting newspaper decisions, for 135 bouts, was 101 wins, 24 losses, 9 draws, and 1 no contest. He had an impressive thirty-five knockouts among his wins.[3]

He died February 12, 1977 in New York.

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[40] unless otherwise stated.

Official Record

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136 fights 70 wins 16 losses
By knockout 35 4
By decision 35 12
Draws 7
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 42

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
136 Loss 70–16–7 (43) Ignacio Fernandez TKO 7 (10) Jun 24, 1927 28 years, 287 days Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
135 Win 70–15–7 (43) Willie Spencer KO 2 (10) May 27, 1927 28 years, 259 days Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
134 Loss 69–15–7 (43) Bud Taylor UD 10 May 3, 1927 28 years, 235 days Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
133 Win 69–14–7 (43) Pete Sarmiento PTS 8 Mar 26, 1927 28 years, 197 days Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
132 Draw 68–14–7 (43) Pete Sarmiento NWS 12 Feb 28, 1927 28 years, 171 days Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
131 Win 68–14–7 (42) Charlie Pinto PTS 10 Feb 14, 1927 28 years, 157 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
130 Loss 67–14–7 (42) Joey Russell NWS 12 Jan 10, 1927 28 years, 122 days Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
129 Win 67–14–7 (41) Johnny Dunn UD 10 Dec 14, 1926 28 years, 95 days South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128 Win 66–14–7 (41) San Sanchez NWS 10 Dec 6, 1926 28 years, 87 days New Polo A.A., Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
127 Win 66–14–7 (40) Panama Al Brown PTS 10 Apr 23, 1926 27 years, 225 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
126 Loss 65–14–7 (40) Bud Taylor NWS 10 Apr 8, 1926 27 years, 210 days Hippodrome, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
125 Loss 65–14–7 (39) Chick Suggs PTS 10 Feb 5, 1926 27 years, 148 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Loss 65–13–7 (39) Dominick Petrone PTS 12 Jan 11, 1926 27 years, 123 days Uptown Lenox S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Loss 65–12–7 (39) Young Nationalista PTS 10 Nov 10, 1925 27 years, 61 days Armory, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
122 Win 65–11–7 (39) Chuck Hellman PTS 10 Oct 22, 1925 27 years, 42 days State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
121 Win 64–11–7 (39) Teddy Silva PTS 10 Oct 13, 1925 27 years, 33 days Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
120 Loss 63–11–7 (39) Dixie LaHood UD 12 Oct 8, 1925 27 years, 28 days Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana, U.S.
119 Loss 63–10–7 (39) Bushy Graham PTS 8 Jul 23, 1925 26 years, 316 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Loss 63–9–7 (39) Bud Taylor PTS 10 May 26, 1925 26 years, 258 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York, U.S.
117 Win 63–8–7 (39) Buck Josephs NWS 12 May 6, 1925 26 years, 238 days 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
116 Win 63–8–7 (38) Joey Russell TKO 3 (12) Apr 13, 1925 26 years, 215 days Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
115 Win 62–8–7 (38) Al Felder KO 9 (10) Apr 1, 1925 26 years, 203 days Manhattan S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Win 61–8–7 (38) Tommy Milton PTS 12 Mar 19, 1925 26 years, 190 days Rink S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
113 Loss 60–8–7 (38) Eddie Martin SD 15 Dec 19, 1924 26 years, 100 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles
112 Win 60–7–7 (38) Eddie Shea NWS 10 Nov 14, 1924 26 years, 65 days East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
111 Win 60–7–7 (37) Tommy Ryan PTS 15 Sep 8, 1924 25 years, 364 days Queensboro A.C., Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, The Ring bantamweight titles
110 Win 59–7–7 (37) Charles Ledoux UD 15 Jul 16, 1924 25 years, 310 days Metropolitan Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, The Ring bantamweight titles
109 Win 58–7–7 (37) Tommy Murray NWS 12 Jun 20, 1924 25 years, 284 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
108 Loss 58–7–7 (36) Johnny Sheppard PTS 10 May 26, 1924 25 years, 259 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
107 Win 58–6–7 (36) Clarence Rosen NWS 10 May 5, 1924 25 years, 238 days Fair Grounds Coliseum, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. NYSAC, NBA, The Ring bantamweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
106 Win 58–6–7 (35) Tommy Murray NWS 12 Apr 7, 1924 25 years, 210 days Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
105 Win 58–6–7 (34) Joe Lynch PTS 15 Mar 21, 1924 25 years, 193 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC bantamweight title;
Won NBA and inaugural The Ring bantamweight titles
104 Win 57–6–7 (34) Danny Edwards PTS 10 Feb 19, 1924 25 years, 162 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Win 56–6–7 (34) Wilbur Cohen PTS 10 Jan 8, 1924 25 years, 120 days Pioneer S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Win 55–6–7 (34) Joe Burman PTS 12 Oct 19, 1923 25 years, 39 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC bantamweight title
101 Win 54–6–7 (34) Johnny Naselle TKO 2 (12) Oct 15, 1923 25 years, 35 days Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Loss 53–6–7 (34) Chick Suggs PTS 10 Oct 5, 1923 25 years, 25 days Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
99 Win 53–5–7 (34) Tommy Lynch PTS 12 Oct 2, 1923 25 years, 22 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
98 Win 52–5–7 (34) Frankie Conway PTS 10 Sep 4, 1923 24 years, 359 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York, U.S.
97 Win 51–5–7 (34) Danny Edwards TKO 14 (15) Aug 14, 1923 24 years, 338 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York, U.S.
96 Win 50–5–7 (34) Wilbur Cohen PTS 12 Jul 27, 1923 24 years, 320 days Steeplechase A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Win 49–5–7 (34) Kid Rash NWS 8 Jul 16, 1923 24 years, 309 days Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
94 Win 49–5–7 (33) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Jun 21, 1923 24 years, 284 days Kingsboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Win 48–5–7 (33) Tommy Ryan NWS 10 Jun 4, 1923 24 years, 267 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 48–5–7 (32) Willie Darcy TKO 8 (12) May 29, 1923 24 years, 261 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 47–5–7 (32) Frankie Coster PTS 10 May 11, 1923 24 years, 243 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
90 Win 46–5–7 (32) Frankie Coster TKO 5 (?) Apr 23, 1923 24 years, 225 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
89 Loss 45–5–7 (32) Peter Zivic NWS 10 Mar 29, 1923 24 years, 200 days Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 45–5–7 (31) Tommy Ryan NWS 10 Mar 1, 1923 24 years, 172 days Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 45–5–7 (30) Midget Mike Moran NWS 10 Jan 29, 1923 24 years, 141 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86 Win 45–5–7 (29) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Jan 15, 1923 24 years, 127 days Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
85 Win 44–5–7 (29) Kid Rash PTS 12 Dec 30, 1922 24 years, 111 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
84 Loss 43–5–7 (29) Pancho Villa UD 15 Nov 16, 1922 24 years, 20 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
83 Win 43–4–7 (29) Johnny Gray PTS 12 Sep 30, 1922 24 years, 20 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
82 Win 42–4–7 (29) Danny Edwards NWS 12 Jul 25, 1922 23 years, 318 days Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
81 Win 42–4–7 (28) Johnny Gray PTS 12 Jul 14, 1922 23 years, 307 days Palace of Joy, Coney Island, New York, U.S.
80 Win 41–4–7 (28) Billy Marlowe KO 3 (12) Jun 16, 1922 23 years, 279 days Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York, U.S.
79 Win 40–4–7 (28) Pancho Villa NWS 12 Jun 7, 1922 23 years, 270 days Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
78 Win 40–4–7 (27) Frankie Genaro PTS 4 May 19, 1922 23 years, 251 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
77 Win 39–4–7 (27) Billy Mascott KO 2 (10) May 5, 1922 23 years, 237 days Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
76 Win 38–4–7 (27) Johnny Sheppard PTS 10 Apr 7, 1922 23 years, 209 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
75 Win 37–4–7 (27) Patsy Wallace NWS 8 Mar 27, 1922 23 years, 198 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 37–4–7 (26) George Marks PTS 8 Mar 13, 1922 23 years, 184 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 36–4–7 (26) Johnny Gray PTS 10 Mar 9, 1922 23 years, 180 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 35–4–7 (26) Johnny Gray PTS 12 Mar 4, 1922 23 years, 175 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Draw 34–4–7 (26) Frankie Curry PTS 12 Jan 28, 1922 23 years, 140 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
70 Win 34–4–6 (26) Frankie Fay KO 7 (?) Jan 17, 1922 23 years, 129 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Win 33–4–6 (26) Jack Perry NWS 8 Jan 10, 1922 23 years, 122 days Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 33–4–6 (25) Kid Davis TKO 6 (10) Jan 6, 1922 23 years, 118 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 32–4–6 (25) Frankie Daly PTS 10 Dec 9, 1921 23 years, 90 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 31–4–6 (25) Harry London PTS 12 Nov 28, 1921 23 years, 79 days Star S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 30–4–6 (25) Battling Mack NWS 8 Nov 15, 1921 23 years, 66 days Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Draw 30–4–6 (24) Terry Martin PTS 12 Oct 24, 1921 23 years, 44 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
63 Draw 30–4–5 (24) Eddie O'Dowd PTS 8 Oct 14, 1921 23 years, 34 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Draw 30–4–4 (24) Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 12 Sep 27, 1921 23 years, 17 days Palace of Joy, Coney Island, New York, U.S.
61 Win 30–4–3 (24) Paddy Owens KO 2 (15) Sep 15, 1921 23 years, 5 days New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
60 Win 29–4–3 (24) Philly Franchini KO 5 (12) Sep 9, 1921 22 years, 364 days Palace of Joy, Coney Island, New York, U.S.
59 Draw 28–4–3 (24) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Jul 7, 1921 22 years, 300 days Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 28–4–2 (24) Earl Puryear UD 12 Jul 1, 1921 22 years, 294 days Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 27–4–2 (24) Bobby Hughes KO 12 (12) Jun 10, 1921 22 years, 273 days Steeplechase A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
56 Win 26–4–2 (24) Artie Simons UD 12 May 18, 1921 22 years, 250 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Win 25–4–2 (24) George Thompson UD 12 Apr 29, 1921 22 years, 231 days Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Loss 24–4–2 (24) Johnny Buff TKO 2 (15) Mar 31, 1921 22 years, 202 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant American flyweight title
53 Win 24–3–2 (24) Willie Burns TKO 6 (10) Mar 18, 1921 22 years, 189 days Flatbush A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Win 23–3–2 (24) George Thompson PTS 10 Mar 4, 1921 22 years, 175 days Flatbush A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Loss 22–3–2 (24) Kid Williams NWS 8 Feb 21, 1921 22 years, 164 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 22–3–2 (23) Frankie Daly PTS 10 Feb 15, 1921 22 years, 158 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
49 Win 21–3–2 (23) Patsy Wallace KO 7 (15) Feb 11, 1921 22 years, 154 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 20–3–2 (23) Hank McGovern NWS 8 Jan 31, 1921 22 years, 143 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Win 20–3–2 (22) Patsy Johnson NWS 10 Jan 25, 1921 22 years, 137 days Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
46 Win 20–3–2 (21) Battling Mack NWS 6 Jan 10, 1921 22 years, 122 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 20–3–2 (20) Tommy Murray TKO 5 (6) Dec 25, 1920 22 years, 106 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44 Win 19–3–2 (20) Jack Perry NWS 6 Dec 13, 1920 22 years, 94 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 19–3–2 (19) Willie Spencer NWS 6 Nov 25, 1920 22 years, 76 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Loss 19–3–2 (18) Joe Lynch KO 11 (15) Nov 5, 1920 22 years, 56 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
41 Win 19–2–2 (18) Patsy Wallace PTS 15 Sep 28, 1920 22 years, 18 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Loss 18–2–2 (18) Paddy Owens PTS 12 Sep 18, 1920 22 years, 8 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
39 Win 18–1–2 (18) Young Montreal NWS 12 Aug 21, 1920 21 years, 346 days Wethersfield Baseball Grounds, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
38 Win 18–1–2 (17) Joey Leon TKO 2 (12) Aug 3, 1920 21 years, 328 days Bayonne A.A., Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 17–1–2 (17) Eddie Fletcher NWS 12 Jul 16, 1920 21 years, 310 days Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Loss 17–1–2 (16) Johnny Buff NWS 12 Jul 6, 1920 21 years, 300 days Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
35 Draw 17–1–2 (15) Barney Snyder PTS 12 May 22, 1920 21 years, 255 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
34 Draw 17–1–1 (15) Paddy Owens PTS 12 May 8, 1920 21 years, 241 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
33 Win 17–1 (15) Bobby Hansen TKO 7 (12) Apr 24, 1920 21 years, 227 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
32 Win 16–1 (15) Harry Martin TKO 1 (6) Apr 23, 1920 21 years, 226 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
31 Win 15–1 (15) Mike Dundee KO 1 (?) Apr 19, 1920 21 years, 222 days White Plains, New York, U.S.
30 Win 14–1 (15) Joe Ryder TKO 8 (12) Apr 17, 1920 21 years, 220 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
29 Win 13–1 (15) Billy Fitzsimmons KO 1 (?) Mar 1, 1920 21 years, 173 days Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
28 Win 12–1 (15) Al Ziemer TKO 6 (6) Feb 25, 1920 21 years, 168 days Newark Athletic Club, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 11–1 (15) Pinky Brown KO 4 (6) Feb 14, 1920 21 years, 157 days New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
26 Loss 10–1 (15) Harvey Crosby NWS 8 Jul 3, 1918 19 years, 296 days Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
25 Win 10–1 (14) Harvey Crosby NWS 6 Jul 2, 1918 19 years, 295 days United States of America
24 Win 10–1 (13) Patsy Wallace NWS 6 Apr 29, 1918 19 years, 231 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 10–1 (12) Patsy Wallace NWS 6 Apr 8, 1918 19 years, 210 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 10–1 (11) Young Warren KO 6 (?) Sep 2, 1917 18 years, 357 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
21 Win 9–1 (11) Marshall Watier KO 6 (?) Sep 1, 1917 18 years, 356 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
20 Draw 8–1 (11) Terry Miller NWS 10 Aug 31, 1917 18 years, 355 days New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Loss 8–1 (10) Patsy Finnegan KO 7 (?) Jun 18, 1917 18 years, 281 days Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
18 Win 8–0 (10) Tommy Geary NWS 10 May 26, 1917 18 years, 258 days New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 8–0 (9) Kid Rash NWS 10 Apr 25, 1917 18 years, 227 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
16 Win 8–0 (8) Jack Rath NWS 6 Mar 27, 1917 18 years, 198 days Hunts Point Palace, New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
15 ND 8–0 (7) Johnny Monroe ND 10 Mar 9, 1917 18 years, 180 days Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 8–0 (6) Terry Miller NWS 10 Feb 25, 1917 18 years, 168 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
13 Win 8–0 (5) Jack Sullivan KO 2 (?) Jan 29, 1917 18 years, 141 days Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 7–0 (5) Joey Leonard NWS 10 Jan 25, 1917 18 years, 137 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
11 Win 7–0 (4) Joe Greenfield NWS 10 Dec 16, 1916 18 years, 97 days New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 7–0 (3) Allie Kennedy KO 2 (?) Dec 8, 1916 18 years, 89 days New York City, New York, U.S.
9 Win 6–0 (3) Kid Rago KO 9 (?) Dec 1, 1916 18 years, 82 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
8 Win 5–0 (3) Young Joe Dundee KO 2 (?) Nov 20, 1916 18 years, 71 days New York City, New York, U.S.
7 Win 4–0 (3) Murray Perkle NWS 10 Nov 13, 1916 18 years, 64 days Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
6 Win 4–0 (2) Tommy Fritz KO 8 (?) Oct 1, 1916 18 years, 21 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
5 Loss 3–0 (2) Tommy Geary NWS 10 Sep 25, 1916 18 years, 15 days Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
4 Win 3–0 (1) Young Shindine KO 6 (?) Sep 1, 1916 17 years, 357 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
3 Win 2–0 (1) Smiling Willie TKO 2 (10) Aug 26, 1916 17 years, 351 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
2 Loss 1–0 (1) Kid Rago NWS 10 Aug 4, 1916 17 years, 329 days New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Georgie Lewis KO 8 (10) Jun 30, 1916 17 years, 294 days New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.

Unofficial record

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136 fights 102 wins 24 losses
By knockout 35 4
By decision 67 20
Draws 9
No contests 1

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
136 Loss 102–24–9 (1) Ignacio Fernandez TKO 7 (10) Jun 24, 1927 28 years, 287 days Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
135 Win 102–23–9 (1) Willie Spencer KO 2 (10) May 27, 1927 28 years, 259 days Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
134 Loss 101–23–9 (1) Bud Taylor UD 10 May 3, 1927 28 years, 235 days Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
133 Win 101–22–9 (1) Pete Sarmiento PTS 8 Mar 26, 1927 28 years, 197 days Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
132 Draw 100–22–9 (1) Pete Sarmiento NWS 12 Feb 28, 1927 28 years, 171 days Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
131 Win 100–22–8 (1) Charlie Pinto PTS 10 Feb 14, 1927 28 years, 157 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
130 Loss 99–22–8 (1) Joey Russell NWS 12 Jan 10, 1927 28 years, 122 days Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
129 Win 99–21–8 (1) Johnny Dunn UD 10 Dec 14, 1926 28 years, 95 days South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128 Win 98–21–8 (1) San Sanchez NWS 10 Dec 6, 1926 28 years, 87 days New Polo A.A., Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
127 Win 97–21–8 (1) Panama Al Brown PTS 10 Apr 23, 1926 27 years, 225 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
126 Loss 96–21–8 (1) Bud Taylor NWS 10 Apr 8, 1926 27 years, 210 days Hippodrome, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
125 Loss 96–20–8 (1) Chick Suggs PTS 10 Feb 5, 1926 27 years, 148 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Loss 96–19–8 (1) Dominick Petrone PTS 12 Jan 11, 1926 27 years, 123 days Uptown Lenox S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Loss 96–18–8 (1) Young Nationalista PTS 10 Nov 10, 1925 27 years, 61 days Armory, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
122 Win 96–17–8 (1) Chuck Hellman PTS 10 Oct 22, 1925 27 years, 42 days State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
121 Win 95–17–8 (1) Teddy Silva PTS 10 Oct 13, 1925 27 years, 33 days Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
120 Loss 94–17–8 (1) Dixie LaHood UD 12 Oct 8, 1925 27 years, 28 days Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana, U.S.
119 Loss 94–16–8 (1) Bushy Graham PTS 8 Jul 23, 1925 26 years, 316 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Loss 94–15–8 (1) Bud Taylor PTS 10 May 26, 1925 26 years, 258 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York, U.S.
117 Win 94–14–8 (1) Buck Josephs NWS 12 May 6, 1925 26 years, 238 days 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
116 Win 93–14–8 (1) Joey Russell TKO 3 (12) Apr 13, 1925 26 years, 215 days Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
115 Win 92–14–8 (1) Al Felder KO 9 (10) Apr 1, 1925 26 years, 203 days Manhattan S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Win 91–14–8 (1) Tommy Milton PTS 12 Mar 19, 1925 26 years, 190 days Rink S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
113 Loss 90–14–8 (1) Eddie Martin SD 15 Dec 19, 1924 26 years, 100 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles
112 Win 90–13–8 (1) Eddie Shea NWS 10 Nov 14, 1924 26 years, 65 days East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
111 Win 89–13–8 (1) Tommy Ryan PTS 15 Sep 8, 1924 25 years, 364 days Queensboro A.C., Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, The Ring bantamweight titles
110 Win 88–13–8 (1) Charles Ledoux UD 15 Jul 16, 1924 25 years, 310 days Metropolitan Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, The Ring bantamweight titles
109 Win 87–13–8 (1) Tommy Murray NWS 12 Jun 20, 1924 25 years, 284 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
108 Loss 86–13–8 (1) Johnny Sheppard PTS 10 May 26, 1924 25 years, 259 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
107 Win 86–12–8 (1) Clarence Rosen NWS 10 May 5, 1924 25 years, 238 days Fair Grounds Coliseum, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. NYSAC, NBA, The Ring bantamweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
106 Win 85–12–8 (1) Tommy Murray NWS 12 Apr 7, 1924 25 years, 210 days Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
105 Win 84–12–8 (1) Joe Lynch PTS 15 Mar 21, 1924 25 years, 193 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC bantamweight title;
Won NBA and inaugural The Ring bantamweight titles
104 Win 83–12–8 (1) Danny Edwards PTS 10 Feb 19, 1924 25 years, 162 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Win 82–12–8 (1) Wilbur Cohen PTS 10 Jan 8, 1924 25 years, 120 days Pioneer S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Win 81–12–8 (1) Joe Burman PTS 12 Oct 19, 1923 25 years, 39 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC bantamweight title
101 Win 80–12–8 (1) Johnny Naselle TKO 2 (12) Oct 15, 1923 25 years, 35 days Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Loss 79–12–8 (1) Chick Suggs PTS 10 Oct 5, 1923 25 years, 25 days Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
99 Win 79–11–8 (1) Tommy Lynch PTS 12 Oct 2, 1923 25 years, 22 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
98 Win 78–11–8 (1) Frankie Conway PTS 10 Sep 4, 1923 24 years, 359 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York, U.S.
97 Win 77–11–8 (1) Danny Edwards TKO 14 (15) Aug 14, 1923 24 years, 338 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York, U.S.
96 Win 76–11–8 (1) Wilbur Cohen PTS 12 Jul 27, 1923 24 years, 320 days Steeplechase A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Win 75–11–8 (1) Kid Rash NWS 8 Jul 16, 1923 24 years, 309 days Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
94 Win 74–11–8 (1) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Jun 21, 1923 24 years, 284 days Kingsboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Win 73–11–8 (1) Tommy Ryan NWS 10 Jun 4, 1923 24 years, 267 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 72–11–8 (1) Willie Darcy TKO 8 (12) May 29, 1923 24 years, 261 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 71–11–8 (1) Frankie Coster PTS 10 May 11, 1923 24 years, 243 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
90 Win 70–11–8 (1) Frankie Coster TKO 5 (?) Apr 23, 1923 24 years, 225 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
89 Loss 69–11–8 (1) Peter Zivic NWS 10 Mar 29, 1923 24 years, 200 days Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 69–10–8 (1) Tommy Ryan NWS 10 Mar 1, 1923 24 years, 172 days Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 68–10–8 (1) Midget Mike Moran NWS 10 Jan 29, 1923 24 years, 141 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86 Win 67–10–8 (1) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Jan 15, 1923 24 years, 127 days Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
85 Win 66–10–8 (1) Kid Rash PTS 12 Dec 30, 1922 24 years, 111 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
84 Loss 65–10–8 (1) Pancho Villa UD 15 Nov 16, 1922 24 years, 20 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
83 Win 65–9–8 (1) Johnny Gray PTS 12 Sep 30, 1922 24 years, 20 days Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
82 Win 64–9–8 (1) Danny Edwards NWS 12 Jul 25, 1922 23 years, 318 days Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
81 Win 63–9–8 (1) Johnny Gray PTS 12 Jul 14, 1922 23 years, 307 days Palace of Joy, Coney Island, New York, U.S.
80 Win 62–9–8 (1) Billy Marlowe KO 3 (12) Jun 16, 1922 23 years, 279 days Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York, U.S.
79 Win 61–9–8 (1) Pancho Villa NWS 12 Jun 7, 1922 23 years, 270 days Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
78 Win 60–9–8 (1) Frankie Genaro PTS 4 May 19, 1922 23 years, 251 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
77 Win 59–9–8 (1) Billy Mascott KO 2 (10) May 5, 1922 23 years, 237 days Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
76 Win 58–9–8 (1) Johnny Sheppard PTS 10 Apr 7, 1922 23 years, 209 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
75 Win 57–9–8 (1) Patsy Wallace NWS 8 Mar 27, 1922 23 years, 198 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 56–9–8 (1) George Marks PTS 8 Mar 13, 1922 23 years, 184 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 55–9–8 (1) Johnny Gray PTS 10 Mar 9, 1922 23 years, 180 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 54–9–8 (1) Johnny Gray PTS 12 Mar 4, 1922 23 years, 175 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Draw 53–9–8 (1) Frankie Curry PTS 12 Jan 28, 1922 23 years, 140 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
70 Win 53–9–7 (1) Frankie Fay KO 7 (?) Jan 17, 1922 23 years, 129 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Win 52–9–7 (1) Jack Perry NWS 8 Jan 10, 1922 23 years, 122 days Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 51–9–7 (1) Kid Davis TKO 6 (10) Jan 6, 1922 23 years, 118 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 50–9–7 (1) Frankie Daly PTS 10 Dec 9, 1921 23 years, 90 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 49–9–7 (1) Harry London PTS 12 Nov 28, 1921 23 years, 79 days Star S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 48–9–7 (1) Battling Mack NWS 8 Nov 15, 1921 23 years, 66 days Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Draw 47–9–7 (1) Terry Martin PTS 12 Oct 24, 1921 23 years, 44 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
63 Draw 47–9–6 (1) Eddie O'Dowd PTS 8 Oct 14, 1921 23 years, 34 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Draw 47–9–5 (1) Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 12 Sep 27, 1921 23 years, 17 days Palace of Joy, Coney Island, New York, U.S.
61 Win 47–9–4 (1) Paddy Owens KO 2 (15) Sep 15, 1921 23 years, 5 days New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
60 Win 46–9–4 (1) Philly Franchini KO 5 (12) Sep 9, 1921 22 years, 364 days Palace of Joy, Coney Island, New York, U.S.
59 Draw 45–9–4 (1) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Jul 7, 1921 22 years, 300 days Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 45–9–3 (1) Earl Puryear UD 12 Jul 1, 1921 22 years, 294 days Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 44–9–3 (1) Bobby Hughes KO 12 (12) Jun 10, 1921 22 years, 273 days Steeplechase A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
56 Win 43–9–3 (1) Artie Simons UD 12 May 18, 1921 22 years, 250 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Win 42–9–3 (1) George Thompson UD 12 Apr 29, 1921 22 years, 231 days Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Loss 41–9–3 (1) Johnny Buff TKO 2 (15) Mar 31, 1921 22 years, 202 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant American flyweight title
53 Win 41–8–3 (1) Willie Burns TKO 6 (10) Mar 18, 1921 22 years, 189 days Flatbush A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Win 40–8–3 (1) George Thompson PTS 10 Mar 4, 1921 22 years, 175 days Flatbush A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Loss 39–8–3 (1) Kid Williams NWS 8 Feb 21, 1921 22 years, 164 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 39–7–3 (1) Frankie Daly PTS 10 Feb 15, 1921 22 years, 158 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
49 Win 38–7–3 (1) Patsy Wallace KO 7 (15) Feb 11, 1921 22 years, 154 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 37–7–3 (1) Hank McGovern NWS 8 Jan 31, 1921 22 years, 143 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Win 36–7–3 (1) Patsy Johnson NWS 10 Jan 25, 1921 22 years, 137 days Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
46 Win 35–7–3 (1) Battling Mack NWS 6 Jan 10, 1921 22 years, 122 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 34–7–3 (1) Tommy Murray TKO 5 (6) Dec 25, 1920 22 years, 106 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44 Win 33–7–3 (1) Jack Perry NWS 6 Dec 13, 1920 22 years, 94 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 32–7–3 (1) Willie Spencer NWS 6 Nov 25, 1920 22 years, 76 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Loss 31–7–3 (1) Joe Lynch KO 11 (15) Nov 5, 1920 22 years, 56 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
41 Win 31–6–3 (1) Patsy Wallace PTS 15 Sep 28, 1920 22 years, 18 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Loss 30–6–3 (1) Paddy Owens PTS 12 Sep 18, 1920 22 years, 8 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
39 Win 30–5–3 (1) Young Montreal NWS 12 Aug 21, 1920 21 years, 346 days Wethersfield Baseball Grounds, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
38 Win 29–5–3 (1) Joey Leon TKO 2 (12) Aug 3, 1920 21 years, 328 days Bayonne A.A., Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 28–5–3 (1) Eddie Fletcher NWS 12 Jul 16, 1920 21 years, 310 days Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Loss 27–5–3 (1) Johnny Buff NWS 12 Jul 6, 1920 21 years, 300 days Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
35 Draw 27–4–3 (1) Barney Snyder PTS 12 May 22, 1920 21 years, 255 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
34 Draw 27–4–2 (1) Paddy Owens PTS 12 May 8, 1920 21 years, 241 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
33 Win 27–4–1 (1) Bobby Hansen TKO 7 (12) Apr 24, 1920 21 years, 227 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
32 Win 26–4–1 (1) Harry Martin TKO 1 (6) Apr 23, 1920 21 years, 226 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
31 Win 25–4–1 (1) Mike Dundee KO 1 (?) Apr 19, 1920 21 years, 222 days White Plains, New York, U.S.
30 Win 24–4–1 (1) Joe Ryder TKO 8 (12) Apr 17, 1920 21 years, 220 days Phoenix Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
29 Win 23–4–1 (1) Billy Fitzsimmons KO 1 (?) Mar 1, 1920 21 years, 173 days Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
28 Win 22–4–1 (1) Al Ziemer TKO 6 (6) Feb 25, 1920 21 years, 168 days Newark Athletic Club, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 21–4–1 (1) Pinky Brown KO 4 (6) Feb 14, 1920 21 years, 157 days New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
26 Loss 20–4–1 (1) Harvey Crosby NWS 8 Jul 3, 1918 19 years, 296 days Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
25 Win 20–3–1 (1) Harvey Crosby NWS 6 Jul 2, 1918 19 years, 295 days United States of America
24 Win 19–3–1 (1) Patsy Wallace NWS 6 Apr 29, 1918 19 years, 231 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 18–3–1 (1) Patsy Wallace NWS 6 Apr 8, 1918 19 years, 210 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 17–3–1 (1) Young Warren KO 6 (?) Sep 2, 1917 18 years, 357 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
21 Win 16–3–1 (1) Marshall Watier KO 6 (?) Sep 1, 1917 18 years, 356 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
20 Draw 15–3–1 (1) Terry Miller NWS 10 Aug 31, 1917 18 years, 355 days New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Loss 15–3 (1) Patsy Finnegan KO 7 (?) Jun 18, 1917 18 years, 281 days Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
18 Win 15–2 (1) Tommy Geary NWS 10 May 26, 1917 18 years, 258 days New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 14–2 (1) Kid Rash NWS 10 Apr 25, 1917 18 years, 227 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
16 Win 13–2 (1) Jack Rath NWS 6 Mar 27, 1917 18 years, 198 days Hunts Point Palace, New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
15 ND 12–2 (1) Johnny Monroe ND 10 Mar 9, 1917 18 years, 180 days Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 12–2 Terry Miller NWS 10 Feb 25, 1917 18 years, 168 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
13 Win 11–2 Jack Sullivan KO 2 (?) Jan 29, 1917 18 years, 141 days Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 10–2 Joey Leonard NWS 10 Jan 25, 1917 18 years, 137 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
11 Win 9–2 Joe Greenfield NWS 10 Dec 16, 1916 18 years, 97 days New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 8–2 Allie Kennedy KO 2 (?) Dec 8, 1916 18 years, 89 days New York City, New York, U.S.
9 Win 7–2 Kid Rago KO 9 (?) Dec 1, 1916 18 years, 82 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
8 Win 6–2 Young Joe Dundee KO 2 (?) Nov 20, 1916 18 years, 71 days New York City, New York, U.S.
7 Win 5–2 Murray Perkle NWS 10 Nov 13, 1916 18 years, 64 days Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
6 Win 4–2 Tommy Fritz KO 8 (?) Oct 1, 1916 18 years, 21 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
5 Loss 3–2 Tommy Geary NWS 10 Sep 25, 1916 18 years, 15 days Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Young Shindine KO 6 (?) Sep 1, 1916 17 years, 357 days New York City, New York, U.S. Precise date unknown at this time
3 Win 2–1 Smiling Willie TKO 2 (10) Aug 26, 1916 17 years, 351 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 Kid Rago NWS 10 Aug 4, 1916 17 years, 329 days New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Georgie Lewis KO 8 (10) Jun 30, 1916 17 years, 294 days New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec: Abe Goldstein".
  2. ^ "The Lineal Bantamweight Champions". Cyber Boxing Zone.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Abe Goldsten". BoxRec. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  4. ^ Dewy, Donald, Ray Arcell, A Boxing Biography, (2012), "Travels with Charlie", McFarland Publishing, pg. 35, Jefferson, North Carolina
  5. ^ a b "Goldstein Wins Bantam Crown", Evening Journal, Wilmington, Delaware, pg. 14, 22 March 1924
  6. ^ "Abe Attell Goldstein Wants First Crack at Jimmy Wilde", The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, pg. 56, 19 October 1919
  7. ^ Amateur championships listed in "New Rival of Young Zulu Kid Appears in Abe 'Attell' Goldstein", The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, pg. 14, 4 December 1916
  8. ^ Dewy, Donald (2012) Ray Arcel: A Boxing Biography, p. 31, McFarland and Company, Inc., Jefferson, North Carolina
  9. ^ Dewy, Donald (2012) Ray Arcel: A Boxing Biography, p. 32, McFarland and Company, Inc., Jefferson, North Carolina
  10. ^ "Fistic Award for Montreal", Boston Post, Boston, Massachusetts, p. 17, 22 August 1920
  11. ^ "Abe Goldstein Knocked out by Joe Lynch in Eleventh", The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, pg. 16, 6 November 1920
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  13. ^ "Pancho Villa Wins From Abe Goldstein", Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, pg. 8, 17 November 1922
  14. ^ Van Every, Ed, The Evening World, "Pancho Villa Defeats Goldstein in Slow Garden Bout", New York, New York, pg. 28, 17 November 1922
  15. ^ "Pancho Villa Whips Abe Goldstein", Decatur Herald, pg. 17, 17 November 1922
  16. ^ "Abe Goldstein Wins Decision Over Joe Burman of Chicago", Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque. New Mexico, p. 5, 20 October 1923
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  18. ^ "Ominious Beginning Couldn't Keep Arcel Out of the Ring", The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, Florida, pg. 131, 21 December 1980
  19. ^ "Former Boxing Trainer Dies", The Index-Journal, "Greenwood, South Carolina, pg. 15, 8 March 1994
  20. ^ "Goldstein Wins Bantam Title in Bout with Lynch", Wilkes-Barre Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 18, 22 March 1924
  21. ^ Runyan, Damon, "Bantam King Wins on Points Over Cautious French Star", The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Iowa, pg. 7, 17 July 1924
  22. ^ The Post Crescent, "Golfers Plan Roug House Meet Saturday", Appleton, Wisconsin, p. 31 July 1924
  23. ^ "Goldstein is Bout Winner", The Winnipeg Tribune, Winnipeg, Canada, p. 15, 17 July 1924
  24. ^ "Setback, Given to Challenger", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 13, 9 September 1924
  25. ^ "Abe Goldstein is Winner Over Ryan at Long Island City", Reading Times, Reading, Pennsylvania, p. 5, 9 September 1924
  26. ^ "Goldstein Loses Bout But Not His Title", Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, pg. 24, 27 May 1924
  27. ^ "Eddie Martin Tears Bantamweight Crown From Abe Goldstein", The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, pg. 9, 20 December 1924
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  29. ^ Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, pg. 8 30 December 1924
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  31. ^ "Abe Goldstein Surrenders His Title to Eddie Martin", The Ashbury Park Press, Ashbury, New Jersey, pg. 15, 20 December 1924
  32. ^ "Abe Goldstein Back in Ring Beats Milton", Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 20 March 1925
  33. ^ "Terris Gets Lucky Verdict over Paluso", Pittsburgh Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, p. 14, 27 May 1925
  34. ^ "Taylor Beats Abe Goldstein", Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illionois, p. 16, 4 May 1927
  35. ^ "Goldstein Easily Outpoints Brown in Pioneer Bout", Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, pg. 11, 24 April 1926
  36. ^ "Sporting Briefs", Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno Nevada, pg. 6, 24 April 1926
  37. ^ "Goldstein Gets Verdict Over Dunn at Armory", Wilkes-Barre Record, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 31, 15 December 1926
  38. ^ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pg. 9, 25 June 1927
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Achievements
Preceded by World Bantamweight Champion
March 21, 1924 – December 19, 1924 		Succeeded by
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