13 Facts About Marty Goldman

Marty Goldman was an American boxer of Jewish descent in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Marty Goldman was managed for much of his career by Abe Attell out of Brooklyn, New York and trained by the legendary Ray Arcel.

Marty Goldman was born on March 7,1910, most likely in New York's lower East Side, where he was raised.

Marty Goldman trained in his youth at Brooklyn's Beecher's Gym, like many outstanding Jewish boxers of his era including Solly Krieger and Al "Bummy" Davis.

Marty Goldman defeated Ray Rivera on July 4,1930, in an eight-round points decision in Brooklyn.

In one of his most notable wins, Marty Goldman knocked out former Bantamweight Champion Eddie "Cannonball" Martin on August 11,1930, at Dexter Park Arena in Queens, New York.

Marty Goldman had an advantage in height and weight, and battered Martin throughout the bout, but Martin remained game and attempted to gain points and mount a defense throughout the bout.

Marty Goldman put an off-balance Goldman down for a count of six in the first round.

Marty Goldman defeated Philly Griffin, a future contender for the world junior welterweight title against Tony Canzoneri, on January 12,1931, at Laurel Park in Newark, New Jersey.

Marty Goldman drew with Al Rossi in a ten-round points decision on November 9,1931, in Newark, New Jersey.

Marty Goldman was floored for a six count in the second from a right to the chin by Rossi, but rallied in the last three rounds to obtain the draw ruling.

Two years after he defeated former bantamweight champion Eddie Martin on May 16,1932, Marty Goldman was knocked out by Benny Leonard, the former World Lightweight Champion, who was attempting a comeback after losing most of his money in the stock market crash of 1929.

Marty Goldman was the subject of articles written by Walter Winchell and Ed Sullivan, both fans of his.