Marty Goldman

Marty Goldman (March 7, 1910 – February 17, 1987) was an American boxer of Jewish descent in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He was managed for much of his career by Abe Attell out of Brooklyn, New York and trained by the legendary Ray Arcel.

Goldman's career record was 35 Wins (10 KO's), 11 losses, 3 Draws in 47 career fights.

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

In his first bout at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 1928, he demonstrated defensive skills and managed well placed blows, defeating Harry Carlton in a six round points decision. Both boxers fought just under modern lightweight range.

In a highlight of his early career on February 8, 1929, fighting as a lightweight, he defeated Tommy DeCarlo before a crowded Madison Square Garden audience by technical knockout in the fifth of six scheduled rounds.

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