All boxersRuby Goldstein
“The Jewel of the Ghetto”
Boxing · Deceased55-6-0RECORD
39WINS BY KO / TKO
16WINS BY DECISION
61PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Reuven Goldstein |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Jewel of the Ghetto |
| Date of birth | 7 Oct 1907 |
| Died | 23 Apr 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | New York City, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 164 cm (5′5″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1924–1937 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 30 Dec 1924 |
| Last fight | Win vs Al Grosso, 13 Aug 1937 |
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Background
New York boxer who was a leading World Lightweight Championship contender in the 1920s. He later became one of the most trusted referees of the 1950s and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994.
Fight history
61 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Al Grosso | TKO | 3 | 2:43 | 13 Aug 1937 | Long Branch, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Kid Bon Bon | Decision (points) | 6 | 10 Aug 1937 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Armstrong | KO | 2 | 2:49 | 23 Jul 1937 | Long Branch, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Fred Fitzsimmons | Decision (points) | 8 | 22 Feb 1937 | Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Willie Cheatum | TKO | 1 | 8 Feb 1937 | Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Herman Perlick | TKO | 1 | 1:20 | 11 Sep 1933 | Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Paolo Villa | TKO | 1 | 2:36 | 5 Sep 1933 | Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Willie Hines | TKO | 5 | 10 Dec 1932 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Sol Fischer | KO | 1 | 11 Aug 1932 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Mike Prevetti | KO | 1 | 0:38 | 5 Aug 1932 | Long Beach, California, US | |
| Win | Mike Esposito | KO | 1 | 28 Jul 1932 | Long Beach, California, US | ||
| Win | Ralph Landis | KO | 1 | 0:53 | 22 Jul 1932 | Long Beach, California, US | |
| Loss | Dick Sisk | TKO | 2 | 29 Apr 1932 | Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Loss | Jay Macedon | KO | 7 | 2 Nov 1931 | Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Danny Cooney | KO | 2 | 0:44 | 9 Jul 1931 | Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Willie Garafola | Decision (points) | 6 | 23 Dec 1930 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jack Zivic | TKO | 3 | 2:20 | 10 Sep 1930 | Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Win | Joe Trabon | TKO | 3 | 25 Aug 1930 | Queens, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Jimmy McLarnin | KO | 2 | 13 Dec 1929 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Joe Reno | TKO | 3 | 21 Oct 1929 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Freddie Mueller | TKO | 7 | 24 Sep 1929 | Queens, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joey Kaufman | TKO | 8 | 16 Aug 1929 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Cuddy DeMarco | KO | 4 | 2 Aug 1929 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Billy Drako | KO | 3 | 12 Jul 1929 | Queens, New York, US | ||
| Win | Gene Johnson | KO | 2 | 2 May 1929 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Al Bryant | TKO | 4 | 19 Nov 1928 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Al Bryant | Decision (points) | 10 | 31 Jul 1928 | Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Danny Cooney | Decision (points) | 6 | 31 Jan 1928 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Ray Mitchell | KO | 3 | 19 Dec 1927 | New York City, US | ||
| Loss | Sid Terris | KO | 1 | 15 Jun 1927 | Polo Grounds, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Goodrich | Decision (points) | 6 | 13 May 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Ceccoli | TKO | 1 | 2 May 1927 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Sacco | KO | 1 | 2:15 | 14 Apr 1927 | New York City, US | |
| Win | Pete Petrolle | KO | 1 | 29 Mar 1927 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Sig Keppen | KO | 2 | 21 Mar 1927 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Mickey Travers | KO | 1 | 2:10 | 23 Nov 1926 | New York City, US | |
| Loss | Billy Alger | TKO | 6 | 24 Sep 1926 | San Francisco, California, US | ||
| Loss | Ace Hudkins | KO | 4 | 25 Jun 1926 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Tony Vaccarelli | TKO | 6 | 1:08 | 17 May 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | |
| Win | Ray Mitchell | Decision (points) | 6 | 11 May 1926 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Pep O'Brien | TKO | 3 | 16 Apr 1926 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Billy Pollock | TKO | 2 | 16 Feb 1926 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Ceccoli | Decision (points) | 6 | 5 Feb 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, US | ||
| Win | Harry Carlson | TKO | 6 | 4 Jan 1926 | Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Georgie Day | TKO | 3 | 29 Dec 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Bud Dempsey | Decision (points) | 6 | 1 Dec 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Earl Baird | TKO | 1 | 2:50 | 21 Oct 1925 | New York City, US | |
| Win | Red Cap Wilson | Decision (points) | 6 | 2 Oct 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Jackie Coburn | Decision (points) | 6 | 4 Aug 1925 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joe Malone | Decision (points) | 6 | 23 Jul 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Frankie Albano | KO | 1 | 6 Jul 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Freddie Jacks | Decision (points) | 6 | 16 Jun 1925 | Brooklyn, New York, US | ||
| Win | Earl Gray | TKO | 4 | 1 Jun 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Spencer Gardner | Decision (points) | 6 | 20 May 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Harry Nelson | KO | 1 | 29 Apr 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Augie Pisano | Decision (points) | 6 | 25 Mar 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Harry Herron | Decision (points) | 6 | 10 Mar 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Joe Eppy | KO | 1 | 2 Mar 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Irving Shapiro | TKO | 2 | 10 Feb 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Eddie Markat | KO | 1 | 20 Jan 1925 | New York City, US | ||
| Win | Al Vano | KO | 2 | 30 Dec 1924 | New York City, US | Pro debut |
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