Abe Goldstein (born September 10, 1898, in New York, New York; died February 12, 1977, in St. Petersburg, Florida) was an American boxer. Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Nickname: Floridas Sunshine City Location of the city proper in the state of Florida Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Pinellas County Founded 1876 Incorporated February 29, 1892  - Mayor Rick Baker Area    - City  133. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left, throwing a left uppercut) versus Rafael Ortíz Boxing, also called pugilism (from Latin), prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science[1] is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with...

He was World Bantamweight Champion in 1924, and was ranked the # 5 bantamweight of all time The term bantamweight usually refers to a class in boxing or boxers who weigh between 112 and 118 pounds. ...

Boxing career

Goldsteing was 5' 5", and fought in the 112-120 pound range.

Goldstein turned professional in 1916 at the age of 17, and lost only once in his first 40 fights, including 16 knockout victories. 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ...

By 1921, he was a contender, and in March, Goldstein received his first title shot. Against American flyweight champion Johnny Buff, Goldstein was knocked out in the 2nd round.

After his loss, he went undefeated in his next 19 fights until losing a 10-round decision to Johnny Sheppard in April 1922. Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ...

Seven months later, Goldstein received another shot at the American flyweight title, but lost again, this time, to Pancho Villa in a 15-round decision. A graphical timeline is available here: Timeline of the Mexican Revolution Doroteo Arango Arámbula (June 5, 1878 – July 23, 1923) — better known as Francisco Villa or, by the nickname for Francisco Pancho. Pancho Villa — was one of the foremost leaders of the Mexican Revolution, between 1911 and 1920, and...

Goldstein bounced back, and did not lose in his next 15 fights, and went undefeated in 19 of 20 bouts before receiving another title shot in 1924.

He faced Joe Lynch, the world bantamweight champ, who had knocked Goldstein out in the 11th round in November 1920 (it was Goldstein's second career loss). When they fought again in March 1924, however, Goldstein won the title when he defeated Lynch in a 15-round decision. Joe Lynch (b. ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar). ...

Goldstein successfully defended the title twice (July 16 against Charles LeDoux and September 8 against Tommy Ryan), and held the title for nine months before losing to Eddie "Cannonball" Martin in a 15-round decision on December 19, 1924. Tommy Ryan (b. ...

Over the next three years, Goldstein continued to fight the top bantamweight boxers in the world, though he did not receive another title shot.

He also defeated Hall of Famer Panama Al Brown in a 10-round decision in April 1926. Alfonso Teofilo Brown (1902-1951), better known as Panama Al Brown was a bantamweight boxer from Panama who made history by becoming boxings first hispanic world champion. ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ...

Among those whom Goldstein defeated during his career were Willie LaMorte, Earl Puryear, Frankie Coster, Joe Burman, and Joe Lynch. Joe Lynch (b. ...

He is considered one of the best counterpunchers ever, and often won his victories with that skill.[1]

Goldstein retired in 1927 with a professional record of 89 victories (30 knockouts), 5 draws, 13 losses, and 22 no decisions. 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar). ...

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