Boxing
Marty Pomerantz
Pomerantz was the New York Golden Gloves champion in the 135-pound open division in 1935.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. June 15, 1915 - d. August 19, 2000
Career Highlights:
Pomerantz, who was from the Lower East Side in New York, began boxing as a result of his association with the Jewish Community House in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. 1935 proved to be a big year for Pomerantz, who won the Jewish Olympics while representing the JCH. As a result, he was supposed to go to Tel Aviv for the second Maccabiah Games, but unfortunately, he never went.That same year, he won the lightweight championship of the New York Golden Gloves, and then turned professional in the same weight class. Pomerantz fought professionally until 1937 and won 24 of 30 career decisions.
Origin:
New York City
Physical description:
5'6", 135 pounds
Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 24 (6 by knockout)
Losses: 6
Birth and Death Dates:
b. June 15, 1915 - d. August 19, 2000
Career Highlights:
Pomerantz, who was from the Lower East Side in New York, began boxing as a result of his association with the Jewish Community House in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. 1935 proved to be a big year for Pomerantz, who won the Jewish Olympics while representing the JCH. As a result, he was supposed to go to Tel Aviv for the second Maccabiah Games, but unfortunately, he never went.That same year, he won the lightweight championship of the New York Golden Gloves, and then turned professional in the same weight class. Pomerantz fought professionally until 1937 and won 24 of 30 career decisions.
Origin:
New York City
Physical description:
5'6", 135 pounds
Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 24 (6 by knockout)
Losses: 6