Boxing
Benny Goldstein
A featherweight and lightweight from Baltimore, Goldstein fought professionally in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Born in Baltimore, Goldstein began his professional career in the late 1920s and fought primarily in the Baltimore area. In September 1930, he fought on the undercard of Mickey Walker (middleweight champion) title bout and defeated Gene DiLayo. According to the New York Times, the referee 'refused to permit DeLayo to respond to the bell for the sixth round. DiLayo suffered a severe cut to his lower lip in the fifth session. At the time the bout was halted, Goldstein was far in front on points...'
Origin:
Baltimore, Maryland
Physical description:
128 pounds
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Born in Baltimore, Goldstein began his professional career in the late 1920s and fought primarily in the Baltimore area. In September 1930, he fought on the undercard of Mickey Walker (middleweight champion) title bout and defeated Gene DiLayo. According to the New York Times, the referee 'refused to permit DeLayo to respond to the bell for the sixth round. DiLayo suffered a severe cut to his lower lip in the fifth session. At the time the bout was halted, Goldstein was far in front on points...'
Origin:
Baltimore, Maryland
Physical description:
128 pounds