Tag Archives: Jimmy McLarnin
Sammy Mandell
Sammy Mandell (Boxing. Born, Rockford, IL, Feb. 5, 1904; died, Oak Park, IL, Nov. 7, 1967.) Though he fought mainly in the Midwest early in his career, Sammy Mandell (born Samuel R. Mandella) had several of his most important bouts in New York. Lightweight champion from 1926-30, he was a major contender when champion Benny […]
Ruby Goldstein
Ruby Goldstein (Boxing. Born, New York, NY, Oct. 7, 1907; died, Miami Beach, FL, Apr. 22, 1984.) Known as “the Jewel of the Ghetto” during his days as a professional fighter, Reuben Goldstein is perhaps best remembered as a boxing referee who worked 39 championship fights in over two decades as the third man in […]
Ralph Giordano
Ralph Giordano (Boxing. Born, Naples, Italy, May 22, 1905; died, Fresno, CA, July 20, 1993.) During his 21-year career in the ring (1919-40), Ralph Capabianca Giordano won 123 of 151 bouts and reigned as world welterweight champion for 96 days in 1933. Basically a West Coast fighter, Giordano fought as “Young Corbett III” during much […]
