Cohen, Benny "Irish" : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Cohen, Benny "Irish"

A bantamweight, Cohen fought professionally in the 1920s and fought champions Mickey Walker and Jimmy Goodrich.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
Born in New Jersey, Cohen began his professional career in the early 1920s. In January 1920, he fought future world welterweight and middleweight champion Mickey Walker to an eight-round no decision in Newark. Three years later, Cohen fought another future world champion, lightweight Jimmy Goodrich. In November 1923, the two boxers fought to a 12-round no decision.

Origin:
Egg Harbor, New Jersey

Physical description:
117 pounds


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