Cohen, Ruby : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Cohen, Ruby

A middleweight from Brooklyn, Cohen fought professionally in the 1920s.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
Born in Brooklyn, Cohen began his professional boxing career in the early 1920s. In May 1922, he fought future world lightweight champion Jimmy Goodrich in Goodrich's hometown of Buffalo, New York and was knocked out in the fifth-round. Six months later, Cohen defeated Young Otto in a ten-round decision,

Origin:
Brooklyn, New York

Physical description:
125-130 pounds


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Chuck Hasson Archives