Sherman, Morrie

Murray Sherman

A Detroit welterweight, Sherman boxed professionally in the late 1920s and 1930s.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. June 18, 1909

Career Highlights:
Born in Detroit, Sherman began his professional career in 1928, winning all fifteen of his fights that year, according to the Everlast Boxing Record Book. In August 1929, he fought the great Jack Britton, the former world welterweight champion, who at the age of 43 was winding down his career - Sherman won a ten-round decision in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Two months later, Sherman fought another former champion, lightweight Jimmy Goodrich, and fought him to a ten-round draw.

Over the next couple of years, Sherman fought primarily in the Midwest before finally travelling east to New York City in 1932. In his first fight there, he knocked out Jimmy Abbott in the sixth round of their bout at St. Nicholas Arena. Sherman then fought a number of bouts at the famed Madison Square Garden, including against top contender King Tut. In July 1934, Sherman then fought the Cocoa Kid, one of the top welterweights of the time, but lost a six-round decision. Sherman's final recorded bout was in June 1936 against the legendary Barney Ross, the world welterweight champion, who knocked Sherman out in the second round.

Origin:
Detroit, Michigan

Physical description:
5'6", 145-155 pounds

Career Statistics:
Professional record (incomplete):
Wins: 35 wins (5 by knockout)
Losses: 8
Draws: 9

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