Bobby Goodman
Name: Bobby Goodman
Birth Name: Robert Arthur Goodman
Hometown: USA
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, USA
Died: 2023-03-05 (Age:83)
Matchmaker: Record
Promoter: Record
Career Overview
One of boxing’s most highly respected executives, Goodman has worked as a matchmaker, promoter, publicist and manager for more than 50 years. His honors include being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this year (2009) in Canastota, NY, (where his father, Murray, is already a member). Goodman recently agreed to join Square Ring Promotions as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining up with SRP, Goodman served as vice-president of boxing operations and public relations for Don King Productions. The former head of Madison Square Garden Boxing, Goodman helped develop many champions, including James (Buddy) McGirt, Aaron Davis, Tom Johnson, and Tracy Harris Patterson.
Goodman was the President of his own company, Garden State Boxing, which promoted many world champions.
Notes
- Son of Murray Goodman.
