Charley Goldman
Name: Charley Goldman
Birth Name: Israel Goldman
Hometown: New York, New York, USA
Birthplace: Warsaw, Poland
Died: 1968-11-11 (Age:80)
Height: 155cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Charley Goldman was a Polish-born boxer who grew up fighting in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, New York. According to the 1965 Ring Record Book, his record was 137 total bouts, although it is believed he had many more and research continues. Currently his record is 94
wins, 39 defeats, 41 draws with 22 of his wins by knockout.
Goldman is best known as a trainer who helped develop many world champions and contenders. Perhaps his most notable training feat was helping to make Rocky Marciano into an undefeated heavyweight champion.
Among those Goldman trained were world champions Lou Ambers, Joey Archibald, Kid Gavilan, Rocky Marciano, Al McCoy, Carlos Ortiz, Marty Servo, Jersey Joe Walcott (1930-1934) and Fritzie Zivic.
Goldman also worked with such notable fighters as Tony Alongi, Oscar Bonavena (until his death), Cesar Brion, Rory Calhoun, Walter Cartier, Bob Cleroux, Arturo Godoy, Richie Howard and Johnny Risko.
Other Boxers Trained by Goldman:
Miscellaneous
- Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4
- 1910 Champions tobacco card image
- Elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a trainer in 1992.
- Member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
