Reuven "Ruby" Goldstein, the "Jewel of the Ghetto," was an American boxer and prize fight referee. He was a serious World Lightweight Championship contender in the 1920s, and became one of the most requested and respected American boxing referees during the 1950's and early 1960's. During his boxing career, he was trained and managed by Hymie Cantor. He retired as a prizefighter with a record of 55 wins and 6 losses, with 39 knockouts.
After having completed his service in the U.S. Army (where he began refereeing fights) in the 1940's, Goldstein established himself as a trusted and experienced ring official. He refereed in many high-profile bouts. He served as a referee for 21 years, and was the "third man in the ring" for 39 world title fights. Among the famous fights that he refereed were the World Light Heavyweight Championship match between Joey Maxim and "Sugar" Ray Robinson on June 25, 1952 at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, NY; the World Heavyweight Championship bout between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson (first meeting) on June 26, 1959, also at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx; and the World Welterweight Championship fight between Benny "Kid" Paret and Emile Griffith (third meeting) on March 24, 1962 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
After having completed his service in the U.S. Army (where he began refereeing fights) in the 1940's, Goldstein established himself as a trusted and experienced ring official. He refereed in many high-profile bouts. He served as a referee for 21 years, and was the "third man in the ring" for 39 world title fights. Among the famous fights that he refereed were the World Light Heavyweight Championship match between Joey Maxim and "Sugar" Ray Robinson on June 25, 1952 at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, NY; the World Heavyweight Championship bout between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson (first meeting) on June 26, 1959, also at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx; and the World Welterweight Championship fight between Benny "Kid" Paret and Emile Griffith (third meeting) on March 24, 1962 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Reuven "Ruby" Goldstein, the "Jewel of the Ghetto," was an American boxer and prize fight referee. He was a serious World Lightweight Championship contender in the 1920s, and became one of the most requested and respected American boxing referees during the 1950's and early 1960's. During his boxing career, he was trained and managed by Hymie Cantor. He retired as a prizefighter with a record of 55 wins and 6 losses, with 39 knockouts.
After having completed his service in the U.S. Army (where he began refereeing fights) in the 1940's, Goldstein established himself as a trusted and experienced ring official. He refereed in many high-profile bouts. He served as a referee for 21 years, and was the "third man in the ring" for 39 world title fights. Among the famous fights that he refereed were the World Light Heavyweight Championship match between Joey Maxim and "Sugar" Ray Robinson on June 25, 1952 at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, NY; the World Heavyweight Championship bout between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson (first meeting) on June 26, 1959, also at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx; and the World Welterweight Championship fight between Benny "Kid" Paret and Emile Griffith (third meeting) on March 24, 1962 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
After having completed his service in the U.S. Army (where he began refereeing fights) in the 1940's, Goldstein established himself as a trusted and experienced ring official. He refereed in many high-profile bouts. He served as a referee for 21 years, and was the "third man in the ring" for 39 world title fights. Among the famous fights that he refereed were the World Light Heavyweight Championship match between Joey Maxim and "Sugar" Ray Robinson on June 25, 1952 at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, NY; the World Heavyweight Championship bout between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson (first meeting) on June 26, 1959, also at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx; and the World Welterweight Championship fight between Benny "Kid" Paret and Emile Griffith (third meeting) on March 24, 1962 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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