Eddie Martin
American boxer
- Born
- 26 February 1903, Brooklyn
- Died
- 27 August 1968
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- bantamweight
- Occupation
- boxer
"Cannonball" Eddie Martin (1903-1966) became the Undisputed World Bantamweight Champion on December 19, 1924, in a close fifteen round split decision against Abe Goldstein at New York's Madison Square Garden.
He held the title only three months, losing decisively to Jewish boxer Charlie "Phil" Rosenberg in a fifteen round unanimous decision on March 20, 1925, in Madison Square Garden. Martin fought many boxers who at one time held titles, including Featherweight and Jr. Lightweight World Champion Johnny Dundee, Super Featherweight World Champion Tod Morgan, and World Lightweight Champion Al Singer. He also met the lesser known boxers, Johnny Curtin, Willie O'Connell, Johnny Vestri, and Wilbur Cohen.
Awards and honours
- The Ring World Bantamweight Champion
- WBA World Bantamweight Champion
External links
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