Eddie Martin (boxer)

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Eddie Martin
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Real nameEduardo Vittoria Martino
Nickname(s)"Cannonball" Eddie Martin
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1903-02-26)February 26, 1903
Brooklyn, New York
DiedAugust 27, 1966(1966-08-27) (aged 63)
Brooklyn, New York
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights101
Wins82
Wins by KO29
Losses14
Draws4
No contests1

"Cannonball" Eddie Martin (1903-1966) became the World Bantamweight Champion on December 19, 1924, in a close fifteen round split decision against Abe Goldstein at New York's Madison Square Garden. [1] [2]

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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. [3]

Early life and career

Hoping originally to play baseball as a short stop in the Major Leagues, Martin quit high school before graduation to pursue a professional career in the ring, against the wishes of his father. His father, who had been a successful caterer, had white collar ambitions for his son. Eddie was the sixth of nine sons and five daughters of father Giustino Martino, who managed his large Italian family with his wife in Brooklyn, New York. Several of his older siblings died before he became bantamweight champion. [4] One of his earliest mentors was boxer Mike Doherty, who recognized his early talent as an amateur and managed him throughout his career. His other manager was Mel Cooke. [5] [6] [7]

He began fighting in the Brooklyn area in December 1921, winning thirteen of his first fourteen fights, with an impressive five by knockout or technical knockout. [2]

Between November 3, 1922, and November 6, 1924, Martin had an astonishing winning streak of 48 victories and only one draw, winning seventeen by knockout or technical knockout. He fought in this two year period almost exclusively in the Brooklyn and wider New York area, with four bouts at Madison Square Garden.

World Bantamweight champion

On December 19, 1924, Martin won the World Bantamweight Title against Abe Goldstein in a split decision in fifteen rounds before an impressive crowd of around 13,000 at New York's Madison Square Garden. Showing boxing dominance at an early age, Martin had only recently turned twenty-one. He had not been allowed to box in fifteen rounders by the New York State Boxing Commission until reaching that age. [8] [2] Some newspapers wrote that the close bout should have gone to Goldstein and that the match was marred by too much clinching for which Goldstein was cautioned at one point. Though both boxers, particularly Martin, showed aggressiveness in the bout, one newspaper noted "Goldstein weakened toward the end, and it was only by dint of holding that he saved himself from the Cannonballs's rushes." Though "in round twelve Abe's right reached Martin's jaw half a dozen times", Martin seemed to last through Goldstein's best shots. [9] One source characterized the referee's ruling in the bout as a "razor thin decision." [10]

The Lincoln Star wrote that Goldstein had an advantage in the first six rounds, particularly the third, but that Martin showed aggression and put Goldstein on the defensive so often that he eventually won the decision. [11] Goldstein's trainer Ray Arcel believed that his fighter's dominance in the first six rounds, particularly the third when he knocked down Martin, should have been enough for a decision, but he admitted that the fight was close. [12]

The Ashbury Park Press, agreeing that Martin was the victor, noted that Goldstein seemed to be frequently on the defensive and clinched repeatedly as a reaction to Martin's attack. The Press observed that "although the former champion (Goldstein) was not seriously hurt by the fighting, he was unable to return it in any measure and constantly looped his fingers about his opponent's arms to save himself punishment. The Press also noted that "round after round saw him (Martin) forcing the fighting giving double for what he received." In short, "Goldstein lost his belt by taking the defensive and acquiescing to the infighting methods that Martin employed." [13] [14]

Loss of Bantamweight Title

Phil Rosenberg, who would defeat Martin for the World Bantamweight Title, had boxed him previously. Rosenberg and Martin met three times, twice in six round decisions and once in a draw. On November 29, 1923, and January 28, 1924, Martin had defeated Rosenberg, in close decisions on points, both times in New York's Madison Square Garden. In their third meeting, a fast and furious affair on April 29, 1924, Rosenberg had given Martin a closer battle which ended in a ten round draw. [15]

Eddie Martin finally lost the World Bantamweight Title to Jewish boxer Charlie "Phil" Rosenberg in a fifteen round unanimous decision on March 20, 1925, in Madison Square Garden. In the sweeping victory, the Lincoln Evening Journal wrote "Rosenberg had a clean margin in eleven of the fifteen rounds, and three were even." Martin appeared to have held a slight lead only in the early rounds. [16] The Palm Beach Post noted that Rosenberg won using a "tantalizing left jab and a right uppercut, outboxing Martin at every turn and at the latter part of the match, holding his own in a furious toe-to-toe skirmish." [17]

World Jr. Lightweight Title shot

On January 23, 1928, boxing at 126 3/4 pounds, he defeated Dominick Petrone, a New York featherweight, in a ten round decision at the Broadway Arena. [18]

On May 24, 1928, Martin met Tod Morgan in a World Junior Lightweight Title bout, losing and taking serious punishment. A crowd of only 6000 "apathetically" watched the title bout at Madison Square Garden. Despite the punishment taken by Martin, the bout was close as the Associated Press gave Morgan seven rounds, Martin six and two were even. The Alton Evening Telegraph wrote that "Morgan saved his crown by a brilliant rally in the fifteenth that had Martin groggy as the final bell ended the milling." [19]

In a rematch on July 18, 1928, in another brutal and close fifteen rounds at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, which drew a larger audience of 20,000, "Morgan came through a storm of punishment...to save the crown in a fifteen round engagement." The bout had been postponed repeatedly due to inclement weather. The Associated Press had Morgan winning only eight of the fifteen rounds, with Martin taking four and three even, though the fighting was considered close throughout the match. Typical of Martin's aggressive style of boxing, he pushed for a knockout in the thirteenth and mounted a "lunging, driving attack" against Morgan. [20]

Late boxing career

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Johnny Dundee

On July 8, 1929, he lost to Johnny Dundee in a close ten round decision. Dundee had been a former Featherweight and Jr. Lightweight Champion. Though Martin was only 21 years old, he was nearing the end of his more competitive boxing career and losing with greater frequency. Dundee, who was thirty-six at the time of the bout, was knocked to the canvas in the first round by Martin's hard right to the jaw, but later prevailed in the bout due to a display of more skilled scientific boxing. In his prime, Dundee had probably been the better boxer. [21] In a declining boxing career, Martin lost four of his last eight fights after his loss to boxing great Dundee. [2]

On August 28, 1931, Martin fought lightweight champion Al Singer at Coney Island Stadium losing quickly in a second round technical knockout before a substantial but not enormous crowd of four thousand. As the bout was certainly not a title fight, and Martin was a bit past his prime, the attendance was not exceptional. Referee Jed Gahan stopped the bout to prevent Martin from suffering any further punishment. Martin, at the end of his career, had probably been somewhat mismatched with younger Al Singer, who had taken the World Lightweight Title on July 17, 1930. The knockout occurred in 1:31 of the second round. [2]

Life outside boxing

Eddie Martin retired from boxing around 1932. He had a wife Emmy, and a son Martin, Jr.

He died on August 27, 1966, at his home in Brooklyn, New York, though some sources erroneously give his year of death as 1968. He had been suffering from a heart condition. He was buried at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. [2] [22]



Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, [23] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

101 fights81 wins12 losses
By knockout293
By decision519
By disqualification10
Draws4
No contests1
Newspaper decisions/draws 3

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
101Loss81–12–4 (4)Al DunbarPTS10May 19, 1932Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
100Win81–11–4 (4)Harry BaronPTS6Feb 19, 1932Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, US
99Loss80–11–4 (4) Al Singer TKO2 (10), 1:31Aug 28, 1931Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
98Draw80–10–4 (4)Joey KaufmanPTS6May 1, 1931Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, US
97Win80–10–3 (4)Jackie CohenPTS10Mar 23, 1931Prospect Hall, New York City, New York, US
96Loss79–10–3 (4)Marty GoldmanKO9 (10)Aug 11, 1930Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
95Win79–9–3 (4)Jack GiraldoKO2 (4)Jul 26, 1930Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
94Loss78–9–3 (4)Young ZazzarinoKO7 (10)Sep 4, 1929Bayonne, Louisiana, US
93Loss78–8–3 (4) Johnny Dundee PTS10Jul 8, 1929Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
92Loss78–7–3 (4)Davey AbadNWS10May 3, 1929Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
91Draw78–7–3 (3)Al 'Rube' GoldbergPTS6Mar 23, 1929Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
90Win78–7–2 (3)Joe BarbaraPTS6Mar 9, 1929Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
89Win77–7–2 (3)George NickforPTS6Feb 23, 1929Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
88Win76–7–2 (3)Herman WallaceTKO3 (?)Dec 29, 1928Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
87Win75–7–2 (3)Jackie CohenPTS6Nov 24, 1928Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
86Loss74–7–2 (3) Tod Morgan PTS15Jul 18, 1928Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, USFor NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring junior lightweight titles
85Loss74–6–2 (3) Tod Morgan PTS15May 24, 1928Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USFor NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring junior lightweight titles
84Win74–5–2 (3)Tiger BrownKO1 (10)May 10, 1928Garden Palace, Passaic, New Jersey, US
83Win73–5–2 (3)Davey AbadPTS10Mar 16, 1928Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
82Win72–5–2 (3)Johnny HuberKO2 (6), 1:37Mar 5, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
81Win71–5–2 (3)Jacques PettibonTKO3 (?)Feb 27, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
80Win70–5–2 (3)Dominick PetronePTS10Jan 23, 1928Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
79Win69–5–2 (3)Cowboy Eddie AndersonPTS10Oct 31, 1927Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
78Win68–5–2 (3)Pancho DencioPTS6Oct 22, 1927Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
77Win67–5–2 (3)Spencer GardnerPTS6May 14, 1927Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US
76Win66–5–2 (3)Al 'Rube' GoldbergPTS6May 7, 1927Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
75Win65–5–2 (3)Johnny CurtinPTS6Apr 9, 1927Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
74Win64–5–2 (3)Joe SouzaKO1 (6), 2:24Mar 26, 1927Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
73Loss63–5–2 (3)Lew PerfettiPTS10Sep 14, 1925Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
72Win63–4–2 (3)Johnny CurtinTKO6 (10), 3:00Jul 13, 1925Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
71Loss62–4–2 (3) Charley Phil Rosenberg UD15Mar 20, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USLost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles
70Loss62–3–2 (3)Pete SarmientoNWS10Mar 6, 1925Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
69Loss62–3–2 (2)Carl TremainePTS12Feb 24, 1925Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
68Win62–2–2 (2)Willie SpencerNWS12Feb 16, 1925Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, USNYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
67Win62–2–2 (1)Tommy MurrayPTS10Jan 12, 1925Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
66NC61–2–2 (1)Augie PisanoNC3 (6)Jan 7, 1925Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, USReferee declared neither fighters were "trying"
65Win61–2–2 Abe Goldstein SD15Dec 19, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles
64Win60–2–2Johnny CurtinPTS12Nov 6, 1924Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
63Win59–2–2Bobby WolgastDQ8 (10)Oct 6, 1924Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, USWolgast DQ'd for holding
62Win58–2–2Battling Harry LeonardTKO8 (12)Sep 25, 1924Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
61Win57–2–2Charley KohlerKO4 (6)Sep 13, 1924Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
60Win56–2–2Battling Harry LeonardPTS12Jul 11, 1924Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
59Win55–2–2Charley GoodmanPTS12Jun 24, 1924Nostrand A.C., New York City, New York, US
58Win54–2–2Sammy NableKO5 (10)Jun 20, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
57Win53–2–2Jackie SnyderPTS10May 23, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
56Draw52–2–2 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS10Apr 29, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
55Win52–2–1Al PettingillTKO4 (10), 1:45Apr 22, 1924Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
54Win51–2–1Joe SouzaPTS10Apr 14, 1924Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
53Win50–2–1Buck JosephsPTS6Feb 18, 1924Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
52Win49–2–1Midget SmithPTS6Feb 4, 1924Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US
51Win48–2–1 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS6Jan 28, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
50Win47–2–1Sonny SmithPTS6Jan 17, 1924Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
49Win46–2–1Sonny SmithPTS6Dec 17, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
48Win45–2–1Wilbur CohenPTS6Dec 11, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
47Win44–2–1Tommy GalstonPTS6Dec 6, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
46Win43–2–1 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS6Nov 29, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
45Win42–2–1Harry LondonKO1 (6), 2:33Nov 12, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
44Win41–2–1Johnny VestriPTS6Nov 1, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
43Win40–2–1Billy RyckoffKO5 (?)Oct 22, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
42Win39–2–1Tommy LynchPTS6Oct 13, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
41Win38–2–1Johnny VestriPTS6Sep 17, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
40Win37–2–1Buck JosephsPTS6Sep 8, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
39Win36–2–1Frankie CosterPTS6Aug 18, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
38Win35–2–1Joe ZellersKO2 (?)Jul 28, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
37Win34–2–1Joe RyderPTS6Jul 18, 1923Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
36Draw33–2–1Joe RyderPTS6May 24, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
35Win33–2Tommy GalstonPTS6May 18, 1923Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
34Win32–2Sonny SmithPTS6May 3, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
33Win31–2Jackie MurrayPTS6Apr 21, 1923Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
32Win30–2Mickey RomanoPTS6Apr 7, 1923Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
31Win29–2Jimmy BartonPTS6Apr 2, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
30Win28–2Wally LambKO1 (6)Mar 29, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
29Win27–2Jackie GordonTKO5 (?)Mar 24, 1923Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
28Win26–2Corona KidPTS6Mar 17, 1923Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
27Win25–2Carl RindoneTKO2 (6), 2:05Mar 3, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
26Win24–2Jackie MarloweKO2 (?)Feb 24, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
25Win23–2Paulie PorterKO3 (?)Feb 10, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
24Win22–2Willie ClarksonTKO1 (6)Feb 3, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
23Win21–2Johnny VinneyPTS4Jan 27, 1923Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
22Win20–2Jerry SullivanKO4 (?)Jan 6, 1923Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
21Win19–2Augie PisanoPTS6Dec 21, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
20Win18–2Scotty MalcombPTS6Dec 11, 1922Brighton S.C., New York City, New York, US
19Win17–2Billy BellKO4 (?)Nov 30, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
18Win16–2Joe WrightKO3 (?)Nov 25, 1922Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
17Win15–2Willie O'ConnellPTS6Nov 20, 1922Brighton S.C., New York City, New York, US
16Win14–2Jackie StonePTS6Nov 5, 1922Yonkers, New York, US
15Loss13–2Howard MayberryPTS4Nov 3, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
14Win13–1Freddie SeedKO1 (4)Nov 3, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
13Win12–1Jimmy CollinsTKO2 (4)Oct 26, 1922Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US
12Win11–1Willie MackPTS4Oct 21, 1922Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
11Win10–1Willie MackPTS4Sep 16, 1922Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
10Win9–1Petey MackPTS4Sep 15, 1922New York City, New York, US
9Win8–1Young SkellyPTS6Jul 10, 1922Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
8Win7–1Young ShaneKO4 (4)Jun 10, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
7Win6–1Charley FureyPTS4Jun 5, 1922New York City, New York, US
6Win5–1Joe LaydenKO1 (?)May 1, 1922New York City, New York, US
5Win4–1Jack NorthKO3 (?)Apr 23, 1922New York City, New York, US
4Win3–1Benny TellPTS4Apr 5, 1922New York City, New York, US
3Win2–1Paul RaymondPTS4Mar 25, 1922New York City, New York, US
2Loss1–1Artie DownsPTS4Mar 16, 1922Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
1Win1–0Sammy JacksonKO2 (4)Dec 1, 1921Jamaica A.C., New York City, New York, USProfessional debut. Not Mar 22, 1922

Unofficial record

101 fights82 wins14 losses
By knockout293
By decision5211
By disqualification10
Draws4
No contests1

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
101Loss82–14–4 (1)Al DunbarPTS10May 19, 1932Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
100Win82–13–4 (1)Harry BaronPTS6Feb 19, 1932Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, US
99Loss81–13–4 (1) Al Singer TKO2 (10), 1:31Aug 28, 1931Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
98Draw81–12–4 (1)Joey KaufmanPTS6May 1, 1931Stauch's Arena, New York City, New York, US
97Win81–12–3 (1)Jackie CohenPTS10Mar 23, 1931Prospect Hall, New York City, New York, US
96Loss80–12–3 (1)Marty GoldmanKO9 (10)Aug 11, 1930Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
95Win80–11–3 (1)Jack GiraldoKO2 (4)Jul 26, 1930Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
94Loss79–11–3 (1)Young ZazzarinoKO7 (10)Sep 4, 1929Bayonne, Louisiana, US
93Loss79–10–3 (1) Johnny Dundee PTS10Jul 8, 1929Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
92Loss79–9–3 (1)Davey AbadNWS10May 3, 1929Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
91Draw79–8–3 (1)Al 'Rube' GoldbergPTS6Mar 23, 1929Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
90Win79–8–2 (1)Joe BarbaraPTS6Mar 9, 1929Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
89Win78–8–2 (1)George NickforPTS6Feb 23, 1929Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
88Win77–8–2 (1)Herman WallaceTKO3 (?)Dec 29, 1928Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
87Win76–8–2 (1)Jackie CohenPTS6Nov 24, 1928Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
86Loss75–8–2 (1) Tod Morgan PTS15Jul 18, 1928Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, USFor NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring junior lightweight titles
85Loss75–7–2 (1) Tod Morgan PTS15May 24, 1928Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USFor NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring junior lightweight titles
84Win75–6–2 (1)Tiger BrownKO1 (10)May 10, 1928Garden Palace, Passaic, New Jersey, US
83Win74–6–2 (1)Davey AbadPTS10Mar 16, 1928Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
82Win73–6–2 (1)Johnny HuberKO2 (6), 1:37Mar 5, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
81Win72–6–2 (1)Jacques PettibonTKO3 (?)Feb 27, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
80Win71–6–2 (1)Dominick PetronePTS10Jan 23, 1928Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
79Win70–6–2 (1)Cowboy Eddie AndersonPTS10Oct 31, 1927Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
78Win69–6–2 (1)Pancho DencioPTS6Oct 22, 1927Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
77Win68–6–2 (1)Spencer GardnerPTS6May 14, 1927Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US
76Win67–6–2 (1)Al 'Rube' GoldbergPTS6May 7, 1927Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
75Win66–6–2 (1)Johnny CurtinPTS6Apr 9, 1927Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
74Win65–6–2 (1)Joe SouzaKO1 (6), 2:24Mar 26, 1927Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
73Loss64–6–2 (1)Lew PerfettiPTS10Sep 14, 1925Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
72Win64–5–2 (1)Johnny CurtinTKO6 (10), 3:00Jul 13, 1925Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
71Loss63–5–2 (1) Charley Phil Rosenberg UD15Mar 20, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USLost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles
70Loss63–4–2 (1)Pete SarmientoNWS10Mar 6, 1925Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
69Loss63–3–2 (1)Carl TremainePTS12Feb 24, 1925Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
68Win63–2–2 (1)Willie SpencerNWS12Feb 16, 1925Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, USNYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
67Win62–2–2 (1)Tommy MurrayPTS10Jan 12, 1925Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
66NC61–2–2 (1)Augie PisanoNC3 (6)Jan 7, 1925Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, USReferee declared neither fighters were "trying"
65Win61–2–2 Abe Goldstein SD15Dec 19, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles
64Win60–2–2Johnny CurtinPTS12Nov 6, 1924Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
63Win59–2–2Bobby WolgastDQ8 (10)Oct 6, 1924Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, USWolgast DQ'd for holding
62Win58–2–2Battling Harry LeonardTKO8 (12)Sep 25, 1924Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
61Win57–2–2Charley KohlerKO4 (6)Sep 13, 1924Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
60Win56–2–2Battling Harry LeonardPTS12Jul 11, 1924Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
59Win55–2–2Charley GoodmanPTS12Jun 24, 1924Nostrand A.C., New York City, New York, US
58Win54–2–2Sammy NableKO5 (10)Jun 20, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
57Win53–2–2Jackie SnyderPTS10May 23, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
56Draw52–2–2 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS10Apr 29, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
55Win52–2–1Al PettingillTKO4 (10), 1:45Apr 22, 1924Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
54Win51–2–1Joe SouzaPTS10Apr 14, 1924Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
53Win50–2–1Buck JosephsPTS6Feb 18, 1924Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
52Win49–2–1Midget SmithPTS6Feb 4, 1924Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US
51Win48–2–1 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS6Jan 28, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
50Win47–2–1Sonny SmithPTS6Jan 17, 1924Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
49Win46–2–1Sonny SmithPTS6Dec 17, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
48Win45–2–1Wilbur CohenPTS6Dec 11, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
47Win44–2–1Tommy GalstonPTS6Dec 6, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
46Win43–2–1 Charley Phil Rosenberg PTS6Nov 29, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
45Win42–2–1Harry LondonKO1 (6), 2:33Nov 12, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
44Win41–2–1Johnny VestriPTS6Nov 1, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
43Win40–2–1Billy RyckoffKO5 (?)Oct 22, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
42Win39–2–1Tommy LynchPTS6Oct 13, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
41Win38–2–1Johnny VestriPTS6Sep 17, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
40Win37–2–1Buck JosephsPTS6Sep 8, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
39Win36–2–1Frankie CosterPTS6Aug 18, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
38Win35–2–1Joe ZellersKO2 (?)Jul 28, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
37Win34–2–1Joe RyderPTS6Jul 18, 1923Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
36Draw33–2–1Joe RyderPTS6May 24, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
35Win33–2Tommy GalstonPTS6May 18, 1923Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
34Win32–2Sonny SmithPTS6May 3, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
33Win31–2Jackie MurrayPTS6Apr 21, 1923Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
32Win30–2Mickey RomanoPTS6Apr 7, 1923Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
31Win29–2Jimmy BartonPTS6Apr 2, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
30Win28–2Wally LambKO1 (6)Mar 29, 1923Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
29Win27–2Jackie GordonTKO5 (?)Mar 24, 1923Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
28Win26–2Corona KidPTS6Mar 17, 1923Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
27Win25–2Carl RindoneTKO2 (6), 2:05Mar 3, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
26Win24–2Jackie MarloweKO2 (?)Feb 24, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
25Win23–2Paulie PorterKO3 (?)Feb 10, 1923Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
24Win22–2Willie ClarksonTKO1 (6)Feb 3, 1923Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
23Win21–2Johnny VinneyPTS4Jan 27, 1923Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
22Win20–2Jerry SullivanKO4 (?)Jan 6, 1923Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
21Win19–2Augie PisanoPTS6Dec 21, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
20Win18–2Scotty MalcombPTS6Dec 11, 1922Brighton S.C., New York City, New York, US
19Win17–2Billy BellKO4 (?)Nov 30, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
18Win16–2Joe WrightKO3 (?)Nov 25, 1922Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
17Win15–2Willie O'ConnellPTS6Nov 20, 1922Brighton S.C., New York City, New York, US
16Win14–2Jackie StonePTS6Nov 5, 1922Yonkers, New York, US
15Loss13–2Howard MayberryPTS4Nov 3, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
14Win13–1Freddie SeedKO1 (4)Nov 3, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
13Win12–1Jimmy CollinsTKO2 (4)Oct 26, 1922Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US
12Win11–1Willie MackPTS4Oct 21, 1922Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
11Win10–1Willie MackPTS4Sep 16, 1922Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
10Win9–1Petey MackPTS4Sep 15, 1922New York City, New York, US
9Win8–1Young SkellyPTS6Jul 10, 1922Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
8Win7–1Young ShaneKO4 (4)Jun 10, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
7Win6–1Charley FureyPTS4Jun 5, 1922New York City, New York, US
6Win5–1Joe LaydenKO1 (?)May 1, 1922New York City, New York, US
5Win4–1Jack NorthKO3 (?)Apr 23, 1922New York City, New York, US
4Win3–1Benny TellPTS4Apr 5, 1922New York City, New York, US
3Win2–1Paul RaymondPTS4Mar 25, 1922New York City, New York, US
2Loss1–1Artie DownsPTS4Mar 16, 1922Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
1Win1–0Sammy JacksonKO2 (4)Dec 1, 1921Jamaica A.C., New York City, New York, USProfessional debut. Not Mar 22, 1922

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Eddie Martin". BoxRec. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
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  6. ↑ "Eddie Martin a Title Holder After His First Fifteen-Round Bout", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 17, 28 December 1924
  7. ↑ "Cannonball to Give Rivals Chance at Title", Springfield-Republican, Springfield, Missouri, pg. 7, 31 December 1924
  8. ↑ "Eddie Martin a Title Holder After His First Fifteen-Round Bout", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 17, 28 December 1924
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  15. ↑ "Eddie Martin To Defend Title in Bout with Rival", Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 33, 20 March 1925
  16. ↑ "Rosenberg is too Much for Martin", Lincoln Evening Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska, pg. 8, 21 March 1925
  17. ↑ "Phil Rosenberg Dethrones Eddie Martin", The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach, Florida, pg. 9,21 March 1925
  18. ↑ "Eddie Martin Outpoints Dominick Petrone in Ten", The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, pg. 8, 24 January 1928
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