Charley Goldman

Charley Goldman (December 22, 1887, in Warsaw, Poland – November 11, 1968) was a famed boxing trainer who trained five world champions.

[2] The area was then known as a tough neighborhood, and Goldman learned how to use his fists at an early age to protect his older brother Sam.

Included in his No Decision fights was a ten-round attempt to wrest the bantamweight crown from champion Johnny Coulon in November 1912.

Although, Goldman was considered a top notch fighter he was afflicted with brittle hands, which affected his ability as a puncher.

Although the finished product was still crude and clumsy, compared to the style of many boxers, Marciano became a formidable offensive and defensive fighter.

Boxing master, Archie Moore noted that his study of Marciano on film led him to believe that he would be vulnerable to a left hook.

But it is universally acknowledged that Goldman did a masterful job in bringing out these assets to Marciano's greatest advantage, and refining his style to make the fighter the best he could be.

Although he briefly worked with Argentinian Oscar Bonavena in his early career,[4] he never again trained a world championship contender.

He was always good for a quote, and continued to sport his derby hat long past the era when they were customarily worn.