Ben Jeby
Born
Benjamin Morris Jebaltowsky

(1909-12-27)27 December 1909
Lower East Side, New York
Died5 October 1985(1985-10-05) (aged 75)
New York, New York
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Reach5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights73
Wins54
Wins by KO22
Losses14
Draws4
No contests1

Ben Jeby (born Benjamin Morris Jebaltowsky, in 1909), was an American world champion middleweight boxer from the Lower East Side of New York City. He was managed by the legendary Hymie Caplin.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Early life and career

Jeby was born on December 27, 1909, near Clinton and Delancey Streets in New York's teaming Lower East side to Jewish parents.

He turned professional in 1927, at the age of 19.[4]

He defeated Joey LaGrey in an eight-round points decision on August 19, 1930, in at Queensboro Stadium in Long Island. Harry Ebbets fell to Jeby in a ten-round points decision at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 1930. There were no knockdowns in the bout.[8]

He drew in ten rounds with Dave Shade, the division's number one contender, on September 8, 1931, at Queensboro Stadium. In the close bout, Jeby had an edge in the third, fourth, and final three rounds.[9] The following month he lost to Shade in a twelve-round unanimous decision at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Jeby would become one of several Jewish title-holders of the time.[10][11][12][13] On March 20, 1931, weighing 157.5 pounds, he defeated Len Harvey on points over 12 rounds in a unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jeby fought a rushing, mauling, body punching battle, at close range, for which Harvey had no answer. His attempts to clinch were inadequate to stop the onrush of Jeby.[14][15][16]

My Sullivan fell to Jeby from a technical knockout in the ninth at Chicago Stadium before a crowd of 11,000 on February 26, 1932. Sullivan had built a substantial lead in the early rounds, but Jeby got to him with both hands in the later rounds, finally leaving him helpless on the ropes in the ninth.[17]

He had a difficult loss to Frank Battaglia in a first-round knockout at Chicago Stadium on March 18, 1932. The knockout loss, which came 1:30 into the first round, discouraged Jeby, but ultimately did not affect his plans to pursue the World Middleweight title. The two would meet again.[5][4]

Chick Devlin fell soundly to Jeby in a fifteen-round points decision at New York's St. Nicholas Arena on November 21, 1932. The fifteen-round decision for Jeby upheld his contention hopes for the Middleweight title.[18]

NYSAC World Middle champion

From 1932 to 1933, Jeby was the New York Boxing Commission Middleweight Champion of the World.[3][19][20] Jeby defeated Canadian Frankie Battaglia, viewed as one of the world's best middleweights, by TKO at Madison Square Garden in a title fight on January 13, 1933. In the twelfth round, referee Jack Britton stopped the fighting due to a cut on Battaglia's eye. The injury was caused by a left hook from Jeby in the third round. Battaglia was down for a count of nine in the second.[21][22][23]

He defeated Paul Pirrone on January 30, 1933, in a sixth-round technical knockout in Cleveland. The quarterfinal match was for the NYSAC's World Middleweight Tournament. A crowd of 8,400 saw Jeby drop Pirrone seven times before the bout was stopped in the sixth.[24]

Lou Brouillard circa 1935

Jeby fought Vince Dundee to a draw over 15 rounds, keeping his title, at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 1933.[25] The crowd of 11,000 felt strongly that Dundee had won the bout and reacted with derision to the draw ruling. Jeby, who had twice previously lost to Dundee, looked far worse than his opponent at the end of the bout.[26]

Young Terry fell to Jeby in an NYSAC Middleweight Title bout at Dreamland Park in New Jersey in a fifteen-round points decision on July 10, 1933. Terry mounted a bristling two-fisted attack in the final two rounds that had many in the crowd of 12,052 unhappy with the final decision for Jeby. Jeby won six, Terry five, and four were even.[27]

Loss of World middle title, August, 1933

On August 9, 1933, he was knocked out by Lou Brouillard in the seventh round of a scheduled 15-round title fight at the Polo Grounds, surrendering his NYSAC World Middleweight title.[28][29] Although only twenty-five at the time, Jeby's career began to falter after the loss of his title.[4]

On April 6, 1934, he lost to Teddy Yarosz in a twelve-round points decision in Pittsburgh. The bout was a title match for the Pennsylvania version of the World Middleweight Title. Yarosz's powerful right continually assaulted Jeby with devastating results, but Jeby managed to hold off a knockout. The Pittsburgh Press credited Yarosz with nine rounds, with only one to Jeby.[30]

In 73 bouts, he was 54–14 with 22 knockouts.[31]

Life after boxing

After he retired from the ring, Jeby obtained a plumber's license and worked in that field the rest of his life. He died on October 5, 1985, in New York, and was survived by wife Evelyn Siedman, a former chorus line dancer.[4][32]

Professional boxing record

73 fights 54 wins 14 losses
By knockout 22 2
By decision 32 12
Draws 4
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
73 Win 54–14–4 (1) Jackie Aldare PTS 8 Jul 15, 1934 Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 53–14–4 (1) Al Cocozza TKO 2 (10) Jul 1, 1934 Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Loss 52–14–4 (1) Swede Berglund PTS 10 Jun 20, 1934 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
70 Win 52–13–4 (1) Anson Green UD 10 Apr 27, 1934 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69 Loss 51–13–4 (1) Teddy Yarosz PTS 12 Apr 6, 1934 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. For Pennsylvania State middleweight title
68 Loss 51–12–4 (1) Vince Dundee MD 10 Feb 16, 1934 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
67 Loss 51–11–4 (1) Al Diamond PTS 10 Feb 8, 1934 Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
66 Loss 51–10–4 (1) Young Terry PTS 10 Jan 3, 1934 Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
65 Win 51–9–4 (1) Joey LaGrey PTS 10 Nov 17, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
64 Win 50–9–4 (1) Al Rossi PTS 10 Nov 9, 1933 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
63 Win 49–9–4 (1) Joey LaGrey PTS 10 Sep 5, 1933 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
62 Loss 48–9–4 (1) Lou Brouillard KO 7 (15) Aug 9, 1933 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC middleweight title
61 Win 48–8–4 (1) Young Terry PTS 15 Jul 10, 1933 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Retained NYSAC middleweight title
60 Win 47–8–4 (1) Al Rossi PTS 12 Jun 2, 1933 Fugazy Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.
59 NC 46–8–4 (1) Gorilla Jones NC 6 (12) Apr 19, 1933 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. The Cleveland Boxing Commissioners ordered Block to halt the fight due to the lack of effort from both fighters
58 Draw 46–8–4 Vince Dundee PTS 15 Mar 17, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC middleweight title
57 Win 46–8–3 Paul Pirrone TKO 6 (12) Jan 30, 1933 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
56 Win 45–8–3 Frank Battaglia TKO 12 (15) Jan 13, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant NYSAC middleweight title
55 Win 44–8–3 Chick Devlin PTS 15 Nov 21, 1932 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 43–8–3 Paul Pirrone TKO 6 (10) Oct 13, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
53 Win 42–8–3 Nick Palmer TKO 4 (10) Aug 19, 1932 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Win 41–8–3 Leo Larrivee KO 1 (8) Aug 4, 1932 Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 40–8–3 Roscoe Manning PTS 10 Jul 21, 1932 Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S.
50 Win 39–8–3 Billy Kohut TKO 3 (6) Jul 15, 1932 Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, U.S.
49 Loss 38–8–3 Frank Battaglia KO 1 (10) Mar 18, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
48 Win 38–7–3 Babe Marshall TKO 9 (10) Feb 26, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
47 Win 37–7–3 Babe Marshall TKO 4 (10) Feb 22, 1932 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
46 Win 36–7–3 Al Lamont KO 2 (6) Jan 4, 1932 Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, New York City, New York, U.S.
45 Win 35–7–3 Eddie Whalen KO 3 (8) Dec 29, 1931 Elks Lodge 22, New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Win 34–7–3 Jackie Aldare PTS 8 Dec 12, 1931 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
43 Win 33–7–3 Buck McTiernan TKO 7 (10) Nov 9, 1931 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 32–7–3 Charley Horn KO 6 (6) Oct 26, 1931 Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, New York City, New York, U.S.
41 Loss 31–7–3 Dave Shade UD 12 Oct 2, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Draw 31–6–3 Dave Shade PTS 10 Sep 8, 1931 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
39 Draw 31–6–2 Pete August PTS 10 Aug 24, 1931 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
38 Win 31–6–1 Ignacio Ara PTS 10 Jul 23, 1931 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
37 Loss 30–6–1 Young Terry PTS 10 Jun 29, 1931 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Loss 30–5–1 Vince Dundee PTS 10 Jun 4, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
35 Win 30–4–1 Johnny Pilc UD 10 Apr 24, 1931 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Win 29–4–1 Laddie Lee KO 5 (10) Apr 10, 1931 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
33 Win 28–4–1 Len Harvey UD 12 Mar 20, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
32 Win 27–4–1 Battling Tracey PTS 8 Feb 2, 1931 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Win 26–4–1 Harry Ebbets PTS 10 Nov 14, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Win 25–4–1 Babe McCorgary PTS 6 Sep 30, 1930 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
29 Win 24–4–1 Joe Dundee PTS 8 Sep 11, 1930 Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
28 Win 23–4–1 Joey LaGrey PTS 8 Aug 19, 1930 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
27 Win 22–4–1 Dennis Golden TKO 6 (6) Aug 1, 1930 Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, U.S.
26 Loss 21–4–1 Vince Dundee PTS 10 Apr 4, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
25 Win 21–3–1 Floyd Hybert KO 1 (6) Mar 22, 1930 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 20–3–1 Floyd Hybert PTS 6 Mar 8, 1930 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
23 Win 19–3–1 Billy Franklin PTS 10 Feb 17, 1930 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
22 Win 18–3–1 Joey LaGrey PTS 6 Dec 30, 1929 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
21 Win 17–3–1 Tony Vaccarelli PTS 10 Nov 18, 1929 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
20 Win 16–3–1 Alf Ros PTS 10 Oct 11, 1929 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Win 15–3–1 Nick Palmer KO 8 (10) Sep 18, 1929 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
18 Win 14–3–1 Joe Salino PTS 10 Aug 13, 1929 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 13–3–1 Jackie Horner PTS 8 Jul 23, 1929 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Win 12–3–1 Charlie Rosen PTS 10 Jul 2, 1929 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
15 Loss 11–3–1 Alf Ros PTS 10 Jun 6, 1929 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Loss 11–2–1 Cecil Harper PTS 10 Mar 15, 1929 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
13 Win 11–1–1 Cecil Harper TKO 2 (8) Feb 1, 1929 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 10–1–1 Cecil Harper KO 3 (6) Jan 18, 1929 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
11 Win 9–1–1 Elky Miller KO 2 (6) Jan 7, 1929 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 8–1–1 Justin Hoffman PTS 4 Dec 22, 1928 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
9 Win 7–1–1 Jack Kiernan PTS 6 Dec 3, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
8 Win 6–1–1 Joe Spatola KO 4 (6) Nov 16, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
7 Win 5–1–1 Howard Reddy PTS 4 Oct 22, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
6 Win 4–1–1 Frank Buchanan PTS 4 Oct 20, 1928 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
5 Win 3–1–1 Benny Bonavita KO 3 (4) Oct 6, 1928 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
4 Loss 2–1–1 George Daggett PTS 4 Oct 4, 1927 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
3 Draw 2–0–1 Jimmy O'Hara PTS 4 Sep 29, 1927 Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Frankie Bartels PTS 4 Sep 24, 1927 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Sammy Schneider PTS 4 Sep 3, 1927 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.

See also

References

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  15. ↑ "Jeby Beats Len Harvey at New York", The Meriden Daily Journal, March 21, 1931
  16. ↑ "Len Harvey Ready to Return Home", The Milwaukee Journal, March 21, 1931
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