About
Jewish boxer who became the star of Madison Square Garden in the 1940s until his violent past caught up with him.
Before Fame
He grew up in the rough Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn alongside his older brother, who was in a gang.
Trivia
He became the hero of his Brownsville neighborhood for escaping it and making a name for himself.
Family Life
His father owned a candy store that also sold illegal liquor during the days of Prohibition.
Associated With
His last match before his murder was against the future boxing champion Rocky Graziano.
