Eddie Martin (boxer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American boxer
Date of Birth: 26-Feb-1903
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Date of Death: 27-Aug-1968
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Eddie Martin (boxer)
- "Cannonball" Eddie Martin 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.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.
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