Ruby Goldstein
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | The Jewel of the Ghetto |
| Born | Reuven Goldstein October 7, 1907 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, 1984 (aged 76) Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 4.5 in (1.64 m) |
| Weight | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 61 |
| Wins | 55 |
| Win by KO | 39 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Reuven "Ruby" Goldstein (October 7, 1907 – April 23, 1984), the "Jewel of the Ghetto", was an American boxer and prize fight referee. He was a serious World Lightweight Championship contender in the 1920s, and became one of U.S. most trusted and respected boxing referees in the 1950s. During his boxing career, he was trained and managed by Hymie Cantor.