JEBY, BEN BIRTH CERTIFICATE

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Ben Jeby (born Morris Jebaltowsky, in 1907), was an American world champion middleweight champion boxer from the Lower East Side of New York City. Jeby was Jewish, and one of a number of Jewish title-holders of the time. On March 20, 1930, 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. From 1932-33, Jeby was the New York Boxing Commission version Middleweight Champion of the World. 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. Jeby fought Vince Dundee to a draw over 15 rounds, keeping his title, at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 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. In 73 bouts, he was 54-14 with 22 knockouts. Offered here is is a certified copy of the birth certificate of Ben Jeby stamped by the New York Department of Health and dated January 3, 1910. This certified copy dates to June 22, 1942. Lists his birth on December 27, 1909. Most historians list Jeby's birthdate as November 21, 1907. His daughter contends that was the birthdate of his brother and this document proves that date as false. From the collection of the daughter of Ben Jeby.
This is a one page document and original, stamped certified birth certificate. Has two folds and the lower one has a tape repair. Edge and corner wear. 5" x 6 7/8."

Size: 5 x 6 7/8

Condition: very good