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Barney Ross

Barney Ross

Boxing record: 74-4-3 (22)
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New York City, U.S.

Best fights of Barney Ross

Over 9 years as a professional, Barney Ross compiled a 74-4-3 (22) record, including 16 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Barney Ross defeats Jimmy McLarnin in their 3rd fight

    On May 28, 1935 Barney Ross fought Jimmy McLarnin for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles. It was their third meeting. Ross was 25 years old with a record of 56-3-3, and McLarnin was 27 with a record of 53-9-3. Ross was on a 3-fight winning streak and McLarnin was coming off a win. Ross won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.

  2. 2. Barney Ross defeats Tony Canzoneri

    On June 23, 1933 Barney Ross fought Tony Canzoneri for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight titles. Ross was 23 years old with a record of 44-2-2, and Canzoneri was 24 with a record of 96-12-8. Ross was on a 25-fight winning streak and Canzoneri was coming off a win. Ross won via majority decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.