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 top 10 best fights.
1. Barney Ross defeats Jimmy McLarnin in their 3rd fight
On May 28, 1935 Barney Ross fought Jimmy McLarnin for the NYSAC, NBA, 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. Barney Ross defeats Ceferino Garcia in their 3rd fight
On September 23, 1937 Barney Ross defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles against Ceferino Garcia. It was their third meeting. Ross was 27 years old with a record of 71-3-3, and Garcia was 31 with a record of 93-23-12. Ross was on a 18-fight winning streak and Garcia was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ross won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Barney Ross defeats Tony Canzoneri
On June 23, 1933 Barney Ross fought Tony Canzoneri for the NYSAC, NBA, 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.
4. Barney Ross defeats Ceferino Garcia in their 2nd fight
On November 29, 1935 Barney Ross faced Ceferino Garcia in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ross was 25 years old with a record of 59-3-3, and Garcia was 29 with a record of 78-20-10. Ross was on a 6-fight winning streak and Garcia was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ross won via unanimous decision.
5. Barney Ross defeats Jimmy McLarnin
On May 28, 1934 Barney Ross fought Jimmy McLarnin for the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles. Ross was 24 years old with a record of 52-2-3, and McLarnin was 26 with a record of 52-8-3. Ross was on a 2-fight winning streak and McLarnin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ross won via split decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
6. Barney Ross defeats Ceferino Garcia
On September 13, 1935 Barney Ross faced Ceferino Garcia in a welterweight bout. Ross was 25 years old with a record of 58-3-3, and Garcia was 29 with a record of 75-19-9. Ross was on a 5-fight winning streak and Garcia was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ross won via points decision.
7. Barney Ross defeats Tony Canzoneri in their 2nd fight
On September 12, 1933 Barney Ross defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles against Tony Canzoneri. It was their second meeting. Ross was 23 years old with a record of 46-2-2, and Canzoneri was 24 with a record of 96-13-8. Ross was on a 27-fight winning streak, while Canzoneri was coming off a loss. Ross won via split decision. Defended the titles.
8. Barney Ross KOs Baby Joe Gans
On September 6, 1935 Barney Ross faced Baby Joe Gans. Ross was 25 years old with a record of 57-3-3, and Gans was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ross was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ross stopped Baby Joe Gans via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Barney Ross KOs Henry Schaft
On April 4, 1938 Barney Ross faced Henry Schaft. Ross was 28 years old with a record of 72-3-3, and Schaft was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ross was on a 19-fight winning streak. Ross stopped Henry Schaft via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Barney Ross KOs Morrie Sherman
On June 22, 1936 Barney Ross faced Morrie Sherman. Ross was 26 years old with a record of 64-3-3, and Sherman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ross was on a 11-fight winning streak. Ross stopped Morrie Sherman via KO in the 2nd round.