Barney Ross losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Barney Ross compiled a 74-4-3 (22) record, including 16 title fights across three weight classes. He had four losses, two of them in title fights.
4. Barney Ross loses to Henry Armstrong via unanimous decision
On May 31, 1938 Barney Ross defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Henry Armstrong. Ross was 28 years old with a record of 74-3-3, and Armstrong was 25 with a record of 89-12-7. Ross was on a 21-fight winning streak and Armstrong was on a 37-fight winning streak. Ross lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Armstrong.
3. Barney Ross loses to Jimmy McLarnin in their 2nd fight via split decision
On September 17, 1934 Barney Ross defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Jimmy McLarnin. It was their second meeting. Ross was 24 years old with a record of 53-2-3, and McLarnin was 26 with a record of 52-9-3. Ross was on a 3-fight winning streak, while McLarnin was coming off a loss. Ross lost via split decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with McLarnin.
2. Barney Ross loses to Roger Bernard via points decision
On March 27, 1931 Barney Ross faced Roger Bernard. Ross was 21 years old with a record of 19-1-2, and Bernard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ross was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ross lost via points decision. Went the distance with Bernard.
1. Barney Ross loses to Carlos Garcia via points decision
On April 21, 1930 Barney Ross faced Carlos Garcia. Ross was 20 years old with a record of 11-0, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ross was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Ross lost via points decision. Went the distance with Garcia.