Best fights of Henry Armstrong
Over 14 years as a professional, Henry Armstrong compiled a 151-22-10 (100) record, including 25 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Henry Armstrong defeats Barney Ross
On May 31, 1938 Henry Armstrong fought Barney Ross for the NBA, The Ring, and NYSAC welterweight titles. Armstrong was 25 years old with a record of 89-12-7, and Ross was 28 with a record of 74-3-3. Armstrong was on a 37-fight winning streak and Ross was on a 21-fight winning streak. Armstrong won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Henry Armstrong defeats Ceferino Garcia
On November 25, 1938 Henry Armstrong defended his NBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Ceferino Garcia. Armstrong was 25 years old with a record of 91-12-7, and Garcia was 32 with a record of 101-24-12. Armstrong was on a 39-fight winning streak and Garcia was on a 8-fight winning streak. Armstrong won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Henry Armstrong defeats Fritzie Zivic in their 3rd fight
On October 26, 1942 Henry Armstrong faced Fritzie Zivic in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Armstrong was 29 years old with a record of 121-16-8, and Zivic was 29 with a record of 125-31-7. Armstrong was on a 8-fight winning streak and Zivic was on a 5-fight winning streak. Armstrong won via unanimous decision.
4. Henry Armstrong KOs Chalky Wright
On February 1, 1938 Henry Armstrong faced Chalky Wright in a lightweight bout. Armstrong was 25 years old with a record of 82-12-7, and Wright was 26 with a record of 89-23-17. Armstrong was on a 30-fight winning streak and Wright was on a 2-fight winning streak. Armstrong stopped Chalky Wright via KO in the 3rd round.
5. Henry Armstrong KOs Al Manfredo
On December 5, 1938 Henry Armstrong defended his NBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Al Manfredo. Armstrong was 25 years old with a record of 92-12-7, and Manfredo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Armstrong was on a 40-fight winning streak. Armstrong stopped Al Manfredo via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
6. Henry Armstrong KOs Lew Feldman in their 2nd fight
On March 16, 1939 Henry Armstrong defended his NBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Lew Feldman. It was their second meeting. Armstrong was 26 years old with a record of 95-12-7, and Feldman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Armstrong was on a 43-fight winning streak. Armstrong stopped Lew Feldman via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
7. Henry Armstrong KOs Bobby Pacho
On March 4, 1939 Henry Armstrong defended his NBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Bobby Pacho. Armstrong was 26 years old with a record of 94-12-7, and Pacho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Armstrong was on a 42-fight winning streak. Armstrong stopped Bobby Pacho via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
8. Henry Armstrong loses to Sugar Ray Robinson via unanimous decision
On August 27, 1943 Henry Armstrong faced Sugar Ray Robinson. Armstrong was 30 years old with a record of 134-18-8, and Robinson was 22 with a record of 44-1. Armstrong was on a 7-fight winning streak and Robinson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Armstrong lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Robinson.
9. Henry Armstrong KOs Paul Junior in their 2nd fight
On June 21, 1940 Henry Armstrong defended his NBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Paul Junior. It was their second meeting. Armstrong was 27 years old with a record of 108-13-8, and Junior was 0 with a record of 0-0. Armstrong was on a 2-fight winning streak. Armstrong stopped Paul Junior via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
10. Henry Armstrong KOs Howard Scott
On October 13, 1939 Henry Armstrong defended his NBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Howard Scott. Armstrong was 26 years old with a record of 99-13-7, and Scott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Armstrong was coming off a win. Armstrong stopped Howard Scott via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.