Jimmy McLarnin losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Jimmy McLarnin compiled a 55-11-3 (21) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. He had eleven losses against nine different opponents, three of them in title fights.
11. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Tony Canzoneri via unanimous decision
On May 8, 1936 Jimmy McLarnin faced Tony Canzoneri in a lightweight bout. McLarnin was 28 years old with a record of 53-10-3, and Canzoneri was 27 with a record of 121-16-8. McLarnin was coming off a loss, while Canzoneri was on a 13-fight winning streak. McLarnin lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Canzoneri.
10. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Barney Ross in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On May 28, 1935 Jimmy McLarnin defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Barney Ross. It was their third meeting. McLarnin was 27 years old with a record of 53-9-3, and Ross was 25 with a record of 56-3-3. McLarnin was coming off a win and Ross was on a 3-fight winning streak. McLarnin lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Ross.
9. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Barney Ross via split decision
On May 28, 1934 Jimmy McLarnin defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Barney Ross. McLarnin was 26 years old with a record of 52-8-3, and Ross was 24 with a record of 52-2-3. McLarnin was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ross was on a 2-fight winning streak. McLarnin lost via split decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Ross.
8. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Lou Brouillard via split decision
On August 4, 1932 Jimmy McLarnin faced Lou Brouillard. McLarnin was 24 years old with a record of 49-7-3, and Brouillard was 0 with a record of 0-0. McLarnin was on a 2-fight winning streak. McLarnin lost via split decision. Went the distance with Brouillard.
7. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Billy Petrolle via unanimous decision
On November 21, 1930 Jimmy McLarnin faced Billy Petrolle. McLarnin was 22 years old with a record of 47-6-3, and Petrolle was 0 with a record of 0-0. McLarnin was on a 9-fight winning streak. McLarnin lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Petrolle.
6. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Ray Miller via KO
On November 30, 1928 Jimmy McLarnin faced Ray Miller. McLarnin was 20 years old with a record of 38-5-3, and Miller was 0 with a record of 0-0. McLarnin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Miller stopped McLarnin via retirement in the 7th round.
5. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Sammy Mandell via unanimous decision
On May 21, 1928 Jimmy McLarnin fought Sammy Mandell for the vacant NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight titles. McLarnin was 20 years old with a record of 36-4-3, and Mandell was 0 with a record of 0-0. McLarnin was on a 9-fight winning streak. McLarnin lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Mandell.
4. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Doc Snell via points decision
On October 15, 1926 Jimmy McLarnin faced Doc Snell. McLarnin was 18 years old with a record of 27-3-2, and Snell was 0 with a record of 0-0. McLarnin was coming off a win. McLarnin lost via points decision. Went the distance with Snell.
3. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Johnny Farr via points decision
On March 17, 1926 Jimmy McLarnin faced Johnny Farr. McLarnin was 18 years old with a record of 26-2-2, and Farr was 0 with a record of 0-0. McLarnin was coming off a win. McLarnin lost via points decision. Went the distance with Farr.
2. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Bud Taylor in their 3rd fight via points decision
On January 12, 1926 Jimmy McLarnin faced Bud Taylor in a flyweight bout. It was their third meeting. McLarnin was 18 years old with a record of 25-1-2, and Taylor was 22 with a record of 71-15-11. McLarnin was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Taylor was coming off a loss. McLarnin lost via points decision. Went the distance with Taylor.
1. Jimmy McLarnin loses to Bud Taylor via points decision
On June 2, 1925 Jimmy McLarnin faced Bud Taylor in a flyweight bout. McLarnin was 17 years old with a record of 22-0-2, and Taylor was 21 with a record of 64-13-11. McLarnin was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Taylor was on a 5-fight winning streak. McLarnin lost via points decision. Went the distance with Taylor.