Best fights of Tony Canzoneri
Over 14 years as a professional, Tony Canzoneri compiled a 141-24-10 (43) record, including 22 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony Canzoneri loses to Barney Ross in their 2nd fight via split decision
On September 12, 1933 Tony Canzoneri fought Barney Ross for the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Canzoneri was 24 years old with a record of 96-13-8, and Ross was 23 with a record of 46-2-2. Canzoneri was coming off a loss, while Ross was on a 27-fight winning streak. Canzoneri lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ross.
2. Tony Canzoneri defeats Bud Taylor in their 3rd fight
On December 30, 1927 Tony Canzoneri faced Bud Taylor in a featherweight bout. It was their third meeting. Canzoneri was 19 years old with a record of 45-3-6, and Taylor was 24 with a record of 95-17-13. Canzoneri was on a 5-fight winning streak and Taylor was coming off a win. Canzoneri won via unanimous decision.
3. Tony Canzoneri loses to Barney Ross via majority decision
On June 23, 1933 Tony Canzoneri defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles against Barney Ross. Canzoneri was 24 years old with a record of 96-12-8, and Ross was 23 with a record of 44-2-2. Canzoneri was coming off a win and Ross was on a 25-fight winning streak. Canzoneri lost via majority decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Ross.
4. Tony Canzoneri defeats Jimmy McLarnin
On May 8, 1936 Tony Canzoneri faced Jimmy McLarnin in a lightweight bout. Canzoneri was 27 years old with a record of 121-16-8, and McLarnin was 28 with a record of 53-10-3. Canzoneri was on a 13-fight winning streak, while McLarnin was coming off a loss. Canzoneri won via unanimous decision.
5. Tony Canzoneri KOs Al Singer in their 2nd fight
On November 14, 1930 Tony Canzoneri fought Al Singer for the vacant NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Canzoneri was 22 years old with a record of 76-8-8, and Singer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canzoneri was coming off a loss. Canzoneri stopped Al Singer via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
6. Tony Canzoneri KOs Jack Kid Berg in their 2nd fight
On April 24, 1931 Tony Canzoneri defended his NYSAC and The Ring lightweight titles against Jack Kid Berg. It was their second meeting. Canzoneri was 22 years old with a record of 80-9-8, and Berg was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canzoneri was coming off a win. Canzoneri stopped Jack Kid Berg via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
7. Tony Canzoneri KOs Joe Govras
On January 27, 1939 Tony Canzoneri faced Joe Govras. Canzoneri was 30 years old with a record of 131-20-8, and Govras was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canzoneri was on a 6-fight winning streak. Canzoneri stopped Joe Govras via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Tony Canzoneri KOs Everett Simington
On January 31, 1939 Tony Canzoneri faced Everett Simington. Canzoneri was 30 years old with a record of 132-20-8, and Simington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canzoneri was on a 7-fight winning streak. Canzoneri stopped Everett Simington via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Tony Canzoneri KOs Al Dunbard
On November 1, 1938 Tony Canzoneri faced Al Dunbard. Canzoneri was 29 years old with a record of 126-20-8, and Dunbard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canzoneri was coming off a win. Canzoneri stopped Al Dunbard via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Tony Canzoneri KOs Billy Townsend
On February 3, 1933 Tony Canzoneri faced Billy Townsend. Canzoneri was 24 years old with a record of 93-11-8, and Townsend was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canzoneri was on a 3-fight winning streak. Canzoneri stopped Billy Townsend via KO in the 1st round.