Barney Ross

Barney Ross was an American professional boxer who gained worldwide recognition for his accomplishments in the ring. He had a successful career spanning over 8 years, with a record of 74 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws.

Ross had his professional debut on August 31, 1929, at the age of 19. He won his first fight via six round PTS against Ramon Lugo. After his debut, he went on to win 10 more fights, including two via stoppage.

Ross had his first world title fight at the age of 23 on June 23, 1933, after 48 professional fights. He fought against Tony Canzoneri for the lightweight NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring titles. Ross won the fight via 10 round majority decision and became the lightweight champion of the world.

Throughout his career, Ross won nine world titles and had three title defenses in two weight classes. He won his titles in both the lightweight and welterweight divisions, making him one of the few boxers to win titles in multiple weight classes.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Ross's career is that he was never stopped. All his losses came via decision. His first defeat was against Carlos Garcia via six round PTS on April 21, 1930, which ended his 11-fight winning streak. For more information about his losses, refer to "All of Barney Ross' losses."

Ross fought a total of 81 fights during his career, among which six fights were considered the highlight of his career. One of the most significant among them was his first world title win on June 23, 1933. He defeated Tony Canzoneri via 10 round majority decision and became the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring Lightweight World Champion.

On September 12, 1933, Ross defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring lightweight titles against Tony Canzoneri. He won the fight via 15 round split-decision, which demonstrated his exceptional boxing skills and solidified his status as a world-class fighter.

Another one of Ross's notable victories was against Ceferino Garcia on November 29, 1935. He beat him via 10th round unanimous decision and showcased his ability to take on tough opponents. Ross defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles successfully against Garcia on September 23, 1937, winning the fight via 15 round unanimous decision.

Ross's last professional fight was a welterweight title defense bout against Henry Armstrong on May 31, 1938. Ross lost the fight via 15 round unanimous decision and lost his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring titles in the process. This marked the end of a highly successful career and a remarkable journey as a boxer.

However, Ross's success wasn't limited to the ring. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery in combat. He was also an accomplished writer, having written several books, including "No Man Stands Alone," a wartime memoir.

Barney Ross was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 1990. His outstanding career and accomplishments continue to inspire future generations of boxers around the world.

In conclusion, Barney Ross was a phenomenal professional boxer who had a highly successful career spanning over 8 years. He won multiple world titles in two weight classes and was never stopped in the ring. Ross's notable victories against world-class opponents are a testament to his exceptional boxing skills and technique. His achievements and contributions go far beyond his success in the ring, making him an all-around remarkable individual.

Barney Ross Fight Record