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	{{short description|American boxer}}		{{Short description|American boxer (1909–1967)}}
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	|caption = Ross in 1934		|caption = Ross in 1934
	|realname = Dov-Ber Rasofsky		|realname = Dov-Bear Rasofsky
	|nickname =		|nickname = The Pride of the Ghetto
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	|birth_place = ], U.S.		|birth_place = ], U.S.
	|death_date = {{Death date and age|1967|1|17|1909|12|23|mf=y}}		|death_date = {{Death date and age|1967|1|18|1909|12|23|mf=y}}
	|death_place = ], U.S.		|death_place = ], U.S.
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	|total = 79		|total = 81
	|wins = 72		|wins = 74
	|KO = 22		|KO = 22
	|losses = 4		|losses = 4
	|draws = 3		|draws = 3
	|no contests = 0
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	'''Barney Ross''' (born '''Dov-Ber "Beryl" David Rosofsky'''; December 23, 1909 – January 17, 1967) was an ] professional ]. Ross became a ] and was a decorated veteran of ].<ref name=AP>{{cite news |title=Barney Ross Loses Bout To Cancer; Dies at 57 |newspaper=Waco News-Tribune |agency=] |date=January 19, 1957 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2388745/barney_ross_associated_press_obituary/ |via = ]}} {{Open access}}</ref>		'''Barney Ross''' (born '''Dov-Ber "Beryl" David Rosofsky'''; December 23, 1909 – January 17, 1967) was an ] professional ]. Ross became a ] and was a decorated veteran of ].<ref name=AP>{{cite news |title=Barney Ross Loses Bout To Cancer; Dies at 57 |newspaper=Waco News-Tribune |agency=] |date=January 19, 1957 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2388745/barney_ross_associated_press_obituary/ |via = ]}} {{Open access}}</ref> In his time, he was known as the '''Pride of the Ghetto'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Barney Ross |date=December 23, 2017 |url=https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/on-this-day-one-of-the-toughest-fighters-ever-barney-ross-was-born-in-1909/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barney Ross |url=https://amuseum.org/index.php/sports-honorees-ross/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barney Ross |url=https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/barney-ross-deserves-hall-induction-for-exploits-in-and-out-of-ring/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barney Ross |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/books/2006-02-10/337533/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |title=Barney Ross |date=August 6, 2009 |publisher=Schocken |url=https://www.amazon.com/Barney-Ross-Jewish-Fighter-Encounters-ebook/dp/B002KJA95A}}</ref>
	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Dov-Ber (or Beryl)<ref>The Yiddish name דוב-בער ''Dov-Ber'' literally means "bear-bear", traceable back to the Hebrew word דב ''dov'' "bear" and the German word ''Bär'' "bear". See p. 130 of ] (2003), ]. ]. {{ISBN|9781403917232}} / {{ISBN|9781403938695}} . It is thus an example of a ].</ref> Rosofsky was born in ] to Isidore "Itchik" Rosofsky and Sarah Epstein Rosofsky. His father was a Talmudic scholar who had emigrated to America from his native ] after barely surviving a pogrom. The family then moved from New York to ]. Isidore became a ] and owner of a small vegetable shop in Chicago's Maxwell Street neighborhood, a vibrant Jewish ghetto akin to the New York's Lower East Side of the 1920s and '30s. Dov-Ber was being raised to follow in his footsteps.		Dov-Ber (or Beryl)<ref>The Yiddish name דוב-בער ''Dov-Ber'' literally means "bear-bear", traceable back to the Hebrew word דב ''dov'' "bear" and the German word ''Bär'' "bear". See p. 130 of ] (2003), ]. ]. {{ISBN|9781403917232}} / {{ISBN|9781403938695}} . It is thus an example of a ].</ref> Rosofsky was born in ] to Isidore "Itchik" Rosofsky and Sarah Epstein Rosofsky. His father was a ]ic scholar who had emigrated to America from his native ] after barely surviving a ]. The family then moved from New York to ]. Isidore became a ] and owner of a small vegetable shop in Chicago's Maxwell Street neighborhood, a vibrant Jewish ghetto akin to the New York's Lower East Side of the 1920s and '30s. Dov-Ber was being raised to follow in his footsteps.
	The young Rasofsky grew up on Chicago's mean streets, ultimately ignoring his father's desire for him to become a rabbi and his admonition that Jews do not resort to violence. {{"'}}Let the ''goyim'' be the fighters,{{'"}} Ross later recalled being told by his father. {{"'}}The trumbeniks, the murderers—we are the scholars.{{'"}} Ross's ambition in life was to become a ]ish teacher and a ]ic scholar, but his life was changed forever when his father was shot dead resisting a robbery at his small grocery.<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web |author=Barry Abrams |date=November 28, 2013 |title=Jack and Barney: An American story |url=http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/10049706/boxing-link-jfk-assassination |publisher=]}}</ref> Prostrate from grief, his mother Sarah suffered a nervous breakdown and his younger siblings—Ida, Sam and George—were placed in an orphanage or farmed out to other members of the extended family. Dov was left to his own devices at the age of 14.		The young Rasofsky grew up on Chicago's mean streets, ultimately ignoring his father's desire for him to become a rabbi and his admonition that Jews do not resort to violence. {{"'}}Let the ''goyim'' be the fighters,{{'"}} Ross later recalled being told by his father. {{"'}}The trombeniks, the murderers—we are the scholars.{{'"}} Ross's ambition in life was to become a ]ish teacher and a ]ic scholar, but his life was changed forever when his father was shot dead resisting a robbery at his small grocery.<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web |author=Barry Abrams |date=November 28, 2013 |title=Jack and Barney: An American story |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/10049706/boxing-link-jfk-assassination |publisher=]}}</ref> Prostrate from grief, his mother Sarah suffered a nervous breakdown and his younger siblings—Ida, Sam and George—were placed in an orphanage or farmed out to other members of the extended family. Dov was left to his own devices at the age of 14.
	As recounted in ''Barney Ross: The Life of a Jewish Fighter'', by Ross biographer ], in the wake of the tragedy, Dov became vindictive towards everything and turned his back on the orthodox religion of his father. He began running around with local toughs (including another wayward Jewish ghetto kid, the future ]), developing into a street brawler, thief and money runner; he was even employed by ]. Dov's goal was to earn enough money to buy a home so that he could reunite his family. He saw boxing as that vehicle and began training with his friend Ruby.		As recounted in ''Barney Ross: The Life of a Jewish Fighter'', by Ross biographer ], in the wake of the tragedy, Dov became vindictive towards everything and turned his back on the orthodox religion of his father. He began running around with local toughs (including another wayward Jewish ghetto kid, the future ]), developing into a street brawler, thief and money runner; he was even employed by ]. Dov's goal was to earn enough money to buy a home so that he could reunite his family. He saw boxing as that vehicle and began training with his friend Ruby.
	==Boxing career==		==Boxing career==
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	After winning amateur bouts, Dov would pawn the awards—like watches—and set the money aside for his family. There is speculation that Capone bought up tickets to his early fights, knowing some of that money would be funneled to Dov. Plagued by his father's death and feeling an obligation not to sully his name, Dov Rosofsky took the new name "Barney Ross." The name change was also part of a larger trend by Jews to assimilate in the U.S. by taking American-sounding names. Strong, fast and possessed of a powerful will, Ross was soon an ]<ref name=AP/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pagoldengloves.com/chicago_ny.htm |title=Chicago/New York Championships: Intercity Golden Gloves Championships |publisher=pagoldengloves.com |access-date=May 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924063251/http://www.pagoldengloves.com/chicago_ny.htm |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and ] champion<ref name=AP/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagogoldengloves.com/history.html |title=Chicago Golden Gloves – History |publisher=chicagogoldengloves.com |access-date=May 10, 2015}}</ref> in 1929 at the age of 19 and went on to dominate the lighter divisions as a pro.
			After winning amateur bouts, Dov would pawn the awards—like watches—and set the money aside for his family. There is speculation that Capone bought up tickets to his early fights, knowing some of that money would be funneled to Dov. Plagued by his father's death and feeling an obligation not to sully his name, Dov Rosofsky took the new name "Barney Ross." The name change was also part of a larger trend by Jews to assimilate in the U.S. by taking American-sounding names. Strong, fast and possessed of a powerful will, Ross was soon an ]<ref name=AP/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pagoldengloves.com/chicago_ny.htm |title=Chicago/New York Championships: Intercity Golden Gloves Championships |publisher=pagoldengloves.com |access-date=May 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924063251/http://www.pagoldengloves.com/chicago_ny.htm |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and ] champion<ref name=AP/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagogoldengloves.com/history.html |title=Chicago Golden Gloves – History |publisher=chicagogoldengloves.com |access-date=May 10, 2015 |archive-date=August 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150813061521/http://chicagogoldengloves.com/history.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> in 1929 at the age of 19 and went on to dominate the lighter divisions as a pro.
	At a time—the late 1920s and '30s—when rising Nazi leader ] was using propaganda to spread his virulently anti-Jewish philosophy, Ross was seen by American Jews as one of their greatest advocates. He represented the concept of Jews finally fighting back. Idolized and respected by all Americans, Ross showed that Jews could thrive in their new country. He made his stand against Hitler and Nazi Germany a public one. He knew that by winning boxing matches, he was displaying a new kind of strength for Jews. He also understood that Americans loved their sports heroes and if Jews wanted to be embraced in the U.S. they would have to assume such places in society. Though Ross had lost faith in religion, he openly embraced his role as a leader of his people.		At a time—the late 1920s and '30s—when rising Nazi leader ] was using propaganda to spread his virulently anti-Jewish philosophy, Ross was seen by American Jews as one of their greatest advocates. He represented the concept of Jews finally fighting back. Idolized and respected by all Americans, Ross showed that Jews could thrive in their new country. He made his stand against Hitler and Nazi Germany a public one. He knew that by winning boxing matches, he was displaying a new kind of strength for Jews. He also understood that Americans loved their sports heroes and if Jews wanted to be embraced in the U.S. they would have to assume such places in society. Though Ross had lost faith in religion, he openly embraced his role as a leader of his people.
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	Over the next 35 bouts, his record was 32–1–2, including a win over former world champion ] and one over Babe Ruth (not the ] player). Another bout included former world champion Cameron Welter. On March 26, 1933, Ross had his first world title bout when he faced world lightweight and light welterweight champion and fellow three-division world champion ] in Chicago. In one night, Ross became a two-division world champion when he beat Canzoneri by decision in ten rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/jrwelt.htm|title=Barney Ross – Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion|publisher=The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia}}</ref> Ross also campaigned heavily in the city of Chicago prior to the fight. After two more wins, including a ] in six rounds over Johnny Farr, Ross and Canzoneri boxed again, with Ross winning again by decision, but this time in 15.		Over the next 35 bouts, his record was 32–1–2, including a win over former world champion ] and one over Babe Ruth (not the ] player). Another bout included former world champion Cameron Welter. On March 26, 1933, Ross had his first world title bout when he faced world lightweight and light welterweight champion and fellow three-division world champion ] in Chicago. In one night, Ross became a two-division world champion when he beat Canzoneri by decision in ten rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/jrwelt.htm|title=Barney Ross – Lineal Junior Welterweight Champion|publisher=The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia}}</ref> Ross also campaigned heavily in the city of Chicago prior to the fight. After two more wins, including a ] in six rounds over Johnny Farr, Ross and Canzoneri boxed again, with Ross winning again by decision, but this time in 15.
	Ross was known as a smart fighter with great stamina. He retained his title by decision against Sammy Fuller to finish 1933 and against Peter Nebo to begin 1934. Then he defended against former world champion Frankie Klick, against whom he drew in ten. Then came the first of three bouts versus ]. Ross vacated the light welterweight title to go after McLarnin's welterweight title and won by a 15-round decision, his third world championship. However, in a rematch a few weeks later, McLarnin beat Ross by a decision and recovered the title. After that, Ross went back down to light welterweight and reclaimed his title with a 12-round decision over Bobby Pacho. After beating Klick and Henry Woods by decision to retain that title, he went back up in weight for his third and last fight with McLarnin; he recovered the welterweight title by outpointing McLarnin again over 15 rounds. He won 16 bouts in a row after that, including three over future world ] champion Ceferino Garcia and one against Al Manfredo. His only two defenses, however, over that stretch were against Garcia and against Izzy Jannazzo, on points in 15 rounds.		Ross was known as a smart fighter with great stamina. He retained his title by decision against Sammy Fuller to finish 1933 and against Peter Nebo to begin 1934. Then he defended against former world champion Frankie Klick, against whom he drew in ten. Then came the first of three bouts versus ]. Ross vacated the light welterweight title to go after McLarnin's welterweight title and won by a '''15-round''' decision, his third world championship. However, in a rematch a few weeks later, McLarnin beat Ross by a decision and recovered the title. After that, Ross went back down to light welterweight and reclaimed his title with a 12-round decision over Bobby Pacho. After beating Klick and Henry Woods by decision to retain that title, he went back up in weight for his third and last fight with McLarnin; he recovered the welterweight title by outpointing McLarnin again over 15 rounds. He won 16 bouts in a row after that, including three over future world ] champion Ceferino Garcia and one against Al Manfredo. His only two defenses, however, over that stretch were against Garcia and against Izzy Jannazzo, on points in 15 rounds.
	In his last fight, Ross defended his title on May 31, 1938, against fellow three-division world champion ], who beat him by a decision in 15. Although Armstrong pounded Ross inexorably and his trainers begged him to let them stop the fight, Ross refused to stop or go down. Barney Ross had never been knocked out in his career<ref name=ESPN/> and was determined to leave the ring on his feet. Some boxing experts view Ross's performance against Armstrong as one of the most courageous in history. Some believe that Ross's will to survive every tough fight on his feet had to do with his understanding of his symbolic importance to Jews. That is, Jews would not only fight back, but they would not go down.		In his last fight, Ross defended his title on May 31, 1938, against fellow three-division world champion ], who beat him by a decision in 15. Although Armstrong pounded Ross inexorably and his trainers begged him to let them stop the fight, Ross refused to stop or go down. Barney Ross had never been knocked out in his career<ref name=ESPN/> and was determined to leave the ring on his feet. Some boxing experts view Ross's performance against Armstrong as one of the most courageous in history. Some believe that Ross's will to survive every tough fight on his feet had to do with his understanding of his symbolic importance to Jews. That is, Jews would not only fight back, but they would not go down.
	Ross retired with a record of 72 wins, four losses, three draws and two no decisions (Newspaper Decisions: 2–0–0), with 22 wins by knockout. He was ranked #21 on ''Ring Magazine''{{'}}s list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years.		Ross retired with a record of 72 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws and two no decisions (Newspaper Decisions: 2–0–0), with 22 wins by knockout. He was ranked #21 on ''Ring Magazine''{{'}}s list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years.
	==World War II==		==World War II==
	In retirement in his early thirties, Ross enlisted in the ] in April 1942 to fight in World War II. The Marines wanted to keep him stateside and use his celebrity status to boost morale. Most of the athletes of the era, like ] champion ], had ceremonial roles in the military, but Ross insisted on fighting for his country.		In retirement in his early thirties, Ross enlisted in the ] in April 1942 to fight in World War II. The Marines wanted to keep him stateside and use his celebrity status to boost morale. Most of the athletes of the era, like ] champion ], had ceremonial roles in the military, but Ross insisted on fighting for his country.
	Before he was to go overseas, Ross physically assaulted a non-commissioned officer who had made an anti-Semitic remark. He was to be ] at the ]. The other board members wanted to throw the book at Ross, but Captain Berthol E. Davis, who was also Jewish and knew of Ross's achievements, convinced the rest of the board to allow Ross to go overseas and avoid punishment. So, he was sent to the Pacific theater.		Before he was to go overseas, Ross physically assaulted a non-commissioned officer who had made an anti-Semitic remark. He was to be ] at ]. The other board members wanted to throw the book at Ross, but Captain Berthol E. Davis, who was also Jewish and knew of Ross's achievements, convinced the rest of the board to allow Ross to go overseas and avoid punishment. So, he was sent to the Pacific theater.
	He served with ] during the ] in the South Pacific. One night, he and three other comrades were trapped under enemy fire. All four were wounded; Ross was the only one able to fight. Ross gathered his comrades' rifles and grenades and single-handedly fought nearly two dozen ] soldiers over an entire night, killing them all by morning. Two of the Marines died, but he carried the third on his shoulders to safety; the other man weighed 230&nbsp;lb (104&nbsp;kg) compared to Ross' 140&nbsp;lb (64&nbsp;kg).		He served with ] during the ] in the South Pacific. One night, he and three other comrades were trapped under enemy fire. All four were wounded; Ross was the only one able to fight. Ross gathered his comrades' rifles and grenades and single-handedly fought nearly two dozen ] soldiers over an entire night, killing them all by morning. Two of the Marines died, but he carried the third on his shoulders to safety; the other man weighed 230&nbsp;lb (104&nbsp;kg) compared to Ross' 140&nbsp;lb (64&nbsp;kg).
	Ross was awarded America's third highest military honor, the ],<ref name=AP/> as well as a presidential citation.<ref name=Post>{{cite news |title=Barney Ross Honored With Silver Star |newspaper=] |agency=Associated Press |date=November 23, 1943 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19431123&id=yVkyAAAAIBAJ&pg=5100,3558376&hl=en}}</ref> As one of America's greatest "celebrity" war heroes, he was honored by President Roosevelt in a Rose Garden ceremony. He was also awarded the ] as "the outstanding boxer of 1942" by the Boxing Writers Association of New York.<ref name=Post/>		Ross was awarded America's third highest military honor, the ],<ref name=AP/> as well as a ].<ref name=Post>{{cite news |title=Barney Ross Honored With Silver Star |newspaper=] |agency=Associated Press |date=November 23, 1943 |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19431123&id=yVkyAAAAIBAJ&pg=5100,3558376&hl=en}}</ref> As one of America's greatest "celebrity" war heroes, he was honored by President Roosevelt in a ] ceremony. He was also awarded the ] as "the outstanding boxer of 1942" by the ] of New York.<ref name=Post/>
	During his time in Guadalcanal, Ross began a lifelong friendship with the famous Father ], a wartime chaplain who wrote regular correspondences for '']'' magazine. Gehring considered Ross a national treasure who defied logic when it came to bravery and the defense of principle. Ross was the only one capable of playing a temperamental organ on the tropical island. On Christmas Eve, before he and his fellow Marines were to go into battle, Gehring asked him to learn "]" and other Christmas songs for the troops. After playing them, Gehring asked Ross to play a Jewish song. Ross played "My Yiddishe Momma," about a child's love for his self-sacrificing mother. Many of the Marines knew the melody of the song because Ross always had it played when he entered the ring. When the Marines heard the lyrics, newspaper reports say they were all in tears.		During his time in Guadalcanal, Ross began a lifelong friendship with the Catholic priest ], a wartime chaplain who wrote regular correspondences for '']'' magazine. Gehring considered Ross a national treasure who defied logic when it came to bravery and the defense of principle. Ross was the only person on Guadacanal capable of playing the temperamental pipe organ kept there. On Christmas Eve, before he and his fellow Marines were to go into battle, Gehring asked Ross to learn "]" and other Christmas songs for the troops. After Ross had played them, Gehring asked him to play a Jewish song. Ross played "]," about a child's love for his self-sacrificing mother. Many of the Marines knew the melody of the song from Ross's boxing days, when it was played when he entered the ring. When the Marines heard Ross play the song, newspaper reports say, they were all in tears.{{citation needed|date=January 2023}}
	==Drug addiction and recovery==		==Drug addiction and recovery==
	During his recovery at the hospital from his wounds suffered in that battle, Ross developed a habit for the ] administered for pain. Back in the states, the morphine became heroin. This habit became so bad he would sometimes spend $500 a day on the drug. Ross went to a recovery center and beat his addiction. He gave lectures to high school students about the dangers of drug addiction. His struggle against morphine addiction is the subject of the 1957 film '']''.		During his recovery at the hospital from his wounds suffered at Guadalcanal, Ross developed a dependency on the ] he was administered for pain. Back in the states, the morphine was replaced with street heroin. His drug habit became so severe that he would sometimes spend $500 a day on the drug. Ross went to a recovery center and overcame his addiction. He gave lectures to high school students about the dangers of drug addiction. His struggle against morphine addiction is the subject of the 1957 film '']''.
	This story inspired the song 'Barney Ross', released in 2013 by the Spanish rock band ] on their album 'Imperio'.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
	==Final days==		==Final days==
	Ross spent his last days using his celebrity status in promotional work for casinos and other businesses. He remained with his second wife, Cathy Howlett, although they never had children. He was happy he reached the two goals he had set: reunite his family and become a world champion in boxing. He wrote an autobiography titled ''No Man Stands Alone''.		Ross spent his last days using his celebrity status in promotional work for casinos and other businesses. He remained with his second wife, Cathy Howlett, although they never had children. He was happy he reached the two goals he had set: reunite his family and become a world champion in boxing. He wrote an autobiography titled ''No Man Stands Alone''.
			In Sport Life's July 1951 edition, the author pointed out to readers to be aware of tricksters impersonating sport personalities to gain gifts and freebies. The magazine closed the article by highlighting how Ross had walked into a restaurant, where a faker was impersonating ] and was surrounded by admirers. "So you're Jackie Kid Berg?" the inwardly boiling Ross inquired as he approached the 200 pounder. "Sure" the faker responded. Ross then threw a right hand punch and flattened the phony. "If you were really Jackie Kid Berg, you could have easily taken that punch without going down!"<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Rudd |first=Irving |date=July 1951 |title=Pipe-Dream Heroes |journal=Sport Life |volume=4 |issue=4 |pages=84}}</ref>
	He also remained loyal to his friend ] and testified as a character witness on Ruby's behalf at his trial for killing ], who was under arrest for the shooting death of Dallas patrolman, J.D. Tippit.		He also remained loyal to his friend ] and testified as a character witness on Ruby's behalf at his trial for killing ], who was under arrest for the shooting death of Dallas patrolman, J.D. Tippit.
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	Ross died in his hometown Chicago of ] at the age of 57.		Ross died in his hometown Chicago of ] at the age of 57.
	His relatives include ], ], ] and Dana Sandra Wile.		His relatives include ], ] and ].
	==Honors==		==Honors==
	Ross was inducted into the ], the World Boxing Hall of Fame, the ], the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jewishsports.net/BioPages/Tables/Sport/Boxing.htm |title=International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame |publisher=Jewishsports.net |access-date=October 19, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101006205524/http://jewishsports.net/BioPages/Tables/Sport/Boxing.htm| archive-date= October 6, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> and the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jewishsports.org/jewishsports/inductees.asp |title=Jewish Sports Hall of Fame |publisher=Jewishsports.org |access-date=October 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070213180501/http://www.jewishsports.org/jewishsports/inductees.asp |archive-date=February 13, 2007 }}</ref> He was inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usmc-mccs.org/sports/hallfame.cfm?sid=rf&smid=12 |title=Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame: Class of 2006 |publisher=Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame |access-date=May 10, 2015}}</ref>		Ross was inducted into the ], the World Boxing Hall of Fame, the ], the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jewishsports.net/BioPages/Tables/Sport/Boxing.htm |title=International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame |publisher=Jewishsports.net |access-date=October 19, 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101006205524/http://jewishsports.net/BioPages/Tables/Sport/Boxing.htm| archive-date= October 6, 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> and the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jewishsports.org/jewishsports/inductees.asp |title=Jewish Sports Hall of Fame |publisher=Jewishsports.org |access-date=October 19, 2010 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070213180501/http://www.jewishsports.org/jewishsports/inductees.asp |archive-date=February 13, 2007 }}</ref> He was inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usmc-mccs.org/sports/hallfame.cfm?sid=rf&smid=12 |title=Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame: Class of 2006 |publisher=Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame |access-date=May 10, 2015}}</ref>
	The ] chapter located in Chicago's south suburbs (primarily in ], ], and ]), is named in his honor.		The ] chapter located in Chicago's south suburbs (primarily in ], ], and ]), is named in his honor.
	==Official Professional boxing record==		==Professional boxing record==
			All information in this section is derived from ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/8996|title = BoxRec: Barney Ross}}</ref> unless otherwise stated.
			===Official record===
	{{BoxingRecordSummary		{{BoxingRecordSummary
	|draws=3		|draws=3
	|ko-wins=22		|ko-wins=22
	|dec-wins=50		|dec-wins=50
	|ko-losses=0
	|dec-losses=4		|dec-losses=4
			|nws=2
	}}		}}
			All ]s are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
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	All ]s are regarded as “no decision” bouts as they have “resulted in neither boxer winning or losing, and would therefore not count as part of their official fight record."
	!{{abbr|No.|Number}}		!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
	!Result		!Result
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	|{{no2}}Loss		|{{no2}}Loss
	|72–4–3 {{small|(2)}}		|72–4–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|15		|15
	|May 31, 1938		|May 31, 1938
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Lost NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Lost NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|80		|80
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|72–3–3 {{small|(2)}}		|72–3–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Bobby Venner		|align=left| Bobby Venner
	|TKO		|TKO
	|7 (10)		|7 (10)
	|Apr 25, 1938		|Apr 25, 1938
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Shrine Auditorium, Des Moines, Iowa, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Shrine Auditorium, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|71–3–3 {{small|(2)}}		|71–3–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Henry Schaft		|align=left| Henry Schaft
	|TKO		|TKO
	|4 (10)		|4 (10)
	|Apr 04, 1938		|Apr 4, 1938
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|70–3–3 {{small|(2)}}		|70–3–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|PHL}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|15		|15
	|Sep 23, 1937		|Sep 23, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|77		|77
	|style="background:#FEE1BC"|Win		|style="background:#DDD"|Win
	|69–3–3 {{small|(2)}}		|69–3–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Al Manfredo		|align=left| Al Manfredo
	|NWS		|NWS
	|10		|10
	|Aug 09, 1937		|Aug 19, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|69–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|69–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jackie Burke		|align=left| Jackie Burke
	|KO		|KO
	|5 (10)		|5 (10)
	|Jun 27, 1937		|Jun 27, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|68–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|68–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chuck Woods		|align=left| Chuck Woods
	|KO		|KO
	|4 (10)		|4 (10)
	|Jun 17, 1937		|Jun 17, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|67–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|67–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Al Manfredo		|align=left| Al Manfredo
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Jan 29, 1937		|Jan 29, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|66–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|66–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|15		|15
	|Nov 27, 1936		|Nov 27, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|72		|72
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|65–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|65–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Phil Furr		|align=left| Phil Furr
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Jul 22, 1936		|Jul 22, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|64–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|64–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Morrie Sherman		|align=left| Morrie Sherman
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (10)		|2 (10)
	|Jun 22, 1936		|Jun 22, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|63–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|63–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Laddie Tonielli		|align=left| Laddie Tonielli
	|TKO		|TKO
	|5 (10)		|5 (10)
	|Jun 10, 1936		|Jun 10, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|62–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|62–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chuck Woods		|align=left| Chuck Woods
	|TKO		|TKO
	|5 (10)		|5 (10)
	|May 1, 1936		|May 1, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|61–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|61–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} Gordon Wallace		|align=left| Gordon Wallace
	|MD		|MD
	|10		|10
	|Mar 11, 1936		|Mar 11, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada}}		|align=left|{{small| Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|60–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|60–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Lou Halper		|align=left| Lou Halper
	|TKO		|TKO
	|8 (10)		|8 (10)
	|Jan 27, 1936		|Jan 27, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|59–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|59–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|PHL}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Nov 29, 1935		|Nov 29, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|58–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|58–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|PHL}} ]		|align=left|]
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Sep 13, 1935		|Sep 13, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. }}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|57–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|57–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Baby Joe Gans		|align=left| Baby Joe Gans
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (10)		|2 (10)
	|Sep 06, 1935		|Sep 6, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|56–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|56–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|15		|15
	|May 28, 1935		|May 28, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, USA}}		|align=left|{{small|Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Won NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Won NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|62		|62
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|55–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|55–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Henry Woods		|align=left| Henry Woods
	|UD		|UD
	|12		|12
	|Apr 09, 1935		|Apr 9, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|54–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|54–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Jan 28, 1935		|Jan 28, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Municipal Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Municipal Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|53–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|53–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|PTS		|PTS
	|12		|12
	|Dec 10, 1934		|Dec 10, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
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	|{{no2}}Loss		|{{no2}}Loss
	|52–3–3 {{small|(1)}}		|52–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|SD		|SD
	|15		|15
	|Sep 17, 1934		|Sep 17, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Lost NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Lost NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|58		|58
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|52–2–3 {{small|(1)}}		|52–2–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|SD		|SD
	|15		|15
	|May 28, 1934		|May 28, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Won ], ], and ]}}		|align=left|{{small|Won ], ], and ]}}
	|-		|-
	|57		|57
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|51–2–3 {{small|(1)}}		|51–2–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Mar 27, 1934		|Mar 27, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|50–2–3 {{small|(1)}}		|50–2–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Kid Moro		|align=left| Kid Moro
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Mar 14, 1934		|Mar 14, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Auditorium, Oakland, California, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
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	|{{draw}}Draw		|{{draw}}Draw
	|49–2–3 {{small|(1)}}		|49–2–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Mar 05, 1934		|Mar 5, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|49–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|49–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CUB}} Pete Nebo		|align=left| Pete Nebo
	|PTS		|PTS
	|12		|12
	|Jan 24, 1934		|Feb 7, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|48–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|48–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Billy Petrolle		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Jan 24, 1934		|Jan 24, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|47–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|47–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Sammy Fuller		|align=left| Sammy Fuller
	|MD		|MD
	|10		|10
	|Nov 17, 1933		|Nov 17, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title;<br>Won world light welterweight title '''claim'''}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title;<br>Won world light welterweight title claim}}
	|-		|-
	|51		|51
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|46–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|46–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|SD		|SD
	|15		|15
	|Sep 12, 1933		|Sep 12, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' lightweight titles<br>Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' lightweight titles;<br>Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|50		|50
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|45–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|45–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Johnny Farr		|align=left| Johnny Farr
	|TKO		|TKO
	|6 (10)		|6 (10)
	|Jul 26, 1933		|Jul 26, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|44–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|44–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|MD		|MD
	|10		|10
	|Jun 23, 1933		|Jun 23, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Won ], ] and ]<br>Won ]}}		|align=left|{{small|Won ], ], and ];<br>Won ]}}
	|-		|-
	|48		|48
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|43–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|43–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Joe Ghnouly		|align=left| Joe Ghnouly
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|May 3, 1933		|May 3, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|42–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|42–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Mar 22, 1933		|Mar 22, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|41–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|41–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Tommy Grogan		|align=left| Tommy Grogan
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Feb 22, 1933		|Feb 22, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Washington Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Washington Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|40–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|40–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Johnny Datto		|align=left| Johnny Datto
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (10)		|2 (10)
	|Jan 30, 1933		|Jan 30, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|39–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|39–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Johnny Farr		|align=left| Johnny Farr
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Nov 25, 1932		|Nov 25, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|38–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|38–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Goldie Hess		|align=left| Goldie Hess
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Nov 11, 1932		|Nov 11, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|37–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|37–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Oct 21, 1932		|Oct 21, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 514:		Line 516:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|36–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|36–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Frankie Petrolle		|align=left| Frankie Petrolle
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (10)		|2 (10)
	|Sep 15, 1932		|Sep 15, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 524:		Line 526:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|35–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|35–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Ray Miller		|align=left| Ray Miller
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Aug 26, 1932		|Aug 26, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 534:		Line 536:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|34–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|34–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Henry Perlick		|align=left| Henry Perlick
	|TKO		|TKO
	|3 (8)		|3 (8)
	|Jul 28, 1932		|Jul 28, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 544:		Line 546:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|33–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|33–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Dick Sisk		|align=left| Dick Sisk
	|TKO		|TKO
	|6 (8)		|6 (8)
	|May 20, 1932		|May 20, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 554:		Line 556:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|32–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|32–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Frankie Hughes		|align=left| Frankie Hughes
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Apr 05, 1932		|Apr 5, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 564:		Line 566:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|31–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|31–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Nick Ellenwood		|align=left| Nick Ellenwood
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Mar 02, 1932		|Mar 2, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Armory, Muncie, Indiana, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Armory, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 574:		Line 576:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|30–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|30–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Billy Gladstone		|align=left| Billy Gladstone
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Feb 18, 1932		|Feb 18, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 584:		Line 586:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|29–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|29–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Micky O'Neill		|align=left| Micky O'Neill
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Feb 08, 1932		|Feb 8, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 594:		Line 596:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|28–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|28–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jimmy Lundy		|align=left| Jimmy Lundy
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Nov 18, 1931		|Nov 18, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 604:		Line 606:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|27–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|27–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Young Terry		|align=left| Young Terry
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Nov 13, 1931		|Nov 13, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 614:		Line 616:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|26–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|26–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Lou Jallos		|align=left| Lou Jallos
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Nov 04, 1931		|Nov 4, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 624:		Line 626:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|25–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|25–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Glen Gamp		|align=left| Glen Gamp
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Oct 02, 1931		|Oct 2, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Eagles Arena, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Eagles Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 634:		Line 636:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|24–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|24–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jimmy Alvarado		|align=left| Jimmy Alvarado
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Jul 30, 1931		|Jul 30, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 644:		Line 646:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|23–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|23–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Babe Ruth		|align=left| Babe Ruth
	|TKO		|TKO
	|4 (10)		|4 (10)
	|Jul 15, 1931		|Jul 15, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Armory, Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Armory, Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 654:		Line 656:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|22–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|22–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Billy Shaw		|align=left| Billy Shaw
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|May 13, 1931		|May 13, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 664:		Line 666:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|21–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|21–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jackie Dugan		|align=left| Jackie Dugan
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (8)		|2 (8)
	|May 1, 1931		|May 1, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 674:		Line 676:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|20–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|20–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|UK}} Lud Abella		|align=left| Lud Abella
	|TKO		|TKO
	|2 (6)		|2 (6)
	|Apr 24, 1931		|Apr 24, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 684:		Line 686:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|19–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|19–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Midget Mike O'Dowd		|align=left| Midget Mike O'Dowd
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Apr 08, 1931		|Apr 8, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 694:		Line 696:
	|{{no2}}Loss		|{{no2}}Loss
	|18–2–2 {{small|(1)}}		|18–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Roger Bernard		|align=left| Roger Bernard
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Mar 27, 1931		|Mar 27, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 704:		Line 706:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|18–1–2 {{small|(1)}}		|18–1–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jackie Davis		|align=left| Jackie Davis
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Mar 20, 1931		|Mar 20, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 714:		Line 716:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|17–1–2 {{small|(1)}}		|17–1–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Young Terry		|align=left| Young Terry
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Feb 20, 1931		|Feb 20, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 724:		Line 726:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|16–1–2 {{small|(1)}}		|16–1–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Henry Falegano		|align=left| Henry Falegano
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Jan 14, 1931		|Jan 14, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 734:		Line 736:
	|{{draw}}Draw		|{{draw}}Draw
	|15–1–2 {{small|(1)}}		|15–1–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Harry Dublinsky		|align=left| Harry Dublinsky
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Nov 21, 1930		|Nov 21, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 744:		Line 746:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|15–1–1 {{small|(1)}}		|15–1–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Petey Mack		|align=left| Petey Mack
	|KO		|KO
	|1 (8)		|1 (8)
	|Nov 06, 1930		|Nov 6, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
Line 754:		Line 756:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|14–1–1 {{small|(1)}}		|14–1–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Sammy Binder		|align=left| Sammy Binder
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (6)		|2 (6)
	|Oct 14, 1930		|Oct 14, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 764:		Line 766:
	|{{draw}}Draw		|{{draw}}Draw
	|13–1–1 {{small|(1)}}		|13–1–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Young Terry		|align=left| Young Terry
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Sep 19, 1930		|Sep 19, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jones & Baumrucker Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Jones & Baumrucker Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 774:		Line 776:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|13–1 {{small|(1)}}		|13–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CUB}} Luis Perez		|align=left| Luis Perez
	|KO		|KO
	|1 (6)		|1 (6)
	|Aug 02, 1930		|Aug 2, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 784:		Line 786:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|12–1 {{small|(1)}}		|12–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Eddie Koppy		|align=left| Eddie Koppy
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Jul 01, 1930		|Jul 1, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 794:		Line 796:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|11–1 {{small|(1)}}		|11–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Mickey Genaro		|align=left| Mickey Genaro
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Apr 25, 1930		|Apr 25, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 804:		Line 806:
	|{{no2}}Loss		|{{no2}}Loss
	|10–1 {{small|(1)}}		|10–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} Carlos Garcia		|align=left| Carlos Garcia
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Apr 21, 1930		|Apr 21, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 814:		Line 816:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|10–0 {{small|(1)}}		|10–0 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Eddie Bojack		|align=left| Eddie Bojack
	|TKO		|TKO
	|2 (4)		|2 (4)
	|Apr 08, 1930		|Apr 8, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|10		|10
	|style="background:#FEE1BC"|Win		|style="background:#DDD"|Win
	|9–0 {{small|(1)}}		|9–0 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|US}} Jackie Davis		|align=left| Jackie Davis
	|NWS		|NWS
	|4		|4
	|Mar 03, 1930		|Mar 3, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 834:		Line 836:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|9–0		|9–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|Japan}} Jiro Kumagai		|align=left| Jiro Kumagai
	|PTS		|PTS
	|4		|4
	|Feb 24, 1930		|Feb 24, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 844:		Line 846:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|8–0		|8–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Johnny Andrews		|align=left| Johnny Andrews
	|PTS		|PTS
	|4		|4
	|Jan 24, 1930		|Jan 24, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 854:		Line 856:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|7–0		|7–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Louis New		|align=left| Louis New
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Jan 10, 1930		|Jan 10, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 864:		Line 866:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|6–0		|6–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Al DeRose		|align=left| Al DeRose
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Dec 05, 1929		|Dec 5, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 874:		Line 876:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|5–0		|5–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Joey Barth		|align=left| Joey Barth
	|PTS		|PTS
	|5		|5
	|Nov 29, 1929		|Nov 29, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Guyon's Paradise Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Guyon's Paradise Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 884:		Line 886:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|4–0		|4–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Virgil Tobin		|align=left| Virgil Tobin
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (4)		|2 (4)
	|Oct 21, 1929		|Oct 21, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} State Armory, San Francisco, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 894:		Line 896:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|3–0		|3–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Joe Borola		|align=left| Joe Borola
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Oct 12, 1929		|Oct 12, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 904:		Line 906:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|2–0		|2–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Joe Borola		|align=left| Joe Borola
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Sep 14, 1929		|Sep 14, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
Line 914:		Line 916:
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|1–0		|1–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Ramon Lugo		|align=left| Ramon Lugo
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Aug 31, 1929		|Aug 31, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|}		|}
			===Unofficial record===
	==Official Professional boxing record==
	{{BoxingRecordSummary		{{BoxingRecordSummary
	|draws=3		|draws=3
	|ko-wins=22		|ko-wins=22
	|dec-wins=50		|dec-wins=52
	|ko-losses=0		|ko-losses=0
	|dec-losses=4		|dec-losses=4
	}}		}}
	Record with the inclusion of ] to the win/loss/draw column.		Record with the inclusion of ]s in the win/loss/draw column.
	{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%"		{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center"
	|-		|-
			!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
	!Result		!Result
	!Record		!Record
Line 946:		Line 948:
	|81		|81
	|{{no2}}Loss		|{{no2}}Loss
			|74–4–3
	|72–4–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|15		|15
	|May 31, 1938		|May 31, 1938
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Lost NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Lost NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|80		|80
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|74–3–3
	|72–3–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Bobby Venner		|align=left| Bobby Venner
	|TKO		|TKO
	|7 (10)		|7 (10)
	|Apr 25, 1938		|Apr 25, 1938
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Shrine Auditorium, Des Moines, Iowa, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Shrine Auditorium, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|79		|79
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|73–3–3
	|71–3–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Henry Schaft		|align=left| Henry Schaft
	|TKO		|TKO
	|4 (10)		|4 (10)
	|Apr 04, 1938		|Apr 4, 1938
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|78		|78
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|72–3–3
	|70–3–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|PHL}} ]		|align=left|]
	|UD		|UD
	|15		|15
	|Sep 23, 1937		|Sep 23, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|77		|77
			|{{yes2}}Win
	|style="background:#FEE1BC"|Win
			|71–3–3
	|69–3–3 {{small|(2)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Al Manfredo		|align=left| Al Manfredo
	|NWS		|NWS
	|10		|10
	|Aug 09, 1937		|Aug 19, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|76		|76
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|70–3–3
	|69–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jackie Burke		|align=left| Jackie Burke
	|KO		|KO
	|5 (10)		|5 (10)
	|Jun 27, 1937		|Jun 27, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|75		|75
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|69–3–3
	|68–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chuck Woods		|align=left| Chuck Woods
	|KO		|KO
	|4 (10)		|4 (10)
	|Jun 17, 1937		|Jun 17, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|74		|74
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|68–3–3
	|67–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Al Manfredo		|align=left| Al Manfredo
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Jan 29, 1937		|Jan 29, 1937
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|73		|73
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|67–3–3
	|66–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|15		|15
	|Nov 27, 1936		|Nov 27, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|72		|72
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|66–3–3
	|65–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Phil Furr		|align=left| Phil Furr
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Jul 22, 1936		|Jul 22, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|71		|71
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|65–3–3
	|64–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Morrie Sherman		|align=left| Morrie Sherman
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (10)		|2 (10)
	|Jun 22, 1936		|Jun 22, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|70		|70
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|64–3–3
	|63–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Laddie Tonielli		|align=left| Laddie Tonielli
	|TKO		|TKO
	|5 (10)		|5 (10)
	|Jun 10, 1936		|Jun 10, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|69		|69
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|63–3–3
	|62–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chuck Woods		|align=left| Chuck Woods
	|TKO		|TKO
	|5 (10)		|5 (10)
	|May 1, 1936		|May 1, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|68		|68
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|62–3–3
	|61–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} Gordon Wallace		|align=left| Gordon Wallace
	|MD		|MD
	|10		|10
	|Mar 11, 1936		|Mar 11, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada}}		|align=left|{{small| Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|67		|67
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|61–3–3
	|60–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Lou Halper		|align=left| Lou Halper
	|TKO		|TKO
	|8 (10)		|8 (10)
	|Jan 27, 1936		|Jan 27, 1936
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|66		|66
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|60–3–3
	|59–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|PHL}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Nov 29, 1935		|Nov 29, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|65		|65
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|59–3–3
	|58–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|PHL}} ]		|align=left|]
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Sep 13, 1935		|Sep 13, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. }}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|64		|64
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|58–3–3
	|57–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Baby Joe Gans		|align=left| Baby Joe Gans
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (10)		|2 (10)
	|Sep 06, 1935		|Sep 6, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|63		|63
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|57–3–3
	|56–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|15		|15
	|May 28, 1935		|May 28, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, USA}}		|align=left|{{small|Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Won NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Won NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|62		|62
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|56–3–3
	|55–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Henry Woods		|align=left| Henry Woods
	|UD		|UD
	|12		|12
	|Apr 09, 1935		|Apr 9, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|61		|61
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|55–3–3
	|54–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Jan 28, 1935		|Jan 28, 1935
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Municipal Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Municipal Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|60		|60
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|54–3–3
	|53–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|PTS		|PTS
	|12		|12
	|Dec 10, 1934		|Dec 10, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|59		|59
	|{{no2}}Loss		|{{no2}}Loss
			|53–3–3
	|52–3–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|SD		|SD
	|15		|15
	|Sep 17, 1934		|Sep 17, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Lost NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}		|align=left|{{small|Lost NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}}
	|-		|-
	|58		|58
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|53–2–3
	|52–2–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CAN|1921}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|SD		|SD
	|15		|15
	|May 28, 1934		|May 28, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Won ], ], and ]}}		|align=left|{{small|Won ], ], and ]}}
	|-		|-
	|57		|57
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|52–2–3
	|51–2–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Mar 27, 1934		|Mar 27, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|56		|56
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|51–2–3
	|50–2–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Kid Moro		|align=left| Kid Moro
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Mar 14, 1934		|Mar 14, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Auditorium, Oakland, California, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|55		|55
	|{{draw}}Draw		|{{draw}}Draw
			|50–2–3
	|49–2–3 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Mar 05, 1934		|Mar 5, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|54		|54
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|50–2–2
	|49–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CUB}} Pete Nebo		|align=left| Pete Nebo
	|PTS		|PTS
	|12		|12
	|Jan 24, 1934		|Feb 7, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|53		|53
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|49–2–2
	|48–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Billy Petrolle		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Jan 24, 1934		|Jan 24, 1934
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|52		|52
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|48–2–2
	|47–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Sammy Fuller		|align=left| Sammy Fuller
	|MD		|MD
	|10		|10
	|Nov 17, 1933		|Nov 17, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title;<br>Won world light welterweight title '''claim'''}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title;<br>Won world light welterweight title claim}}
	|-		|-
	|51		|51
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|47–2–2
	|46–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|SD		|SD
	|15		|15
	|Sep 12, 1933		|Sep 12, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained NBA, NYSAC, and ''The Ring'' lightweight titles<br>Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained NYSAC, NBA, and ''The Ring'' lightweight titles;<br>Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|50		|50
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|46–2–2
	|45–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Johnny Farr		|align=left| Johnny Farr
	|TKO		|TKO
	|6 (10)		|6 (10)
	|Jul 26, 1933		|Jul 26, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}		|align=left|{{small|Retained world light welterweight title}}
	|-		|-
	|49		|49
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|45–2–2
	|44–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|MD		|MD
	|10		|10
	|Jun 23, 1933		|Jun 23, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|{{small|Won ], ] and ]<br>Won ]}}		|align=left|{{small|Won ], ], and ];<br>Won ]}}
	|-		|-
	|48		|48
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|44–2–2
	|43–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Joe Ghnouly		|align=left| Joe Ghnouly
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|May 3, 1933		|May 3, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|47		|47
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|43–2–2
	|42–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Mar 22, 1933		|Mar 22, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|46		|46
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|42–2–2
	|41–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Tommy Grogan		|align=left| Tommy Grogan
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Feb 22, 1933		|Feb 22, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Washington Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Washington Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|45		|45
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|41–2–2
	|40–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Johnny Datto		|align=left| Johnny Datto
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (10)		|2 (10)
	|Jan 30, 1933		|Jan 30, 1933
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|44		|44
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|40–2–2
	|39–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Johnny Farr		|align=left| Johnny Farr
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Nov 25, 1932		|Nov 25, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|43		|43
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|39–2–2
	|38–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Goldie Hess		|align=left| Goldie Hess
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Nov 11, 1932		|Nov 11, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|42		|42
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|38–2–2
	|37–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} ]		|align=left| ]
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Oct 21, 1932		|Oct 21, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|41		|41
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|37–2–2
	|36–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Frankie Petrolle		|align=left| Frankie Petrolle
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (10)		|2 (10)
	|Sep 15, 1932		|Sep 15, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|40		|40
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|36–2–2
	|35–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Ray Miller		|align=left| Ray Miller
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Aug 26, 1932		|Aug 26, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|39		|39
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|35–2–2
	|34–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Henry Perlick		|align=left| Henry Perlick
	|TKO		|TKO
	|3 (8)		|3 (8)
	|Jul 28, 1932		|Jul 28, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|38		|38
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|34–2–2
	|33–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Dick Sisk		|align=left| Dick Sisk
	|TKO		|TKO
	|6 (8)		|6 (8)
	|May 20, 1932		|May 20, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|37		|37
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|33–2–2
	|32–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Frankie Hughes		|align=left| Frankie Hughes
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Apr 05, 1932		|Apr 5, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|36		|36
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|32–2–2
	|31–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Nick Ellenwood		|align=left| Nick Ellenwood
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Mar 02, 1932		|Mar 2, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Armory, Muncie, Indiana, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Armory, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|35		|35
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|31–2–2
	|30–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Billy Gladstone		|align=left| Billy Gladstone
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Feb 18, 1932		|Feb 18, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|34		|34
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|30–2–2
	|29–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Micky O'Neill		|align=left| Micky O'Neill
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Feb 08, 1932		|Feb 8, 1932
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|33		|33
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|29–2–2
	|28–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jimmy Lundy		|align=left| Jimmy Lundy
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Nov 18, 1931		|Nov 18, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|32		|32
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|28–2–2
	|27–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Young Terry		|align=left| Young Terry
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Nov 13, 1931		|Nov 13, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|31		|31
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|27–2–2
	|26–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Lou Jallos		|align=left| Lou Jallos
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Nov 04, 1931		|Nov 4, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|30		|30
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|26–2–2
	|25–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Glen Gamp		|align=left| Glen Gamp
	|PTS		|PTS
	|10		|10
	|Oct 02, 1931		|Oct 2, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Eagles Arena, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Eagles Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|29		|29
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|25–2–2
	|24–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jimmy Alvarado		|align=left| Jimmy Alvarado
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Jul 30, 1931		|Jul 30, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|28		|28
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|24–2–2
	|23–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Babe Ruth		|align=left| Babe Ruth
	|TKO		|TKO
	|4 (10)		|4 (10)
	|Jul 15, 1931		|Jul 15, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Armory, Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Armory, Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|27		|27
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|23–2–2
	|22–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Billy Shaw		|align=left| Billy Shaw
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|May 13, 1931		|May 13, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|26		|26
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|22–2–2
	|21–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jackie Dugan		|align=left| Jackie Dugan
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (8)		|2 (8)
	|May 1, 1931		|May 1, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|25		|25
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|21–2–2
	|20–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|UK}} Lud Abella		|align=left| Lud Abella
	|TKO		|TKO
	|2 (6)		|2 (6)
	|Apr 24, 1931		|Apr 24, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|24		|24
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|20–2–2
	|19–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Midget Mike O'Dowd		|align=left| Midget Mike O'Dowd
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Apr 08, 1931		|Apr 8, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|23		|23
	|{{no2}}Loss		|{{no2}}Loss
			|19–2–2
	|18–2–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Roger Bernard		|align=left| Roger Bernard
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Mar 27, 1931		|Mar 27, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|22		|22
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|19–1–2
	|18–1–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jackie Davis		|align=left| Jackie Davis
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Mar 20, 1931		|Mar 20, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|21		|21
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|18–1–2
	|17–1–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Young Terry		|align=left| Young Terry
	|UD		|UD
	|10		|10
	|Feb 20, 1931		|Feb 20, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|20		|20
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|17–1–2
	|16–1–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Henry Falegano		|align=left| Henry Falegano
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Jan 14, 1931		|Jan 14, 1931
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|19		|19
	|{{draw}}Draw		|{{draw}}Draw
			|16–1–2
	|15–1–2 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Harry Dublinsky		|align=left| Harry Dublinsky
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Nov 21, 1930		|Nov 21, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|18		|18
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|16–1–1
	|15–1–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Petey Mack		|align=left| Petey Mack
	|KO		|KO
	|1 (8)		|1 (8)
	|Nov 06, 1930		|Nov 6, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|		|
	|-		|-
	|17		|17
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|15–1–1
	|14–1–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Sammy Binder		|align=left| Sammy Binder
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (6)		|2 (6)
	|Oct 14, 1930		|Oct 14, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|16		|16
	|{{draw}}Draw		|{{draw}}Draw
			|14–1–1
	|13–1–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Young Terry		|align=left| Young Terry
	|PTS		|PTS
	|8		|8
	|Sep 19, 1930		|Sep 19, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Jones & Baumrucker Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Jones & Baumrucker Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|15		|15
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|14–1
	|13–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|CUB}} Luis Perez		|align=left| Luis Perez
	|KO		|KO
	|1 (6)		|1 (6)
	|Aug 02, 1930		|Aug 2, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|14		|14
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|13–1
	|12–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Eddie Koppy		|align=left| Eddie Koppy
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Jul 01, 1930		|Jul 1, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|13		|13
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|12–1
	|11–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Mickey Genaro		|align=left| Mickey Genaro
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Apr 25, 1930		|Apr 25, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|12		|12
	|{{no2}}Loss		|{{no2}}Loss
			|11–1
	|10–1 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|MEX}} Carlos Garcia		|align=left| Carlos Garcia
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Apr 21, 1930		|Apr 21, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|11		|11
	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
			|11–0
	|10–0 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Eddie Bojack		|align=left| Eddie Bojack
	|TKO		|TKO
	|2 (4)		|2 (4)
	|Apr 08, 1930		|Apr 8, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
	|10		|10
			|{{yes2}}Win
	|style="background:#FEE1BC"|Win
			|10–0
	|9–0 {{small|(1)}}
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|US}} Jackie Davis		|align=left| Jackie Davis
	|NWS		|NWS
	|4		|4
	|Mar 03, 1930		|Mar 3, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|9–0		|9–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|Japan}} Jiro Kumagai		|align=left| Jiro Kumagai
	|PTS		|PTS
	|4		|4
	|Feb 24, 1930		|Feb 24, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|8–0		|8–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Johnny Andrews		|align=left| Johnny Andrews
	|PTS		|PTS
	|4		|4
	|Jan 24, 1930		|Jan 24, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|7–0		|7–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Louis New		|align=left| Louis New
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Jan 10, 1930		|Jan 10, 1930
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|6–0		|6–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Al DeRose		|align=left| Al DeRose
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Dec 05, 1929		|Dec 5, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|5–0		|5–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Joey Barth		|align=left| Joey Barth
	|PTS		|PTS
	|5		|5
	|Nov 29, 1929		|Nov 29, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Guyon's Paradise Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, USA}}		|align=left|{{small| Guyon's Paradise Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|4–0		|4–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Virgil Tobin		|align=left| Virgil Tobin
	|KO		|KO
	|2 (4)		|2 (4)
	|Oct 21, 1929		|Oct 21, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} State Armory, San Francisco, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|3–0		|3–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Joe Borola		|align=left| Joe Borola
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Oct 12, 1929		|Oct 12, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|2–0		|2–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Joe Borola		|align=left| Joe Borola
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Sep 14, 1929		|Sep 14, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	|{{yes2}}Win		|{{yes2}}Win
	|1–0		|1–0
	|align=left|{{Flag icon|USA}} Ramon Lugo		|align=left| Ramon Lugo
	|PTS		|PTS
	|6		|6
	|Aug 31, 1929		|Aug 31, 1929
	|align=left|{{small|{{Flag icon|USA}} Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, USA }}		|align=left|{{small| Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S. }}
	|align=left|		|align=left|
	|-		|-
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	==References==		==References==
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	==Further reading==		==Further reading==
	*{{Cite book |title=Barney Ross |author-link=Douglas Century |first=Douglas |last=Century |year=2006 |isbn=0-8052-4223-6 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780805242232 }}		*{{Cite book |title=Barney Ross |author-link=Douglas Century |first=Douglas |last=Century |year=2006 |publisher=Nextbook |isbn=0-8052-4223-6 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780805242232 }}
	*Sussman, Jeffrey. 2016. ''Max Baer and Barney Ross: Jewish Heroes of Boxing.'' Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.		*Sussman, Jeffrey. 2016. ''Max Baer and Barney Ross: Jewish Heroes of Boxing.'' Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
	*Interview with Ross biography ''Barney Ross'' author ] on radio program, ] public radio; Chicago, Illinois; March 9, 2006. .		*Interview with Ross biography ''Barney Ross'' author ] on radio program, ] public radio; Chicago, Illinois; March 9, 2006. .
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American boxer (1909–1967)

Barney Ross
Ross in 1934
Born	Dov-Bear Rasofsky (1909-12-23)December 23, 1909 New York City, U.S.
Died	January 18, 1967(1967-01-18) (aged 57) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other names	The Pride of the Ghetto
Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight Light Welterweight Welterweight
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach	67 in (170 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	81
Wins	74
Wins by KO	22
Losses	4
Draws	3
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1942–1944
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	B Company,1st Battalion 8th Marines
Battles / wars	World War II Battle of Guadalcanal
Awards	Silver Star

Barney Ross (born Dov-Ber "Beryl" David Rosofsky; December 23, 1909 – January 17, 1967) was an American professional boxer. Ross became a world champion in three weight divisions and was a decorated veteran of World War II. In his time, he was known as the Pride of the Ghetto.

Early life

Dov-Ber (or Beryl) Rosofsky was born in New York City to Isidore "Itchik" Rosofsky and Sarah Epstein Rosofsky. His father was a Talmudic scholar who had emigrated to America from his native Brest-Litovsk after barely surviving a pogrom. The family then moved from New York to Chicago. Isidore became a rabbi and owner of a small vegetable shop in Chicago's Maxwell Street neighborhood, a vibrant Jewish ghetto akin to the New York's Lower East Side of the 1920s and '30s. Dov-Ber was being raised to follow in his footsteps.

The young Rasofsky grew up on Chicago's mean streets, ultimately ignoring his father's desire for him to become a rabbi and his admonition that Jews do not resort to violence. "'Let the goyim be the fighters,'" Ross later recalled being told by his father. "'The trombeniks, the murderers—we are the scholars.'" Ross's ambition in life was to become a Jewish teacher and a Talmudic scholar, but his life was changed forever when his father was shot dead resisting a robbery at his small grocery. Prostrate from grief, his mother Sarah suffered a nervous breakdown and his younger siblings—Ida, Sam and George—were placed in an orphanage or farmed out to other members of the extended family. Dov was left to his own devices at the age of 14.

As recounted in Barney Ross: The Life of a Jewish Fighter, by Ross biographer Douglas Century, in the wake of the tragedy, Dov became vindictive towards everything and turned his back on the orthodox religion of his father. He began running around with local toughs (including another wayward Jewish ghetto kid, the future Jack Ruby), developing into a street brawler, thief and money runner; he was even employed by Al Capone. Dov's goal was to earn enough money to buy a home so that he could reunite his family. He saw boxing as that vehicle and began training with his friend Ruby.

Boxing career

After winning amateur bouts, Dov would pawn the awards—like watches—and set the money aside for his family. There is speculation that Capone bought up tickets to his early fights, knowing some of that money would be funneled to Dov. Plagued by his father's death and feeling an obligation not to sully his name, Dov Rosofsky took the new name "Barney Ross." The name change was also part of a larger trend by Jews to assimilate in the U.S. by taking American-sounding names. Strong, fast and possessed of a powerful will, Ross was soon an Intercity Golden Gloves and Chicago Golden Gloves champion in 1929 at the age of 19 and went on to dominate the lighter divisions as a pro.

At a time—the late 1920s and '30s—when rising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was using propaganda to spread his virulently anti-Jewish philosophy, Ross was seen by American Jews as one of their greatest advocates. He represented the concept of Jews finally fighting back. Idolized and respected by all Americans, Ross showed that Jews could thrive in their new country. He made his stand against Hitler and Nazi Germany a public one. He knew that by winning boxing matches, he was displaying a new kind of strength for Jews. He also understood that Americans loved their sports heroes and if Jews wanted to be embraced in the U.S. they would have to assume such places in society. Though Ross had lost faith in religion, he openly embraced his role as a leader of his people.

Ross is unique in boxing as one of its few triple division champions—lightweight, light welterweight and welterweight. He was never knocked out in 81 fights and held his title against some of the best competition in the history of the sport. Ross defeated great Hall-of-Fame champions like Jimmy McLarnin and Tony Canzoneri in epic battles that drew crowds of more than 50,000.

His first paid fight was on September 1, 1929, when he beat Ramon Lugo by a decision in six rounds. After ten wins in a row, he lost for the first time, to Carlos García, on a decision in ten.

Over the next 35 bouts, his record was 32–1–2, including a win over former world champion Battling Battalino and one over Babe Ruth (not the baseball player). Another bout included former world champion Cameron Welter. On March 26, 1933, Ross had his first world title bout when he faced world lightweight and light welterweight champion and fellow three-division world champion Tony Canzoneri in Chicago. In one night, Ross became a two-division world champion when he beat Canzoneri by decision in ten rounds. Ross also campaigned heavily in the city of Chicago prior to the fight. After two more wins, including a knockout in six rounds over Johnny Farr, Ross and Canzoneri boxed again, with Ross winning again by decision, but this time in 15.

Ross was known as a smart fighter with great stamina. He retained his title by decision against Sammy Fuller to finish 1933 and against Peter Nebo to begin 1934. Then he defended against former world champion Frankie Klick, against whom he drew in ten. Then came the first of three bouts versus Jimmy McLarnin. Ross vacated the light welterweight title to go after McLarnin's welterweight title and won by a 15-round decision, his third world championship. However, in a rematch a few weeks later, McLarnin beat Ross by a decision and recovered the title. After that, Ross went back down to light welterweight and reclaimed his title with a 12-round decision over Bobby Pacho. After beating Klick and Henry Woods by decision to retain that title, he went back up in weight for his third and last fight with McLarnin; he recovered the welterweight title by outpointing McLarnin again over 15 rounds. He won 16 bouts in a row after that, including three over future world middleweight champion Ceferino Garcia and one against Al Manfredo. His only two defenses, however, over that stretch were against Garcia and against Izzy Jannazzo, on points in 15 rounds.

In his last fight, Ross defended his title on May 31, 1938, against fellow three-division world champion Henry Armstrong, who beat him by a decision in 15. Although Armstrong pounded Ross inexorably and his trainers begged him to let them stop the fight, Ross refused to stop or go down. Barney Ross had never been knocked out in his career and was determined to leave the ring on his feet. Some boxing experts view Ross's performance against Armstrong as one of the most courageous in history. Some believe that Ross's will to survive every tough fight on his feet had to do with his understanding of his symbolic importance to Jews. That is, Jews would not only fight back, but they would not go down.

Ross retired with a record of 72 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws and two no decisions (Newspaper Decisions: 2–0–0), with 22 wins by knockout. He was ranked #21 on Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years.

World War II

In retirement in his early thirties, Ross enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in April 1942 to fight in World War II. The Marines wanted to keep him stateside and use his celebrity status to boost morale. Most of the athletes of the era, like heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, had ceremonial roles in the military, but Ross insisted on fighting for his country.

Before he was to go overseas, Ross physically assaulted a non-commissioned officer who had made an anti-Semitic remark. He was to be court martialed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The other board members wanted to throw the book at Ross, but Captain Berthol E. Davis, who was also Jewish and knew of Ross's achievements, convinced the rest of the board to allow Ross to go overseas and avoid punishment. So, he was sent to the Pacific theater.

He served with B Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. One night, he and three other comrades were trapped under enemy fire. All four were wounded; Ross was the only one able to fight. Ross gathered his comrades' rifles and grenades and single-handedly fought nearly two dozen Japanese soldiers over an entire night, killing them all by morning. Two of the Marines died, but he carried the third on his shoulders to safety; the other man weighed 230 lb (104 kg) compared to Ross' 140 lb (64 kg).

Ross was awarded America's third highest military honor, the Silver Star, as well as a Presidential Citation. As one of America's greatest "celebrity" war heroes, he was honored by President Roosevelt in a Rose Garden ceremony. He was also awarded the Edward J. Neil Trophy as "the outstanding boxer of 1942" by the Boxing Writers Association of New York.

During his time in Guadalcanal, Ross began a lifelong friendship with the Catholic priest Frederic Gehring, a wartime chaplain who wrote regular correspondences for Reader's Digest magazine. Gehring considered Ross a national treasure who defied logic when it came to bravery and the defense of principle. Ross was the only person on Guadacanal capable of playing the temperamental pipe organ kept there. On Christmas Eve, before he and his fellow Marines were to go into battle, Gehring asked Ross to learn "Silent Night" and other Christmas songs for the troops. After Ross had played them, Gehring asked him to play a Jewish song. Ross played "My Yiddishe Momma," about a child's love for his self-sacrificing mother. Many of the Marines knew the melody of the song from Ross's boxing days, when it was played when he entered the ring. When the Marines heard Ross play the song, newspaper reports say, they were all in tears.

Drug addiction and recovery

During his recovery at the hospital from his wounds suffered at Guadalcanal, Ross developed a dependency on the morphine he was administered for pain. Back in the states, the morphine was replaced with street heroin. His drug habit became so severe that he would sometimes spend $500 a day on the drug. Ross went to a recovery center and overcame his addiction. He gave lectures to high school students about the dangers of drug addiction. His struggle against morphine addiction is the subject of the 1957 film Monkey on My Back.

Final days

Ross spent his last days using his celebrity status in promotional work for casinos and other businesses. He remained with his second wife, Cathy Howlett, although they never had children. He was happy he reached the two goals he had set: reunite his family and become a world champion in boxing. He wrote an autobiography titled No Man Stands Alone.

In Sport Life's July 1951 edition, the author pointed out to readers to be aware of tricksters impersonating sport personalities to gain gifts and freebies. The magazine closed the article by highlighting how Ross had walked into a restaurant, where a faker was impersonating Jackie "Kid" Berg and was surrounded by admirers. "So you're Jackie Kid Berg?" the inwardly boiling Ross inquired as he approached the 200 pounder. "Sure" the faker responded. Ross then threw a right hand punch and flattened the phony. "If you were really Jackie Kid Berg, you could have easily taken that punch without going down!"

He also remained loyal to his friend Jack Ruby and testified as a character witness on Ruby's behalf at his trial for killing Lee Harvey Oswald, who was under arrest for the shooting death of Dallas patrolman, J.D. Tippit.

Ross died in his hometown Chicago of throat cancer at the age of 57.

His relatives include Yuri Rasovsky, Solomon Rosowsky and Baruch Leib Rosowsky.

Honors

Ross was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the World Boxing Hall of Fame, the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame, the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. He was inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2006.

The Aleph Zadik Aleph chapter located in Chicago's south suburbs (primarily in Flossmoor, Homewood, and Olympia Fields), is named in his honor.

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, unless otherwise stated.

Official record

81 fights	72 wins	4 losses
By knockout	22	0
By decision	50	4
Draws	3
Newspaper decisions/draws	2

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
81	Loss	72–4–3 (2)	Henry Armstrong	UD	15	May 31, 1938	Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.	Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
80	Win	72–3–3 (2)	Bobby Venner	TKO	7 (10)	Apr 25, 1938	Shrine Auditorium, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
79	Win	71–3–3 (2)	Henry Schaft	TKO	4 (10)	Apr 4, 1938	Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
78	Win	70–3–3 (2)	Ceferino Garcia	UD	15	Sep 23, 1937	Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
77	Win	69–3–3 (2)	Al Manfredo	NWS	10	Aug 19, 1937	Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
76	Win	69–3–3 (1)	Jackie Burke	KO	5 (10)	Jun 27, 1937	Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
75	Win	68–3–3 (1)	Chuck Woods	KO	4 (10)	Jun 17, 1937	Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
74	Win	67–3–3 (1)	Al Manfredo	PTS	10	Jan 29, 1937	Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
73	Win	66–3–3 (1)	Izzy Jannazzo	UD	15	Nov 27, 1936	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
72	Win	65–3–3 (1)	Phil Furr	UD	10	Jul 22, 1936	Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.
71	Win	64–3–3 (1)	Morrie Sherman	KO	2 (10)	Jun 22, 1936	City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
70	Win	63–3–3 (1)	Laddie Tonielli	TKO	5 (10)	Jun 10, 1936	State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
69	Win	62–3–3 (1)	Chuck Woods	TKO	5 (10)	May 1, 1936	Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
68	Win	61–3–3 (1)	Gordon Wallace	MD	10	Mar 11, 1936	Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
67	Win	60–3–3 (1)	Lou Halper	TKO	8 (10)	Jan 27, 1936	Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66	Win	59–3–3 (1)	Ceferino Garcia	UD	10	Nov 29, 1935	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
65	Win	58–3–3 (1)	Ceferino Garcia	PTS	10	Sep 13, 1935	Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
64	Win	57–3–3 (1)	Baby Joe Gans	KO	2 (10)	Sep 6, 1935	Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
63	Win	56–3–3 (1)	Jimmy McLarnin	UD	15	May 28, 1935	Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.	Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
62	Win	55–3–3 (1)	Henry Woods	UD	12	Apr 9, 1935	Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
61	Win	54–3–3 (1)	Frankie Klick	UD	10	Jan 28, 1935	Municipal Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
60	Win	53–3–3 (1)	Bobby Pacho	PTS	12	Dec 10, 1934	Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
59	Loss	52–3–3 (1)	Jimmy McLarnin	SD	15	Sep 17, 1934	Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.	Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
58	Win	52–2–3 (1)	Jimmy McLarnin	SD	15	May 28, 1934	Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.	Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
57	Win	51–2–3 (1)	Bobby Pacho	PTS	10	Mar 27, 1934	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
56	Win	50–2–3 (1)	Kid Moro	PTS	10	Mar 14, 1934	Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
55	Draw	49–2–3 (1)	Frankie Klick	PTS	10	Mar 5, 1934	Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
54	Win	49–2–2 (1)	Pete Nebo	PTS	12	Feb 7, 1934	Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
53	Win	48–2–2 (1)	Billy Petrolle	UD	10	Jan 24, 1934	New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
52	Win	47–2–2 (1)	Sammy Fuller	MD	10	Nov 17, 1933	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title; Won world light welterweight title claim
51	Win	46–2–2 (1)	Tony Canzoneri	SD	15	Sep 12, 1933	Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles; Retained world light welterweight title
50	Win	45–2–2 (1)	Johnny Farr	TKO	6 (10)	Jul 26, 1933	Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
49	Win	44–2–2 (1)	Tony Canzoneri	MD	10	Jun 23, 1933	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.	Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles; Won world light welterweight title
48	Win	43–2–2 (1)	Joe Ghnouly	PTS	10	May 3, 1933	Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
47	Win	42–2–2 (1)	Billy Petrolle	UD	10	Mar 22, 1933	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
46	Win	41–2–2 (1)	Tommy Grogan	PTS	10	Feb 22, 1933	Washington Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45	Win	40–2–2 (1)	Johnny Datto	KO	2 (10)	Jan 30, 1933	Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44	Win	39–2–2 (1)	Johnny Farr	PTS	10	Nov 25, 1932	Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
43	Win	38–2–2 (1)	Goldie Hess	PTS	10	Nov 11, 1932	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
42	Win	37–2–2 (1)	Battling Battalino	UD	10	Oct 21, 1932	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
41	Win	36–2–2 (1)	Frankie Petrolle	KO	2 (10)	Sep 15, 1932	Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
40	Win	35–2–2 (1)	Ray Miller	UD	10	Aug 26, 1932	Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39	Win	34–2–2 (1)	Henry Perlick	TKO	3 (8)	Jul 28, 1932	Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38	Win	33–2–2 (1)	Dick Sisk	TKO	6 (8)	May 20, 1932	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37	Win	32–2–2 (1)	Frankie Hughes	PTS	10	Apr 5, 1932	Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
36	Win	31–2–2 (1)	Nick Ellenwood	PTS	10	Mar 2, 1932	Armory, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
35	Win	30–2–2 (1)	Billy Gladstone	PTS	6	Feb 18, 1932	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
34	Win	29–2–2 (1)	Micky O'Neill	PTS	6	Feb 8, 1932	Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
33	Win	28–2–2 (1)	Jimmy Lundy	PTS	8	Nov 18, 1931	Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
32	Win	27–2–2 (1)	Young Terry	PTS	8	Nov 13, 1931	Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
31	Win	26–2–2 (1)	Lou Jallos	PTS	8	Nov 4, 1931	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
30	Win	25–2–2 (1)	Glen Gamp	PTS	10	Oct 2, 1931	Eagles Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
29	Win	24–2–2 (1)	Jimmy Alvarado	PTS	8	Jul 30, 1931	Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
28	Win	23–2–2 (1)	Babe Ruth	TKO	4 (10)	Jul 15, 1931	Armory, Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
27	Win	22–2–2 (1)	Billy Shaw	PTS	8	May 13, 1931	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
26	Win	21–2–2 (1)	Jackie Dugan	KO	2 (8)	May 1, 1931	Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
25	Win	20–2–2 (1)	Lud Abella	TKO	2 (6)	Apr 24, 1931	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24	Win	19–2–2 (1)	Midget Mike O'Dowd	PTS	8	Apr 8, 1931	Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
23	Loss	18–2–2 (1)	Roger Bernard	PTS	8	Mar 27, 1931	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22	Win	18–1–2 (1)	Jackie Davis	PTS	6	Mar 20, 1931	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
21	Win	17–1–2 (1)	Young Terry	UD	10	Feb 20, 1931	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
20	Win	16–1–2 (1)	Henry Falegano	PTS	8	Jan 14, 1931	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19	Draw	15–1–2 (1)	Harry Dublinsky	PTS	8	Nov 21, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18	Win	15–1–1 (1)	Petey Mack	KO	1 (8)	Nov 6, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17	Win	14–1–1 (1)	Sammy Binder	KO	2 (6)	Oct 14, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16	Draw	13–1–1 (1)	Young Terry	PTS	8	Sep 19, 1930	Jones & Baumrucker Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15	Win	13–1 (1)	Luis Perez	KO	1 (6)	Aug 2, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
14	Win	12–1 (1)	Eddie Koppy	PTS	6	Jul 1, 1930	Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
13	Win	11–1 (1)	Mickey Genaro	PTS	6	Apr 25, 1930	Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12	Loss	10–1 (1)	Carlos Garcia	PTS	6	Apr 21, 1930	Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11	Win	10–0 (1)	Eddie Bojack	TKO	2 (4)	Apr 8, 1930	Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
10	Win	9–0 (1)	Jackie Davis	NWS	4	Mar 3, 1930	Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Jiro Kumagai	PTS	4	Feb 24, 1930	Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Johnny Andrews	PTS	4	Jan 24, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Louis New	PTS	6	Jan 10, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Al DeRose	PTS	6	Dec 5, 1929	Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Joey Barth	PTS	5	Nov 29, 1929	Guyon's Paradise Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Virgil Tobin	KO	2 (4)	Oct 21, 1929	State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Joe Borola	PTS	6	Oct 12, 1929	Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Joe Borola	PTS	6	Sep 14, 1929	Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Ramon Lugo	PTS	6	Aug 31, 1929	Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Unofficial record

81 fights	74 wins	4 losses
By knockout	22	0
By decision	52	4
Draws	3

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
81	Loss	74–4–3	Henry Armstrong	UD	15	May 31, 1938	Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.	Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
80	Win	74–3–3	Bobby Venner	TKO	7 (10)	Apr 25, 1938	Shrine Auditorium, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
79	Win	73–3–3	Henry Schaft	TKO	4 (10)	Apr 4, 1938	Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
78	Win	72–3–3	Ceferino Garcia	UD	15	Sep 23, 1937	Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
77	Win	71–3–3	Al Manfredo	NWS	10	Aug 19, 1937	Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
76	Win	70–3–3	Jackie Burke	KO	5 (10)	Jun 27, 1937	Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
75	Win	69–3–3	Chuck Woods	KO	4 (10)	Jun 17, 1937	Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
74	Win	68–3–3	Al Manfredo	PTS	10	Jan 29, 1937	Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
73	Win	67–3–3	Izzy Jannazzo	UD	15	Nov 27, 1936	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
72	Win	66–3–3	Phil Furr	UD	10	Jul 22, 1936	Griffith Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.
71	Win	65–3–3	Morrie Sherman	KO	2 (10)	Jun 22, 1936	City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
70	Win	64–3–3	Laddie Tonielli	TKO	5 (10)	Jun 10, 1936	State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
69	Win	63–3–3	Chuck Woods	TKO	5 (10)	May 1, 1936	Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
68	Win	62–3–3	Gordon Wallace	MD	10	Mar 11, 1936	Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
67	Win	61–3–3	Lou Halper	TKO	8 (10)	Jan 27, 1936	Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66	Win	60–3–3	Ceferino Garcia	UD	10	Nov 29, 1935	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
65	Win	59–3–3	Ceferino Garcia	PTS	10	Sep 13, 1935	Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
64	Win	58–3–3	Baby Joe Gans	KO	2 (10)	Sep 6, 1935	Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
63	Win	57–3–3	Jimmy McLarnin	UD	15	May 28, 1935	Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.	Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
62	Win	56–3–3	Henry Woods	UD	12	Apr 9, 1935	Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
61	Win	55–3–3	Frankie Klick	UD	10	Jan 28, 1935	Municipal Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
60	Win	54–3–3	Bobby Pacho	PTS	12	Dec 10, 1934	Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
59	Loss	53–3–3	Jimmy McLarnin	SD	15	Sep 17, 1934	Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.	Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
58	Win	53–2–3	Jimmy McLarnin	SD	15	May 28, 1934	Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.	Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
57	Win	52–2–3	Bobby Pacho	PTS	10	Mar 27, 1934	Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
56	Win	51–2–3	Kid Moro	PTS	10	Mar 14, 1934	Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
55	Draw	50–2–3	Frankie Klick	PTS	10	Mar 5, 1934	Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
54	Win	50–2–2	Pete Nebo	PTS	12	Feb 7, 1934	Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
53	Win	49–2–2	Billy Petrolle	UD	10	Jan 24, 1934	New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
52	Win	48–2–2	Sammy Fuller	MD	10	Nov 17, 1933	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title; Won world light welterweight title claim
51	Win	47–2–2	Tony Canzoneri	SD	15	Sep 12, 1933	Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles; Retained world light welterweight title
50	Win	46–2–2	Johnny Farr	TKO	6 (10)	Jul 26, 1933	Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.	Retained world light welterweight title
49	Win	45–2–2	Tony Canzoneri	MD	10	Jun 23, 1933	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.	Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles; Won world light welterweight title
48	Win	44–2–2	Joe Ghnouly	PTS	10	May 3, 1933	Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
47	Win	43–2–2	Billy Petrolle	UD	10	Mar 22, 1933	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
46	Win	42–2–2	Tommy Grogan	PTS	10	Feb 22, 1933	Washington Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45	Win	41–2–2	Johnny Datto	KO	2 (10)	Jan 30, 1933	Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44	Win	40–2–2	Johnny Farr	PTS	10	Nov 25, 1932	Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
43	Win	39–2–2	Goldie Hess	PTS	10	Nov 11, 1932	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
42	Win	38–2–2	Battling Battalino	UD	10	Oct 21, 1932	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
41	Win	37–2–2	Frankie Petrolle	KO	2 (10)	Sep 15, 1932	Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
40	Win	36–2–2	Ray Miller	UD	10	Aug 26, 1932	Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39	Win	35–2–2	Henry Perlick	TKO	3 (8)	Jul 28, 1932	Sparta Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38	Win	34–2–2	Dick Sisk	TKO	6 (8)	May 20, 1932	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37	Win	33–2–2	Frankie Hughes	PTS	10	Apr 5, 1932	Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
36	Win	32–2–2	Nick Ellenwood	PTS	10	Mar 2, 1932	Armory, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
35	Win	31–2–2	Billy Gladstone	PTS	6	Feb 18, 1932	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
34	Win	30–2–2	Micky O'Neill	PTS	6	Feb 8, 1932	Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
33	Win	29–2–2	Jimmy Lundy	PTS	8	Nov 18, 1931	Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
32	Win	28–2–2	Young Terry	PTS	8	Nov 13, 1931	Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
31	Win	27–2–2	Lou Jallos	PTS	8	Nov 4, 1931	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
30	Win	26–2–2	Glen Gamp	PTS	10	Oct 2, 1931	Eagles Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
29	Win	25–2–2	Jimmy Alvarado	PTS	8	Jul 30, 1931	Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
28	Win	24–2–2	Babe Ruth	TKO	4 (10)	Jul 15, 1931	Armory, Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
27	Win	23–2–2	Billy Shaw	PTS	8	May 13, 1931	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
26	Win	22–2–2	Jackie Dugan	KO	2 (8)	May 1, 1931	Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
25	Win	21–2–2	Lud Abella	TKO	2 (6)	Apr 24, 1931	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24	Win	20–2–2	Midget Mike O'Dowd	PTS	8	Apr 8, 1931	Moline Field House, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
23	Loss	19–2–2	Roger Bernard	PTS	8	Mar 27, 1931	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22	Win	19–1–2	Jackie Davis	PTS	6	Mar 20, 1931	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
21	Win	18–1–2	Young Terry	UD	10	Feb 20, 1931	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
20	Win	17–1–2	Henry Falegano	PTS	8	Jan 14, 1931	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19	Draw	16–1–2	Harry Dublinsky	PTS	8	Nov 21, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18	Win	16–1–1	Petey Mack	KO	1 (8)	Nov 6, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17	Win	15–1–1	Sammy Binder	KO	2 (6)	Oct 14, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16	Draw	14–1–1	Young Terry	PTS	8	Sep 19, 1930	Jones & Baumrucker Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15	Win	14–1	Luis Perez	KO	1 (6)	Aug 2, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
14	Win	13–1	Eddie Koppy	PTS	6	Jul 1, 1930	Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
13	Win	12–1	Mickey Genaro	PTS	6	Apr 25, 1930	Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12	Loss	11–1	Carlos Garcia	PTS	6	Apr 21, 1930	Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Eddie Bojack	TKO	2 (4)	Apr 8, 1930	Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Jackie Davis	NWS	4	Mar 3, 1930	Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Jiro Kumagai	PTS	4	Feb 24, 1930	Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Johnny Andrews	PTS	4	Jan 24, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Louis New	PTS	6	Jan 10, 1930	Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Al DeRose	PTS	6	Dec 5, 1929	Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Joey Barth	PTS	5	Nov 29, 1929	Guyon's Paradise Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Virgil Tobin	KO	2 (4)	Oct 21, 1929	State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Joe Borola	PTS	6	Oct 12, 1929	Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Joe Borola	PTS	6	Sep 14, 1929	Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Ramon Lugo	PTS	6	Aug 31, 1929	Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

See also

• Lineal championship
• List of lightweight boxing champions
• List of light welterweight boxing champions
• List of select Jewish boxers

References

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Further reading

• Century, Douglas (2006). Barney Ross. Nextbook. ISBN 0-8052-4223-6.
• Sussman, Jeffrey. 2016. Max Baer and Barney Ross: Jewish Heroes of Boxing. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
• Interview with Ross biography Barney Ross author Douglas Century on Eight Forty-Eight radio program, WBEZ public radio; Chicago, Illinois; March 9, 2006. MP3 file available for free download.

External links

• Boxing record for Barney Ross from BoxRec (registration required)

Achievements
Preceded byTony Canzoneri	World Lightweight Champion June 23, 1933 – April 15, 1935 Vacated	VacantTitle next held byTony Canzoneri
	The Ring Lightweight Champion June 23, 1933 – 1933 Vacated
	World Light Welterweight Champion June 23, 1933 – April 9, 1935 Vacated	VacantTitle next held byTippy Larkin
Preceded byJimmy McLarnin	World Welterweight Champion May 28, 1934 – September 17, 1934	Succeeded byJimmy McLarnin
	The Ring Welterweight Champion May 28, 1934 – September 17, 1934
	World Welterweight Champion May 28, 1935 – May 31, 1938	Succeeded byHenry Armstrong
	The Ring Welterweight Champion May 28, 1935 – May 31, 1938

v t e The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year

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v t e Sugar Ray Robinson Award

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• bio article, Jewish Virtual Library
• NY post, book opinion
• John Burke, "Triple titleholder tells how he won toughest fight", New Orleans Times-Picayune, August 13, 2006, p. D2.
• Barney Ross Biography at J-Grit J-Grit: The Internet Index of Tough Jews
• https://fieretlibre.com/2019/03/26/barney-ross-boxeur-juif-et-heros-de-guerre/
• https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/National_Boxing_Association%27s_Quarterly_Ratings:_1933
• https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/National_Boxing_Association%27s_Quarterly_Ratings:_1935
• https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/National_Boxing_Association%27s_Quarterly_Ratings:_1936
• https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/National_Boxing_Association%27s_Quarterly_Ratings:_1937
• https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/National_Boxing_Association%27s_Quarterly_Ratings:_1938
• https://titlehistories.com/boxing/na/usa/ny/nysac-l.html
• https://titlehistories.com/boxing/na/usa/ny/nysac-wl.html

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