Barney Ross vs. Tony Canzoneri (2nd meeting)

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Tony Canzoneri 134 lbs lost to Barney Ross 135 lbs by SD in round 15 of 15

World Lightweight Title
World Jr. Welterweight Title

"Barney Ross, 135, of Chicago, was still lightweight champion of the world after 15 blazing rounds with Tony Canzoneri, 133 1/4, New York, tonight and the little Italian's hopes of becoming the first 135-pound king to win back his title were blasted. More than 40,000 persons watched Canzoneri wage a magnificent attack, only to bow in the end to the strength and endurance that goes with youth. For 10 rounds Canzoneri was in the thick of the battle with the man who licked him for the title in Chicago three months ago. But from the 10th heat on Canzoneri, who has been going to war for 12 of his 2 years, began to feel the effect of his countless battles. The fight was as savage an affair as the New York ring fans have seen in years. When they threw the two boys in there with the opening gong, it was like fire meeting powder and neither slackened off the blazing pace until the final bell. In the last minute of the 15th round, the two gamesters were out there in the middle of the canvas, toe to toe, slugging away with both fists." -United Press

  • Two writers from the United Press posted an unofficial scorecard. Henry McLemore scored it 8-3-4 and Jack Cuddy scored it 8-4-3 both for Ross.
  • Canzoneri lost 6th, 8th & 9th because of low blows.
  • The official scorecards were 8-7 for Canzoneri and 9-2-4 and 8-4-3 for Ross.
  • Ross vacated his lightweight title on April 15, 1935.
  • Gate - $114,000 (gross), $103,728 (net)

Post-fight comment

  • "I gave Canzoneri four rounds, Ross eight and three were even. I thought it was a close fight, but the three fouls simplified the verdict from my standpoint. I penalized Canzoneri on every round he struck low and these rounds I gave to Ross. If Tony had not hit low, I would have given the verdict to Canzoneri." -Referee Arthur Donovan
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