Fight:20197

Jimmy McLarnin 124 lbs beat Johnny Lamar 124 lbs by PTS in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1927-05-27
• Location: Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, USA
• Referee: Ernie Clark

Lamar took the first two rounds, with McLarnin taking the last eight. According to the Los Angeles Times, "McLarnin feinted his foe out of position continually and popped over a barrage of stinging punches that made him a decisive victor." Lamar was hurt in the 3rd and 5th rounds, and appeared on the verge of being knocked out, only to be saved by the bell.