Barney Ross' Top-5 Wins

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  1. the_bigunit

    the_bigunit Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Looking for some good feedback and discussion. No repeating opponents.


    1. 1935: Jimmy McLarnin III - W-UD-15
    2. 1933: Tony Canzoneri II - W-SD-15
    3. 1937: Ceferino Garcia III - W-UD-15
    4. 1933: Billy Petrolle I - W-UD-10
    5. 1935: Frankie Klick II - W-UD-10

    Just missed: Izzy Jannazzo in 1936
     
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  2. the_bigunit

    the_bigunit Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What say you?

    I left Battling Battalino off as Klick seemed more relevant at the time Ross got to him.
     
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Good list as far as my memory serves. Being that we are from the same neck of the woods (pun) I do remember that Henry Woods was quite phenom and Barney fought him.
     
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  4. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    I kinda wonder what life is like telling everyone your name is Battling Battalino?
     
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  5. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I also liked his wins over Sammy Fuller, Ray miller, Baby Joe Gans and Goldie Hess. Your top 4 are solid. The 5th is a tough one.
     
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  6. Jester

    Jester Active Member Full Member

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    I agree with your top four, though I'd swap McLarnin and Canzoneri. I'd place Battalino at fifth.
     
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  7. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    All good picks.
     
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