Jimmy McLarnin vs Barney Ross
On May 28, 1934, Jimmy McLarnin (52-8-3, 21 KOs), the welterweight The Ring champion, defends his title against former world champion Barney Ross (52-2-3, 13 KOs).
McLarnin vs Ross Stats
Jimmy McLarnin is coming in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate; his last fight was a 1st round TKO victory over Young Corbett III, 11 months and 29 days ago. Barney Ross is on a 2-fight win streak with a 22% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Bobby Pacho, 2 months and 1 day ago.
McLarnin vs Ross Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Jimmy McLarnin at 99-1 winning odds. Barney Ross really doesn't have much to present against McLarnin.
McLarnin vs Ross Result
Barney Ross defeated Jimmy McLarnin via split decision and wins the The Ring title. Ross improves his record to 53-2-3, while McLarnin adds a loss to his record at 52-9-3.