On May 8, 1936, Tony Canzoneri (121-16-8, 38 KOs) and Jimmy McLarnin (53-10-3, 21 KOs) meet in the ring in a 10-round bout.
Tony Canzoneri is coming in to the fight on a 13-fight win streak with a 26% KO rate; his last fight was a points decision win over Johnny Jadick, 29 days ago. Jimmy McLarnin is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 31% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision loss to Barney Ross, 11 months and 10 days ago.
The winning odds are at 67.9-32.1 in favor of Jimmy McLarnin, but it is going to be a hard-earned victory. Tony Canzoneri is going to put on an exceptional fight, McLarnin better be prepared for one of the toughest fights of his life.
Tony Canzoneri defeated Jimmy McLarnin via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Canzoneri improves his record to 122-16-8, while McLarnin adds a loss to his record at 53-11-3.