Jimmy McLarnin

…by decision over Irish-born Canadian Jimmy McLarnin in 15 rounds on May 28, 1934, but he lost the title back to McLarnin in a 15-round decision on September 17, 1934. Following three more successful defenses of his junior welterweight title, Ross relinquished it in order to fight McLarnin again for…

…judges’ scoring) to Irish-born Canadian Jimmy McLarnin. Ten days later, Villa died from blood poisoning caused by an infected gum where one of his wisdom teeth had been removed just before the fight. He had a record of 73 wins (22 by knockouts), 5 losses, 4 draws, and 23 no…