ROSS, BARNEY-JIMMY MCLARNIN ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1935-12TH ROUND)

On May 28, 1935 at the Polo Grounds in New York welterweight champion Jimmy McLarnin defended his title against former champion Barney Ross. Ross won a 15 round unanimous decision to regain the title. Many day-after newspapers reported that the jinx of the welterweight champion losing his first title defense had continued, for the 12th consecutive time. The official scoring was 7-5-3, 8-6-1, and 9-4-2, all in favor of Ross. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting 12th round action.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean fornt and back. Minor crease on white borders at lower left and upper left. Minor tear on upper white border with no paper loss. 7" x 9."