CANZONERI, TONY-BARNEY ROSS OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1933)

HISTORY: Tony Canzoneri fought Barney Ross on June 23, 1933 in Chicago. Ross won by decision after 10 rounds to win the World Lightweight and Jr. Welterweight Titles. From the Chicago Tribune: "The fight was razor-sharp close and was replete with action..No title fight in Chicago was better fought." Ross certainly landed more blows because of his great laft jab and excellent defense, but Canzoneri was stronger and the harder hitter, and forced the fight. Presented here is an official program from this bout.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This official program is 7 1/2" x 10 1/2" and is 18 pages in length. The program is clean inside with the exception of some soiling on the scoresheet and has not been scored. There is some soiling along the binding of the cover. The front and back cover has been separated from the binding. The program is vertically creased in the center where it was folded and there are smaller creases inside.