ROSS, BARNEY WIRE PHOTO (1933)

Barney Ross was born on December 23, 1909 in New York City, New York. He won the World Lightweight and World Junior Welterweight Titles on June 23, 1933 from Tony Canzoneri. He won the World Welterweight Title on May 28, 1935 from Jimmy McLarnin. He retired after losing to Henry Armstrong on May 31, 1938 with a final record of 74-4-3 with 22 KO's. Offered here is a wire photo which depicts Barney Ross posing in fight mode shortly before his March 22, 1933 fight with Billy Petrolle in Chicago.
This is an original ACME Newspictures wire photo with their stamp on the back. Bold, clear image. No caption. Date stamped March 9, 1933 on back. Clean. Small creases at upper right and lower left corners. Small closed tear on lower border. 7" x 9."