Barney Ross
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Barney Ross was an American professional boxer. Ross held world championships in three weight divisions from lightweight to welterweight, and was a decorated veteran of World War II. He was inducted i
Ross in 1934
Barney Ross
Henry Armstrong
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Henry Jackson Jr. was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong.
Barney Ross
…against Izzy Jannazzo, on points in 15 rounds. In his last fight, Ross defended his title on May 31, 1938, against fellow three-division world champion Henry Armstrong, who beat him by a decision in 15. Although Armstrong pounded Ross inexorably and his trainers begged him to let them stop the fight, Ross refused to…
Armstrong in 1937
Armstrong (right) demonstrating some boxing techniques to a US Army member during an exhibition tour in 1943.