A day like today, Jimmy McLarnin and Tony Canzoneri clashed
October 5th
1936
At Madison Square Garden (the third of fourth so far) “Baby Face” Jimmy McLarnin and Tony Canzoneri collided. Northern Ireland born Jimmy won the fight by unanimous decision in a 10 rounds bout. McLarnin, 134 pounds, won 7 rounds while Canzoneri, 135 pounds, won 2 rounds and drew in one. The Referee of the fight was Bill Cavanaugh.
