| Jimmy McLarnin | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | James Archibald McLarnin |
| Nickname(s) | Baby Face The Belfast Spider |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Nationality |  Canadian |
| Birth date | December 19, 1907 |
| Birth place | Hillsborough, County Down, Ireland |
| Death date | October 28, 2004 (aged 96) |
| Death place | Richland, Washington |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 69 |
| Wins | 55 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
James Archibald "Jimmy" McLarnin (December 19, 1907 – October 28, 2004), was a Canadian two-time welterweight boxing champion of the world. Welterweight is a Weight class division in combat sports Originally the term "welterweight" was used only in Boxing, but other combat sports like Kickboxing Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Hillsborough ( Cromghlinn in Irish, Cromlyn in anglicized Gaelic) is an attractive Village in County Down, Northern Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Richland is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the U Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Welterweight is a Weight class division in combat sports Originally the term "welterweight" was used only in Boxing, but other combat sports like Kickboxing Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight,
McLarnin was born in Hillsborough, County Down, Ireland, but immigrated to Vancouver with his family at age three. Hillsborough ( Cromghlinn in Irish, Cromlyn in anglicized Gaelic) is an attractive Village in County Down, Northern Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal He took up boxing at the age of 10 after getting into fight trying to defend his newspaper-selling pitch. Former professional Charles "Pop" Foster recognised McLarnin's talent at the age of 13. Foster constructed a makeshift gym for McLarnin to train in, sure that he would one day be the champion of the world.
Boxing career
Following a successful start to his career in Vancouver, Foster took McLarnin to San Francisco, where his youthful appearance made it difficult to get a fight until he lied about his age, it is for this reason that McLarnin earned the nickname "Babyface". The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Despite his youthful appearance, McLarnin had incredible power with both fists, his right being particularly feared. However, like many similar fighters Mclarnin suffered several hand injuries throughout his career, towards the end of his career McLarnin was forced to become more of a boxer due to this.
McLarnin lost his first title shot on May 21, 1928 in New York against world lightweight champion Sammy Mandell. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous LightWeight is a developer of Video games with Samurai themes such as the Bushido Blade series and the Kengo Sammy Mandel (b February 5, 1904 in Rockford, Illinois, d November 7, 1967 in Oak Park, Illinois was a former Though he did go on to beat him twice in the following two years. It would be 5 years before McLarnin would next get a title shot, during which time he knocked out several top names including Al Singer, Ruby Goldstein, and Sid Terris. Al Singer ( September 6, 1909, in New York NY &ndash April 20, 1961) was an American boxer. "Ruby" Goldstein (Reuven Goldstein October 10, 1907 &ndash April 23, 1984) was an American boxer and Prize Sidney Terris ("The Galloping Ghost of the Ghetto" "The Galloping Ghost" and ""The Dancing Master of the East Side" born Sept
McLarnin's second title shot came against welterweight championYoung Corbett III, Mclarnin won by knockout after only 2 minutes 37 seconds. Young Corbett III (b May 27, 1905 in Potenza, Campania, Italy, d Following his title success, McLarnin fought an epic three fight series with Barney Ross. A hero in the ring and outside of it the life of one of the world's greatest boxers Barney Ross born Dov-Ber Rasofsky (December 23 1909&ndashJanuary 17 1967 is a drama of epic proportion The first fight, on May 28, 1934, was won by Ross, McLarnin regained his title in their next match four months later. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The deciding fight was on May 28, 1935, McLarnin lost his title for the final time to a narrow points decision, for the rest of his life McLarnin claimed he had done enough to retain his belt. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
McLarnin retired in November 1936 still at the top his game, he won his last two fights against all-time greats Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers. Tony Canzoneri ( November 6 1908 &mdash December 9, 1959) was an American boxer who was born in the town of Slidell Luigi Giuseppe d'Ambrosio, AKA Lou Ambers ( November 8, 1913 &ndash April 24, 1995) was a lightweight boxer who fought from 1932 to His record was 62 wins, 11 losses, 3 draws, and 1 no decision from 77 contests. In 1996 Ring Magazine voted McLarnin as the fifth-greatest welterweight of all time. The Ring (often called Ring Magazine) is an American Boxing Magazine that was first published in 1922 as a boxing
Life after boxing
Unlike many boxers, McLarnin invested his money wisely and retired a wealthy man. He opened an electrical goods store, and also did some acting, golfing, and lecturing, he never returned to the ring despite the large incentives for him to do so.
Death
McLarnin died in 2004, aged 96, and was interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California. Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a privately-owned Cemetery in Glendale, Los Angeles, in the United States. Glendale ( is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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