boxer, Jimmy would
return to Vancouver
for a visit or as in 1968
to be a guest for an
amateur boxing
tournament such as
the 1968 Diamond Belt
which also served as
the BC Olympic Trials.
*An important part of
his professional boxing
journey was his manager
Charles "Pop" Foster.
Throughout his boxing
bouts, Jimmy would be
known for his power
in his right hand which
would stop many fine
fighters and champions.
He would also become
a full time active member
of the "Cauliflower Club" in California where many of his top
bouts were fought. Jimmy is a member of many halls of fame
such as the California Boxing Hall of Fame, the Canadian
Boxing Hall of Fame, and the British Columbia Sports Hall
of Fame.
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE JIMMY MCLARNIN
http://jimmy-mclarnin.memory-of.com/About.aspx
THE PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS:
*It is believed and recorded that Jimmy's first pro fight took
place at the Hasting's Gym in Vancouver against MICKEY GILL.
Beyond Vancouver he would fight in numerous location with
California being a top spot. In the early years, he did have a
few setbacks such as the loss to DOC SNELL in 1926, but
along the way that included the world welterweight title, he
would face many champions, uncrowned champions and
top fighters including:
Fidel LaBarba, Bud Taylor, Pancho Villa, Jackie Fields,
Kid Kaplan, Al Singer, Sammy Mandell, Billy Petrolle,
Benny Leonard, Barney Ross, Tony Canzoneri and Lou Ambers.
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