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Which title did Canzoneri win in 1935?

  • Lightweight

  • Featherweight

  • Welterweight

  • Middleweight

Answer

Lightweight was the title that Canzoneri won in 1935. He defeated Barney Ross in a 15-round decision to claim the title. Canzoneri's victory marked a significant achievement in his boxing career, as he became the first Italian-American to win a world boxing championship.
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