THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1935

• Jewish boxer Barney Ross wins boxing title
• World Welterweight Championship fight
• vs. Jimmy McLarnin at Madison Square Garden

The top of page 25 has a banner heading: "Crowd of 40,000 Sees Ross regain the World's Welterweight Championship" with subheads, related photo and round by round description. (see images) Nice to have from the city where this fight took place.
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The significance of Barney Ross’s victory over Battling Battalino on October 21, 1932, lies in its role as the definitive catalyst that transformed Ross from a local Chicago prospect into a legitimate, world-class title contender. By dismantling a rugged former champion like Battalino in a flawless, 10-round unanimous decision, Ross proved he could not only handle elite, veteran pressure but actively outclass it with his superior speed and technical boxing skill. This marquee win established the momentum Ross needed to bridge the gap between regional success and international stardom; it directly set up his high-profile triumph over top contender Billy Petrolle a few months later, which ultimately paved the way for his historic 1933 championship clash against Tony Canzoneri. Ultimately, the bout served as a critical stepping stone that launched Ross toward becoming boxing's first simultaneous multi-division world champion, cementing his legacy as an iconic sports hero of the 1930s.