Henry Armstrong ~ 'January 1937 thru September 1940'

[Bill Paxtom]

May 1938

Barney Ross vs. Henry Armstrong

Henry had started his Training Camp in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey - and
was working out with tough Canadian Welterweight - Frankie Genovese.

Manager - Ed Meade wanted Henry to spar with a tough-guy, and to work
on 'bobbing-and-weaving' in preparation for his Welterweight Challenge.

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Barney Ross in the meantime, had started his Training Camp on April 30th
and at Grossinger's Resort in the Catskills.

After 3-Weeks >

Barney had sparred a total of '63-Rounds' in '15' sessions. The word was, that
Barney had never looked so good, and his left-hand was as sharp as ever.

Manager - Sam Pian >
"Barney will win, by using his superior physical condition and better technical skills.
He's in the best shape that I have ever seen him."

Trainer - Art Winch >
"This will be no big deal. Armstrong is too small. I wouldn't be surprised if Barney
stops him by the 8th Round."