Boxing in The 1930s - 1938

1938

• February 20- Sixto Escobar regains the world Bantamweight title, beating Harry Jeffra by a fifteen round decision at their San Juan, Puerto Rico rematch.
• May 31- Henry Armstrong makes history by becoming the first man in the history of boxing to hold world titles in three divisions at the same time, defeating world Welterweight champion Barney Ross by a fifteen round split decision, at New York.
• June 21- In the second fight of their famous rivalry, Joe Louis retains the world Heavyweight title with a first round knockout of former world champion Max Schmeling, at New York.
• June 29- Benny Lynch retains the world Flyweight title with a twelve round knockout over Peter Kane in Paisley, Scotland, then retires.
• September 22- Peter Kane conquers the vacant world Flyweight title with a fifteen round decision over Jackie Jurich, in Liverpool, England.