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   Benny Leonard (born Benjamin Leiner; April 7, 1896 – April 18, 1947) was an American professional boxer who held the world lightweight championship for eight years, from 1917 to 1925. Widely considered one of the all-time greats, he was ranked 8th on The Ring magazine's list of the "80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years" and placed 7th in ...

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   Apr 14, 2024 · Benny Leonard was an American world lightweight (135-lb [61.2-kg]) boxing champion from May 28, 1917, when he knocked out Freddy Welsh in nine rounds in New York City, until Jan. 15, 1925, when he retired.

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   Nov 15, 2023 · Benny Leonard, one of the greatest lightweights of all-time, was born Benjamin Leiner to Jewish immigrants on the East Side of New York City in 1896. When he turned professional at age 15, he fought under the name Benny Leonard so his parents wouldn't know he was fighting. Benny was the older brother of fellow boxers Joey Leonard [1] and ...

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   Who was Benny Leonard?

   • Benny Leonard, American world lightweight (135-lb [61.2-kg]) boxing champion from May 28, 1917, when he knocked out Freddy Welsh in nine rounds in New York City, until Jan. 15, 1925, when he retired. He is regarded as one of the cleverest defensive boxers in the history of professional boxing.

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   Why did Benny Leonard become a boxer?

   • Leiner began his professional career in 1911 at age 15. He took the Americanized name Benny Leonard to prevent his parents from discovering he had taken up professional boxing to earn extra money for them and himself. Leonard was known for his speed, lightning reflexes, excellent boxing technique, and ability to think fast on his feet.

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   How much did Benny Leonard make a year?

   • His annual take-home pay rarely eclipsed $1400. Leiner began his professional career in 1911 at age 15. He took the Americanized name Benny Leonard to prevent his parents from discovering he had taken up professional boxing to earn extra money for them and himself.

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   Who won Leonard vs Benny?

   • (New York Times) The Philadelphia Inquirer (Jack Kincaid) has Leonard the winner. This bout was stopped, as Britt was clearly outclassed. Leonard won the newspaper decision. ( Decatur Daily Review ) (Atlanta Constitution) According to the Chicago Tribune, Benny won decisively.

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   From Professional Boxing in Maryland 1930-1940 . Leonard's first bout after a seven-year retirement. He "is a pudgy, slow-footed old man of 35, making a desperate effort to recoup the fortune lost in stock speculation. The 15, 000 spectators who paid $25, 000 to witness Leonard's debut at Queensboro stadium were disappointed.

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   Perhaps the greatest lightweight of all time, Benny Leonard possessed superb boxing skills as well as potent punching power. He fought over two hundred times and suffered only four knockouts: three early in his career and the fourth in his final fight. Born on the East Side of New York, Leonard learned to fight in neighborhood battles and ...

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    Benny Leonard was an American professional boxer who held the world lightweight championship for eight years, from 1917 to 1925. Widely considered one of the all-time greats, he was ranked 8th on The Ring magazine's list of the "80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years" and placed 7th in ESPN's "50 Greatest Boxers of All-Time".