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Benny Leonard

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American boxer (1896-1947)

United StatesAthletesLived 1896 to 1947 · aged 51
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Benny Leonard was an American professional boxer who competed from 1911 to 1932. He held the world lightweight title from 1917 to 1925, making him the longest-reigning champion in the division's history.

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Welsh (left center) vs Leonard 1917Welsh (left center) vs Leonard 1917Freddie Welsh, 1920sFreddie Welsh, 1920sJohnny KilbaneJohnny KilbaneChampion Ted "Kid" LewisChampion Ted "Kid" LewisChampion Johnny DundeeChampion Johnny DundeeA young Charley WhiteA young Charley WhiteRocky KansasRocky Kansas

Awards 4

1990International Boxing Hall of Fame
1944Sugar Ray Robinson Award
WBA World Lightweight Champion
The Ring World Lightweight Champion

Connected to Benny 6

Billy MitchellAlso in Flying Fists (1924)Ruth DwyerAlso in The Evil Eye (1920)Diana AllenAlso in Flying Fists (1924)Rosita MarstiniAlso in The Evil Eye (1920)Wally VanAlso in The Evil Eye (1920)Ken BuchananAlso won WBA World Lightweight Champion

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Benny Leonard was an American professional boxer who competed from 1911 to 1932. He held the world lightweight title from 1917 to 1925, making him the longest-reigning champion in the division's history. He is widely regarded not only as one of the greatest lightweights ever, but also as one of the sport's all-time greats.

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United States
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Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1947 · aged 51
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