Best of Benny Leonard: Top 10 Fights
Benny Leonard had 219 fights with 70 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Richie Mitchell, Eddie Moy, Rocky Kansas, Mel Coogan, and James Red Herring. The following are Leonard's top 10 fights.
Benny Leonard defeats Richie Mitchell
On Benny Leonard defeated Richie Mitchell in the rematch via 6th round TKO. Leonard was 24 years old with a record of 149-20-8 (60 KOs). Leonard successfully defended his NBA and NYSAC lightweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Leonard's fights.
Benny Leonard defeats Eddie Moy
On Benny Leonard defeated Eddie Moy via 3rd round TKO. Leonard was 24 years old with a record of 150-20-8 (61 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Leonard's career.
Benny Leonard defeats Rocky Kansas
On Benny Leonard defeated Rocky Kansas in their 4th fight via 8th round TKO. Leonard was 26 years old with a record of 159-21-8 (62 KOs).
Benny Leonard defeats Mel Coogan
On Benny Leonard defeated Mel Coogan via 2nd round TKO. Leonard was 23 years old with a record of 136-20-8 (53 KOs).
Benny Leonard defeats James Red Herring
On Benny Leonard defeated James Red Herring via 6th round TKO. Leonard was 23 years old with a record of 137-20-8 (54 KOs).
Benny Leonard defeats Charley White
On Benny Leonard defeated Charley White via 9th round KO. Leonard was 24 years old with a record of 140-20-8 (55 KOs).
Benny Leonard defeats Freddie Welsh
On Benny Leonard defeated Freddie Welsh in their 3rd fight via 9th round TKO. Leonard was 21 years old with a record of 85-19-7 (32 KOs).
Benny Leonard defeats Johnny Kilbane
On Benny Leonard defeated Johnny Kilbane in the rematch via 3rd round TKO. Leonard was 21 years old with a record of 88-19-7 (34 KOs).
Benny Leonard defeats Willie Ritchie
On Benny Leonard defeated Willie Ritchie in the rematch via 8th round TKO. Leonard was 23 years old with a record of 122-20-8 (48 KOs).
Benny Leonard defeats Jack Britton
On Benny Leonard defeated Jack Britton via 10 round NWS. Leonard was 21 years old with a record of 95-19-7 (39 KOs).