Best fights of Benny Leonard
Over 21 years as a professional, Benny Leonard compiled a 185-22-9 (70) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Benny Leonard KOs Richie Mitchell in their 2nd fight
On January 14, 1921 Benny Leonard defended his NYSAC and NBA lightweight titles against Richie Mitchell. It was their second meeting. Leonard was 24 years old with a record of 148-20-8, and Mitchell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 28-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Richie Mitchell via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
2. Benny Leonard KOs Lockport Jimmy Duffy
On November 17, 1919 Benny Leonard defended his world lightweight title against Lockport Jimmy Duffy. Leonard was 23 years old with a record of 133-20-8, and Duffy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 13-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Lockport Jimmy Duffy via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Benny Leonard KOs Leo Johnson
On September 21, 1917 Benny Leonard defended his world lightweight title against Leo Johnson. Leonard was 21 years old with a record of 91-19-7, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 18-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Leo Johnson via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Benny Leonard KOs Joe Welling
On November 26, 1920 Benny Leonard defended his NYSAC lightweight title against Joe Welling. Leonard was 24 years old with a record of 147-20-8, and Welling was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 27-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Joe Welling via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the title.
5. Benny Leonard KOs Freddie Welsh in their 3rd fight
On May 28, 1917 Benny Leonard fought Freddie Welsh for the vacant world lightweight title. It was their third meeting. Leonard was 21 years old with a record of 84-19-7, and Welsh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 11-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Freddie Welsh via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Benny Leonard KOs Mel Coogan
On December 10, 1919 Benny Leonard faced Mel Coogan. Leonard was 23 years old with a record of 135-20-8, and Coogan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 15-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Mel Coogan via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Benny Leonard KOs Battling Sailor Frank Kirk
On November 28, 1917 Benny Leonard faced Battling Sailor Frank Kirk. Leonard was 21 years old with a record of 98-19-7, and Kirk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 25-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Battling Sailor Frank Kirk via KO in the 1st round.
8. Benny Leonard KOs Eddie Moy
On February 21, 1921 Benny Leonard faced Eddie Moy. Leonard was 24 years old with a record of 149-20-8, and Moy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 29-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Eddie Moy via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Benny Leonard KOs Johnny Sheppard
On October 8, 1920 Benny Leonard faced Johnny Sheppard. Leonard was 24 years old with a record of 143-20-8, and Sheppard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 23-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Johnny Sheppard via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Benny Leonard KOs Vic Moran in their 2nd fight
On October 5, 1917 Benny Leonard faced Vic Moran. It was their second meeting. Leonard was 21 years old with a record of 93-19-7, and Moran was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 20-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Vic Moran via KO in the 2nd round.