Benny Leonard losses
Over 21 years as a professional, Benny Leonard compiled a 185-22-9 (70) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. He had 22 losses against 19 different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
22. Benny Leonard loses to Jimmy McLarnin via KO
On October 7, 1932 Benny Leonard faced Jimmy McLarnin in a lightweight bout. Leonard was 36 years old with a record of 185-21-9, and McLarnin was 24 with a record of 49-8-3. Leonard was on a 17-fight winning streak, while McLarnin was coming off a loss. McLarnin stopped Leonard via TKO in the 6th round.
21. Benny Leonard loses to Jack Britton in their 3rd fight via disqualification
On June 26, 1922 Benny Leonard fought Jack Britton for the vacant NBA and NYSAC welterweight titles. It was their third meeting. Leonard was 26 years old with a record of 158-20-8, and Britton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 38-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via disqualification. Failed to win the vacant title.
20. Benny Leonard loses to Willie Ritchie via newspaper decision
On February 21, 1919 Benny Leonard faced Willie Ritchie. Leonard was 22 years old with a record of 120-19-8, and Ritchie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 6-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Ritchie.
19. Benny Leonard loses to Johnny Dundee in their 4th fight via newspaper decision
On November 15, 1916 Benny Leonard faced Johnny Dundee. It was their fourth meeting. Leonard was 20 years old with a record of 73-18-7, and Dundee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 7-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Dundee.
18. Benny Leonard loses to Freddie Welsh in their 2nd fight via newspaper decision
On July 28, 1916 Benny Leonard faced Freddie Welsh. It was their second meeting. Leonard was 20 years old with a record of 66-17-7, and Welsh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was coming off a win. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Welsh.
17. Benny Leonard loses to Johnny Kilbane via newspaper decision
On April 29, 1915 Benny Leonard faced Johnny Kilbane. Leonard was 19 years old with a record of 46-16-5, and Kilbane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 2-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Kilbane.
16. Benny Leonard loses to Johnny Dundee via newspaper decision
On March 2, 1915 Benny Leonard faced Johnny Dundee. Leonard was 18 years old with a record of 44-15-5, and Dundee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 8-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Dundee.
15. Benny Leonard loses to Young Abe Brown via newspaper decision
On April 3, 1914 Benny Leonard faced Young Abe Brown. Leonard was 17 years old with a record of 29-14-3, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 2-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Brown.
14. Benny Leonard loses to Phil Bloom via newspaper decision
On January 20, 1914 Benny Leonard faced Phil Bloom. Leonard was 17 years old with a record of 27-13-3, and Bloom was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was coming off a loss. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Bloom.
13. Benny Leonard loses to Kid Black via newspaper decision
On January 6, 1914 Benny Leonard faced Kid Black. Leonard was 17 years old with a record of 27-12-3, and Black was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 3-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Black.
12. Benny Leonard loses to Harry Tracey via newspaper decision
On December 8, 1913 Benny Leonard faced Harry Tracey. Leonard was 17 years old with a record of 24-11-3, and Tracey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was coming off a win. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Tracey.
11. Benny Leonard loses to Tommy Houck via newspaper decision
On September 27, 1913 Benny Leonard faced Tommy Houck. Leonard was 17 years old with a record of 22-10-2, and Houck was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was coming off a win. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Houck.
10. Benny Leonard loses to Frankie Fleming in their 2nd fight via newspaper decision
On August 16, 1913 Benny Leonard faced Frankie Fleming. It was their second meeting. Leonard was 17 years old with a record of 21-9-2, and Fleming was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 4-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Fleming.
9. Benny Leonard loses to Eddie Powers in their 2nd fight via newspaper decision
On May 22, 1913 Benny Leonard faced Eddie Powers. It was their second meeting. Leonard was 17 years old with a record of 17-8-2, and Powers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was coming off a loss. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Powers.
8. Benny Leonard loses to Eddie Powers via newspaper decision
On May 3, 1913 Benny Leonard faced Eddie Powers. Leonard was 17 years old with a record of 17-7-2, and Powers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Powers.
7. Benny Leonard loses to Jimmy McVeigh via newspaper decision
On December 12, 1912 Benny Leonard faced Jimmy McVeigh. Leonard was 16 years old with a record of 17-6-1, and McVeigh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was coming off a win. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with McVeigh.
6. Benny Leonard loses to Kid Herman via newspaper decision
On September 28, 1912 Benny Leonard faced Kid Herman. Leonard was 16 years old with a record of 16-5-1, and Herman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 2-fight winning streak. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Herman.
5. Benny Leonard loses to Kid Ghetto via newspaper decision
On July 31, 1912 Benny Leonard faced Kid Ghetto. Leonard was 16 years old with a record of 14-4-1, and Ghetto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was coming off a win. Leonard lost via newspaper decision. Went the distance with Ghetto.
4. Benny Leonard loses to Frankie Fleming via KO
On May 3, 1912 Benny Leonard faced Frankie Fleming. Leonard was 16 years old with a record of 13-3-1, and Fleming was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fleming stopped Leonard via KO in the 4th round.
3. Benny Leonard loses to Joe Shugrue via KO
On March 5, 1912 Benny Leonard faced Joe Shugrue. Leonard was 15 years old with a record of 11-2, and Shugrue was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shugrue stopped Leonard via TKO in the 4th round.
2. Benny Leonard loses to Bobby Dunn via KO
On January 22, 1912 Benny Leonard faced Bobby Dunn. Leonard was 15 years old with a record of 8-1, and Dunn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Leonard was on a 7-fight winning streak. Dunn stopped Leonard via KO in the 5th round. Lasted into the 5th round.
1. Benny Leonard loses to Mickey Finnegan via KO
On October 14, 1911 Benny Leonard faced Mickey Finnegan. Leonard was 15 years old with a record of 0-0, and Finnegan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Finnegan stopped Leonard via TKO in the 3rd round. Lasted into the 3rd round.