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Benny Leonard Losses

Benny Leonard has 22 losses against 19 opponents on his boxing record. For a list of Leonard's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Benny Leonard".

1. 22. Benny Leonard loses to Jimmy McLarnin via KO

   On October 7, 1932 Benny Leonard faced off against Jimmy McLarnin at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 185-22-9 (70), and McLarnin was 24 years old and with a record of 49-8-3 (18). Leonard lost the fight via 6th-round TKO.

2. 21. Benny Leonard loses to Jack Britton via disqualification

   On June 26, 1922 Benny Leonard faced off against Jack Britton in a welterweight bout at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 158-21-8 (61). Leonard lost the fight via 13-round disqualification.

3. 20. Benny Leonard loses to Willie Ritchie via newspaper decision

   On February 21, 1919 Benny Leonard faced off against Willie Ritchie at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 120-20-8 (47). Leonard lost the fight via 4-round newspaper decision.

4. 19. Benny Leonard loses to Johnny Dundee via newspaper decision

   On November 15, 1916 Benny Leonard faced off against Johnny Dundee at age 20. He was coming in with a record of 73-19-7 (26). Leonard lost the fight via 6-round newspaper decision.

5. 18. Benny Leonard loses to Freddie Welsh via newspaper decision

   On July 28, 1916 Benny Leonard faced off against Freddie Welsh at age 20. He was coming in with a record of 66-18-7 (23). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

6. 17. Benny Leonard loses to Johnny Kilbane via newspaper decision

   On April 29, 1915 Benny Leonard faced off against Johnny Kilbane at age 19. He was coming in with a record of 46-17-5 (16). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

7. 16. Benny Leonard loses to Johnny Dundee via newspaper decision

   On March 2, 1915 Benny Leonard faced off against Johnny Dundee at age 18. He was coming in with a record of 44-16-5 (16). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

8. 15. Benny Leonard loses to Young Abe Brown via newspaper decision

   On April 3, 1914 Benny Leonard faced off against Young Abe Brown at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 29-15-3 (15). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

9. 14. Benny Leonard loses to Phil Bloom via newspaper decision

   On January 20, 1914 Benny Leonard faced off against Phil Bloom at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 27-14-3 (15). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

10. 13. Benny Leonard loses to Kid Black via newspaper decision

    On January 6, 1914 Benny Leonard faced off against Kid Black at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 27-13-3 (15). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

11. 12. Benny Leonard loses to Harry Tracey via newspaper decision

    On December 8, 1913 Benny Leonard faced off against Harry Tracey at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 24-12-3 (15). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

12. 11. Benny Leonard loses to Tommy Houck via newspaper decision

    On September 27, 1913 Benny Leonard faced off against Tommy Houck at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 22-11-2 (15). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

13. 10. Benny Leonard loses to Frankie Fleming via newspaper decision

    On August 16, 1913 Benny Leonard faced off against Frankie Fleming at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 21-10-2 (14). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

14. 9. Benny Leonard loses to Eddie Powers via newspaper decision

    On May 22, 1913 Benny Leonard faced off against Eddie Powers at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 17-9-2 (12). Leonard lost the fight via 6-round newspaper decision.

15. 8. Benny Leonard loses to Eddie Powers via newspaper decision

    On May 3, 1913 Benny Leonard faced off against Eddie Powers at age 17. He was coming in with a record of 17-8-2 (12). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

16. 7. Benny Leonard loses to Jimmy McVeigh via newspaper decision

    On December 12, 1912 Benny Leonard faced off against Jimmy McVeigh at age 16. He was coming in with a record of 17-7-1 (12). Leonard lost the fight via 6-round newspaper decision.

17. 6. Benny Leonard loses to Kid Herman via newspaper decision

    On September 28, 1912 Benny Leonard faced off against Kid Herman at age 16. He was coming in with a record of 16-6-1 (12). Leonard lost the fight via 10-round newspaper decision.

18. 5. Benny Leonard loses to Kid Ghetto via newspaper decision

    On July 31, 1912 Benny Leonard faced off against Kid Ghetto at age 16. He was coming in with a record of 14-5-1 (11). Leonard lost the fight via 6-round newspaper decision.

19. 4. Benny Leonard loses to Frankie Fleming via KO

    On May 3, 1912 Benny Leonard faced off against Frankie Fleming at age 16. He was coming in with a record of 13-4-1 (10). Leonard lost the fight via 4th-round KO.

20. 3. Benny Leonard loses to Joe Shugrue via KO

    On March 5, 1912 Benny Leonard faced off against Joe Shugrue at age 15. He was coming in with a record of 11-3 (9). Leonard lost the fight via 4th-round TKO.

21. 2. Benny Leonard loses to Bobby Dunn via KO

    On January 22, 1912 Benny Leonard faced off against Bobby Dunn at age 15. He was coming in with a record of 8-2 (6). Leonard lost the fight via 5th-round KO.

22. 1. Benny Leonard loses to Mickey Finnegan via KO

    On October 14, 1911 Benny Leonard faced off against Mickey Finnegan at age 15. He was coming in with a record of 0-1 (0). Leonard lost the fight via 3rd-round TKO.