Benny Leonard's Top 10 Fights

Benny Leonard's boxing record include 219 fights and 70 KO wins. Here is a look at his 10 best performances — 8 of these are KO wins.
  • #1.

    Benny Leonard knocks out Richie Mitchell in their 2nd fight

    On January 14, 1921, a 24-year-old Benny Leonard (148-20-8, 59 KOs) and Richie Mitchell met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a lightweight bout.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 28-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 19 days.

    In the rematch, Benny Leonard stopped Richie Mitchell via TKO in the 6th round. Leonard improves his record to 149-20-8 (60 KOs)

  • #2.

    Benny Leonard knocks out Johnny Kilbane in their 2nd fight

    On July 25, 1917, a 21-year-old Benny Leonard (87-19-7, 33 KOs) and Johnny Kilbane met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 14-fight win streak with a 28% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 7 days.

    In the rematch, Benny Leonard stopped Johnny Kilbane via TKO in the 3rd round. Leonard improves his record to 88-19-7 (34 KOs)

  • #3.

    Benny Leonard defeats Lew Tendler in their 2nd fight

    On July 24, 1923, a 27-year-old Benny Leonard (163-21-8, 63 KOs) and Lew Tendler met in the ring for the 2nd time, in a lightweight bout.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 32% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 15 days.

    In the rematch, Benny Leonard defeated Lew Tendler via unanimous decision in the 15-round lightweight fight. Leonard improves his record to 164-21-8

  • #4.

    Benny Leonard defeats Rocky Kansas in their 3rd fight

    On February 10, 1922, a 25-year-old Benny Leonard (154-20-8, 61 KOs) and Rocky Kansas met in the ring for the 3rd time, in a lightweight bout.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 34-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 21 days.

    In the rematch, Benny Leonard defeated Rocky Kansas via unanimous decision in the 15-round lightweight fight. Leonard improves his record to 155-20-8

  • #5.

    Benny Leonard knocks out Freddie Welsh in their 3rd fight

    On May 28, 1917, a 21-year-old Benny Leonard (84-19-7, 31 KOs) and Freddie Welsh met in the ring for the 3rd time, in a lightweight bout.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 11-fight win streak with a 27% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 18 days.

    In the rematch, Benny Leonard stopped Freddie Welsh via TKO in the 9th round. Leonard improves his record to 85-19-7 (32 KOs)

  • #6.

    Benny Leonard knocks out Marty Goldman

    On May 16, 1932, a 36-year-old Benny Leonard (173-21-9, 66 KOs) and Marty Goldman met in the ring.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 32% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 14 days.

    Benny Leonard stopped Marty Goldman via KO in the 2nd round. Leonard improves his record to 174-21-9 (67 KOs)

  • #7.

    Benny Leonard knocks out Mel Coogan

    On December 10, 1919, a 23-year-old Benny Leonard (135-20-8, 52 KOs) and Mel Coogan met in the ring.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 15-fight win streak with a 31% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 13 days.

    Benny Leonard stopped Mel Coogan via TKO in the 2nd round. Leonard improves his record to 136-20-8 (53 KOs)

  • #8.

    Benny Leonard knocks out Lockport Jimmy Duffy

    On November 17, 1919, a 23-year-old Benny Leonard (133-20-8, 51 KOs) and Lockport Jimmy Duffy met in the ring in a lightweight bout.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 13-fight win streak with a 31% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 days.

    Benny Leonard stopped Lockport Jimmy Duffy via TKO in the 2nd round. Leonard improves his record to 134-20-8 (52 KOs)

  • #9.

    Benny Leonard knocks out Leo Johnson

    On September 21, 1917, a 21-year-old Benny Leonard (91-19-7, 36 KOs) and Leo Johnson met in the ring in a lightweight bout.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 18-fight win streak with a 30% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 7 days.

    Benny Leonard stopped Leo Johnson via TKO in the 1st round. Leonard improves his record to 92-19-7 (37 KOs)

  • #10.

    Benny Leonard knocks out Joe Welling in their 1st fight

    On November 26, 1920, a 24-year-old Benny Leonard (147-20-8, 58 KOs) and Joe Welling met in the ring in a lightweight bout.

    Leonard came in to the fight on a 27-fight win streak with a 32% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 9 days.

    Benny Leonard stopped Joe Welling via TKO in the 14th round. Leonard improves his record to 148-20-8 (59 KOs)

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