Browsing Tag Lew Tendler

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  The Greatest Lightweight Of All-Time

  Earlier this month fight fans from around the world were focused on what everyone agreed was a highly significant showdown for the lightweight division as Vasiliy Lomachenko and ...

  On October 28, 2020 / By Neil Crane
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  July 27, 1922: Leonard vs Tendler I

  There is no disputing the oft-repeated truth that Benny Leonard will forever stand as one of the finest boxers who has ever lived. Not as well known is ...

  On July 27, 2020 / By Michael Carbert
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  July 15, 1931: Chocolate vs Bass

  Throughout boxing history, world titles have assumed various levels of worth, some about as valuable as your proverbial wooden nickel. It’s a process unlikely to ever stop, as ...

  On July 15, 2020 / By Patrick Connor
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  Jan. 14, 1921: Leonard vs Mitchell

  It’s a cold night in New York City but Benny Leonard and Richie Mitchell provide more than a little heat with one of the greatest opening rounds in ...

  On January 14, 2020 / By Robert Portis
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  Too Many Belts, Not Enough Champions

  Believe it or not, there are a total of 102 recognized ‘world’ championships in existence in professional boxing today. Discounting the 34 champions which may be of an ...

  On August 26, 2018 / By Alden Chodash