Browsing Tag Lew Tendler

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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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  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, 2019 / 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, 2019 / By Patrick Connor
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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
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  Benny Leonard: Commander of the Ring

  Benny Leonard, aka “The Ghetto Wizard,” remains, without a doubt, one of the greatest boxers, pound-for-pound, to ever enter a ring. And in his latest video, Lee Wylie ...

  On January 10, 2015 / By Lee Wylie