More skilled: Benny Leonard or Joe Gans?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Melankomas, Nov 28, 2025.


Who's more skilled?

  1. Benny

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    83.3%
  2. Gans

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%
  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter Full Member

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    Who would you say is the more skilled fighter, and why?
     
  2. Sailor Joe

    Sailor Joe Member Full Member

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    Equal.

    Just different styles.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Yes, it’s not a meaningful question in the end and the footage doesn’t support the type of depth required for a detailed analysis anyway.
     
  4. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Just because Ray Arcel said he was better than Duran I voted for Benny.
     
  5. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    In later life Arcel gave the nod to Duran.Arcel only trained the, tubby, balding,comebacking, welterweight version of Leonard.
     
  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Kinda like having to choose between a ruby or an emerald.. No wrong answer I suppose
     
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  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    We would need a lot more footage of both in prime contests and even then I believe it would be a fruitless endeavor. Based on what we have of each, both look amazing (at least when Gans is no in the tank).