Benny Leonard (1917) vs Sam Langford (1903)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Nightcrawler, Apr 28, 2012.


  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Gans had some sort of stomach trouble too. It's the manner of the Gans victory that is impressive more than the circumstances.
     
  2. Nightcrawler

    Nightcrawler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i believe charly burley fought holman williams and ezzard charles 3 days apart once. what the ****...
     
  3. dpw417

    dpw417 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This isn't really an easy fight to figure...Langford might not have a strong resume at or around the weight, but he did fight Gans...If I were to guess I would pick Benny Leonard to escape with a decision win...experiencing the toughest fight he ever had. In a rematch, I'd pick Langford to win...Just a total hunch. Langford would gain alot of experience fighting Leonard, just might give him the edge the second time. I think Langford would destroy Lew Tendler...