Benny Leonard

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  1. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Everyone should give Britton his due first. There's no proof that the fight wasn't on the level.
     
    Senya13, Jan 19, 2012
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  2. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    when do you consider the end of benny's prime, 1st retirement or earlier? (still, i think it is worth watchin the older versions, same style/reflex actions innit)
     
    kingfisher3, Jan 19, 2012
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  3. HairyHighlander

    HairyHighlander BASS !! HOWLOWCANUGO ?? Full Member

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    Leonard was also a master of the feint/feinting......just wish i coud see it better given the lack of vdeos out there.
     
    HairyHighlander, Jan 19, 2012
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  4. SLAKKA

    SLAKKA Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This was addressed by his trainer Manny Seamon in Ron Frieds book Cornermen
    Said Manny, "By the time of the last Dundee fight Ben knew his was getting past his prime
    That's 1920, fascinating!
     
    SLAKKA, Jan 20, 2012
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  5. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    one of the greatest lb4lb and alongside with Willie Pep one of the smartest men to enter the ring...as lightweight champion he has to be in top 5, I have him top 2 under Duran but Leonard may have had the package to beat Duran
     
    Bummy Davis, Jan 20, 2012
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  6. kingfisher3

    kingfisher3 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    wow, before the tendler fights! the 1917 version must have been truly amazing in the flesh.
     
    kingfisher3, Jan 20, 2012
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