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HISTORY: Benny Leonard (born Benjamin Leiner; April 7, 1896 – April 18, 1947) was a Jewish American professional boxer who held the world lightweight championship for eight years from 1917-25. Widely considered one of the all-time greats, he was ranked 8th on The Ring magazine's list of the "80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years" and placed 7th in ESPN's "50 Greatest Boxers of All-Time". In 2005, the International Boxing Research Organization ranked Leonard as the #1 lightweight, and #8 best pound-for-pound fighter of all-time. Statistical website BoxRec rates Leonard as the 2nd best lightweight ever, while The Ring magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #2. Boxing historian Bert Sugar placed him 6th in his Top 100 Fighters catalogue. Offered here is an original, first generation photograph taken during a training session at Dream Rink in San Francisco.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, first generation, mounted photograph of Benny Leonard in training togs as he looked at the height of his career. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Some edge and surface wear at mount. The photo is pristine. 5" x 7" photo on a mount of 7" x 9." Rare image.
