Benny Leonard vs. Joe Welling (1st meeting)

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Benny Leonard 134 lbs beat Joe Welling 135 lbs by TKO in round 14 of 15

  • Date: 1920-11-26
  • Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
  • Referee: Johnny Haukop

World Lightweight Title
Leonard's first defense under the new Walker Law, and the first lightweight title bout in New York City in 20 years. New York Times