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Benny Leonard beat Pinky Mitchell by TKO in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1923-05-29
- Location: Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Referee: Davy Miller
The Mitchell faction thought Leonard had punched Pinky while the latter was resting on one knee, but Referee Miller denied the foul and "contended Mitchell had assumed a fighting pose after a short count and should have protected himself. Referee Miller raised Leonard's right arm and turned to carry Mitchell to his corner. It was then Ritchie Mitchell sprang into the ring and slammed away at the referee. Billy Gibson, Leonard's manager, Charlie Leonard, Benny's brother, and Hershie and Harry Miller, brothers of the referee, quickly engaged in a rough and tumble fight." Seattle Daily Times
- Mitchell down 3 times in tenth.
- Mitchell referred to as Junior Welterweight Champion.