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Benny Leonard Trivia Quiz

Benny Leonard was known as one of the greatest fighters of all time. Not only could he box but could punch as well. Let's see how much about him is known.

A multiple-choice quiz by kwoods45. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kwoods45

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
124,637

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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290

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Benny Leonard's birth name?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was Leonard inducted into the Hall of Fame? Hint

1954

1975

1960

1990

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did Leonard defeat for the Lightweight championship? Hint

Ted "Kid" Lewis

Johnny Dundee

Freddie Welsh

Jack Britton

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Benny Leonard's nick name? Hint

The Ghetto Wizard

The Untouchable One

The Boxing Genius

The Ultimate Boxer

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the result of Leonard's pro debut? Hint

Won by Kayo

a Draw

Won by Decision

Lost by kayo

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the first defense of his lightweight championship, Leonard successfully defended against then reigning featherweight champion. Who was the opponent? Hint

Charlie White

Lou Tender

Joe Welling

Johnny Kilbane

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1922, Leonard challenged for the Worlds Welterweight Championship, and was disqualified in the 13th round. What was the infraction? Hint

Leonard hit his opponent on the break

Leonard hit his opponent after the bell

Leonard hit his opponent below the belt

Leonard hit his opponent while he was down

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many successful title defenses did Leonard make? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who lifted the lightweight championship from Leonard? Hint

None listed

Jimmy McLarnin

Jack Britton

Richie Mitchell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following was Leonard's final opponent? Hint

Jimmy McLarnin

Rocky Kansas

Marty Goldman

None of the above.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Benny Leonard's birth name?

Answer: Benjamin Leiner

Born in New York City on April 7, 1896, this future Hall of Famer was named Benjamin Leiner.

2. What year was Leonard inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1990

Though the International Boxing Hall of Fame was established in 1954, Leonard didn't get his call until 1990.

3. Who did Leonard defeat for the Lightweight championship?

Answer: Freddie Welsh

On May 28, 1917, the slick boxing hard punching Leonard stopped Freddie Welsh in round 9, to annex the world lightweight championship.

4. What was Benny Leonard's nick name?

Answer: The Ghetto Wizard

Because Leonard grew up on the lower East Side (the Ghetto), and of his boxing intelligence, "The Ghetto Wizard", was the name that was given to him.

5. What was the result of Leonard's pro debut?

Answer: Lost by kayo

Exact date being unknown in the year of 1911, 15-year old Benjamin Leiner fighting under the name Benny Leonard, was stopped in the 3rd round by Mickey Finnegan in New York.

6. In the first defense of his lightweight championship, Leonard successfully defended against then reigning featherweight champion. Who was the opponent?

Answer: Johnny Kilbane

Less than two months after obtaining the worlds lightweight championship, Leonard successfully defended against Kilbane scoring a 2nd round kayo.

7. In 1922, Leonard challenged for the Worlds Welterweight Championship, and was disqualified in the 13th round. What was the infraction?

Answer: Leonard hit his opponent while he was down

After scoring a knockdown in the 13th round, Leonard inexplicably struck his downed opponent.

8. How many successful title defenses did Leonard make?

Answer: 6

Leonard successfully defended his lightweight championship six times from 1917-1923.

9. Who lifted the lightweight championship from Leonard?

Answer: None listed

Leonard while still lightweight champion, boxed to a 10 round no-decision win over Pal Moran in 1924. He retired right afterward relinquishing the title in the process. It would be 7 years before he would box again.

10. Which of the following was Leonard's final opponent?

Answer: Jimmy McLarnin

Leonard's final bout came on October 7 1932. He was stopped in 6 rounds by Jimmy McLarnin.

Source: Author kwoods45

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