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Benny Leonard Retires to Please Mother after Champion Reign
New York January 16 A dozen years after stepping in for a defaulter Benny Leonard the man known as Benny Leonard lightweight world champion retires from boxing. He cites his mother’s health and her pleas as the decisive factor after family talks Leonard who has held the title for nearly seven years notes the press and fans have followed his career since the Welsh bout in 1917 reflecting on his rise and triumphs including victories over Nelson Kilbane and Del- in a career marked by defensive skill and ring lore
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