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Leonard Defends Lightweight Crown in Barking Form
New York March 11 Leonard, the 134 lb lightweight champion, triumphed over Richie Mitchell at Madison Square Garden and proved his supremacy. He defended the title in three winter bouts, beating Joe Welling Harlem Moldie Kelly and Mitchell, while declaring plans to meet any worthy challenger, including Lew Tendler, to finish the division. Leonard contemplates retirement after unifying the class and eyeing welterweight glory.
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