Leonard used his left jab and deadly accuracy and speed to jab at opponents, while Henry Armstrong would bully them against the ropes, scoring knockouts with devastating accuracy and speed. People ask me who was my favourite boxer either Benny Leonard or Ray Robinson come to mind, though Leonard outshone all others regarding mental energy.” Ray Arcel, his trainer of choice, said about Benny Leonard: “Boxing is about mind over brawn no matter your ability, if you can’t think, then you are just another bum in the park. He earned himself the nickname of Ghetto Wizard due to this ability. Leonard knew from experience that being trapped against ropes makes you vulnerable, so he avoided making that error in judgment.
Leaning on his back foot while staying out of reach of opponents, Leonard would use counterpunching early on before using expert footwork to dodge or roll punches when challenged by opponents and remain at center ring. Leonard emerged from his difficult upbringing with a more cerebral boxing style than that of Dempsey. Growing up poor in New York ghettos, Leonard had the misfortune to be Jewish in an Irish neighborhood due to bullying and harassment from neighbors, street brawls ensued, which helped Leonard develop skills needed to defend himself later on in life. Muhammad Ali In His Prime – Blinding Speed 6) Benny Leonard
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