Benny Leonard vs Lew Tendler 1 COLORIZED Highlights – (ROUNDS.1.3.8.10.12) – 1922.07.27

But thanks to the “No Decision,” rule Leonard kept his title in any case. The newspapers the next day offered differing opinions. Most gave it to Leonard, but by the closest of margins. A few thought Tendler had done enough to earn the nod, while more scored it a draw. Ring magazine seemed to represent the general consensus with their pronouncement of “Leonard by a shade.” It is testament to Benny Leonard’s greatness that this would be the closest he ever came to losing his world title in the ring. The following year he and Tendler met again, this time at Yankee Stadium, and this time there was no newspaper decision as “The Great Bennah” took a clear-cut and official points verdict after fifteen rounds.  – Michael Carbert