Better/Greater: Benny Leonard vs. Ray Leonard

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  1. Ring Leader

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    Who was the real GOAL? (Greatest of all Leonards)

    I think Ray may have been better because he had more all-around talent, but Benny was possibly greater because of a more extensive career and more big wins over quality opposition.
     
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    Benny was quite a bit greater IMO, but Leonard looks miles and miles better on film.
     
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    Is there anything of Benny Leonard beyond the 20 odd minutes of the Tendler fight?
     
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    There's footage of him against McLarnin, although that was past his prime.

     
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    Benny was no match for Charlie "The Great Dictator" Chaplin:

     
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