Dream match. Joe Gans vs Benny Leonard. Who wins?

Question

15 rounds at lightweight limit

Gans

Hgt: 5'6 1/4"

Won; 120

Lost: 8

Draws: 9

Ko's 85

Total bouts: 155

Ko'ed: 5 times

Leonard

Hgt: 5'5"

Won; 85

Lost; 5

Draws; 1

Ko's: 69

Total bouts: 212

Ko'ed: 4 times

Answer 1

You know both fighters studied the sweet science as hard as any fighter who participated in this sport. I would give the edge to The Old Master himself Joe Gans, due to height and of course reach. Good matchup! Gans by UD.

Answer 2

The only way to pick a better light weight than these two is to mention Duran.  Joe Gans fought all the way up to heavyweight and if anyone could have out slugged Benny Leonard besides Roberto, it was Gans.  Two of the very best, and almost an impossible call.  I am tempted to cop out an call this one a draw, but Gans's success at the higher weights, gives him a slight edged over Leonard.

Joe Gans by split decision.

Answer 3

leonard on points in a close affair.