Benny Leonard, noted boxer who retired as the undefeated lightweight champion of the world, has joined the faculty of the School of Business at the College of the City of New York as an instructor in boxing. He will take up his new duties at the beginning of the Fall semester. He will also aid in coaching the varsity boxing team. Leonard will give instruction in boxing to the students in the commerce division.
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