Benny Leonard was born in Manhattan and fought many fights in Newark. 

September 19, 1917 - Beat Johnny Dundee at the First Regiment Armory
September 23, 1918 - fought Ted Kid Lewis before 20,000
January 20, 1919 - Beat Johnny Dundee at the First Regiment Armory
April 28, 1919 - Beat Willie Ritchie at the First Regiment Armory
September 23, 1923 - Fought to a draw with Kid Lewis at Weidenmeyer's Park
May 16, 1932 - Knocked out Mary Goldman in 45 seconds at the Laurel Gardens.