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Sugar Ray Leonard’s tenth fight was tainted by a controversial near-disqualification

Sugar Ray Leonard is undoubtedly a legend of the sport, but one controversial incident in 1978 nearly tanked his reputation. Sugar Ray Leonard turned pro in 1977, fighting six times in his first year.

Sugar Ray Leonard followed ‘No Mas’ fight with brutal knockout in world title bout

The ‘No Mas’ meeting between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran is one of the most famous boxing matches of all time. As Duran was able to hand Leonard his first-ever professional loss in 1980, ‘Sugar’ eagerly sought his revenge.

Sugar Ray Leonard got knocked ‘out cold’ by a boxing icon during sparring days before one of his best wins

Sugar Ray Leonard was badly hurt right before one of the defining nights of his boxing career. At the peak of his powers, the American was a truly brilliant practitioner of the sweet science, mesmerizing fans with his slick skills and remarkable fight IQ.

‘I can no longer justify hurting people’… Fighter who dropped Sugar Ray Leonard quit boxing after being left out cold on the canvas

Sugar Ray Leonard was a defining member of the Four Kings era of boxing, and will go down as an all-time great in the sport. Sugar Ray Leonard retired for good in 1997 after an unsuccessful comeback against Hector Camacho six years after his initial retirement.

‘Embarrassed more than anything’… Sugar Ray Leonard recalled the first time he got knocked down in his career

Considered to be one of the finest combat sports athletes to ever compete, ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard has a decorated and lengthy career. Leonard’s ‘No Mas’ fight with Roberto Duran will be remembered in history as one of the most impressive revenge stories in boxing.

Sugar Ray Leonard stopped the father of modern undefeated great with final-round TKO

Considered to be one of the greatest of all time, ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard is a true fan favorite in boxing history. From Leonard’s revenge win over Roberto Duran to his epic fight with Marvin Hagler, there were not many dull moments in the fighter’s career.

Oscar De La Hoya had dominant performance against fighter who stopped Sugar Ray Leonard

Former boxer turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya helped to define an era of boxing as he competed in various divisions. As De La Hoya is a former six-division champion, he has had an incredible career that has seen him take on the best.

Sugar Ray Leonard’s relentless combination KO set up his first world title opportunity

‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard will go down in the history books as one of the finest competitors to ever step inside a boxing ring. As a former five-division world champion, Leonard picked up belts from welterweight to light heavyweight in an incredible career.

Sugar Ray Leonard had one of the most brutal KOs of all time to defend world title

As one of the ‘Four Kings’, ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard has certainly etched his name into the boxing history books. Some of the great moments of Leonard’s career include his amazing knockout over Thomas Hearns, and getting revenge for his devastating loss to Roberto Duran.

Sugar Ray Leonard delivered first-round KO to fighter managed by iconic singer

Sugar Ray Leonard is best known for his wins over Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, and Marvin Hagler, but his career was full of moments that show just how great a fighter he was.

Sugar Ray Leonard announced retirement years before Hagler return after shock knockdown

Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Marvin Hagler by a controversial split decision, but he retired years before after a fight left him with little confidence. In 1987 Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Marvin Hagler after a three-year layoff from boxing.

Sugar Ray Leonard made a boxing legend quit in one of the most impressive victories of all time

Sugar Ray Leonard destroyed one of the greatest fighters to have ever laced up the gloves, in a performance that’s still revered today. At his best, the American was nothing short of phenomenal, utilizing his lightning hands and sublime boxing IQ to dismantle almost every opponent that dared set foot in the ring with him.

Sugar Ray Leonard finally admits the surprising truth about his fight with legendary rival

Sugar Ray Leonard faced a host of legendary names during his career, from Roberto Duran to Wilfred Benitez, but there was one other that sparked much controversy, with Leonard himself unhappy with the result.

Sugar Ray Leonard dramatically stared down his toughest opponent before first gruelling 15-round title fight

Sugar Ray Leonard, one of the famous ‘Four Kings’, won world titles in five weight classes, cementing himself as a legend of the sport. Sugar Ray Leonard retired in 1997 with a record of 36-3-1.

Sugar Ray Leonard tormented fighter who mocked him in public exhibition… “I sort of went into a trance.”

Sugar Ray Leonard retired in 1997 after defeating Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler and many more throughout his 36-3-1 career. Sugar Ray Leonard lost only to three men, the first was Roberto Duran, in a loss Leonard avenged twice, and the other two, against Terry Norris and Hector Camacho, came in Leonard’s final two fights.

Sugar Ray Leonard once brutally dropped doorman who mocked his famous punch

Sugar Ray Leonard isn’t someone to be messed with, as a doorman found out during an exhibition. In his astonishing career, the Hall of Famer cemented his status as one of the greatest of all time, utilizing his flashy skills to dismantle an array of legends.

What Muhammad Ali told Sugar Ray Leonard before turning professional

Both Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard are amongst the greatest fighters of all time. Ali and Leonard both enjoyed huge amounts of success in their respective weight classes.

Sugar Ray Leonard fought the father of one of the greatest American heavyweights of the 21st century

Sugar Ray Leonard went toe-to-toe with the dad of a former world title challenger. In his glistening career, the boxing legend earned his status as one of the most talented competitors to have ever laced-up the gloves.

‘Fast hands!’…Fans and legends marvel at 68-year-old Sugar Ray Leonard hitting the heavy bag

Boxing Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard hits the heavy bag arguably better than most amateurs at age 68. It’s been almost 30 years since Sugar Ray Leonard left the boxing ring for the final time in his Hall of Fame career, but he still looks sharp despite fighting the inevitable battle with Father Time.

Sugar Ray Leonard reveals tactical reason he wanted Roberto Duran rematch as soon as he could

Boxing legend ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard was a fan-favorite fighter who is considered one of the very best of all time. Best known for his epic fight series with Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns, Leonard has been a part of some of the greatest nights in boxing history.

Roberto Durán vs. Sugar Ray Leonard II: The Infamous ‘No Más’ Showdown

Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard continue to be spoken about as two of the greatest fighters. Duran won the first time they both met, with all judges favouring “El Cholo,” with scores of 148–147, 145–144, and 146–144.

A Tribute To Sugar Ray Leonard On His Birthday

Ray Charles Leonard, otherwise known to boxing fans as Sugar Ray Leonard , was always destined for greatness. Named after iconic singer Ray Charles and incorporating the great Sugar Ray Robinson’s moniker, Leonard lived up to the hefty billing.

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