Sugar Ray Leonard News

Floyd Mayweather slammed Sugar Ray Leonard for avoiding one fighter… ‘That’s who he was ducking’

Floyd Mayweather accused Sugar Ray Leonard of steering clear of a major threat. In his esteemed career, the member of the iconic ‘Four Kings’ proved his skills beyond doubt.

Sugar Ray Leonard claimed boxing legend was by far the biggest puncher he ever faced… ‘He hit me so hard’

Sugar Ray Leonard claims one boxing icon carried dynamite in his hands. In his esteemed career, the warrior proved his skills beyond doubt, dazzling fans with his fight IQ and lightning-fast speed.

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.

‘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.

Are Big Purses Making Fighters Less Hungry?

With boxers getting paid more than ever, are fans getting the right value for those big purses?  Bob Arum recently reacted to the big fight cards that took place last weekend, which had some of the biggest names in the sport.

Sugar Ray Leonard bounced back from Roberto Duran loss with impressive knockout streak

All-time great ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard has been in some of the most entertaining fights in the 20th century. Considered by Frank Warren to be one of the greatest fighters of all time, Leonard has beaten some of the very 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 dethroned and finished unbeaten champion with dominant performance

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard has finished some of the very best of all time. Few fighters are considered to have impacted the boxing world as much as Leonard has.

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.

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.

10 great moments in the career of Roberto Duran