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Through his 40-fight career, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard used quickness and speed to slip and blur by opponents. Yet, now at 70, he faces an opponent whose footwork cannot be defeated.

Police Called To Home Of Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard

Police have been called to the home of legendary U.S. boxing star Sugar Ray Leonard. Leonard, 70, is one of the most iconic boxers in U.S. history. He was a standout professional boxer from 1976 until 1997, winning world titles in five different weight classes.

Boxing News / Scoop B / January 23

The Eternal Optimist: Sugar Ray Leonard on Women’s Boxing, the Jake Paul Phenomenon and the Resilience of the Sport

Sugar Ray Leonard remains the gold standard for boxing excellence, a man whose charisma outside the ring matched the ferocious technical brilliance he

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 30

Sugar Ray Leonard stopped boxing’s youngest-ever champion with six seconds left to win first world title

On this day in 1979, a new name ascended to the top of the sport with the 26th win of his career. Sugar Ray Leonard’s iconic wars with the likes of Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, and Marvin Hagler helped define his legacy.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Sugar Ray Leonard scored final knockout win months after the most controversial fight in boxing history

Off the back of the most controversial win in boxing history, Sugar Ray Leonard showed off his staggering knockout ability one final time. Considered one

Boxing News / Scoop B / October 22

The G.O.A.T. on the ‘Gram: Sugar Ray Leonard on Muhammad Ali and the Modern Crossover

Boxing legend “Sugar” Ray Leonard, a man who knows a thing or two about global stardom and electrifying performance, recently weighed in on a couple of

Sugar Ray Leonard Sends 4-Word Verdict On Floyd Mayweather, Roy Jones Jr Beef

Perhaps the biggest beef in boxing right now is between two fighters who are retired. This is Roy Jones Jr. and Floyd Mayweather, and this beef has been simmering ever since Jones Jr.

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 faced ‘a shower of debris’ after controversy marred early career victory

Sugar Ray Leonard was just eight fights removed from his amateur days when controversy struck. Sugar Ray Leonard built a reputation for himself as one of the ‘Four Kings’ – besting the likes of Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, and Thomas Hearns.

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’s world title contest ended in humiliation for the legend despite a big victory

Sugar Ray Leonard is one of boxing’s greatest talents, but he was not invincible from defeat, and certainly not invincible from embarrassment. Sugar Ray Leonard retired with a record of 36-3-1, and was bested by just three men, one of whom, Roberto Duran, he defeated twice after to avenge his defeat.

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.

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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.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 7, 2025

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.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 4, 2025

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 had one of the greatest KOs of all time in ‘Fight of the Year’ brawl

Former world champion ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard is considered an icon of boxing and is one of the greatest to ever step in the ring. Famous for his ‘No Mas’ fight with Roberto Duran, which is a rumor that Leonard later debunked, ‘Sugar’ was in many great wars over the years, making him a fan favorite.

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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April 6 in sports history: Duke wins second straight national title

Led by Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, the Duke Blue Devils (34-2) routed Michigan and its “Fab Five” freshmen, 71-51, to win their second consecutive NCAA hoops title on April 6, 1992. Here's other big sports news on this date through the years.

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