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Sugar Ray Robinson got dropped in sparring after taking a ‘right hand to the jaw’ from a surprise boxing star

Sugar Ray Robinson hit the canvas during a tough sparring session. At his best, the American was a truly brilliant practitioner of the sweet science, mesmerizing boxing fans with his unrivaled footwork and counter-punching skills.

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’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 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.

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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.

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 Robinson won ‘Fighter of the Year’ in 1951 with 11 fights and fight series with rival

Boxing legend ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson is considered by many to be the best boxer who has ever graced the sport. With his name often being involved in conversations with Muhammad Ali as an all-time great, Robinson’s achievements can not be diminished.

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 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 Robinson had his 90-fight unbeaten streak snapped in shocking upset loss

Former world champion Sugar Ray Robinson has one of the most impressive careers in all of boxing. With 199 fights, Robinson had an incredible record of 174-19-6, as his career spanned from 1940-1965.

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30 metal albums turning 30 in 2025

What qualified as metal in 1995 was a grab bag for sure. After the fallout from the popularity of grunge, metal went back underground but was poised for a return led by nu metal.

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.

Entertainment News / Big Fight Weekend / May 10, 2024

Legends of the Ring: Honoring Multi-Division Boxing Champions – From Filipino Excellence to Sugar Ray’s Brilliance

Many great boxers have graced this wonderful sport throughout the years – with some winning world titles in multiple weight divisions. At Big Fight Weekend, we have decided to pay homage to three of the greatest multi-division world champions in boxing history.

Sugar Ray Robinson: 35 Years Ago the Boxing World Lost a Pound-For-Pound Great

The legendary Sugar Ray Robinson (174-19-6-2 NC, 109 KOs) was born as Walker Smith Jr. in Ailey, Georgia, moving to New York City after his parents separated, which led to him dropping out of school and discovering his love for boxing at an early age, which led him on the journey to become one of the greatest boxers of all time.

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Which albums are turning 25 in 2024?

The new girls in pop were starting to take over the mainstream, Latin artists were massively marketed into an international success, and hip-hop showed how the great MCs continued to get better with time. Let's journey back to 1999 and check out the albums celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2004.

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Summer jams: 25 songs that are synonymous with the season

There are certain songs that always get people ready for summertime. Here is a list of songs that should be on every summer playlist.

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25 bands & musicians with food in their names

Here are 25 bands & musicians with food in their names.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2020

June 15 in sports history: You can't stop the reign

On this day 19 years ago, the Lakers capped off the most dominant postseason in league history by winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals over the Philadelphia 76ers.

June 14: Reggie's Fenway feast

June 13: Chicago's Kerr-fect ending

June 12: Dock Ellis' no-no in San Diego

June 11: Dozens die, but stunningly the race goes on

The top 25 NBA duos of all time

How each of the NBA dynasties ended

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2020

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.

Players still hesitant to get vaccinated despite efforts of NBA, NBPA

Cities that have infamously lost sports franchises

The 'Active NBA players from the 2018 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams' quiz

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The 25 funniest things that happened In 2019

We tried to pick out the funniest moments of 2019 — not shows, or movies but scenes, lines, songs and in one occasion, tweets from a former NFL wide receiver about the arrest of a corrupt political adviser who dresses like the mayor of Steampunk Town.