"The whole fight, I was moving, I was moving", Leonard said. He has also appeared in several movies, including I Spy and most recently The Fighter (2010), starring Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg. His then wife . Picking himself off the canvas twice, Leonard showed . At the post-fight press conference, Leonard surprised everyone by announcing his retirement again, saying he just didn't have it anymore.[51]. [6][7] Leonard was also the first boxer to earn more than $100 million in purses, and was named "Boxer of the Decade" in the 1980s. After the fight, there was controversy due to the scoring of rounds six and seven. Leonard dropped him again in the tenth. In the fifth, Camacho dropped Leonard with a right followed by two left uppercuts. . Leonard is also the godfather of Khlo Kardashian and has appeared on many episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. A strange night, a boring fight. While training, Leonard started to see floaters. "[43], The fight was named "Fight of the Year" by The Ring. . Durn was awarded a unanimous decision, although it was mistakenly read as a majority decision in the ring. But New York proved rough in other ways. [64] Hearns was guaranteed $11 million and Leonard was guaranteed $14 million. My word is my bond", Leonard said. "He does have a heart. Afterward, Leonard announced, "I'm finishedI've fought my last fight. April - Marvin Hagler, Las Vegas, W 12 1988 Leonard won the WBC light heavyweight and super middleweight titles by knocking out Don Lalonde in November. I know this. Leonard had no answer for the skillful, younger, faster man. "[36] Arcel was angry. Sugar Ray Robinson held the world welterweight title from 1946 to 1951, and by 1958, he had become the first boxer to win a divisional world championship five times. With only a few seconds left in the fight, a Leonard combination forced another standing eight count. Many of the people being considered wanted absolute control and a cut somewhere near the manager's traditional 33%. Morton was replaced as co-trainer by Pepe Correa, who had worked with Leonard for most of the previous fifteen years.[63]. Hagler hurt Leonard with a left cross and pinned him in a corner. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Over his 25-year career, Robinson won the world welterweight and middleweight crowns and was dubbed "pound for pound, the. Robinson finally retired from the sport for good in 1965. [4] Leonard was part of the "Four Kings",[5] a group of boxers who all fought each other throughout the 1980s, consisting of Leonard, Roberto Durn, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler. Now I want to go to school." Leonard and Duran fought the fiercest battle in welterweight history, fuelled by Duran's utter hatred for the pretty boy with lots of money and Ray's refusal to back down. Leonard decided to fight Camacho after commentating on Camacho's fight with the 45-year-old Roberto Durn the previous year, describing the disputed unanimous decision as "an early Christmas gift". Look back on this free fight from 1986 at "The Super Fight" between #MarvinHagler and #SugarRayLeonardNext Up for Top Rank Boxing, WBO/IBF unified junior li. Leonard and Robi were married at Leonard's $8.7 million estate in Pacific Palisades, California in August 1993. [54], Leonard threw 629 punches and landed 306, while Hagler threw 792 and landed 291. "I was shocked", Brown said. Shortly afterward, Leonard dropped him with a flurry of punches. When the vote took place, Leonard had been retired for more than five years, therefore, he was eligible, even though he had a fight scheduled. His older brother, Roger, started boxing first. Hearns started to stick and move, and he started to pile up points again. Dundee was unhappy with that amount. [23] Leonard won by a tenth-round knockout. The British challenger had a record of 332. AP Photo/Lennox McLendon What it's really about is boxing's great aesthetic divide. . He called Mike Trainer and said, "I can beat Hagler". Round ten was tame by comparison, as the pace slowed after the furious action of the previous round but with Hagler having more spectacular moments. That's why he's living."[32][33]. Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor.Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he competed professionally between 1977 and 1997, winning world titles in five weight classes; the lineal championship in three weight classes; as well as the undisputed . The live gate was $5.9 million, and the revenue from pay-per-view was $7.5 million. "I'm watching John 'The Beast' Mugabi outbox Hagler. However, Emanuel Steward, Hearns' manager and trainer, said, "I felt that the referee was justified in stopping the fight Tommy did not have enough energy to make it through the fight. The fight ended with Hagler and Leonard exchanging along the ropes. I snapped it back again. [47], Missing the limelight and the competition, Leonard announced in December 1983 that he was returning to the ring. (Photo . After the Los Angeles Times broke the story, Leonard held a press conference and publicly acknowledged that the accusations were true. You're blowing it!". Leonard moved up to the junior middleweight division and faced Kalule on June 25, 1981, at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Trainer then made Leonard the sole stockholder in Sugar Ray Leonard, Inc. Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's trainer, was brought in to be Leonard's trainer and manager. He requested a contract for the Lalonde fight and Leonard refused. The scorecard of judge Angelo Poletti was incorrectly added and announced as 147147. Robinson, who had a son from a previous marriage, helped raise Millie's two children. Leonard competed on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, which premiered on Monday, March 21, 2011, on ABC. 17 May 1956 -. For the Camacho fight, Leonard had a new trainer, Adrian Davis. [14]:6568, Leonard made his professional debut on February 5, 1977, before a crowd of 10,270 at the Civic Center in Baltimore. The two went toe-to-toe in the fifteenth. Hearns, 320 with 30 knockouts, won the WBA Welterweight Championship in 1980, scoring a second-round knockout of Jos "Pipino" Cuevas in Detroit, Michigan. Leonard received $1 million and Benitez, a two-division champion with a record of 3801, received $1.2 million. He hit more oftenHe made Hagler into what he perceived him to be throughout his careera brawler, a swarmer, a man who could club you to death only if you stood there and let him. All Rights Reserved. In their 2nd fight, a 30-year old Thomas Hearns (46-3, 38 KO) faced Sugar Ray Leonard again, who was now 33 years old with a record of 35-1 in a super-middleweight title defense fight. [40] Despite an official stoppage time of 2.59, the fight was actually stopped at 3.06 into the round, meaning Kalule should have been saved by the bell.[41]. "But then he adjusted to my style. "All I can do is say I'm sorry, but that is not enough. Leonard battered Hearns in rounds six and seven, but Hearns regrouped. [12] The family moved to Washington, D.C., when he was three, and they settled permanently in Palmer Park, Maryland when he was ten. He was also named "Athlete of the Year" by ABC's Wide World of Sports and "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated. [22] After the fight, Leonard paid back his $21,000 loan to the investors. Leonard won the fight in 12 rounds on a split decision. 19522000: 6063.5 kg, 20042012: 6064 kg. His incredible achievements include winning world titles in five weight divisions, including the WBC welterweight, WBA light middleweight, and WBC middleweight titles. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including Half & Half, L.A. Heat, Married with Children, Renegade and Tales From The Crypt. Leonard was aware of this, and in an interview for Beyond the Glory he said: "My intention was to fight Durn ASAP because I knew Durn's habits. 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On March 28, 1981, Leonard defended his title against Larry Bonds, the WBC sixth-ranked contender, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. The roles reversed: Leonard became the stalker and Hearns became the boxer. Hearns dropped Leonard with a right cross in the third round, but Leonard came back and battered Hearns around the ring in the fifth. He continued to taunt Durn mercilessly. The rules stated that a boxer had to be seventeen to box in international competition, so Leonard, only sixteen, lied about his age. At the final bell, even uniformed ringside security rushed into the ring applauding and lauding Leonard's effort. After several comebacks, Leonard ended his professional career with 36 wins, three losses, and one draw. November 30, 1979: Leonard wins his first world titles by defeating Wilfred Bentez via 15th round TKO. They fought before a live crowd of 23,618. In snowshoesLeonard repeatedly beat Hagler to the punch. Going into the final round, Leonard led by scores of 137130, 137133, and 136134. [11], Leonard, the fifth of seven children of Cicero and Getha Leonard, was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. "[66] Although Leonard dominated the fight, he suffered several cuts. With Hearns fatigued, Leonard came back and had a strong finish to the round. Known for his punching power, he won world championships in four weight classes, though his reputation took a hit with his "no ms" loss to Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980. Over his 25-year career, Robinson won the world welterweight and middleweight crowns and was dubbed "pound for pound, the best." . [53], Many were surprised that Hagler, a natural southpaw, opened the fight boxing out of an orthodox stance. Leonard entered the bout as a 3-1 favorite but Norris dominated the fight, giving Leonard a heavy beating. Standing in a boxing ring with Howard Cosell, the master of ceremonies, Leonard announced his retirement, saying a bout with Hagler would unfortunately never happen. After the quick and slick Leonard won the first two rounds on all three scorecards, Hagler started the third round as a southpaw. "I've had it. "He has really helped me get ready. Sugar Ray Leonard is one of the fastest boxers in history and his speed was just otherworldly. [citation needed] After eight tough rounds, Leonard was ahead although Kalule appeared to be coming on strong in the eight and ninth. Friends and family mourned the loss of the welterweight champion at wake . Leonard became a sensation in. Astrological Sign: Taurus. Sylvester Stallone, who co-hosted during the first season, was one of the executive producers, along with Mark Burnett. He hit Leonard with a big left hand and backed him into a corner. He would also choose Leonard's opponents. The scores were 120110, 119109, and 116111. "I decided to search for a substituteI resorted to cocaine. Lalonde tried to tie up Leonard, but got dropped with a powerful left hook. He was given a scholarship to the University of Maryland, a gift from the citizens of Glenarden, Maryland. Roy Jones Jr. Ensuite Who defeated Mayweather? "[77], Leonard has provided commercial endorsements for companies including Coca-Cola, EA Sports, Ford, Nabisco, Revlon and 7 Up. Hagler was a heavy favorite. Even though Leonard dominated, hurting Hearns and battering him, all three judges gave both rounds to Leonard by a 109 margin. Durn said. Although Price landed multiple good blows, Leonard knocked him out in the first round, advancing his record to 250 with 16 knockouts.[28]. Kalule got up but the referee waved it off. Leonard used constant lateral movement and won by a lopsided twelve-round unanimous decision over a listless Durn. Howard knocked Leonard flat on his back in the fourth round. [45] Leonard's next fight was scheduled to be against Roger Stafford on May 14, 1982, in Buffalo, New York. [94], In his autobiography The Big Fight: My Life in and out of the Ring, published in June 2011, Leonard reveals that as a young boxer he was the victim of sexual abuse from an Olympic trainer as well as another man, a benefactor. "[83] Speaking of his promotional company, Leonard said, "We did some great shows with evenly matched fights. Leonard boasted that he would have a couple of ten-round bouts and then take on Milton McCrory, Donald Curry, Durn, Hearns and finally Hagler. Sugar Ray Leonard, byname of Ray Charles Leonard, (born May 17, 1956, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.), American boxer, known for his agility and finesse, who won 36 of 40 professional matches and various titles. Juanita Wilkinson, Leonard's high school girlfriend, told him she was pregnant in the summer of 1973. Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint Sunflowers, but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. The fight was postponed when Leonard had minor surgery on his right eye to fix a loose retina. Hearns (left) had not lost in his 32 fights before facing Leonard. Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns feature in fight one of a BBC Sounds look back at some of boxing's greatest fights. [86] He appeared as a guest at the chef's table, along with Tito Ortiz, during the tenth season of Hell's Kitchen. Answer (1 of 8): Hearns and Leonard fought twice. himself. In 2007 he was awarded The Ambassador Award of Excellence by the LA Sports & Entertainment Commission at the Riviera Country Club for his continued community involvement. Leonard landed the harder punches and had Benitez hurt several times late in the fight, but Leonard couldn't put him away. Leonard served as host and mentor to the aspiring fighters on The Contender. Hagler took a few months to decide, then agreed to the match.[52]. Leonard, having slowed down, was obliged to fight more and move less. After that, Leonard decided to box Hagler. The scorecards from the ringside press and broadcast media attest to the polarizing views and opinions of the fight. Floyd bounced back and won two in a row over Sanchez to secure his spot in Atlanta. Judge Jos Guerra scored the fight 118110 for Leonard. On March 10, 1986, Marvin Hagler knocked out John Mugabi in eleven rounds to retain the Undisputed World Middleweight Championship for the twelfth time and advance his record to 6222. Leonard's 1987 fight with Hagler, which served as a comeback after a three-year retirement, is one of the greatest fights ever. A paying crowd of 12,379 generated a live gate of $6.2 million. [67], In August 1990, Leonard relinquished the WBC super middleweight title, saying that he was under the weight for the division. I used when I felt bad, I used when I missed competing at that level", he said. He continued to score well in the fourth and opened a cut above Leonard's right eye. In 2002, Leonard was voted by The Ring as the ninth greatest fighter of the last 80 years. In the second, Durn rocked Leonard with a left hook, sending him into the ropes. Durn attacked at almost every turn. Fearful that her son would get pulled into this shady world, Robinson's mother turned to the Salem Methodist Episcopal Church, where a man by the name of George Gainford had just started a boxing club. Robinson, who was unapologetic for his lavish spending, is estimated to have earned more than $4 million as a fighter, all of which he burned through, forcing him to continue boxing much longer than he should have. Robinson inspired Ali's famous matador style, which he used to defeat Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title in 1964. Trainer talked 24 of his friends and clients into underwriting Leonard's career with an investment of $21,000 to be repaid within four years at 8% interest. The fight was cancelled, and Leonard had surgery to repair the retina on May 9, 1982. She named Leonard as the father and the county's state attorney's office filed a civil suit against Leonard to establish paternity and get support payments for the child. . Bonds rose but Leonard didn't let him off the hook. Leonard would continue to pursue his Olympic dream while she and the baby, Ray Charles Leonard Jr., lived with her parents. He is the celebrity spokesperson for the Atlanta law firm John Foy and Associates, PC. Leonard, becoming more aggressive, hurt Hearns in the sixth with a left hook to the chin. Roger helped start the boxing program, urging the center's director, Ollie Dunlap, to form a team. However, given his style and first name, it was probably only a matter of time before people started calling him Sugar Ray, after the man many consider to be the best boxer of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson. But even though it was bereft of some of the normal fight card touches, this show offered a fun presentation of boxing that never mocked the sport. My journey has ended, my dream is fulfilled. In this episode [87] of the "March Milkness" series (where Rhett and Link created a March Madness style bracket to determine the best breakfast cereal), Leonard was brought in to break a tie between the Fruity Region Champion, Froot Loops, and the Chocolatey Region Champion, Oreo O's. [75] He was scheduled to fight Tony Menefee on February 15, 1998, in Australia, but he pulled out of the fight, saying that he didn't have the motivation. The first fight occurred in '81 and was a highly anticipated welterweight unification match. Janks Morton and Dave Jacobs trained Leonard for the Lalonde fight. Thomas Hearns) 16 September 1981 - 9 November 1982 . Leonard suffered his last two losses as an amateur in 1974. The young boxer quickly moved up the ranks. The following year, he again won the National AAU Light Welterweight Championship, as well as the Light Welterweight Championship at the Pan American Games. I didn't want anyone to tell me my career had to end." According to Bob Arum, the fight grossed $78 million (which equates to around $179 million in 2020). Kalule, who was 360, had been the WBA Light Middleweight Champion for two years. In 1989, Leonard was introduced to Bernadette Robi by Kenny G at a Luther Vandross concert. [95] He has since made public appearances to bring attention to the issue of child sex abuse, declaring himself a "poster child" for the cause and encouraging victims to report their abuse.[96]. It was promoted as "The War". 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