I turned on this video as I was Channel surfing because these two guy were the absolute best in their class back in this time in history and to my surprise Howard Cosell was announcing the fight and man did it ever bring back memories of watching these fights with Ali and Big George Forman, Joe Frazier and so many others along with these two with my father when I was like 6 or 7 years old maybe earlier and Howard would commentate those as well. Thanks for posting this 4 part video it was awesome
Most of the guys he faced were fighters well past their prime. If you want to be the best you have to beat the best. Sugar Ray Leonard and Floyd Mayweather fought the best. The fact that Mayweather is dogging Manny shows that his record is more important than his legacy as a fighter. I'm not impressed with his 42-0 record. I'm more impressed with Sugar Ray Robinson's 173 wins 108 of them KO and 19 losses. THAT'S SOMETHING! He is undoubtedly the greatest pound for pound fighter of all time.
this is the first time ive ever had the chance to see mayweather SR in action an I gotta say, the dude could fight!! he was outta his league here against leonard but then again most were most of the time... but man, FM sr was a good fighter, I like the look of his style... an you can deffo see it in FM jr...
true...now they all can box and i think Floyd Jr had the best balance because of his physical structure as mentioned. another thing is I think Floyd Jr hit harder than his father and uncle.
He fought for a belt in his second to last fight of his career, USBA 147 belt vs Marlon Starling. Besides him and Sugar, Floyd never really fought good competition. Sugar was going real easy on him. Sugar almost looks like hes sparring. Anyway...Floyd retired 29-6
Floyd actually had a better jab than Leonard. Leonard was always a weak jabber. Mayweather actually BOXED better than Ray. Ray never was a boxer but was more of a STYLIZED PUNCHER. His great FOOTWORK is what made him look more like a BOXER than he was. This is no SHADE at Ray but I am just calling it, like I see it.
Howard cosell acts like he's got a hard on for mayweather, every time Ray Leonard rocks him with a hard shot cosell say " he's just off balance" when he is clearly been hit square in the face
Majority of all Mayweathers have glass jaws. Thats why the gift of reach was bestowed upon them. Combine that with defense, it allows them to control the fight from range. A true fighter gets inside. Lights out, like Floyd Sr., Roger Mayweather, and thats why Floyd Jr. stop brawling in welterweight. Floyd Jr. brawled with Corrales but as soon as he moved up. He became pure boxer.
Ese no es Floyd es Roger su tío que además fue campeón mundial y entrenador de Floyd durante toda su carrera , Roger ya fallecido pasará a la historia como uno de los grandes campeones norteamericanos de la época de los 80
Yeah (Cosell?) was hating really hard on Ray. Everytime he busted him with a shot he says "he's not hurt by that" or "he slipped there" or "the crowd yelled but he didn't do anything". It's obvious Ray was in control the whole damn time. Blatantly biased.
Watching this definitely let's me know Jr would have beat Ray Leonard. Sr literally let Ray pound on him on the ropes. Mayweather Jr would never let that happen. When senior used that jab, Ray had to adjust. Mayweather would have control ray leonard all the way to victory. I said what I said
Looks to me that Leonard underestimated Mayweather and wasted a lot of punches early. He seems to be trying to prove something to Mayweather or to the media. I can't tell the size difference but it also seems like Mayweather is difficult to hit from the outside.
Ray Lenard, another greatest who isn't. The original sugar man, Sugar Ray Robinson, best of the best, and no Ali, you were not better or a two plus pound Ray Robinson.
@TA152H01 Castillo was actually pretty good and believe me you make some real good points but I would say Leonards head movement may be alot better than Mayweathers but Mayweather rarely gets hit das all im sayin, he's not perfect, tho he seems to think it,and he could definately show more heart also in his opposition I wanna see him fight cotto or martinez or canelo im sure you agree right but he wants to keep that 42-0 so we probably wnt see it.
@ken162008 Maybe but that didn't help him. all that shoulder rolling did SQUAT maybe if He fought Ray instead of boxing him he would've done better. like CUT him catch ray with a punch he didn't see instead he stayed in his defensive shell didn't let his hands go and Ray beat him uP to get the Stoppage. " Sugar Ray Leonard is hurting him quit a bit " Yep! Boxing's a HURT a business You fight the boxers and You box the fighters. Leonard had the right idea...and won.
Floyd Jr would have beaten sugar Jr Right hand would have touched Ray all day Floyd sr hit sugar at will Floyd Jr was faster smarter and has a way Better jab and Right Hand
first of all people don't realize if floyd jr and sugar ray met sugar would have the speed and power edge also sugar is far the better athlete sugar also has the better jaw also fought way better comprtition sugar is also way bigger than floyd floyd is not as fast handed as his father you can not compare 80s fighters to todays crop floyd could not use the philly shell against lenard sugar would just light is body up people under estimate how great leonard was
I turned on this video as I was Channel surfing because these two guy were the absolute best in their class back in this time in history and to my surprise Howard Cosell was announcing the fight and man did it ever bring back memories of watching these fights with Ali and Big George Forman, Joe Frazier and so many others along with these two with my father when I was like 6 or 7 years old maybe earlier and Howard would commentate those as well. Thanks for posting this 4 part video it was awesome
Respect to these two legends
When fighters fought and boxers boxed at the same time. #Respect
Tremendos coloso, eso era Boxeo, ya no hay nadie que se asemeje a estos
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Most of the guys he faced were fighters well past their prime. If you want to be the best you have to beat the best. Sugar Ray Leonard and Floyd Mayweather fought the best. The fact that Mayweather is dogging Manny shows that his record is more important than his legacy as a fighter. I'm not impressed with his 42-0 record. I'm more impressed with Sugar Ray Robinson's 173 wins 108 of them KO and 19 losses. THAT'S SOMETHING! He is undoubtedly the greatest pound for pound fighter of all time.
Chavez is the best pound for pound middle weight that ever lived
Boxeo ....ARTE......tremendos campeones ...🇦🇷✌️👏de Argentina 2021
This fight was better than any of his son’s fights
Very technical fight
Leonard el mejor de los mejores 💪
they were equal size . Equal at the bell then SRL showed why he is one of the best ever.
Floyd Sr was very skilled and won some rounds against Leonard but his outside the ring activities ruined his boxing career.
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this is the first time ive ever had the chance to see mayweather SR in action an I gotta say, the dude could fight!! he was outta his league here against leonard but then again most were most of the time... but man, FM sr was a good fighter, I like the look of his style... an you can deffo see it in FM jr...
Leonard fue mi boxeador favorito. Era excelente!
Leonard knocked him down twice. So how is he losing??
Jamas existiran peleadores de hoy como. Esos guerreros
Everyone says the orignal sugar ray was the best. Maybe he is but I was not born yet. I was born in the 70's and I was raised on Sugar Ray leonard.
Ray Leonard el mejor de su peso en ese tiempo un gran pugilista
Mayweather, has stamina , recover's quickly , but Lenoard has the punching power.
true...now they all can box and i think Floyd Jr had the best balance because of his physical structure as mentioned. another thing is I think Floyd Jr hit harder than his father and uncle.
Idk about his uncle
He fought for a belt in his second to last fight of his career, USBA 147 belt vs Marlon Starling. Besides him and Sugar, Floyd never really fought good competition. Sugar was going real easy on him. Sugar almost looks like hes sparring. Anyway...Floyd retired 29-6
79-72 for Leonard so far, 79-71 if that second one was scored a KD as well.
You have to give it to Floyd,he could take a beating.
That's what I stated earlier. If you look at that 3rd round Mayweather was hit with maybe 25 HARD body shots all at the same location. Tough Dude
THE BEST SUGAR RAY EVER
Q grandes peleas ya no hay como sigue q negrito un ángel q prodigioso
Geezus...
The Low Blows from Leonard!!!
Hand speed is genetic!
I'll never understand why the liver shot isn't used more in boxing. Look what it did ot Oscar.
No one has ever landed more punches after the bell than Leonard. He’s got that going for him.
You silly.
Sugar Ray destroyed him..just like he would Jr.
Their are very equal Boxer, but Leonard is the most experience.
Floyd actually had a better jab than Leonard. Leonard was always a weak jabber. Mayweather actually BOXED better than Ray. Ray never was a boxer but was more of a STYLIZED PUNCHER. His great FOOTWORK is what made him look more like a BOXER than he was. This is no SHADE at Ray but I am just calling it, like I see it.
@mistaeric I got my opinion, you got yours man.
Howard cosell acts like he's got a hard on for mayweather, every time Ray Leonard rocks him with a hard shot cosell say " he's just off balance" when he is clearly been hit square in the face
Mayweather quick jab , and hand speed is keeping Leonard, at bay most of the time.
Ok Roger mayweather was better then Floyd Sr. But Ray Leonard was a warrior
Majority of all Mayweathers have glass jaws. Thats why the gift of reach was bestowed upon them. Combine that with defense, it allows them to control the fight from range. A true fighter gets inside. Lights out, like Floyd Sr., Roger Mayweather, and thats why Floyd Jr. stop brawling in welterweight. Floyd Jr. brawled with Corrales but as soon as he moved up. He became pure boxer.
Floyd is in trouble in every end of rounds...
Good fight. 😃
Sugar Ray can claim a victory over Mayweather and Marvin Hagler. That's almost unbelievable!!
And to think... Just how far Floyd Sr. Would have went if he wasn't selling dope all night at that time. Pure Talent !!!!
He was selling it and Ray was on it ain't that a bitch
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these two seem similiar....entertaining fight
Poorly commentated fight as the renowned Cosell failed to call numerous connections especially from Leonard
Buenos boxeadores
that man is howard cosell.............and if I recollect he was very pro sugar ray
Leonard started using in the 80's.
Ese no es Floyd es Roger su tío que además fue campeón mundial y entrenador de Floyd durante toda su carrera , Roger ya fallecido pasará a la historia como uno de los grandes campeones norteamericanos de la época de los 80
Mayweather did well in this fight. I like his defense..
Really ?????😯
You sure you mean this fight??
lolz when floyd caught that left hook his afro almost flew off
Now this is a boxing match.... Not Floyd Mayweather Jr.
mayweather sr had skiills
I don't know that Howard was watching the same fight that I was...
This fight was very close to me, until SRL knocked Mayweather Sr. down.
No it wasnt
Ray Leonard was physically stronger, so he was better able to impose his will/agressiveness....Floyds' style made many fighters look akward.
2 gigantes como no han sslido desdes akella EPOCA
Leonard had the heavier punches, but Mayweather beat him to the punch most of the time.
Yeah (Cosell?) was hating really hard on Ray. Everytime he busted him with a shot he says "he's not hurt by that" or "he slipped there" or "the crowd yelled but he didn't do anything". It's obvious Ray was in control the whole damn time. Blatantly biased.
Watching this definitely let's me know Jr would have beat Ray Leonard. Sr literally let Ray pound on him on the ropes. Mayweather Jr would never let that happen. When senior used that jab, Ray had to adjust. Mayweather would have control ray leonard all the way to victory. I said what I said
He must watch that over and over again
Looks to me that Leonard underestimated Mayweather and wasted a lot of punches early. He seems to be trying to prove something to Mayweather or to the media. I can't tell the size difference but it also seems like Mayweather is difficult to hit from the outside.
@BudPeters44 Howard cossell? lol ur crazy, He was a super Ray leonard fan.
Para mí Floyd Sr. era mejor boxeador que su hijo Floyd JR.
mayweather jr. vs ray leonard would be much like mosley vs mayweather in my opinion.
At least Sr fight toe to toe unlike Jr who's a master in running!!
If floyd sr taught floyd jr everything he knows then why floyd jr seems more technically sound and way better than his father?
Because Jr wasn't fighting fighters like Sugar Ray, Hearns, Benitez, or Duran
Boxing technics improves as time goes by.
Sugar ray fought differently depending on who he was fighting
Right
Ray Lenard, another greatest who isn't. The original sugar man, Sugar Ray Robinson, best of the best, and no Ali, you were not better or a two plus pound Ray Robinson.
be nice now,but i guess we know now how floyd jr came to be called "pretty boy".
Why would you toy with a sugar ray leonard?
@TA152H01 Castillo was actually pretty good and believe me you make some real good points but I would say Leonards head movement may be alot better than Mayweathers but Mayweather rarely gets hit das all im sayin, he's not perfect, tho he seems to think it,and he could definately show more heart also in his opposition I wanna see him fight cotto or martinez or canelo im sure you agree right but he wants to keep that 42-0 so we probably wnt see it.
8:14 was a beautiful bolo punch :)
i think ray would have beat jr...you?
In his Pajamas Mayweather is a joke
Absolutely!
the pay was shit back then.
Looks like Mayweather hurt his right hand.
@ken162008 Maybe but that didn't help him. all that shoulder rolling did SQUAT maybe if He fought Ray instead of boxing him he would've done better. like CUT him catch ray with a punch he didn't see instead he stayed in his defensive shell didn't let his hands go and Ray beat him uP to get the Stoppage. " Sugar Ray Leonard is hurting him quit a bit " Yep! Boxing's a HURT a business You fight the boxers and You box the fighters. Leonard had the right idea...and won.
man i hope manny is watching this video......because i know mannys left his stronger than sugar rays
THIS FIGHT WAS NO LESS THAN A DRAW!!!!!!!!!
Floyd Jr would have beaten sugar Jr Right hand would have touched Ray all day Floyd sr hit sugar at will Floyd Jr was faster smarter and has a way Better jab and Right Hand
Cancel culture Cossell and put George Foreman dub over Cossell on sound please.
Ugh. Mayweather looks like Kid Quick from the original arcade Punch-Out!!
Commentary by Cosell so biased against Leonard.
I think Leonard is JR's father cause Jr look more like Leonard. Sr' is the step father. lol
Valiente el Sr, no corría como el jr, cobarde para pelear.
I love flicker jab
Mayweather was shot shortly after this and it ended his career.
Talking about black on black crime Jesus Jesus
Extradionary how little Cosell knew about boxing.
first of all people don't realize if floyd jr and sugar ray met sugar would have the speed and power edge also sugar is far the better athlete sugar also has the better jaw also fought way better comprtition sugar is also way bigger than floyd floyd is not as fast handed as his father you can not compare 80s fighters to todays crop floyd could not use the philly shell against lenard sugar would just light is body up people under estimate how great leonard was
@MarioSonicPaint Howard Cossell
Third round was a nut shot fest both hitting below the belt
boxing acctually advaced.
AT 523...STRAIGHT ON CLOCK..OOOOUCH...SUGAR WON THIS
floyd throws a right like he throws a jab. Thats why he cant pack any power into it
8:13. Wicked shot from Leonard. That would have fucked up anyone.
@TA152H01 but he destroyed castillo in the rematch. i wouldnt say mayweather defense has major flaws. i wouldnt say he ducks fighters
Same Left hook Shane will get his son with
REF!! stop the fight already
classic commentator...ftw
you see people. if you really know the sport of boxing, you would know that atleast 35% of sugar ray leonard's boxing style is show boating.
the black guy in the ring is going to win!!!
Where's Mayweather Jr...? Not born yet?
Floyd is faster.
Floy jr win sugar
Definitely