I hired Ray for a conference speaking event. He killed it. He showed all of the great big fight finishes on video, reflected on the win or loss, and we absolutely got our moneys worth. Best company event ever. We bought Everlasting boxing gloves for every attendee and he stayed around and signed every glove. With photos. Priceless. Class act.
@@justinfletcher7630 I'm a big Hagler fan, but I don't understand why people think Hagler won that fight. It was close, don't get me wrong. But Leonard landed more punches. Hagler didn't look like his dominant self. He looked a bit slow and like he wasn't in control. Leonard was just so fast and slipped so many punches. Also, the pace and flow were in Leonard's favor. I do, however, think that had they fought again, Hagler would've won.
Leonard at welterweight, before he tore his retina, is the greatest fighter in history. He mastered every skill in boxing at the highest level and had no flaws. After the retina tear he took a long lay off and was never the same.
What a fascinating guy! He's so honest and insightful. I remember being a child and watching him in the '76 Olympics. When he turned pro, everyone had an eye on him. His supreme talent was evident. What separated him, in my opinion, is that like Ali, he truly had the heart of a champion. He was so darn mentally tough and would will himself to victory against the other greats. He's my favorite boxer of all-time and a marvelous human being.
This is it for me. I first saw him on Wide World Of Sports in 1975 I was in elementary school. I remember all of those moments that they showed. He was even bigger than Reggie Jackson(who was huge) in my eyes. For me the pinnacle was the Hearns fight. I was in 9th grade and we went to see it on closed circuit at Newark Symphony Hall. Sold out so we walked behind the building and watched it on the truck tv. Magical moment🥊
It is really wonderful to hear him talk about his Olympic experience and his life. He was a childhood hero to so many of us. Excellent interview with an amazing person!
Back in the 70’s into the 80’s was the apex of the Non-heavyweight fighters. You had Leonard, Duran, Hearns, Hagler all fighting in the same weight class. Then you had guys like Salvador Sanchez, possibly greatest featherweight ever, not to mention Alexis Arguello and Aaron Pryor who gave us two wars of attrition. Great time to be a boxing fan.
Ray was actually “ a business” before Mayweather. It wasn’t just having an attorney as an adviser, it was having a trustworthy attorney as an advisor that was everything.
It wasn't uncommon for boxers managers to form a corporation for their charges. Mike Trainer advising Leonard to form a company and get investors for his debut fight was nothing new. It's how boxing was conducted. If you watch old fight footage and look at the uniforms cornermen wore they usually had the name of an organization on their white cardiacs. Jersey Joe Walcott, Ezzard Charles, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, they were all registered companies.
I remember those great 1976 Olympics in Montreal like it was yesterday. But it's 2024 now and they're 48 years ago. Sugar Ray and the U.S. Boxing Team with the Spinks brothers, Howard Davis, John Tate, Davey Armstrong, Leo Randolph. and the other names I now can't recall along with Bruce Jenner winning the Decathlon made for a GREAT summer.
I had the privilege of meeting Angelo Dundee when I was in elementary school. He came to my elementary school as a representative of Sugar Ray. He was introduced as Ray's trainer. He showed everyone a few boxing moves. He was good guy.
I love watching interviews with Ray & Magic Johnson because they both are still animated & love talking about their respective sport.It’s always must see
I grew up watching sugar Ray Leonard, ln fact he was my next door neighbor, we went to Jr. High and High school together,we both loved Palmer Park md. In the early 70s
VERY NICE AND CLASSY GUY. IN 2008, WHEN I HAD PICTURE TAKEN WITH HIM AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY !!!!!!! BEST BOXER EVER !!!!! THANK U VERY MUCH MR. LENOARD ...
I met Ray at of all things an ob/gyn medical event years ago in Florida where he was promoting the 1-2 punch combination of Rolaids. He was classy, friendly, and interesting; and I greatly enjoyed talking with him. We discussed his first fight with Duran, and Ray just shook his head while saying "he was one good fighter!".
Leonard shows a lot of class and style in recognizing his own inner strength in overcoming his fears and doubts but also humility and respect for the efforts of his opponents. Joe Buck is an excellent interviewer.
What a great entertaining interview with my boxing hero. Of the 4 Kings of the Golden era, SRL was the sweetest!!! In my books, the best boxer of my time❤
I really admire,Sugar Ray Leonard. He and Muhammad Ali are my Heroes. I met Ali, but my dream now is to meet Leanar d really I am praying to God really that I might meet him one day. I am also retired now and I have become a trainer of boxers now. I am an ex SA Flyweight Champion and in 1995 I became the first South African to win a Commonwealth Title (Belt) in London England. However I am still in love with this Sport called Boxing. When I knockout Francis Ampofo who was the Champion was named as one of the best knockouts of 2021.
I came to Appreciate Sugar Rey more now than ever, I remember My friends Dads friends, Bragging About Hit Man, Duran, everyone else, But Sugar Rey always came through on Top, Amazing Life…!
As someone who underwent a detached retina surgery 22 years ago, I can confirm what Leonard was told by his physician regarding Leonard getting back in the ring. The scleral buckle used to repair a macula-on detachment generally makes a retina more secure against the eyeball than is natural. While the desire to protect Leonard’s health was understandable, it’s a bit unfortunate that the overhyped risk drove him from the ring in his absolute prime. What a fantastic champion; the most complete fighter I’ve seen in my lifetime. I thought Mike Trainer, for all his brilliant management of Leonard, was too strict about Angie Dundee’s compensation and this eventually led to their parting ways. Anyway, it’s fun to relive the old days with this interview!
What a wonderful era of boxing, following the heavyweight legends from the 60’s and 70’s. Ray has always been a class act and is incredibly honest and inspirational. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.
Ali, Frazier, Foremsn, Norton, and 5th man in, Earnie Shavers in the 70s. Leonard, Duran, Hearns, Haglar in the 80s. Two golden eras. Will never happen again. Boxing is not the same.
Suga Ray Leo this one of my favorite boxers even today i choose him over most boxers like seeing him. He should make A Suga Ray Movie it will be the best movie jus like Ali the Greatest. Nice Champ.
I was born in DC in 1970. Lived in PG country before moving to Montgomery co. I can tell you as a kid playing little league football in Upper Marlboro.. Palmer park was the toughest team we played. It’s not hard to see where Ray gets his toughness.
I was hoping someone would ask the question of how he thought he'd have got on against Robinson at welterweight - talent-wise, nothing in it for me, but, I maybe would have Robinson just slightly tougher. Of course, Leonard made no defences of the Middleweight Crown he took from Hagler, but, relinquished it to go back into retirement (saying he just wanted to beat Hagler and wasn't interested in defending the crown) and Robinson was a five-time Middleweight Champion. So at welterweight, it's even Stephens but Robinson beats him at middleweight. Would Robinson have beaten Hagler at middleweight? Yes, although they may have shared honours in a two or three-fight series. Engaging interview with the great Sugar Ray Leonard. Thanks for uploading.
My all-time favorite fighter Mr. Sugar Ray Leonard. It's a shame that the Olympics don't give any coverage to boxing any more. I saw no coverage this past Olympics in July of 2024.
amazing interview! thank you guys! wow.. I am fighting the diabetes epidemic with my sugar free bakery since 2018! Zambawango out of Atlanta and shipping to everyone nationwide.
The thing about Duran and his No Mas, I think what happened is that in the first fight, Duran had to go down to his last dregs to beat Leonard. Like Ali did in his last fight with Frazier. Mentally, physically, motivationally…..from every fibre of his being. I think he just didn’t want or just couldn’t go there again. “Fighting” him again would take too much and he didn’t want to do that again. Anything less however, meant that a knockout was inevitable and he didn’t want that either. So ‘No Mas’.
Did you know before he played right center for world champion croton dukes?...his nickname was john nootz...he married a kindergarten teacher....he sold beer....his quote: I'm Johnny lambo and you're not
He copied the end of the round flurry from Ali. He was a master at that. Lay on the ropes for 2 minutes take their best shots -- most of them blocked with his gloves -- and then dominate the last 30 seconds and steal the round.
I was the biggest Sugar Ray Leonard fan in all of NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE BACK WHEN GROWING UP IN THE 70S. I WAS SO DEVASTATED WHEN DURAN BEAT HIM IN THEIR FIRST FIGHT. I WAS SO PISSED CAUSE IM WATCHING IT LIVE ON ABC, I DO BELIEVE. HE ISN'T MOVING THE WAY HE Always did and just not snapping off those combinations. He right in front of DURAN ABSORBING SO MUCH PUNISHMENT. THEN HEARNS DID THE I IMAGINABLE. PUT HIM OUTTA THE SPORT FOREVER WITH THAT BEATING HIS EYE TOOK. RETINA DETACHED I BELIEVE . And yes I know it's called a detached retina. But as those years he was champion and all the great fighters he beat and got beat up bye. The best days of boxing forever. But I saw and loved one other guy as much as I did Sugar Ray. Aaron Pryor. A guy that never got the big MONEY. And ALOT of the reason for that was that RAY WOULDN'T FIGHT HIM. AND AS MUCH AS I Had just said for years, nobody can beat zSugar RAY. BUT AARON PRYOR, COULD HAVE AND WOULD HAVE BEAT RAY. AND HE KNEW IT AND AVOIDED HIM. AND That ALONE HAD ME SO PISSED I STARTED HATING HIM. AND YES RAY DID DUCK AARON PRYOR. ASK HIM. AND IF HE SAID HE DIDN'T, I'LL NEVER HAVE ANY MORE RESECT FOR HIM EVER. I FOUGHT A WHOLE LOT GROWING UP IN NASHVILLE. I WAS ALWAYS THE SMALLEST GUY. BUT I WAS THE SMALL GUY THAT WOULD FIGHT ANYBODY ANY DAY. AND I WON, AND WON A WHOLE LOT. ALWAYS HAVING OTHER REAL BOXERS TRYING TO GET ME INTO IT. BILLY RAY COLLINS WSS A GOOD FRIEND THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN WORLD CHAMPION. SHORT OF PANAMA LEWIS AND HIS FIGHTER IN BILLY RAYS 21, I BELIEVE IT WAS PROFESSIONAL FIGHT. 20 and 0 in his first 20 fights. ALL on ESPN. BUT I DID HAte it when NORRIS JUST BEAT THE HELL OUTTA HIM WITH A KNOCKOUT. AND HE DIDN'T BEAT HAGLER. HE DANCED HIS WAY AROUND TO NOT GETTING KNOCKED OUT. I NEVER GOT INTO IT BECAUSE I RACED MOTOCROSS AND PLAYED FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL. BUT WAS CALLED WHITE MIKE ALL THRU JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOL
Absolutely Ray, the Olympic Gold medal is the most important thing to do for himself & Country & recognition & respect to make you're way aa a professional Top Class boxer & one of the Greatest of all time.
The modern era began when the common man had access to vhs, home video. That was the dawn of every fighter on earth having tape on their opponents & it changed the sport. Since then, approximately 1980, theres been nobody p4p better than Leonard. Only Roy Jones enters the conversation but Ray put reigning champions away, whereas Roy would cruize if he wasnt pushed, I think Ray beats him & it looks very similar to the 2 x Tommy Hearns fights. So thats Leonard p4p the best in the modern era, which arguably ended around 2015 when MMA took over as the premier combat sport. So how does he rate on the all time list, or more importantly, how would the fighters before him cope if they have the whole world recording his fights ? That alone gives Ray a credible argument for being the absolute best of all time but outa respect for their reputations & all the boxers & coaches they have inspired, including Ray himself, I rank Sugar Ray Robinson #1 & Ali #2 with Ray #3 & Roy Jones #4.
Many of the stories in this video SRL told before. Nevertheless to me he is always entertaining and has something real to say. Hope one day his brother Roger can tell his side of the story in an interview like this.
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I hired Ray for a conference speaking event. He killed it. He showed all of the great big fight finishes on video, reflected on the win or loss, and we absolutely got our moneys worth. Best company event ever. We bought Everlasting boxing gloves for every attendee and he stayed around and signed every glove. With photos. Priceless. Class act.
He sure is a class act!!
DEFINITELY!
and a Gentleman!
A great man he is even to date.
What company?
A phenomenal boxing talent who was unbelievably gifted - thanks for sharing your story.
Duran, Leonard, Hearns, Hagler…. Absolute golden age of boxing! The Four Kings plus a long list of incredible contenders.
on't forget about Benitez!!!
The Four King's. Great book
Marvelous is my absolute favorite I still one hundred percent say he won't that fight but sugar ray is an absolute animal
Don't forget "The Hawk" Aaron Pryor!
@@justinfletcher7630 I'm a big Hagler fan, but I don't understand why people think Hagler won that fight. It was close, don't get me wrong. But Leonard landed more punches. Hagler didn't look like his dominant self. He looked a bit slow and like he wasn't in control. Leonard was just so fast and slipped so many punches. Also, the pace and flow were in Leonard's favor. I do, however, think that had they fought again, Hagler would've won.
Leonard at welterweight, before he tore his retina, is the greatest fighter in history. He mastered every skill in boxing at the highest level and had no flaws. After the retina tear he took a long lay off and was never the same.
What a fascinating guy! He's so honest and insightful. I remember being a child and watching him in the '76 Olympics. When he turned pro, everyone had an eye on him. His supreme talent was evident. What separated him, in my opinion, is that like Ali, he truly had the heart of a champion. He was so darn mentally tough and would will himself to victory against the other greats. He's my favorite boxer of all-time and a marvelous human being.
Love Ray. I'm 57 and grew up watching him.
me too
71 and he's my favorite!
Me also
God of war
@@Hvacmania god of thunder
Roberto,Leonard,Marvin and Tommy
Nobody would come close to these legends vibe and performance,absolute beasts and what an era! The golden age.
Aaron Pryor was better then everyone in 80s. FAB 5
This is it for me. I first saw him on Wide World Of Sports in 1975 I was in elementary school. I remember all of those moments that they showed. He was even bigger than Reggie Jackson(who was huge) in my eyes. For me the pinnacle was the Hearns fight. I was in 9th grade and we went to see it on closed circuit at Newark Symphony Hall. Sold out so we walked behind the building and watched it on the truck tv. Magical moment🥊
HE WAS INCREDIBLE AND STILL IS.
It is really wonderful to hear him talk about his Olympic experience and his life. He was a childhood hero to so many of us. Excellent interview with an amazing person!
Now you're talking
Back in the 70’s into the 80’s was the apex of the Non-heavyweight fighters. You had Leonard, Duran, Hearns, Hagler all fighting in the same weight class.
Then you had guys like Salvador Sanchez, possibly greatest featherweight ever, not to mention Alexis Arguello and Aaron Pryor who gave us two wars of attrition. Great time to be a boxing fan.
Arguello/Pryor was Huge , Pryor was a beast , just nonstop attack , attack , attack .
Not to mention Bernard Hopkins, Felix Trinidad, sp,
Wilfred Benitez 🥊
The GOAT! I remember having gloves, action figure, and a bag . He was a marketing GENIUS!
My all time hero and the best of the 4 kings from the 80's.
Ray was actually “ a business” before Mayweather. It wasn’t just having an attorney as an adviser, it was having a trustworthy attorney as an advisor that was everything.
It wasn't uncommon for boxers managers to form a corporation for their charges. Mike Trainer advising Leonard to form a company and get investors for his debut fight was nothing new. It's how boxing was conducted. If you watch old fight footage and look at the uniforms cornermen wore they usually had the name of an organization on their white cardiacs. Jersey Joe Walcott, Ezzard Charles, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, they were all registered companies.
Great interview. Thanks Sugar Ray for behind the scenes stories.
I grew up in Maryland when Sugar Ray was coming up through the ranks.
Man the entire Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia area was nuts. 👍🏾👌🏽
The greatest era of boxing…and Sugar Ray was center stage 🥊
One of the greatest I ever saw
Sugar, all the respect. You were so open. You are a gem.
Sugar Ray has been an inspiration from my introduction at the 1976 Olympics to present
Sugar Ray.....an exceptional human being and superb athlete....one of the very best.💥😊💥
One of the most honest interviews I've ever seen.
I remember those great 1976 Olympics in Montreal like it was yesterday. But it's 2024 now and they're 48 years ago. Sugar Ray and the U.S. Boxing Team with the Spinks brothers, Howard Davis, John Tate, Davey Armstrong, Leo Randolph. and the other names I now can't recall along with Bruce Jenner winning the Decathlon made for a GREAT summer.
One of the best pound for pound boxer punchers in the history of the sport hands down!!!
I had the privilege of meeting Angelo Dundee when I was in elementary school. He came to my elementary school as a representative of Sugar Ray. He was introduced as Ray's trainer. He showed everyone a few boxing moves. He was good guy.
Sugar Ray ............ Legend !!
I love watching interviews with Ray & Magic Johnson because they both are still animated & love talking about their respective sport.It’s always must see
My favorite athlete of ALL TIME. Hands down, bar none.
I love Sugar Ray Leonard ❤
I met Ray back in 93 what you see is what you get. He was very humble and a polite gentleman.
Thats why he's my idol
I grew up watching sugar Ray Leonard, ln fact he was my next door neighbor, we went to Jr. High and High school together,we both loved Palmer Park md. In the early 70s
VERY NICE AND CLASSY GUY. IN 2008, WHEN I HAD PICTURE TAKEN WITH HIM AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY !!!!!!! BEST BOXER EVER !!!!! THANK U VERY MUCH MR. LENOARD ...
I met Ray at of all things an ob/gyn medical event years ago in Florida where he was promoting the 1-2 punch combination of Rolaids. He was classy, friendly, and interesting; and I greatly enjoyed talking with him. We discussed his first fight with Duran, and Ray just shook his head while saying "he was one good fighter!".
This guy was the best of all times
Leonard shows a lot of class and
style in recognizing his own inner
strength in overcoming his fears
and doubts but also humility and
respect for the efforts of his
opponents.
Joe Buck is an excellent interviewer.
He's an absolute class act and dawg. But he lost to hagler. outside of that love everything about ray
Born in 1962 in Wilmington NC The seventies and eighties were the best boxers .
What a great entertaining interview with my boxing hero. Of the 4 Kings of the Golden era, SRL was the sweetest!!! In my books, the best boxer of my time❤
The most electric boxer ever!
I really admire,Sugar Ray Leonard. He and Muhammad Ali are my Heroes. I met Ali, but my dream now is to meet Leanar d really I am praying to God really that I might meet him one day. I am also retired now and I have become a trainer of boxers now. I am an ex SA Flyweight Champion and in 1995 I became the first South African to win a Commonwealth Title (Belt) in London England. However I am still in love with this Sport called Boxing. When I knockout Francis Ampofo who was the Champion was named as one of the best knockouts of 2021.
Joe said it all !! Oh the memories, thank you so much Sugar Ray what a a beautiful ride !! Your the GOAT !!! enjoy your retirement sir !! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I knew a lot of boxing fans in the 80's who didn't like Ray Leonard, but to a man, they all said they respected Ray.
Gotta love Sugar Ray...
I came to Appreciate Sugar Rey more now than ever, I remember My friends Dads friends, Bragging About Hit Man, Duran, everyone else, But Sugar Rey always came through on Top, Amazing Life…!
One of the all time greats ! Class act generational talent ! Thank you both for this great interview
The most gracious professional champion of all time.
Barry Sanders for me!
As someone who underwent a detached retina surgery 22 years ago, I can confirm what Leonard was told by his physician regarding Leonard getting back in the ring. The scleral buckle used to repair a macula-on detachment generally makes a retina more secure against the eyeball than is natural. While the desire to protect Leonard’s health was understandable, it’s a bit unfortunate that the overhyped risk drove him from the ring in his absolute prime. What a fantastic champion; the most complete fighter I’ve seen in my lifetime. I thought Mike Trainer, for all his brilliant management of Leonard, was too strict about Angie Dundee’s compensation and this eventually led to their parting ways. Anyway, it’s fun to relive the old days with this interview!
I am an ardent boxing lover. And guess who’s my idol; and consider the greatest of all time : Ray Leonard !!! ❤
What a wonderful era of boxing, following the heavyweight legends from the 60’s and 70’s. Ray has always been a class act and is incredibly honest and inspirational. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.
Good stuff! Memories of my youth, enjoying American Boxing with my dad, a former gold glove featherweight. Truly, i miss watching boxing.
Ali, Frazier, Foremsn, Norton, and 5th man in, Earnie Shavers in the 70s. Leonard, Duran, Hearns, Haglar in the 80s. Two golden eras. Will never happen again. Boxing is not the same.
Looks like he STILL can kick ass!! Classy and the best ever!!
Suga Ray Leo this one of my favorite boxers even today i choose him over most boxers like seeing him. He should make A Suga Ray Movie it will be the best movie jus like Ali the Greatest. Nice Champ.
I'm glad I stumbled upon these interviews. I have really enjoyed these. Especially the Joe Buck ones. Thanks for posting them.
The level of boxing in the first Hearns fight was next level from both of them . Great times .
Wow, looking forward to this one.
I met Ray at the boxing expo in Las Vegas . He took pictures with the fans for free . He’s genuinely a good person.
Wow such an incredible and amazing person. So big of a personality that he is down to earth and humble. Truly amazing
I was born in DC in 1970. Lived in PG country before moving to Montgomery co. I can tell you as a kid playing little league football in Upper Marlboro.. Palmer park was the toughest team we played. It’s not hard to see where Ray gets his toughness.
The most complete fighter of all times
God bless this man
I was hoping someone would ask the question of how he thought he'd have got on against Robinson at welterweight - talent-wise, nothing in it for me, but, I maybe would have Robinson just slightly tougher. Of course, Leonard made no defences of the Middleweight Crown he took from Hagler, but, relinquished it to go back into retirement (saying he just wanted to beat Hagler and wasn't interested in defending the crown) and Robinson was a five-time Middleweight Champion. So at welterweight, it's even Stephens but Robinson beats him at middleweight. Would Robinson have beaten Hagler at middleweight? Yes, although they may have shared honours in a two or three-fight series. Engaging interview with the great Sugar Ray Leonard. Thanks for uploading.
Just met him! Star struck!! Makes me wanna go exercise
I was at SRL vs. Hitman Hearns, the best fight I've ever seen. Also, I met SRL at a nightclub in Vega$, nicest man you'll ever meet, a TRUE Champ.
Ray Leonard would pound Mayweather.
Love Joe interviews
He may be one of the greatest fighters ever but I think he's even a greater human being!!! What a gentleman!!!
My all-time favorite fighter Mr. Sugar Ray Leonard. It's a shame that the Olympics don't give any coverage to boxing any more. I saw no coverage this past Olympics in July of 2024.
Sugar Ray Leonard is one of the greatest ever big respect and admiration even now hi can smoke so many fighters
One of the greats in boxing no doubt!
I saw duran 1 on tv i think i was 8 and couldnt believe it if u were a kid back then boxers were our superheros
Gotta love and respect the genuine soul of this guy. ❤
Leonard sugar ray ,,,campion...🥊🥊
amazing interview! thank you guys! wow.. I am fighting the diabetes epidemic with my sugar free bakery since 2018! Zambawango out of Atlanta and shipping to everyone nationwide.
sweet sugar man. thxs all the good times
The thing about Duran and his No Mas, I think what happened is that in the first fight, Duran had to go down to his last dregs to beat Leonard. Like Ali did in his last fight with Frazier. Mentally, physically, motivationally…..from every fibre of his being.
I think he just didn’t want or just couldn’t go there again. “Fighting” him again would take too much and he didn’t want to do that again. Anything less however, meant that a knockout was inevitable and he didn’t want that either.
So ‘No Mas’.
The most complete boxer ever. He knew it all.
The greatest. He had it all. Heart, guts, skill, charisma.
Outstanding, simple as that!
Did you know before he played right center for world champion croton dukes?...his nickname was john nootz...he married a kindergarten teacher....he sold beer....his quote: I'm Johnny lambo and you're not
Sugar is the greatest of all time
Best Leonard interview ever
What a beautiful human being ❤❤
He could chop any tree down. - The Best.
The best Sugar Ray Leonard
Hard too believe ray is 67, the champ doesn’t age
My all time favorite athlete. I wonder when this interview took place.
A class Guy and a great humble Champion 🥊👏
He copied the end of the round flurry from Ali. He was a master at that. Lay on the ropes for 2 minutes take their best shots -- most of them blocked with his gloves -- and then dominate the last 30 seconds and steal the round.
Great interview, Buck can get anyone to open up
Ray was my favorite boxer of all time behind Ali period
Sugar ray still looks 40 years of age ❤❤
My top 5 of all time, Sugar Ray, iron Mike, Pacquiao, Floyd and Saul
Love this man...class personified. Mad Dog 🐕 Sweeney
Sugar ray Leonard a true champion a true class act
This was excellent
Palmer Park Ray! Hometown hero and legend.
I was the biggest Sugar Ray Leonard fan in all of NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE BACK WHEN GROWING UP IN THE 70S. I WAS SO DEVASTATED WHEN DURAN BEAT HIM IN THEIR FIRST FIGHT. I WAS SO PISSED CAUSE IM WATCHING IT LIVE ON ABC, I DO BELIEVE. HE ISN'T MOVING THE WAY HE Always did and just not snapping off those combinations. He right in front of DURAN ABSORBING SO MUCH PUNISHMENT. THEN HEARNS DID THE I IMAGINABLE. PUT HIM OUTTA THE SPORT FOREVER WITH THAT BEATING HIS EYE TOOK. RETINA DETACHED I BELIEVE . And yes I know it's called a detached retina. But as those years he was champion and all the great fighters he beat and got beat up bye. The best days of boxing forever. But I saw and loved one other guy as much as I did Sugar Ray. Aaron Pryor. A guy that never got the big MONEY. And ALOT of the reason for that was that RAY WOULDN'T FIGHT HIM. AND AS MUCH AS I Had just said for years, nobody can beat zSugar RAY. BUT AARON PRYOR, COULD HAVE AND WOULD HAVE BEAT RAY. AND HE KNEW IT AND AVOIDED HIM. AND That ALONE HAD ME SO PISSED I STARTED HATING HIM. AND YES RAY DID DUCK AARON PRYOR. ASK HIM. AND IF HE SAID HE DIDN'T, I'LL NEVER HAVE ANY MORE RESECT FOR HIM EVER. I FOUGHT A WHOLE LOT GROWING UP IN NASHVILLE. I WAS ALWAYS THE SMALLEST GUY. BUT I WAS THE SMALL GUY THAT WOULD FIGHT ANYBODY ANY DAY. AND I WON, AND WON A WHOLE LOT. ALWAYS HAVING OTHER REAL BOXERS TRYING TO GET ME INTO IT. BILLY RAY COLLINS WSS A GOOD FRIEND THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN WORLD CHAMPION. SHORT OF PANAMA LEWIS AND HIS FIGHTER IN BILLY RAYS 21, I BELIEVE IT WAS PROFESSIONAL FIGHT. 20 and 0 in his first 20 fights. ALL on ESPN. BUT I DID HAte it when NORRIS JUST BEAT THE HELL OUTTA HIM WITH A KNOCKOUT. AND HE DIDN'T BEAT HAGLER. HE DANCED HIS WAY AROUND TO NOT GETTING KNOCKED OUT. I NEVER GOT INTO IT BECAUSE I RACED MOTOCROSS AND PLAYED FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL. BUT WAS CALLED WHITE MIKE ALL THRU JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOL
Absolutely Ray, the Olympic Gold medal is the most important thing to do for himself & Country & recognition & respect to make you're way aa a professional Top Class boxer & one of the Greatest of all time.
The modern era began when the common man had access to vhs, home video. That was the dawn of every fighter on earth having tape on their opponents & it changed the sport. Since then, approximately 1980, theres been nobody p4p better than Leonard. Only Roy Jones enters the conversation but Ray put reigning champions away, whereas Roy would cruize if he wasnt pushed, I think Ray beats him & it looks very similar to the 2 x Tommy Hearns fights.
So thats Leonard p4p the best in the modern era, which arguably ended around 2015 when MMA took over as the premier combat sport.
So how does he rate on the all time list, or more importantly, how would the fighters before him cope if they have the whole world recording his fights ?
That alone gives Ray a credible argument for being the absolute best of all time but outa respect for their reputations & all the boxers & coaches they have inspired, including Ray himself, I rank Sugar Ray Robinson #1 & Ali #2 with Ray #3 & Roy Jones #4.
Many of the stories in this video SRL told before. Nevertheless to me he is always entertaining and has something real to say. Hope one day his brother Roger can tell his side of the story in an interview like this.
Fastest boxer I ever saw in my life.
Sugar Ray Leonard.. I mean... The man!