He staggered Bonds with a right in the fourth round and dropped him with a follow-up combination. Leonard used constant lateral movement and won by a lopsided twelve-round unanimous decision over a listless Durn. Leonard, having slowed down, was obliged to fight more and move less. Leonard is also the son of welterweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard Jr. [76], Leonard has worked as a boxing analyst for ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, HBO and EPIX. Bid Opportunities . The house, the house. The iconic boxer has listed his vast estate, which is an entertainer's paradise Boxing legend, and godfather to Khloe Kardashian, Sugar Ray Leonard has listed his stunning Pacific Palisades mansion for $46.5 million. Good one. Like at Christmastime, he and Juanita (Leonard's wife) will come in and he'll say, 'Let's go shopping' and we'll go around to toy stores and get some gifts for the kids. Durn, the former Undisputed World Lightweight Champion for .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}6+12 years, had a record of 711 and was the #1 welterweight contender and considered the best "Pound for Pound" fighter in the world. On December 7, 1989, Leonard defended the title against Roberto Durn, who was the reigning WBC Middleweight Champion. Rounds nine and ten were good rounds for Leonard, but he ran into trouble in the eleventh round. Maybe he's saying, 'Let people see I've made it and they can make it too,' " he added. "[37] According to Randy Gordon, who witnessed Durn's antics beforehand and was in his dressing room immediately afterwards, Durn quit because of his huge eating binge prior to the fight. The live gate was $5.9 million, and the revenue from pay-per-view was $7.5 million. [78][79] Leonard is among the most sought-after motivational/inspirational speakers in the world today. Janks Morton and Dave Jacobs trained Leonard for the Lalonde fight. Known to be one of the wealthiest boxers in the world, Sugar Ray Leonard has an estimated worth of around $120 million. It was like looking in a mirror". With 20 years of writing for national sites under her belt, shes worked for the likes ofLivingetc.com,Standard,Ideal Home,StylistandMarie Claireas well asHomes & Gardens. with Juliet balconies overlooking the grounds. 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. He knocked Leonard down with a left hook in the second round, and in the seventh, he dropped Leonard again with a short right. The scorecards from the ringside press and broadcast media attest to the polarizing views and opinions of the fight. Judges Chuck Giampa and Franz Marti had Leonard ahead by scores of 7774 and 7775, respectively. At the wedding ceremony, the grounds were converted into a garden with 10,000 roses and blossoms of other flowers flown in from the Netherlands.[92]. It has doors that open up to a huge veranda. and played to the screaming crowd. My home in Palmer Park, Maryland where my incredible journey began in 1976. Leonard was also membership drive chairman one year for the county chapter of United Way. And in addition to that, for any chef, family cook. He took control, attacking and driving Leonard against the ropes, bulling him back, hitting him with lefts and rights to the body as he maneuvered the champion against the ropes from corner to corner. She also said he was an occasional cocaine user. Leonard is also the godfather of Khlo Kardashian and has appeared on many episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. They decided to have the baby but marriage would be put off until after the Olympics in 1976. Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette, are seeking $46.5 million for their home in . Leonard was named "Fighter of the Year" by The Ring and The Boxing Writers Association of America. which offers a regulation size tennis court. Pat Putnam of Sports Illustrated wrote, "Leonard gave them artistic perfection when they wanted heated battle, and they booed lustily. And I did most of the cooking during the holidays. His decision was to push Froot Loops onto the Finals, where they were taken out by Cinnamon Toast Crunch. [12] The family moved to Washington, D.C., when he was three, and they settled permanently in Palmer Park, Maryland when he was ten. follows the architecture of the exterior of the home. Afterward, Leonard announced, "I'm finishedI've fought my last fight. Between rounds twelve and thirteen, Angelo Dundee told Leonard, "You're blowing it, son! I love the grounds. He hit Leonard with a big left hand and backed him into a corner. Oh, that's a good one, honey. Afterward, Leonard retired again, saying, "For sure, my career is definitely over for me in the ring." "I'd move to a rich city, maybe California or Las Vegas . In October 1996, the 40-year-old Leonard announced that he was coming out of retirement to fight 34-year-old Hctor Camacho for the lightly regarded International Boxing Council (IBC) Middleweight Championship. It truly is the most beautiful site on clear days. On June 20, 1980, Leonard returned to the Olympic Stadium in Montreal to defend his title against Roberto Durn before a crowd of 46,317. Memories that are priceless 8.4K8.4K 767 Comments The former home of retired boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard in Mitchellville, Md., has not been sold, as reported incorrectly Monday, according to a spokesman for Leonard. Welcome to the iconic Leonard Estate owned. As an amateur, he took an Olympic gold medal in the light-welterweight class at the 1976 Games in Montreal. The judges scored the fight a draw and Leonard retained the title. Before the fight, he was given a shot of novocaine. We've done weddings. 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. The Panamanian seized the evening and gave it what shape and momentum it had. He quit because he was embarrassed. We never could tell what he was thinking. Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Leonard and his wife, Bernadette, founded the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and its annual Walk for a Cure. Camille, conceived their Born Indigo lifestyle brand. I think the gym, no, actually, I love the gym. "[43], The fight was named "Fight of the Year" by The Ring. 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;[3] as well as the undisputed welterweight championship. On May 1, 1986, Leonard announced on a Washington, D.C. talk show that he would return to the ring to fight Hagler. The upscale home boasts everything a superstar needs, including a solarium, a media room, large gym and a master suite with fireplace, large bath, walk-in closets, and a balcony with far-reaching views. [45] Leonard's next fight was scheduled to be against Roger Stafford on May 14, 1982, in Buffalo, New York. In his testimony, Leonard confirmed his wife's claims and went on to reveal that the problems of their marriage were not due to drug and alcohol use.[90]. Shortly afterward, Leonard dropped him with a flurry of punches. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Judge Jos Guerra scored the fight 118110 for Leonard. He actually scored it 148147. In the final, Leonard boxed the great Cuban knockout artist Andrs Aldama, who scored five straight knockouts to reach the final. However, Lalonde later told HBO's Larry Merchant that he didn't have any trouble making weight.[59]. He was voted off in Week 4 of the show. He has decided to put his sprawling Italianate estate on the market again, having previously listed it in 2019 at $52 million. We operate one boxing center in the County, the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center. Judge Jerry Roth scored the fight 113112 for Hearns, Judge Tom Kazmarek scored it 113112 for Leonard, and Judge Dalby Shirley scored it 112112. We have professional style appliances, a huge island. Many were critical of the fact that Lalonde's light heavyweight title was on the line when the weight limit of the fight with Leonard was at 168 pounds, and critical of Leonard for stipulating that his opponenta natural 175-poundershould weigh less than his usual fighting weight, which could possibly weaken him. Leonard looked to be in trouble, but he furiously fought his way out of the corner. By his mid-teens Leonard proved adept at boxing, and, as an amateur, he . Leonard was named 'Boxer of the Decade' in the 1980s, and was the first professional boxer to win more than $100 million in purses. Leonard battled back again and again, but he had to work just to find room to breathe and swing, at times simply to survive. 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. He lost a disputed decision to Anatoli Kamnev in Moscow, after which, Kamnev gave the winner's trophy to Leonard. If you moved, he was lost."[57]. Kalule, who was 360, had been the WBA Light Middleweight Champion for two years. Although Price landed multiple good blows, Leonard knocked him out in the first round, advancing his record to 250 with 16 knockouts.[28]. In the fourth round, a right hand to the top of Leonard's head dropped him for just the second time in his career. "At the end of the fifth round, I got cramps in my stomach, and it kept getting worse and worse", Duran later said. Leonard yelled "Yeah!" [82] Leonard's boxing promotional company was dissolved in 2004. The headline in the Washington Star read, "Sugar Ray Leonard Named in Welfare Dept. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. And then of course, these beautiful French doors. He is the celebrity spokesperson for the Atlanta law firm John Foy and Associates, PC. Leonard was a shy child, and aside from the time he nearly drowned in a creek during a flood in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, his childhood was uneventful. The rematch billed as "Stone vs. Sugar.. Once Again", took place November 25, 1980, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans in front of 25,038 fans. [62], After the fight, Leonard vacated the light heavyweight title, but kept the super middleweight title. His 1987 defeat of. "[36] Arcel was angry. But at that point in the fight, Hagler appeared to be slightly more ring-general and clearly more aggressive. [14]:63, When Leonard decided to turn professional, Janks Morton introduced him to Mike Trainer, a friend of his who was an attorney. Durn was guaranteed $7.6 million, and Leonard's arrangement guaranteed him over $13 million.[65]. [citation needed] After eight tough rounds, Leonard was ahead although Kalule appeared to be coming on strong in the eighth and ninth. [55], Leonard was awarded a controversial split-decision. Leonard competed on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, which premiered on Monday, March 21, 2011, on ABC. Considered to be Americas equivalent to the French Riviera, Californias Pacific Palisades was founded in 1922 and has drawn many celebrities seeking a slightly quieter life than Hollywood. No. [48], A bout with Philadelphia's Kevin Howard, who was 2041, was scheduled for February 25, 1984. Come under with a punch.". "Some people might be upset about the move, but I tell my fighters this is what boxing is all about. Ad Choices, Today AD brings you to Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California to visit boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and wife Bernadette Robi as we tour their magnificent 7 bedroom mansion. Judge Stuart Kirshenbaum had Lalonde ahead 7675. I mean, and it shows when you walk around. Associated Press had it 144141 for Durn, while The New York Times had Leonard ahead 144142. "It was a crutch, something that enabled me to forget." Durn forced the issue and took the fight to Leonard, cutting off the ring and denying Leonard space to fight his fight. dual sinks, and a walk-in pantry beyond that, One of the other features of the home are the 700 roses. BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 1986: Sugar Ray Leonard poses in a gym on September 8, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland. Thanksgiving is big, the holidays are big. that's shared by both Mr. and Mrs. Leonard. Hagler never seized total control of the fight as he had against Thomas Hearns two years earlier, when he brutalized Hearns and scored a third-round knockout. Roger helped start the boxing program, urging the center's director, Ollie Dunlap, to form a team. 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. We have seven bedrooms, 12 baths, a wine cellar, Additionally, one of the most important elements. Unable to get away, unable to counter and unable to slide away to open up the ring, Leonard seemed almost helpless under the assault. [74], Leonard said he planned to have a series of tune-up fights before fighting a champion. By James M. Thresher--The Washington Post; Picture 3, Bandele Hinton, 15, getting his glove taped by trainer Junious Hinton, supports Leonard's move. spiritually and psychologically, but I just take a walk. In the closing seconds of the eighth round, Durn turned his back to Leonard and quit, saying to referee Octavio Meyran, "No Ms" (English: "No more"). Leonard entered the bout as a 3-1 favorite, but Norris dominated the fight, giving Leonard a heavy beating. The real Leonard (a Seinfeld fan) mentioned that he was told about the episode by friends and family but had never seen it for himself until a friend gave him the DVD set for a gift. HBO believed it would be inappropriate for Leonard to continue with them if they couldn't bid on his fights. The tennis court, I mean, that's my love, I'm on that tennis court and I play with her girlfriends. [15], Sarge Johnson, assistant coach of the US Olympic Boxing Team, said to Dave Jacobs, "That kid you got is sweet as sugar". [14]:75, In his fourteenth professional fight, Leonard fought his first world-ranked opponent, Floyd Mayweather, who was ranked seventeenth. "He's a great trainer, a throwback", Leonard said. Leonard made his first title defense in Landover, Maryland, on March 31, 1980. In a fight that many considered to be very boring, both fighters were booed often by the fans, and many left the arena before the decision was announced. Hearns was ahead on points." For his services, Dundee would get 15% of Leonard's purse. Here is the man who truly has it all, the very embodiment of the American dream. "He has really helped me get ready. Andre Alexander, assistant director of the community center, said Leonard has been extremely generous to the center's programs for children. In snowshoesLeonard repeatedly beat Hagler to the punch. Bonds got up and continued to move, with Leonard in pursuit. Bonds rose but Leonard didn't let him off the hook. It ended in 1990, after HBO was not offered an opportunity to bid on the telecast rights to Leonard's fight with Terry Norris. The following year, he again won the National AAU Light Welterweight Championship, as well as the Light Welterweight Championship at the Pan American Games. Leonard was named 'Boxer of the Decade' in the 1980s, and was the first professional boxer to win more than $100 million in purses. His opponent was Dave "Boy" Green. Leonard kept it up, continuing to move, stop, and mug. 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. The scores were 120110, 119109, and 116111. Fireplaces throughout were imported from Europe and the stone floors from Jerusalem. Hearns' legs were clearly gone and after more pressure from Leonard he was bundled through the ropes, no knockdown was given as it wasn't a punch that sent him there. No one wants to hear that. By Fred Sweets--The Washington Post; Picture 2, This six bedroom, $750,000 Tudor-style house on Stapleford Hall Drive in Potomac is the Leonard family's new home. "He comes in to the center a lot and asks us what do we need. Leonard learned of the suit several days after returning home from the Olympics. If he didn't care nothing about us, he wouldn't have left behind that gym," interrupted Sam Bailey, a tall, muscular boy in a blue running suit, glancing toward the shopping center across the street that houses the Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center. "I wanted more", Leonard said. The Leonard Estate is co-listed with Jade Mills, Coldwell Banker and Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland. Promoted as "The Showdown", Leonard fought Thomas Hearns on September 16, 1981, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to unify the World Welterweight Championship in a scheduled fifteen-rounder. The referee stopped the fight with Camacho teeing off on a defenseless Leonard on the ropes. [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. sometimes and I lose, playing two hours or so. May 17, 1956) gained international recognition when he won the light-welterweight boxing gold medal at the 1976 Olympics. Megginson said he goes to welding school during the day just in case he doesn't make it as big as Sugar Ray. Also, Leonard and Janks Morton split because of personal differences. He was the gold medal boxing champion for the US at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, and electrified the boxing world in memorable fights against Roberto 'No Ms' Durn, Thomas 'Hit Man' Hearns and Marvelous Marvin Hagler, finally retiring in 1997 after winning world championship titles in five different weight classes. Built across 16,773-square-foot, there's a seven bedroom main house, plus a two . Hagler hurt Leonard with a left cross and pinned him in a corner. Leonard married his high school sweetheart, Juanita Wilkinson, in January 1980. The referee stopped the fight with Bonds taking punishment in a corner.[39]. We have seven bedrooms, 12 baths, a wine cellar, a regulation size tennis court, guest house, pool and secret garden. My favorite room would probably be the kitchen. Leonard went the distance but lost by a lopsided decision. In round seven, Leonard started to taunt Durn. In 1972, Leonard boxed in the featherweight quarterfinals of the National AAU Tournament, losing by decision to Jerome Artis. He was given a scholarship to the University of Maryland, a gift from the citizens of Glenarden, Maryland. I know how Hagler felt now."[70]. This decision was met with a torrent of criticism from fans and the media, who felt Leonard was taking unnecessary risks with his surgically repaired eye. "For the first time in a long time, I allowed someone to push me", Leonard said. I mean, this is like my sanctuary, no question about that. Leonard received $7 million and Durn received $8 million. The two men were swapping tales from. Look, if you're going to earn the kind of money Ray Leonard has earned just to live in the same environment, why fight?". While training, Leonard started to see floaters. While down below you have a kitchenette and bath. 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. [14]:6568, Leonard made his professional debut on February 5, 1977, before a crowd of 10,270 at the Civic Center in Baltimore. He has also done public service announcements for the county, including one in which he encouraged youngsters to use the public libraries and another, an anti-litter message for which he coined the motto: "Smash Trash.". Leonard's . At the post-fight press conference, Leonard surprised everyone by announcing his retirement again, saying he just didn't have it anymore.[51]. I don't believe it. [24][25], On August 12, 1979, Leonard knocked out Pete Ranzany in four rounds to win the NABF Welterweight Championship. [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. Going into the final round, Leonard led by scores of 137130, 137133, and 136134. Jun 15, 2012, 8:02 AM PDT. He went to a doctor and discovered that he had a detached retina. Just off of the primary sleeping quarters, As you can see, the beautiful curvature of the anterior wall. [14]:93 A month later, Leonard defeated his old amateur nemesis Randy Shields by a ten-round unanimous decision. He has also appeared in several movies, including I Spy and most recently The Fighter (2010), starring Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg. 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. The co-ed facility offers coaching, training, conditioning and boxing shows. We never have to call him or wake him up out of bed," Alexander said. this iconic estate their family home for over 20 years. He also worked as an adviser in the 2011 robot boxing film Real Steel. Prince George's County is home to Olympic and Professional boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. Leonard maintained his eye was fully healed, but that he just didn't want to box anymore. "I can never erase the pain or the scars I have made through my stupidity, my selfishness", Leonard said. and celebrate all our holidays and it was just. "But you guys know me. Over the next 25 years, he built a boxing career that cemented his legacy as one of the best fighters of all time. The nickname stuck. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Judges Raymond Baldeyrou and Harry Gibbs scored the fight 146144 and 145144, respectively. and flowers, and come up with these beautiful smells, Now that the kids have grown up, I spent a lot of time. He got up, but after a few more punches, the referee stopped the fight. It's just very, very peaceful. "The whole fight, I was moving, I was moving", Leonard said. The British challenger had a record of 332. but I like the kitchen and the family room. I love it so much. Many felt that the ten-point must scoring system was not properly used and those rounds should have been scored 108. (Getty, Hilton & Hyland) Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is putting . See: Living room ideas clever ways to decorate living spaces. Veteran ringside commentator Don Dunphy said "They're stopping the fight. "There was no indication that he was in pain or getting weak. In the semifinals, he faced Kazimierz Szczerba and won a 50 decision. I lose between, what, five and 10 pounds. Winding up his right hand, as if to throw a bolo punch, Leonard snapped out a left jab and caught Durn flush in the face. [88] In 1984, they had another son, Jarrell. Late in the round, Leonard dropped Benitez with a left. [38], "I made him quit", Leonard said. One of the best features of the home, I think. "I'll try, I'll give it a shot", Leonard said of his latest retirement. I took great pride in it. So I'm in the office. The team also included Leon and Michael Spinks, Howard Davis Jr., Leo Randolph, Charles Mooney, and John Tate. In Poland, local fighter Jan Kwacz was given a disqualification victory over Leonard after being knocked down three times in the first round but the referee ruled that Leonard had punched after the bell.[16]. "I was ringside", Leonard said. In 2002, Leonard was voted by The Ring as the ninth greatest fighter of the last 80 years. . In the sixth, there was an accidental clash of heads, which opened a cut on the forehead of Benitez. SUGAR RAY LEONARD They were ensconced at a back table in Jameson's Restaurant in the Washington suburb of Bethesda, Md., early on Friday afternoon. In rounds, he had it three for Durn, two for Leonard, and ten even. they have lots of kids and lots of extended family members. MD 20737 Phone: 301-699-2255 TTY: 301-699-2544 Email Us; Employment. At the final bell, even uniformed ringside security rushed into the ring applauding and lauding Leonard's effort.
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