Trained by the same man who trained Muhammad Ali, Angleo Dundee, Leonard won numerous world titles and was the first boxer to earn more than $100 million in purses. "[36] Arcel was angry. published June 15, 2021 Boxing legend, and godfather to Khloe Kardashian, Sugar Ray Leonard has listed his stunning Pacific Palisades mansion for $46.5 million. This latest eye problem further fueled the flames of those who opposed Leonard's comeback. And it's not Venetian plaster, it's real plaster. Bonds got up and continued to move, with Leonard in pursuit. "This is different. 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. 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. Leonard kept it up, continuing to move, stop, and mug. My journey has ended, my dream is fulfilled. Leonard competed on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, which premiered on Monday, March 21, 2011, on ABC. 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 called it "the hardest single punch I ever threw."[30]. Shortly before the Olympics, Wilkinson had filed an application to receive $156 a month in child support payments from Prince George's County, Maryland. Hearns dropped Leonard with a right cross in the third round, but Leonard came back and battered Hearns around the ring in the fifth. I love to cook, especially when the kids were younger. In the fourth round, a right hand to the top of Leonard's head dropped him for just the second time in his career. The fight grossed over $35 million. Built across 16,773-square-foot, there's a seven bedroom main house, plus a two . [18] He planned to study business administration and communications. Leonard learned of the suit several days after returning home from the Olympics. The fight was named "Fight of the Year" and "Upset of the Year" by The Ring. It was predominantly white (99%) until segregation ended and blockbusting began in the 1960s. Camille, conceived their Born Indigo lifestyle brand. Now I want to go to school." [74], Leonard said he planned to have a series of tune-up fights before fighting a champion. Robi is the daughter of Paul Robi, one of the original Platters, and she is the ex-wife of Lynn Swann. Leonard led by scores of 6866, 6866 and 6766.[35]. I love it so much. The Camacho fight was Leonard's last. "I've had it. [14]:93 A month later, Leonard defeated his old amateur nemesis Randy Shields by a ten-round unanimous decision. I mean, this is like my sanctuary, no question about that. The Panamanian seized the evening and gave it what shape and momentum it had. "Some people might be upset about the move, but I tell my fighters this is what boxing is all about. Leonard was the winner by a technical knockout at 2:44 of round eight, regaining the WBC Welterweight Championship. "I decided to search for a substituteI resorted to cocaine. It was the first knockdown of Leonard's professional career. Leonard dropped him again in the tenth. The working environment was not healthy."[84]. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Sugar Ray Leonard and his Pacific Palisades property. Bid Opportunities . The announcement generated a lot of controversy because of Leonard's inactivity and eye injuries, yet it also excited many sports fans who had hoped to see them fight years earlier. Hagler buckled Leonard's knees with a right uppercut near the end of the round, which finished with Leonard on the ropes. [citation needed] After eight tough rounds, Leonard was ahead although Kalule appeared to be coming on strong in the eighth and ninth. Voom! [34], After the Montreal fight Durn went on a partying binge and ballooned in weight. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. He rose but was soon down again, and the fight was stopped. 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 . 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. On June 12, 1989, Leonard defended the WBC Super Middleweight Championship in a rematch with Thomas Hearns at Caesar's Palace. Durn was guaranteed $7.6 million, and Leonard's arrangement guaranteed him over $13 million.[65]. After the verdict was announced, Leonard announced his retirement. "Now wait a minute, man. most of which are antiques and imported from Italy. Leonard would continue to pursue his Olympic dream while she and the baby, Ray Charles Leonard Jr., lived with her parents. . His 1987 defeat of. Thanksgiving is big, the holidays are big. With Hearns fatigued, Leonard came back and had a strong finish to the round. and have baths in here, they would go pick herbs, organics. The Leonard Estate is co-listed with Jade Mills, Coldwell Banker and Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland. 64-year-old former professional boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard has been married to his second wife, Bernadette Robi for nearly 30 years. Other standout amenities include a guest house, swimming pool, tennis court, and garden where more than 700 roses bloom. The action see-sawed back and forth for the rest of the round, with each man having his moments. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images) PURCHASE A LICENSE. "But then he adjusted to my style. My home in Palmer Park, Maryland where my incredible journey began in 1976. Back in 1993, Leonard purchased just under two acres of land in Pacific Palisades with ocean and canyon views and, in 1997, he and his wife, Bernadette, built their dream home. He would also choose Leonard's opponents. By James M. Thresher--The Washington Post; Picture 3, Bandele Hinton, 15, getting his glove taped by trainer Junious Hinton, supports Leonard's move. [86] He appeared as a guest at the chef's table, along with Tito Ortiz, during the tenth season of Hell's Kitchen. All he left is his name," 12-year-old Bernard Griel said one gray, drizzly night recently in Palmer Park. I handle a lot of business. [88] In 1984, they had another son, Jarrell. 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. The original fight plan for Leonard was to go toe-to-toe with Hagler and try to cut him, but the plan changed about five days before the fight. [15], Sarge Johnson, assistant coach of the US Olympic Boxing Team, said to Dave Jacobs, "That kid you got is sweet as sugar". [55], Leonard was awarded a controversial split-decision. He got up, but after a few more punches, the referee stopped the fight. They share two children together and are still leading a loving relationship as husband and wife. Leonard and Robi were married at Leonard's $8.7 million estate in Pacific Palisades, California in August 1993. However, Camacho was also considered to be past his prime. Hagler did better, but Leonard's superior speed and boxing skill still allowed him to control the fight. Late in the third, Leonard dropped Benitez on the seat of his pants with a stiff left jab. I've handled thousands of fighters and never had anyone quit on me. And in addition to that, there's rows of French doors. [54], Leonard threw 629 punches and landed 306, while Hagler threw 792 and landed 291. By the fifth, Leonard, who was moving a lot, began to tire and Hagler started to get closer. Many felt that Hagler deserved the decision because he was the aggressor and landed the harder punches. His most famous commercial was a 7 Up ad he did with his son, Ray Jr., Roberto Durn and Durn's son Roberto Jr. in the early 1980s. I never had to go to school once because of him."[13]. Despite requests from the Hagler camp, Leonard was uninterested in a rematch and retired on May 27, 1987. He called Mike Trainer and said, "I can beat Hagler". Leonard's observation that the Hagler who beat John Mugabi was older and slower proved to be spot on. While down below you have a kitchenette and bath. His older brother, Roger, started boxing first. The following month, he made his first title defense against Andy Price. "[43], The fight was named "Fight of the Year" by The Ring. "I don't have contracts. all the antique stone is all from Europe. "It made his eyes water", Leonard said. Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center 7707 Barlowe Road Palmer Park, Maryland, MD 20785 (301) 386-5888 Visit Website 1/1 Details Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Center is a co-ed facility which offers opportunities for amateur and professional training, as well as boxing shows. Many felt that the ten-point must scoring system was not properly used and those rounds should have been scored 108. "I wanted more", Leonard said. Pat Putnam of Sports Illustrated wrote, "Leonard gave them artistic perfection when they wanted heated battle, and they booed lustily. I think the gym, no, actually, I love the gym. It ended in 1990, after HBO was not offered an opportunity to bid on the telecast rights to Leonard's fight with Terry Norris. Although he would prescribe the training procedures, he would leave the day-to-day work to Dave Jacobs and Janks Morton. According to Bob Arum, the fight grossed $78 million (which equates to around $179 million in 2020). That's my spot. In the semifinals, he faced Kazimierz Szczerba and won a 50 decision. [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 truly is the most beautiful site on clear days. For three rounds Durn drove at Sugar Ray with a fury, and there were moments when it seemed the fight could not last five. Sugar Ray Leonard PALMER PARK, MD - CIRCA 1980: A view of Sugar Ray Leonard's house during an at home interview in Palmer Park, Maryland. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Ray_Leonard, http://www.starpulse.com/Celebrity/Leonard,_Sugar_Ray/gallery/AYL-004795/. Howard knocked Leonard flat on his back in the fourth round. He said he started using medication after he retired in 1982, following surgery to repair a detached retina. Leonard's . His relationship with HBO lasted for more than a decade. And in this bath is where Mrs. Leonard and her daughter. As you can see, the room is sheathed in memorabilia, from the 1984 Olympic torch to letters from Muhammad Ali. "He has really helped me get ready. While training, Leonard started to see floaters. The live gate was $5.9 million, and the revenue from pay-per-view was $7.5 million. We're now in the rear grounds of the residence. Boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard is selling his beautiful vacation home in California for $2.175 million, according to Trulia .com. At the final bell, even uniformed ringside security rushed into the ring applauding and lauding Leonard's effort. It is one of the most expensive homes in the upscale seaside community, with only Shane Smith's home being worth more at $48.6 million. When he did, he hit harder. Some of its current residents include Brooke Shields, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Adam Sandler, Billy Crystal, Kate Hudson and Steven Spielberg. Leonard knocked him out in the third round. On March 28, 1981, Leonard defended his title against Larry Bonds, the WBC sixth-ranked contender, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. [44], On February 15, 1982, Leonard defended the unified title against Bruce Finch, the WBC fourth-ranked contender, in a bout at Reno, NV. Built this house, so it was a completely different home, We were up north on a family trip and we were inspired. Morton was replaced as co-trainer by Pepe Correa, who had worked with Leonard for most of the previous fifteen years.[63]. No. The primary bedroom retreat is just behind me. Early in the seventh round, Hearns hurt Leonard but punched himself out going for the knockout. The new home, Leonard's spokeswoman said, features a cathedral ceiling and a turret containing 200-year-old English glass. He attended Parkdale High School. Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette, are seeking $46.5 million for their home in . The nickname stuck. In round fourteen, after staggering Hearns with an overhand right, Leonard pinned Hearns against the ropes, where he unleashed another furious combination, prompting referee Davey Pearl to stop the contest and award Sugar Ray Leonard the Unified World Welterweight Championship. Leonard served as host and mentor to the aspiring fighters on The Contender. "That's not to say I'm not sad to see him go," Megginson continued, bouncing up and down on his toes. in one of Los Angeles is most exclusive enclaves. The grounds include a pool, spa, putting green and tennis courts all set on rolling lawns, terraces and lush landscaping. Leonard is also the godfather of Khlo Kardashian and has appeared on many episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Of course, that makes Sugar Ray Leonard a natural middleweight. The 1980s: Leonard Loses, Then Wins Back Title. [50], Leonard and Howard fought on May 11, 1984, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Durn hesitated. and I play with her girlfriends sometimes. The odds started at 41, then settled at 31. "My idea is that he should have a tune-up fight before he fights with Roberto again", Jacobs said. The "Four Kings" created a wave of popularity in the lower weight classes that kept boxing relevant in the post-Muhammad Ali era, during which Leonard defeated future fellow International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees Hearns, Durn, Hagler, and Wilfred Bentez. and someone that just likes to be private and peaceful. Sugar Ray Leonard, christened as Ray Charles Leonard, was born to Cicero and Getha Leonard. Shortly afterward, Leonard dropped him with a flurry of punches. Sugar Ray Leonard (b. "[66] Although Leonard dominated the fight, he suffered several cuts. 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. [14]:75, In his fourteenth professional fight, Leonard fought his first world-ranked opponent, Floyd Mayweather, who was ranked seventeenth. He contributes to the Halloween and Christmas parties. 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 solarium anchors the entry hall of the residents, in natural light from the steel frame doors, and flanked by these beautiful antique columns. He tried to get me against the ropes, I'd pivot, spin off and Pow! Benitez started improving in the fourth, slipping numerous punches and finding the range with his right hand. He staggered Bonds with a right in the fourth round and dropped him with a follow-up combination. He then announced, "I am retiring from boxing right now." "[77], Leonard has provided commercial endorsements for companies including Coca-Cola, EA Sports, Ford, Nabisco, Revlon and 7 Up. He stuck out his chin, inviting Durn to hit it. from all the others in Los Angeles is really the curated, and bespoke details that architect Richard Landry selected, As you can see above us, we have these incredible, groin vaulted ceilings, which really take you back, Additionally, all the light fixtures, door handles, and plaster work was meticulously crafted and selected. Later that year, he boxed in the Eastern Olympic Trials. and played to the screaming crowd. It was like looking in a mirror". We're now in the formal living room of the estate. Spanning nearly 16,773 square feet, the estate is now listed for 10%. His father worked as a supermarket night manager and his mother was a nurse. He made three successful title defenses, stopping Luis Primera, Randy Shields, and Pablo Baez. Durn's manager, Carlos Eleta, said, "Durn didn't quit because of stomach cramps. His shoulders were crouched against the wind and his hands tucked in the pockets of his beige windbreaker as he stood near the sign that says "Welcome to the Palmer Park Community Center--Home of the Champ.". Leonard battled back again and again, but he had to work just to find room to breathe and swing, at times simply to survive. 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. "I'd move to a rich city, maybe California or Las Vegas . For Leonard's fight with Hagler, Dundee worked without a contract and received $175,000, which was less than 2% of Leonard's purse. 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. When walking into the solarium, bathed in sunlight and flanked by imported Italian antique columns, its easy to understand youre in the home of a legend. He requested a contract for the Lalonde fight and Leonard refused. My word is my bond", Leonard said. In 2002, Leonard was voted by The Ring as the ninth greatest fighter of the last 80 years. We have two primary baths, two closets, and then of course, very grand sleeping quarters, which are anchored, by an antique fireplace and then rows of French doors. The headline in the Washington Star read, "Sugar Ray Leonard Named in Welfare Dept. 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". 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. [22] After the fight, Leonard paid back his $21,000 loan to the investors. Though raised poor in Palmer Park, Md., the former junior middleweight and welterweight champion made and stashed away so much money in his meteoric boxing career (his record was 33-1) that he is worth, according to Trainer, "in the neighborhood" of . Associated Press had it 144141 for Durn, while The New York Times had Leonard ahead 144142. But I never had any problems with him. Leonard won the National Golden Gloves and National AAU Light Welterweight Championships in 1974. Leonard received $1 million and Benitez, a two-division champion with a record of 3801, received $1.2 million. Over the next 25 years, he built a boxing career that cemented his legacy as one of the best fighters of all time. [48], A bout with Philadelphia's Kevin Howard, who was 2041, was scheduled for February 25, 1984. And then of course, these beautiful French doors. This is hysterical. We really went all out. The time was 2:54 of round fifteen.[29]. [89] They were divorced in 1990. and one of Los Angeles' most prestigious neighborhoods. He stayed home a lot, reading comic books and playing with his dog. He has since been a boxing announcer for HBO, ESPN, ABC and NBC, as well as dabbling in acting, appearing in shows like Half & Half, L.A. Heat, Married with Children as well as, of course, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. In rounds seven and eight, Hagler's southpaw jab was landing solidly, and Leonard's counter flurries were less frequent. which overlooks the grounds and Pacific ocean views. Leonard is also the son of welterweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard Jr. More embarrassed than hurt, Benitez got up quickly. For his services, Dundee would get 15% of Leonard's purse. Dave Jacobs disagreed with the decision to have an immediate rematch with Durn and terminated his relationship with Leonard when the rematch was made. Lalonde, 312 with 26 knockouts, was guaranteed at least $6 million and Leonard was guaranteed over $10 million. that the house is not just a house, it's a home. 10415 Stapleford Hall Dr Potomac, MD Sugar Ray Leonard (b. by the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette. Come on in and see why the Leonards have called. Nothing is local. Built by the retired boxer and his wife, Bernadette Leonard, over 20 years ago, it was first listed in 2019 for $52 million. Leonard celebrated his victory with a full 360-degree, no-hands flip. Leonard made his first title defense in Landover, Maryland, on March 31, 1980. "He's got his life to live just like us. 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]. It is truly an ideal place for today's gym. No one wants to hear that. I mean, Christmas is huge here. He quit because he was embarrassed. Hagler's corner was much more reserved prompting Clancy to comment: "They're talking to him like it's an IBM meeting or somethingno emotion." Sugar Ray Leonard portraits. Growing up in poverty in a Maryland district close to . sometimes and I lose, playing two hours or so. Yeah, we got married here. Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor. Hearns started to stick and move, and he started to pile up points again. Leonard was named "Fighter of the Year" by The Ring and The Boxing Writers Association of America. The fight ended with Hagler and Leonard exchanging along the ropes. Always moving forward, he mauled and wrestled Leonard, scoring inside with hooks and rights. He was voted off in Week 4 of the show. 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. 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. Scottish boxing journalist Hugh McIlvanney wrote that Leonard's plan was to "steal rounds with a few flashy and carefully timed flurrieshe was happy to exaggerate hand speed at the expense of power, and neither he nor two of the scorers seemed bothered by the fact that many of the punches landed on the champion's gloves and arms. Last year, Sugar Ray Leonard, 65, put his amazing mansion in Los Angeles up for sale for an huge 42million. 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. Leonard got hit by sparring partner Quincy Taylor and was badly buckled. [53], Many were surprised that Hagler, a natural southpaw, opened the fight boxing out of an orthodox stance. May 17, 1956) gained international recognition when he won the light-welterweight boxing gold medal at the 1976 Olympics. I know how Hagler felt now."[70]. "[58] A month after Hagler's formal retirement in June 1988, Leonard would announce another comeback. Photos courtesy of Top Ten Real Estate Deals (opens in new tab). We never have to call him or wake him up out of bed," Alexander said. She also said he was an occasional cocaine user. It has doors that open up to a huge veranda. Late in the round, Leonard dropped Benitez with a left. Benitez was very slick. On December 7, 1989, Leonard defended the title against Roberto Durn, who was the reigning WBC Middleweight Champion. In the sixth, there was an accidental clash of heads, which opened a cut on the forehead of Benitez. Maybe he's saying, 'Let people see I've made it and they can make it too,' " he added. The co-ed facility offers coaching, training, conditioning and boxing shows. BA1 1UA. We never could tell what he was thinking. Sugar Ray Leonard, who appeared in nationally televised anti-drugs public service announcements in 1989, has used cocaine himself, according to his former wife, Juanita Leonard. He finished his career with a record of 3631 with 25 knockouts. . In fact, most of them said they would do the same if they were in his shoes. Hearns was paid $5.1 million, and Leonard made over $11 million. After the fight, there was controversy due to the scoring of rounds six and seven. My favorite room would probably be the kitchen. 3. . This has housed numerous family gatherings, dinner parties, which open up to the beautifully private grounds. It was promoted as "The War". He later owned this house, located at 10415 Stapleford Hall Drive, in Potomac, Maryland. [10] BoxRec ranks him as the 14th greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound. His opponent was Dave "Boy" Green. He's a well-known boxer. "I felt weaker and weaker in my body and arms." [45] Leonard's next fight was scheduled to be against Roger Stafford on May 14, 1982, in Buffalo, New York. The property also has a pool, a full guest house, a lit tennis court with a viewing area and a . 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. The two men were swapping tales from. "I was ringside", Leonard said. Over the next 25 years, he built a boxing career that cemented his legacy as one of the best fighters of all time. He got a child. During divorce proceedings, Juanita Leonard testified that her husband physically abused her while under the influence of alcohol. Leonard started to do better by the fifth round, finding some punching room and throwing numerous multi-punch combinations. The fight began as expected Leonard boxing from a distance and Hearns's stalking. Going into the final round, Leonard led by scores of 137130, 137133, and 136134. Leonard, with a badly swollen left eye, came out roaring for the thirteenth round. His speech, entitled "Power" (Prepare, Overcome and Win Every Round), is consistently booked with major Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States and abroad. Leonard retained his WBC welterweight title by knocking out Dave Green in a March 1980 bout. He made him look like a guy chasing a bus. It's just very, very peaceful. 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. There is a chefs kitchen with professional appliances and center island with breakfast bar next to the family room. The cuts required a total of 60 stitches. You're blowing it!". "He comes in to the center a lot and asks us what do we need. "It was a crutch, something that enabled me to forget." 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. He actually scored it 148147. 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. or novice, you have every amenity at your disposal. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including Half & Half, L.A. Heat, Married with Children, Renegade and Tales From The Crypt. "He almost knocked me out", Leonard said. "All I can do is say I'm sorry, but that is not enough. In 1976, Leonard made the U.S. Olympic Team as the light welterweight representative. [85] During his appearance on The Colbert Report in 2011, Leonard was defeated by host Stephen Colbert in a thumb wrestling contest. "Ray's life wasn't perfect," said Mr. Trainer, who was instrumental in Mr. Leonard's earning more than $100 million during a professional boxing career in the 1970s, '80s and '90s. 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. I knew he would indulge himself; he'd gain 4050 lbs and then sweat it off to make 147." Additionally, one of. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights.