"[66] Although Leonard dominated the fight, he suffered several cuts. He quit because he was embarrassed. "That's it", he said. Photos courtesy of Top Ten Real Estate Deals (opens in new tab). "It took this fight to show me it is no longer my time", Leonard said. and someone that just likes to be private and peaceful. His 1987 defeat of. Everyone was surprised by Durn's actions, none more so than his veteran trainers, Freddie Brown and Ray Arcel. 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]. [88] In 1984, they had another son, Jarrell. When Leonard left the show, he was replaced as host by Tony Danza for the final season. Spanning nearly 16,773 square feet, the estate is now listed for 10%. "[56], Many others felt that Leonard deservedly got the decision, arguing that Leonard landed more punches and showed better defense and ring generalship. Durn said. 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. It was a highly competitive and tactical battle. The fight was cancelled, and Leonard had surgery to repair the retina on May 9, 1982. Leonard landed the harder punches and had Benitez hurt several times late in the fight, but Leonard couldn't put him away. Shortly before the Olympics, Wilkinson had filed an application to receive $156 a month in child support payments from Prince George's County, Maryland. Durn received $1.5 million and Leonard, working for a percentage of the closed-circuit gate as well as a guarantee, received over $9 million. In the first round, Leonard rocked Benitez with a left hook that came off a jab and right cross. His opponent was Luis "The Bull" Vega, whom he defeated by a six-round unanimous decision. By his mid-teens Leonard proved adept at boxing, and, as an amateur, he . Leonard battered Hearns in rounds six and seven, but Hearns regrouped. The fight billed as a classic showdown between a powerful knockout artist and the best boxer/puncher the welterweight division had seen in decades devolved into a slow, tactical fight. This movie brought back memories of his fight with Dicky Eklund. Kalule got up but the referee waved it off. Rounds nine and ten were good rounds for Leonard, but he ran into trouble in the eleventh round. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images) PURCHASE A LICENSE. that's shared by both Mr. and Mrs. Leonard. He was given a scholarship to the University of Maryland, a gift from the citizens of Glenarden, Maryland. So Ray's usually in his office and I'm in my office. Leonard celebrated his victory with a full 360-degree, no-hands flip. In 2002, Leonard was voted by The Ring as the ninth greatest fighter of the last 80 years. 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. His opponent was Dave "Boy" Green. Heres how it works. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. [17] Leonard won his first four Olympic bouts by 50 decisions. [49], Before the fight with Howard, Dave Jacobs rejoined Leonard's team in a limited role. Rich people don't live in this part of Maryland. Built this house, so it was a completely different home, We were up north on a family trip and we were inspired. If he had scored it 109, as his two colleagues did, Hearns would have won by a split decision. You can literally walk out the gate and walk for miles. 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. "[77], Leonard has provided commercial endorsements for companies including Coca-Cola, EA Sports, Ford, Nabisco, Revlon and 7 Up. Visit our corporate site. . I used when I felt bad, I used when I missed competing at that level", he said. "He's got his life to live just like us. He was paid $40,044 for the fight. "[71] Leonard came back to stop Howard in the ninth round, but the stoppage was disputed, with some feeling that the referee stopped the fight prematurely. Late in the final round, he again hurt Aldama, which brought a standing eight count from the referee. Leonard was the winner by a technical knockout at 2:44 of round eight, regaining the WBC Welterweight Championship. Sylvester Stallone, who co-hosted during the first season, was one of the executive producers, along with Mark Burnett. Built by the retired boxer and his wife, Bernadette Leonard, over 20 years ago, it was first listed in 2019 for $52 million. The live gate was $5.9 million, and the revenue from pay-per-view was $7.5 million. The house encompasses over 16,000 square feet, We have seven bedrooms, 12 baths, and are cited on just, under two acres of the most private exquisite grounds. Leonard's observation that the Hagler who beat John Mugabi was older and slower proved to be spot on. The co-ed facility offers coaching, training, conditioning and boxing shows. I didn't want anyone to tell me my career had to end." Sugar Ray Leonard portraits. By the end of round five, Leonard had a growing swelling under his left eye, and Hearns had built a considerable lead on the scorecards. Durn forced the issue and took the fight to Leonard, cutting off the ring and denying Leonard space to fight his fight. Bonds rose but Leonard didn't let him off the hook. [14]:63, When Leonard decided to turn professional, Janks Morton introduced him to Mike Trainer, a friend of his who was an attorney. It was the first knockdown of Leonard's professional career. Yeah, we got married here. After the verdict was announced, Leonard announced his retirement. [94], In his autobiography The Big Fight: My Life in and out of the Ring, published in June 2011, Leonard reveals that as a young boxer he was the victim of sexual abuse from an Olympic trainer as well as another man, a benefactor. He rose but was soon down again, and the fight was stopped. Jim Murray, long-time sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times, wrote, "It wasn't even closeHe didn't just outpoint Hagler, he exposed him. He had a falling out with partner Bjorn Rebney, whom he called "a cancer in my company. At the final bell, even uniformed ringside security rushed into the ring applauding and lauding Leonard's effort. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images) Buy the print PURCHASE A LICENSE Standard editorial rights Custom rights How can I use this image? "I decided to search for a substituteI resorted to cocaine. you're greeted by this beautiful solarium. It is surrounded by three parks. Additionally, you have this incredible soaking tub, this incredible stenciling, which hearts back. Leonard's attorney, Mike Trainer, said, "There never has been a linkage between his broadcasting and his fighting. [10] BoxRec ranks him as the 14th greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound. [47], Missing the limelight and the competition, Leonard announced in December 1983 that he was returning to the ring. Built in the style of Italianesque old-world architecture, the exterior of the house is covered with ivy and the entrance opens into a grand foyer and center hall, opening to the various formal rooms. Leonard's most memorable punch came late in the round. Benitez was very slick. Hagler did better, but Leonard's superior speed and boxing skill still allowed him to control the fight. Judge Stuart Kirshenbaum had Lalonde ahead 7675. BA1 1UA. Some of its current residents include Brooke Shields, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Adam Sandler, Billy Crystal, Kate Hudson and Steven Spielberg. "He has really helped me get ready. CAPTION:. He was only three when his family moved to Washington D.C. and they settled in Palmer Park, Maryland, where his father worked as a supermarket manager and his mother as a nurse. [15], Sarge Johnson, assistant coach of the US Olympic Boxing Team, said to Dave Jacobs, "That kid you got is sweet as sugar". Afterward, Leonard retired again, saying, "For sure, my career is definitely over for me in the ring." We really went all out. [14]:3334,43, Wilkinson went to the Olympics to watch Leonard box, but she did not tell him about the suit and never asked him for any money. 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 . The rules stated that a boxer had to be seventeen to box in international competition, so Leonard, only sixteen, lied about his age. He made him look like a guy chasing a bus. PALMER PARK, MD - CIRCA 1980: Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife Juanita Wilkinson pose outside their house in Palmer Park, Maryland. [78][79] Leonard is among the most sought-after motivational/inspirational speakers in the world today. "At the end of the fifth round, I got cramps in my stomach, and it kept getting worse and worse", Duran later said. Benitez started improving in the fourth, slipping numerous punches and finding the range with his right hand. by the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette. The cuts required a total of 60 stitches. "Tonight, was my last fight. "I'll try, I'll give it a shot", Leonard said of his latest retirement. His mother said: "He never did talk too much. Unable to get away, unable to counter and unable to slide away to open up the ring, Leonard seemed almost helpless under the assault. He was voted off in Week 4 of the show. He stayed home a lot, reading comic books and playing with his dog. 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 . Leonard was also membership drive chairman one year for the county chapter of United Way. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including Half & Half, L.A. Heat, Married with Children, Renegade and Tales From The Crypt. [22] After the fight, Leonard paid back his $21,000 loan to the investors. You have a breakfast area there, you can watch TV. He drove him to the ropes and unleashed a furious assault. For his services, Dundee would get 15% of Leonard's purse. 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 seven bedrooms, 12 baths, a wine cellar, a regulation size tennis court, guest house, pool and secret garden. Come on in and see why the Leonards have called. The induction ceremony was on June 15, 1997.[73]. 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. 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. Leonard dropped him again in the tenth. 2023 Cond Nast. Their six-year-old son, Ray Jr., who was born when they were teenagers, served as the ring bearer. I wanted everyone to feel very comfortable here. "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. Leonard, with a badly swollen left eye, came out roaring for the thirteenth round. 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. Such was the talk as word spread through Palmer Park that its hometown hero, the personable young man who put the depressed, working-class community in Prince George's County on the map--boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard--had sold his $600,000 home in rural Mitchelville, and moved, like many a rich person before him, to a mansion in the Potomac area of Montgomery County, a place known for sprawling estates, horse farms and famous residents. In the fifth, Camacho dropped Leonard with a right followed by two left uppercuts. and especially when things are pretty hard mentally. He later owned this house, located at 10415 Stapleford Hall Drive, in Potomac, Maryland. "This is different. No. I mean, and it shows when you walk around. 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. I took great pride in it. There is a chefs kitchen with professional appliances and center island with breakfast bar next to the family room. They used to come in when Camille was young. [45] Leonard's next fight was scheduled to be against Roger Stafford on May 14, 1982, in Buffalo, New York. [76], Leonard has worked as a boxing analyst for ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, HBO and EPIX. 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's the way a poor man can earn big money. Over the next 25 years, he built a boxing career that cemented his legacy as one of the best fighters of all time. He is the celebrity spokesperson for the Atlanta law firm John Foy and Associates, PC. The Senate hearing was titled "Type 1 Diabetes Research: Real Progress and Real Hope for a Cure". Hagler took a few months to decide, then agreed to the match.[52]. 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. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. [60][61], Lalonde's size and awkwardness troubled Leonard. He continued to taunt Durn mercilessly. Judges Chuck Giampa and Franz Marti had Leonard ahead by scores of 7774 and 7775, respectively. And in this bath is where Mrs. Leonard and her daughter. His lower lip was cut from a headbutt in the fourth round, his left eye was cut in the eleventh round, and his right eye was cut in the twelfth round. However, Hagler's moments were more spectacular and one of Hagler's cornermen: Roger Perron (in an interview that took place on an episode of HBO's Legendary Nights episode segments in 2003) later stated that: "the ninth round was probably Marvin (Hagler)'s, best round". I love the grounds. [46], On November 9, 1982, Leonard invited Marvin Hagler and other boxing dignitaries to a charity event in Baltimore, Maryland to hear him announce whether he would continue his career. The Panamanian seized the evening and gave it what shape and momentum it had. 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 working environment was not healthy."[84]. He has decided to put his sprawling Italianate estate on the market again, having previously listed it in 2019 at $52 million. And in addition to that, there's rows of French doors. Although Price landed multiple good blows, Leonard knocked him out in the first round, advancing his record to 250 with 16 knockouts.[28]. The following year, Leonard won the National Golden Gloves and National AAU Lightweight Championships. Round nine was the most exciting round of the fight. 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. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Sports Imagery/Getty Images) Leonard used constant lateral movement and won by a lopsided twelve-round unanimous decision over a listless Durn. Courtesy of Trulia.com. Leonard got up but was unable to ward off Camacho. Look, if you're going to earn the kind of money Ray Leonard has earned just to live in the same environment, why fight?". Judge Dave Moretti scored it 115113 for Leonard, while judge Lou Filippo had it 115113 for Hagler. Even though Leonard dominated, hurting Hearns and battering him, all three judges gave both rounds to Leonard by a 109 margin. Leonard was named "Fighter of the Year" by The Ring and The Boxing Writers Association of America. It was predominantly white (99%) until segregation ended and blockbusting began in the 1960s. He made three successful title defenses, stopping Luis Primera, Randy Shields, and Pablo Baez. Standing in a boxing ring with Howard Cosell, the master of ceremonies, Leonard announced his retirement, saying a bout with Hagler would unfortunately never happen. "[43], The fight was named "Fight of the Year" by The Ring. For three rounds Durn drove at Sugar Ray with a fury, and there were moments when it seemed the fight could not last five. [34], After the Montreal fight Durn went on a partying binge and ballooned in weight. Maybe he's saying, 'Let people see I've made it and they can make it too,' " he added. You can't say nothin' about him. Together, Leonard and ESPN would produce and promote "Sugar Ray Leonard and ESPN II Presents Friday Night Fights", which would air the first Friday of every month for twelve months. He also worked as an adviser in the 2011 robot boxing film Real Steel. The grounds include a pool, spa, putting green and tennis courts all set on rolling lawns, terraces and lush landscaping. In 1976, Leonard made the U.S. Olympic Team as the light welterweight representative. 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. Leonard would continue to pursue his Olympic dream while she and the baby, Ray Charles Leonard Jr., lived with her parents. 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. Leonard was the aggressor throughout, with Bonds circling the ring. Many felt that the ten-point must scoring system was not properly used and those rounds should have been scored 108. Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor. I snapped it back again. 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. Leonard blamed his poor performance against Norris on lack of motivation, a rib injury, moving down in weight, and divorce, which was being litigated while he was in training. Bonds was a southpaw, which made him a good opponent for Leonard, given that his next opponent was scheduled to be the WBA Light Middleweight Champion Ayub Kalule, a southpaw. 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. 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'd move to a rich city, maybe California or Las Vegas . The fight took place at the new Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. I just transferred into an office. Leonard was guaranteed $11 million, and Hagler was guaranteed $12 million. Hagler backed off, and Leonard danced away with Hagler in pursuit. During divorce proceedings, Juanita Leonard testified that her husband physically abused her while under the influence of alcohol. [11], Leonard, the fifth of seven children of Cicero and Getha Leonard, was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. Residence information sourced from Kelsey & Associates House History. 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. They fought for Lalonde's WBC Light Heavyweight Championship and the newly created WBC Super Middleweight Championship, which meant that Lalonde had to make 168lbs. He testified about the burden of diabetes and the need for continued research funding to find a cure.[93]. In the sixth, there was an accidental clash of heads, which opened a cut on the forehead of Benitez. In Wilmington, Leonard's father worked in a soda pop plant, and his mother was a nursing assistant. and enjoy yourself and just be with our family. Leonard, in Winthrop, Mass., filming a children's show for Home Box Office, said through a spokeswoman that he plans to stay "as actively involved in Prince George's County as ever. The property also has a pool, a full guest house, a lit tennis court with a viewing area and a . Bonds got up and continued to move, with Leonard in pursuit. "[83] Speaking of his promotional company, Leonard said, "We did some great shows with evenly matched fights. An Olympic gold medal winner and former world welterweight champion, Leonard donated much of the boxing equipment at the center, which the county opened in 1980. 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. Leonard knocked him out in the third round. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Later that year, he boxed in the Eastern Olympic Trials. Despite requests from the Hagler camp, Leonard was uninterested in a rematch and retired on May 27, 1987. "I'm watching John 'The Beast' Mugabi outbox Hagler. I want to say it. Leonard went the distance but lost by a lopsided decision. "It was a crutch, something that enabled me to forget." However, less than a week after the fight, Leonard said he planned to fight again. Every time Hagler scored, Leonard came back with something flashier and more eye-catching, if not as effective. This is hysterical. And then of course, these beautiful French doors. His doctor suggested that he cancel the fight, but Leonard wanted to go through with it. "My idea is that he should have a tune-up fight before he fights with Roberto again", Jacobs said. Unlike the fight in Montreal, Leonard used his superior speed and movement to outbox and befuddle Durn. [82] Leonard's boxing promotional company was dissolved in 2004. Leonard started boxing at the Palmer Park Recreation Center in 1969. Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette. Judges Raymond Baldeyrou and Harry Gibbs scored the fight 146144 and 145144, respectively. [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. The judges scored the fight a draw and Leonard retained the title. [9] In 2016, he was voted by The Ring to be the greatest living fighter. The fight, promoted as "The Super Fight" and "The King of the Ring", was scheduled for April 6, 1987, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. On June 12, 1989, Leonard defended the WBC Super Middleweight Championship in a rematch with Thomas Hearns at Caesar's Palace. "Now wait a minute, man. 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. most of which are antiques and imported from Italy. "To make a man quit, to make Roberto Durn quit, was better than knocking him out."[35]. And you can feel that with the warmth of materials, colors. Leonard was named 'Boxer of the Decade' in the 1980s, and was the first professional boxer to win more than $100 million in purses. Our website, archdigest.com, offers constant original coverage of the interior design and architecture worlds, new shops and products, travel destinations, art and cultural events, celebrity style, and high-end real estate as well as access to print features and images from the AD archives. That's my spot. [55], Leonard was awarded a controversial split-decision. When the vote took place, Leonard had been retired for more than five years, therefore, he was eligible, even though he had a fight scheduled. "I wanted more", Leonard said. In 2009, the foundation expanded to support programs that help people rebuild their communities in ten cities across the United States.
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