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Sugar Ray Leonard stopped boxing’s youngest-ever champion with six seconds left to win first world title

On this day in 1979, a new name ascended to the top of the sport with the 26th win of his career. Sugar Ray Leonard’s iconic wars with the likes of Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, and Marvin Hagler ...
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Sugar Ray Leonard reflects on the rise of boxing phenomenon Claressa Shields: ‘In her corner’

Boxing icon Sugar Ray Leonard shares his thoughts on the state of boxing today, including one of its biggest stars, Claressa Shields. Claressa Shields has one legendary fellow boxing ...
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Boxing Legend Sugar Ray Leonard On ‘GWOAT’ Claressa Shields, ‘I’m In Her Corner’

'I love boxing, so I’m in her corner' Legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard has given the cosign to boxing champion Claressa Shields in a recent interview, saying he is “in her corner,” as women ...
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'Tough love can save lives': Sugar Ray Leonard’s family drama explodes after son’s arrest leads to one painful discovery no parent should have to face

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard could be stuck between a rock and a hard place as a parent. The father of four had his world ...

A former MVP quarterback, a boxing legend and an NBA champion all celebrate birthdays today

Check out today's list of famous athlete birthdays on May 17, 2026, including Matt Ryan, Sugar Ray Leonard, Channing Frye and ...