LEONARD RATES FLOYD MAYWEATHER AND SAYS HE WOULD'VE NEVER QUIT AGAINST DURAN

In this exclusive interview Sugar ray Leonard tells the truth about why Robert Duran quit in their rematch, talks abot Aaron Pryor, he compares todays era to his own and he praises Floyd Maywaether.

[@jeremiahjohnson7741]

Ray is a classy dude. He answered the questions gracefully and found the good in all of his colleagues. One of the greatest in the history of the sport.

[@tony1685]

what Ray forgot to include, is the fact that floyd would have never gotten in the ring with a great who is in their prime. Ray did and for that, he is a legend.

[@timthompson8297]

Damn right

[@timthompson8297]

@@tony1685 good point

[@JL1990]

Duran was the best lightweight ever

[@rebeltvr6046]

Aaron Pryor, Sugar Ray Leonard, Hagler, Duran...

[@Unfcwithable]

Nah man, he still salty as well😂

[@jasonhounsell3297]

Leonard gives such good answers, very smart and rounded.

[@bosshoggish1]

@dan dania You should try and learn the difference between "been" and "being" instead of trying to decipher someone's motives for their questions...

[@VictorGarcia-pi4zw]

Roberto fought everyone in their prime and was not scared to fight guys that were much bigger than him ( Hearns, Hagler) whereas some of floyd's biggest fights were against past prime fighters such as De La Hoya and Cotto. Duran fought a very fan friendly whereas floyd fights a boring style of fight. Duran gave ppl money whereas floyd mocks and laughs at those that have less than him. For these and other reasons is why Duran is regarded as one of the all time greats and floyd gets all the negative feed back. Race has no role here, get real.

[@somedude3977]

well said

[@lhinkle7160]

It's always about race. Get out of your feeling you sound like a little girl. Floyd beat all of your paper champions and you can't stand it. Floyd gets negative feedback from all of you haters. Pass their prime you need to stop that BS. They all have promoters who would not make the fight happen. Keep telling the lies to make yourself feel good.

[@Raiderfred]

Wasn't Floyd retired a couple of yrs so how he ducked somebody who was washed up when he fought de la hoya definitely wasn't nothing when he fought pac man that was yrs after he Floyd but it's cool for manny to beat oscar but not floyd gtfoh

[@censari544]

“Race has no role here get real.”

[@ryanmuldoon7864]

@@lhinkle7160 no it shouldn’t be about race you fuckin clown. Typical race bating asshole.

[@picassomist1056]

He clearly never took a lot of punishment from the sport he's perfectly fine. What a legend

[@tgh223]

he ran a lot like floyd

[@jonbathurst953]

@@tgh223 Floyd's gonna mumble and slur in a few years, and ray got tagged plenty because he didn't run. He's just got good genetics and or / the brain damage doesn't show up in his speech

[@448DamonXX]

@@tgh223 nope he was just a smart fighter

[@thorn8395]

He did get hit by some good shots, it's actually very surprising that he's still doing so well.

[@tripleooo7881]

Detached retna.

[@castrumsolitas4355]

Sugar Ray, a real champ! And respect to my hero Roberto as well!

[@PunchPerfectPlayer]

Duran only guy to beat Ray in his prime

[@mannyportillo5712]

Very true and Ray was not just anyone: he was a beast himself! What makes Duran's win more impressive is the fact that Duran was just slightly past his prime in my opinion.

[@clu4u]

Ray tried to brawl "Mano a Mano" with Duran, it was a mistake he would not make twice

[@geoffn54]

In my opinion Hagler clearly beat SRL as well, but maybe they were both past their primes by then.

[@daryllebeau4333]

Duran in his prime would have beaten Leonard both times.

[@daryllebeau4333]

Duran would have beaten Leonard the second time in his prime.

[@ddmac9333]

Sugar Ray Robinson was the all time best.

[@rogerzotti1]

Don't forget Archie Moore...

[@hassantalib3426]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE FIGHTERS .....THAT JUST NOW......TOLD THE TRUTH.....FLOYD....STAY IN YOUR LEAGUE AND KNOW YOUR PLACE....

[@garlandshort8416]

He knows his place. TBE

[@nopalboxellanos925]

Ive heard Floyd say that he didint get in this sport to admit someone else was better than him..

[@flagofmecca]

@@firefx99 floyd mayweather apparently

[@henry.g.9093]

@@firefx99 when he hugged Manny all night? Fought a Canelo who clearly wasn't in his prime as is evidenced by his improvement... Those aren't great accomplishments.

[@sherrillraymond7595]

@@henry.g.9093 Excuses

[@henry.g.9093]

@@sherrillraymond7595 I don't think you understand what an excuse is.

[@doeb3685]

@@henry.g.9093 with 40 plus professional fights canelo surely wasn’t green. He was on the ascension but better than what a lot of people try to discredit when arguing his fight against Floyd.

[@issenvan1050]

What a humble champion!

[@DrJohnnyJ]

I never understood how anyone could doubt Duran's courage. When he said, "I can't go on. My stomach hurts", it must have been terrible. Yet, reporters that have never been in a fight called him a coward.

[@remyhavoc4463]

I heard there are as a rumor that Duran needed to shit and couldn't take it anymore 💀 I would quit too instead of go out like that

[@mannyportillo5712]

@@remyhavoc4463 i thought the same thing, i agree 100%.

[@scottodonnell7121]

He quit because he knew he wasn't in shape for this fight and wasn't going to win.

[@devilini933]

Thanks for the footage. Good interview

[@tomnekuda3818]

Ray Leonard, Manny, Roberto Duran......they don't come any better than that.

[@sysmotube]

Leonard for me the best boxer of all times, he brought me back to watch boxing as I did when a teenager I really felt his fights. He was an artist on the ring.

[@MrPhukYu]

Leonard's mentality as a fighter was: "I'd beat the shit out of Mike Tyson." Now... we all know there isn't a chance in hell of that happening. But that's the mentality you need to have in this sport. It's the same as Floyd saying he's "TBE" & everybody bitches & whines about it. SMH...

[@AlwaysDazed]

+On BD I'm Dead Of course he wasn't thinking about fighting Tyson. You missed the point he was making with that comment. When you're in this sport you have to believe you can fight anyone and that you are the greatest. Any other top dog believes they are the greatest too, Floyd is just the one who publicly said it.

[@martinsmith8487]

The Hawk was relentless but too wild to beat Sugar

[@fromunderthekilt6310]

True but Leonard definitely ducked him…

[@MichaelJones-ir4sj]

Leonard a great warrior Glad he and Duran are pals. True champions.

[@tellthetruthg]

SRL well thought out Replies are a snap shot of how he worked the ring. Quick ,witty , powerful .

[@Marvhagler]

Hearns, Leonard, Duran and especially Hagler all would've beaten Mayweather

[@vr1kre8tion55]

Mr Clean. How do you know and please stop fantasizing with your wishful thinking.

[@loganturner8335]

VR1 Kre8tion Lmao. Tell me, how is Mayweather gonna beat Hearns? Outbox him? LOL. Floyd would gas out against leonard and hagler and wouldn't last 20 seconds infighting duran

[@onblock7]

YES SIR.......

[@nerdbird4598]

the roberto duran that beat leonard in the first fight would rip floyd a new arseh0le!

[@onblock7]

I agree 100% with you.

[@truthfiend6909]

duran would've never waited 6 years to fight pacman , would've never waited for pac to get KTFO before fighting him like floyd did.....

[@justwatching3124]

When the fight was supposed to happen. Floyd made every excuse to avoid him. Oh PPV's don't get views.. oh he's on peds. Oh he has to win his upcoming fight. When pacman agreed to testing beat his next opponent. The only other thing he could do to not fight him is be greedy and want more than half the money. When your both undefeated going into a fight like that. It should be down the middle period not no 40/60 split. He tried to negotiate a 45/55 Mayweather wasn't haven't it. Their for he ducked him until he perfected his defense and pac man was out of his prime. Smart move but cowardly.. Floyd's a legend yes but the goat he'll never be... every legend knows to be the best, you fight the best,at their best to be proclaimed the best.. it's sad because I liked floyd until he pulled that.. lost all respect for the brother.

[@truthfiend6909]

@Paul Holban mileage man mileage...in boxing years, pac is much older than Floyd...this ain't rocket science either!

[@lhinkle7160]

@Free Swerve Bob Arum and Pac ran away from Floyd they did not want the heat. The steroid use of Pacman everyone knows he was running away from Floyd.

[@lhinkle7160]

@Free Swerve We know it. You Bob Arum tried to get the most money for the Pacman and Floyd was like I'm the champion you're a trick, Bob. He left that trash Bob Arum and got with Al and Leonard and now he making boss moves. Bob only wanted him to be a boxer and not a businessman because he was jealous. I'm glad Floyd lets everyone know how he feels. You see the double standard they hate Floyd the American and they cheer for all the foreigners to beat him. I laugh at the haters all night.

[@lhinkle7160]

@Free Swerve Exactly. Floyd gives a lot of money to help kids go to college, feeds the less fortunate, he pays for boxers' funeral services. I listen to the way Floyd put all the ESPN reporters in there place after another victory. Skip Bayless, he complains after every victory of Floyd. I laugh all night. He kicks Canelo, Manny my shoulder was hurt, Cotto I'm to upset to the press conference, Sugar, Oscar and the entire Golden Boy Team has to admit Floyd was the best. TBE!!

[@dlowe404]

Oddly, I Just got this notification tonight. Great interview.

[@theegreatestever2420]

After hearing the Floyd comment and about the mindset of a champion I liked this video and loved and respected this man right here who is a legend himself!

[@ericksolis7820]

Man Dontae you got a bad ass gig. Interviewing legends, current champs, I would love to do that.

[@jesseg5608]

Though he is STILL clueless!!! He lacks any simple common sense, that of which isnt too common nowadays!!

[@mycapasamonte1973]

been an avid boxing fan for the last 40 yrs. I would say sugar ray is the best. he can always find a way to beat an opponent even some seemingly unbeatable

[@bryb3180]

HAGLER would of Plucked the Feathers out of MAYWEATHER.

[@ICCraider]

Hagler would win by decapitation.

[@m395williams]

Hagler, Hearn and Duran would have.

[@chrisjenkins5846]

Floyd way to quick for Hagler and Hagler not fast enough to catch him...

[@Keepdapocket]

Hagler was a beast, but let's not forget some things. 1. Hagler fought duran, who was a natural lightweight, and couldn't knock him out. Duran stood toe to toe. Hagler won decisively, but he didn't dominate. In fact the middle rounds were very evenly contested with some give and tske from both men. 2. Hagler fought Leonard, who was retired for five years, no warm up fight, coming off rehab for his drug addiction, AND and at middleweight, and didn't out a scratch on him. The only top tier fighters Hagler straight up won besides the Duran fight was Hearne and John "the beast" Mugabe. Hagler stayed at middleweight his whole career, which is CRAZY discipline to do, but he all other top tier fighters moved weight classes to fight. I think Floyd definitely would have held his own against Hagler in more ways than one. The top fighters that didnt get tired (Duran and Leonard who knew how to bide time), he didn't damage. The topic fighters who weren't well conditioned (Hearne, Mugabe) he ended up knocking out. We all know Floyd is too smart and too conditioned.

[@brucescott4261]

@@chrisjenkins5846 ...Marvelous Marvin was a middleweight. Mayweather, Jr. was too small. A complete mismatch. Duran would have stopped Mayweather, Jr.

[@MaxCooperJones]

Sugar Ray Leonard looks 40. Where are the wrinkles?

[@jeffthomas1063]

Highly trained, still in shape, great genetics, low resting heart rate, ages slower Leonard maybe the best of all time..

[@el34glo59]

+justice4U AND I He does not look 60. Maybe not 40 but I could see him passing for late 40's.

[@nicolemann1629]

Ha right ..its a mask like the rest the famous mfs wear ..u know them fake skin masks like the song mask off look it up.nbs

[@ArkOmen1]

He still looks the same today!

[@brucescott4261]

Moo ...Black don't crack.

[@tonicamillebradley7197]

That last question is very interesting . Because we now know that in the 'Thriller in Manilla' Frazier didnt want to quit but was pulled out by his corner (albeit probably rightly so) Yet Ali wanted to throw in the towel and they were about to when Fraziers corner pulled him out

[@dave-d-grunt]

I was fortunate. Was able to see and follow Leonard’s time from the Olympics on. Great time to be able to be part of.

[@herbalistklg8017]

GREAT INTERVIEW !

[@jerrylanglois7892]

I'm glad such a nice guy like leonard, and a great champion of course, shows no sign of brain damage.

[@dhe777]

Duran was on the slide from his prime when he first fought Leonard.. and still won.. and went on to win championships. He want up multiple weight classes and was always the smaller fighter.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Ray made him quit . That's never been done

[@HansScott9228]

Ray was given all the breaks...Ricardo above was 100% correct. Roberto shouldn't have partied so hard after he won in Montreal...then coward Ray refused to fight Duran again for 9 years!

[@remyhavoc4463]

@@HansScott9228 I wouldn't call Ray a coward But just imagine Ray was younger and retired relatively early, while Duran ws fighting until he was 40 and he was smaller than almost everyone 🥶 Only an accident was able to stop him from fighting

[@HansScott9228]

@@remyhavoc4463 Duran-Leonard III should've happened in '81, not 8 yrs later.

[@jameshurtado5389]

he was 29

[@willvsw2508]

May weather would not have beaten Sugar Ray leonard

[@mikec6733]

Duran got mega love due to being the one great mega star from his country, Panama. It's like Manny and the Philippines. Floyd is one of many great US boxers.

[@CandySlim501]

Legend IS an understatement! Those guys were awsome back in the day. I do think when Floyd was 140 lbs he had the best footwork and hands of anyone in history. Maybe one day we will have a time machine and some other amazing science ish and get to see those fights.

[@smithlui7660]

excellent interview.

[@javiermigoya]

Aaron Pryor was phenomenal no doubt but when compared to the other greats he would of come up short, easy way to gage him against them would be to ask yourself if Alexis Arguello another great in his own right would of lasted 10 rounds against Duran, Leonard, Hearns or Hagler, if you know anything about boxing, your answer should be no, some of you may know that Aaron Pryor beat Tommy Hearns (16 years old) in 1976 while they were amateurs and it was a pretty good fight although Pryor's pressure was too much for Hearns a very young Amateur at the time that hadn't yet peaked in Skill, Speed, Reflexes and more importantly his 1 punch KO Power, Hearns was wobbled a couple of times but took Pryor's punch very well and Aaron Pryor was already a seasoned Amateur and to my observation basically displayed close to the same speed and skills as when he fought Alexis Arguello, Duran's constant pressure would of probably KOed him from the 10th round on, Leonard perfectly balanced skills would of won by UD or KO in the last few rounds, Hagler constant pressure and the best chin in the history of his division would of won by KO by the 8th round but Tommy Hearns of 1981 on although he had lost to Aaron Pryor in 1976 would of KOed Pryor in 4 or less rounds, Aaron Pryor who had peaked early in his career before 1980 would of had the same exact problem Duran had against Hearns, they were fighters that had very good chins but would get hit a lot same thing was the problem with Hagler but he had a one of a kind chin, now to finalize with the self proclaimed TBE Floyd Mayweather jr he would of lost to them all, all of them are eons better than Marcos Maidana, the 1st group of the pressure smothering kind would be Duran, Pryor and Hagler these 3 were superior to Marcos Maidana in every way faster, more accurate and had stamina for well past the 15 round fights that were the norm in that era, the 2nd group would be Leonard and Hearns more of the boxer types extremely fast, Leonard had the perfect balance of skills good chin, very fast hands, excellent footwork, a true tactician and a constant boxer offensive master, Hearns excellent boxer, incredible jab, he would put his glove in your line of sight constantly even when he wasn't jabbing and when you didn't expect it here came the laser guided nuke straight with a comfortable pillow so you could sleep well, it's was a site to behold to see Duran who has a chin that far exceeded what most boxers would only hope to have, being put to sleep by Hearns freakish power straight, Duran who is a beast actually gets up but was stopped, he actually put him to sleep for a few seconds, Hearns again because of his reach speed and power would of put Mayweather jr to sleep early, Hearns never had an Elite chin but Floyd Mayweather jr didn't even have an elite punch in his original weight class 20 years ago which was several lower than 147lbs

[@ricardoherrera8071]

Leonard was a great great boxer but he was also hugely favored, they gave him two championships for beating Lalonde, they gave him a victory with Hagler that could well have been a draw and they gave him a draw against Hearns in a fight that he definitely lost.

[@drummersinger5324]

A way over the hill Hagler too that Hagler still won IMO.

[@HansScott9228]

Oh yeah...I agree. Watched the Brawl in Montreal in June 1980 w/my Uncle Richie and his cousin Allen. Uncle Rich turned off the sound b/c Cossell was calling the fight as though Ray was his adopted son.

[@massi6528]

@@drummersinger5324 if we had slightiest knowledge about how scoring system in boxing works we'd know Ray won the Hagler fight 100%.

[@thechosenpeople2022]

Man this was an extraordinary interview

[@rickmarx4435]

Sugar Ray Leonard is my all time favorite fighter!

[@saintcruzin3190]

I think it was apparent why Duran quit in their 2nd fight. Ray stayed on the outside and completely frustrated Duran. In the first fight Ray stayed in the pocket. In fight #2, he stuck his tongue out at him, and played catch me if you can, Duran couldn't touch him....than just waved it off in frustration.

[@rogerzotti1]

Perfect...

[@substrategt9340]

It all explained in the Hands of Stone movie. This is wrong

[@henrybrowne7248]

I thought so too. See my comment

[@rogermartin798]

Leonard ran likes clown bitch

[@fromunderthekilt6310]

Leonard boxed him in the second fight. Leonard fought him in the first. You don’t fight Roberto Duran. The only person who fought Duran and won was Hearns, and he won due to his height, speed, reach and the single most devastating right hand I’ve ever seen in 30 plus years of watching boxing. That punch was like watching someone get hit by a car. Duran was out before he hit the deck. I’d never ever thought I’d see Duran on his face unconscious but it happened. If anyone wants to know how to throw a right hand, watch that KO. That was as picture perfect a right hand as you’ll ever see. I still cringe when I see it and I’ve seen it 100s of times. Durans head must be out tungsten. How his jaw wasnt broken let alone detached from his head is a miracle. Box him however and you’ll maybe get a win. Lucky Ray was a phenomenal boxer and hand the fastest hands and feet in any era. Shit he was fast.

[@kjackson9000]

Great interview

[@willisrobinson9228]

Sugar was tough and intelligent very slick style hats off

[@Yeebr00]

great perspective into the mindstate of great fighters. look at fighters like Mike Tyson, Roy Jones, even Roberto Duran (and many many more) who's careers shriveled up after their first decisive losses or even after the first time knocked out. mentality is huge in sports, no where moreso than boxing.

[@selmamyspace]

DOPE INTERVIEW

[@nuniemiliano7897]

Such a professional. So glad he didn't fall for any of the baits. When you been answering questions for decades you tend to outwit the reporter.

[@jonneygreen]

best interview of the year so far.. good work *****

[@freeobo85261]

+Dontae's Boxing Nation Good job all around. A question was asked by you to S. Ray in regards to the difference in the reaction of the public towards R.Duran and F. Mayweather, Ray answered that question very politically, On the other hand there may be another answer to the question away from politics, there is racism in the spanish/latino communities make no mistake about it, I am a black man who was born in a latino country and I can tell you there is racism amongs the latinos towards us. If and when in doubt take a trip down to Miami and just observe the latino businesses where you find so much as even one single black employee. I have been over looked by latinos until they heard me speak spanish, to their relieve I have been told that they thought that I was black, it is almost funny cause I then have to school them on the fact that Yes I am black. If it had been Ray acting like Duran back in those days, Ray would have been hated just like Floyd is today.

[@nycinstyle]

+FREE-OBO I think that the difference between Duran gaining fan appeal by his bravado and threatening, belittling opponents, etc., and living the high life and Mayweather not so much was due to their fighting styles (Duran very aggressive always looking to "kill you"" and Mayweather beating you with incredible talent and boxing skills normally by decision in his big fights). In addition, the fact that Floyd has a poor history unfortunately with disputes he had with women, the public rightfully looks down on any guy who would physically harm a woman. Mr. Money Mayweather constantly "flaunting his incredible wealth" never helps you to be liked by the public, either. Both Mayweather and Duran are fantastic boxers. Pound for pound two of the best. I would put both of them within the top 10 - 20 or so P4P best fighters ever. Duran certainly within the top 10. S.R.R. still tops the list, BTW, in my opinion. Some idiots (too many) are still prejudiced and would not like and downgrade a person (or fighters, etc.) because of his/her color, but percentage wise when looking at the population not too many. Many heroes in sports and idols in music, show business, etc., are African American today, let alone remember so is the president of the USA. When you or any one else runs into a prejudiced fool be thankful you are not a moron like he is. Those types are still around , but hopefully will be dying out and leaving this world very soon. D.B.N., GREAT JOB ON THIS INTERVIEW. I met Leonard in Atlantic City when I was at a Frank Fletcher bout when I was a teenager. Mr. Leonard was gracious and really nice. A very cool guy. Leonard was also a more exciting boxer than Floyd, IMO. A big reason for why Leonard had the public's adoration and Floyd not as much. The guy was not afraid to trade when he had to. He had the heart of a lion. Battling back to stop Hearns in fight #1 stopping him late in that bout, standing in there and trading with Roberto, even trading with Marvin when he had to late in that fight. SRL was fantastic. People loved watching him box and his style and personality outside the ring gained him even more fans. Lastly, as far as Floyd goes, wait about 5 -10 years or so when his accomplishments outshine his foolish behavior outside the ring. He will be talked about and thought of as a legend, one of the all time greats in boxing.

[@freeobo85261]

I read your comment, you pointed out things that I was not wanting to see, yes F.M.'s behavior can be called the catalyst for the dislike, I thank you for reminding me of things that I had not even considered. I do believe the Sugar man would have beaten F.M. I like your comment, it came out almost as a fairly intelligent sports analysis. Keep up the good work, you are few and far between.

[@nycinstyle]

+FREE-OBO Yeah, you have to respect Leonard as an all time great in boxing. I would say he is the fighter of the decade in the 1980's particularly given his wins over Benitez (even though technically fall of 1979), Duran, Hearns, and Hagler. He fought all of his bouts against all his opponents in such a spectacular fashion. There were several other great boxers in the 1980's, including Tyson of course. But for my money if I had to choose one guy as being the boxer of the decade in the 1980's, it would be Leonard. And this is coming from a huge Roberto Duran fan. Fifteen years old and being a huge fan of Roberto for years already, I hated Leonard when he fought Duran in those two 1980 bouts. Duran is still my favorite, but Leonard won me over with his charm and grace when talking with him outside the ring a couple of years later in Atlantic City in 1982. A real nice guy. And his boxing talent and skills proved to me there is no doubt - he is one of the best. (Yeah he (Leonard) would have beaten Mayweather). Just too big and too sharp of a puncher for Mayweather to handle. At his best, Mayweather was a jr. lightweight (super featherweight), in my opinion. The best ever, I think at that weight. A few guys like Chavez, Arguello and Sandy Saddler are right there close behind him at super featherweight. IMO, anyway.

[@freeobo85261]

Point well taken, your opinion on this would be a hard one to debate, I like what I hear from your comments, I was in the Hagler gym in the late 70s to early 80s, I have been around boxing since the late 60s, yet none of that makes me an authority on the sport, one's personality has a place in this business of opinions and you have it. I give recognition were there is due, why? because I am a the beginning of the second stage in life and I am taking it all in, I am recognizing reality over desire, it is what it is not what I would want it to be, its why I complement you. I take notice of how you show respect in your comment, the PC has given us all a wonderful learning ant teaching tool, I intend to use it.

[@GCOUNDOU]

so well spoken! go champ!!

[@cosmos8970]

Just love his Humility !!

[@2vintage68]

Even classier now....would not have thought it possible. His responses are are very thoughtful and well stated.

[@boxingfan130]

So true. He has so much sabidurity and is very inteligent

[@dibujemaestro]

He is a charismatic sharp guy

[@farriesmaxwell]

Great Job Dontae keep it flowin.

[@thomasakatidalforce7987]

Sugar Ray Leonard is a class act...notice how he was a gentlemen enough to not say any of the big 4 would kill Floyd which is the clear truth. He also gave Floyd credit due.

[@JohnDoe-fz5cz]

Ray: What a total class act.

[@MAlley-fm4et]

Those boxers back then, hit harder than the boxers today. Sugar was too damn fast. It's sad to say I haven't seen a boxer since. Those Hispanic boxers back then was dangerous.

[@chapinrey]

Ray knew before he flew to Panama. Ray knew that after the first fight Roberto was going to party. Ray then scheduled the fight ASAP. Duran was simply oit of shape and although Ray was hitting often. He never hurt Duran. Duran was just not in shape to fight Ray. Dyran realized it was a waste of time.

[@rogermartinez2886]

Here's a man that admitted he waited for Roberto Duran to get fat in their 2nd fight so he wouldn't have to fight Duran at his BEST !

[@kufujitsu]

+Roger Martinez He didn't have to wait for Duran to get fat. The second fight took place only a few months after the first one. If Duran let his weight sky-rocket in so short a time before he started training for the rematch, he had no one to blame for that but himself. Don't blame Leonard for Duran's attitude. Also remember, Duran was only a few points behind Leonard on the scorecards before he quit. He still had plenty of time to win that fight. He just got frustrated because things weren't going his way.

[@bugsta2012]

kufujitsu no ray didn't want the rematch then found out Duran blew up n weight And said I knew if I took the rematch now he would be exhausted losing the weight and wouldn't be at his best so I took it .. fkn pussy sht

[@ronniewest87]

bugsta2012 truth is, if Duran was a consummate professional, he wouldn't let weight become an issue, especially when he's at such an elite level where your A game must be brought every time. Great fight, he quit, that's it! Duran is still legend

[@sevendouce]

if you watch a show called beyond the glory, Sugar even said he wanted the rematch as quick as he could because he know roberto would go and pack on the weight right after their first fight. it was all part of his game plan to beat him he says it right in the interview

[@sevendouce]

and roberto admits he balloned up to 220 before that fight

[@bluechief1]

Ray, Duran, Pryor and Hitman all KO mayweather

[@box5bastard277]

yawn more woulda coulda shoulda none reality talk yell

[@lhinkle7160]

You hater's want everyone to beat Floyd even the dead boxer's you people are a joke.

[@brendon2462]

Andy Wang would ko Floyd.

[@Mousevengeance]

Floyd could beat Pryor imo

[@garlandshort8416]

You mean all 9f them hot KO'd during their careers. Floyd hasn't.

[@joeburgos3985]

Gotta love Leonard. Smart fighter and very humble in supressing his ego.

[@garyanderson9467]

I have always loved Sugar Ray and always will. Clearly one of the very best of all time.

[@pamelaashley-whitmire1224]

Sugar Ray is the Goat ( greatest of all times). Yes, he is a classy dude and he is a great legend that has all his faculties about himself ( no head trauma or major debilitating injuries after boxing some of the greatest boxers in his era. He is a classy and highly intelligent black man. Thanks you Sugar for being such a great athlete and boxer. You were a great skilled boxer.

[@EminiMagic]

Duran knew he should have postponed that fight being 40 pounds overweight from his lifestyle just weeks before the fight, but Duran needed the money so Duran came to the fight only to say No Mas.

[@raphaeljacquet5570]

Floyd would have lost to Ray, Duran, Hearns & Pryor by KO!

[@natecartwright2319]

15 rounds with ray is a long fucking time. Floyd would have to use all of his tools. Pull counter, shoulder roll, body jab, everything just to control space. To be honest floyd would have to move up in weight which i feel would compromise his cardio. The fight could only really happen as an exibition with both fighters at thier championship weight where ray would have an overwhelming advantage

[@raphaeljacquet5570]

@@natecartwright2319right! those were fighters back then! At best Floyd would have been in the bottom of the top 10!

[@captcontrol]

Good interviews even better answers by Sugar Ray Leonard.

[@tombalthis7199]

Ray is Very classy and shows his intelligence wit and humor.The way he handled this interview shows how clever he is and why he was so successful in the boxing world.Ray would have succeeded in any area of life.His life talents are undeniable.I love all the older now more mature talents and legends of boxing!!! The decency and respect they show one another now is such a beautiful example for people to behold!!!

[@rk12968]

Ray's smarter that most boxing analysts. The questions were kinda lame but he didn't take the bait. Good job, champ.

[@manolocepeda8479]

Ray Leonard is a class act

[@michaelneo2692]

Ray has always been a good speaker, his interviews are always a pleasure to watch.

[@leeberry3708]

A real life legend hands like lightning so fast he eat your lunch before he hit you the second time. Really good to hear from him I think more of the great fighters should do shows. It's just nice to see

[@TheBoxingScienceFair]

gr8 interview. And wow wot a match-up that would of been, 2 of the top 10 gr8est of all time F.Mayweather Jnr Vs S.Ray Leonard.

[@brucedavis3230]

Sugar Ray Leonard is the Ultimate Champ

[@henrybrowne7248]

Damn I loved watching Ray back in the 80s. Such an intelligent fighter, and candid in interviews. I always thought Duran was just being childish when he couldn't get his way. But don't think I'm not a Duran fan: see his second and third fights with DeJesus, Carlos Palomino, Davey Moore, and Iran Barkley, just to name a few we can get.

[@n.w.owhoknowstheshadowknow58]

Yeah he got frustrated and been the bully didn't handle getting bullied back well and let himself down. I also think it improved him as man and he learnt from it which many wouldn't of

[@fromunderthekilt6310]

The Duran rematch was a perfect example of getting in someone’s head. Physically Leonard barely touched him. But he riled up Duran so much, Roberto blew a gasket, running rings around him, taunting him, sticking his tongue out,……Roberto, a man’s man and machismo personified couldn’t believe what he was seeing and quit. No one had ever treated Duran that way. Most fighters were terrified of him. And for good reason. He was a monster in his day that a lot of modern boxing fans miss out on. Duran had a granite chin but had one of the best defences of all time. He way he would make you miss a punch with a slight turn of the head was incredible. As thoroughly as he beat Leonard in the first fight, Leonard fought the wrong fight. Leonard’s pride for the better of him. He thought he could’ve outfight and put macho Duran. Big mistake. No one did that. When he boxed….it went the other way. I am blessed to have lived in a time I saw all these fights growing up not long after they happened and some live. We will never see an era like that again in boxing. Truly the golden age.

[@earlcabbel5523]

One of my favorite fighters and person

[@davidespinoza8067]

The rematch happen to fast because Leonard himself knew Duran would party alot after every fight. And gain alot of weight.

[@jusnvigil4390]

AgreedDuran should have never agreed to the rematch so quickly

[@pinarellolimoncello]

Sugar Ray is an inspiration to everyone, if only everybody would take a leaf out of each others books, so much to learn and understand. It is a mystery to me how America can possibly still have racial diviSIONs when you have people like Sugar Ray Leonard and probably thousands of other inspirational Afro Americans like him, not least Muhammed Ali, even Greater out of the ring than he was within it.

[@lordburlap4514]

Sugar Ray...class all the way....unlike little Floyd.

[@lhinkle7160]

Still talking about Floyd.

[@lhinkle7160]

What class do you have?

[@lordburlap4514]

L hinkle 100 times more than you, stinky.

[@lordburlap4514]

L hinkle Only when he contrasts with real class.

[@ronaldwilliams2162]

Your jealousy is showing.

[@mavericktopgun2873]

If sugar ray and mayweather jr were to fight on there prime, by far sugar ray would of beat him easily..Just like sugar ray beat Mayweather senior..

[@lordburlap4514]

One of the best of all time...period.

[@charlesdonaldson488]

Sugar Ray used to bring it when he was in there..

[@louisthompson1020]

Great answers Sugar , you are one of the greatest boxers of all time. One of the best during your time.

[@fareedmuhammad6959]

This man has class.

[@samebar]

I despised Duran for his behaviour but many boxing fans didn't because it showed a combative attitude....something appreciated in boxing. Burning money and being obsessed with it is totally different, plus many see him as someone who is avoiding his major opponent and playing safe in all his fights....the opposite of Duran. If you were trying to imply a race thing, well that's kinda sad of you.

[@dwightk.schrute1089]

THATS RACIST!!!!!!!!!!!1!!1!1!

[@samebar]

Dwight K. Schrute Hahaha!

[@damostprolific1]

good work

[@JAMAICADOCK]

No shame in quitting against Leonard, but Duran prided himself on his toughness and bravery - so that's why it was so shocking when he said 'No Mas'. It was totally out of character. But Duran was a fiercely independent guy, who did his own thing; so if he had had enough, then he was gonna walk out. Duran could've strung it out to the final round, so in a sense retiring was a braver decision.

[@robertnunez5036]

That's is why he is"SUGAR"he fought and beat everybody, always i bet against him🥊and always I Lost.

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Would've loved to see sugar ray and hawk payor!🥊🥊

[@sydtv6464]

It was on deck.

[@patrickhausenfleck9045]

Ray was way back....and still to this day...One of the Very Best Boxing Minds(And an INSTANTANEOUS adebt Boxing Analyst😉).

[@felixcuba4670]

Dontae, you are doing a great job.

[@davidbenno7310]

Does anyone really believe that Floyd could of beaten Iran Barkley? Floyd never fought anyone with that kind of power. He could of moved up and fought GGG but unlike Duran who took on Hagler, the most frightening guy around the middle weight class, pretty boy floyd was not going to risk it a real challenge. The guy was scared of the Russian.

[@bfekennels2153]

Props to Leonard say it how it is!! 👍

[@luckyc3920]

Ray is the GOAT 4 me. Had everything in his prime

[@desmondking1833]

Another Legend giving the respect that is due Floyd.

[@erniereyes1994]

Desmond King Sugar Ray Leonard is a little bitch

[@lhinkle7160]

Thank you, they always try to get Lenord to say negative things about Floyd it will never happen.

[@bassreeves2410]

@@erniereyes1994 duran is the biggest bitch of them all. no mass, papi leonard.

[@erniereyes1994]

@@bassreeves2410 Sugar Ray Leonard is a JOKE lmfao

[@Djuane]

@@erniereyes1994 okay 2000’s baby what would you know about a legend from the 80’s like sugar ray leonard.

[@samueldavis1524]

Ray ducked Aaron Pryor he called him a friend, but would never fight him.

[@brucescott4261]

Samuel Davis ...Ray was heavier than Pryor

[@claudioantunovich382]

Leonard, el mas grande de todos los tiempos. Sin duda: el mejor

[@gamelifetvnathan3897]

Duran beat Ray the first time and that's what people remember the most. Ray had to get Duran fat in order to beat him, and they said that Duran had to use the bathroom, that's why he quit, let me know what you think guys thanks.

[@porkfrog2785]

I believe thats the real reason Duran quit...intestinal issues...Duran wasn't even losing that bad, I believe he quit because he felt like he was gonna shit himself in front of the world...I mean, Duran had lost before, so even if not sharp, knowing the grief quitting would cause him...why else would he do it....?

[@SHendrixx2]

Why he let sugar ray feed him all that food lol

[@joeblack7889]

Game Life TV Nathan Try again. You're a year wiser. The media totally ignored the 1st fight when "nas mas". was uttered in the 2nd one. Eating too much after the weigh in, bad reaction to a steak and juice, had to take a leak? Truth is he lost every round in that fight, and Duran is still a great fighter, so is leonard. They needed each other for different reasons...

[@r0b3rtc00p3r]

No one got Duran fat but Duran. I love Duran and think he is one of the 5 best of all times. But his fatness was his own fault.

[@claypulley589]

Dontae love your interviews. But please quit trying to race bait. Leonard was way more popular than Duran. When Duran quit 99 out of 100 people called him a punk. 30 years later you ask Leonard why some people gave him shit when Duran quit. There are always people making stupid statements. To conclude that racism was behind it is silly, Dundee had a lot of power in boxing and Leonard got favorable treatment and that irritated many people. It's not Leonards fault but it's still irritating. Look at the score cards in Leonards fights. He would win 14 out of 15 rounds on all three judges score cards. So some people speculated Duran was paid to quit. And Leonard was rightfully pissed at Duran for not just taking his ass whippin. Stop finding racism where it doesn't exist!

[@yaderblen2890]

All the fighters now days would had been kill by the 80s legends

[@patricedalvi7543]

Sugar is the Best of the Best. No discussion about that.he is Also a great human full rispect about him

[@eze1015]

That fight he quit I feel Duran didn’t want to be chasing him all around the ring Duran wanted to fight