The Most SKILLED Boxer | Sugar Ray Leonard Style Breakdown

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Leonard was a master of timing, in my opinion the most important element of fighting. And the rest of his skillset wasn’t too shabby either, earning him titles in 3 weighclasses, an olympic gold medal and undisputed welterweight championship. He holds victories over each of the other 4 Kings of boxing from his era. Sugar Ray Robinson himself gave the blessing to use his moniker. #boxing #boxingtraining
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0:00 Boxing Style Overview
2:20 Long Range Footwork Techniques
4:50 Timing Tricks
6:25 Mid Range Head Movement & Counters
9:14 The Brawler Comes Out

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[@json3122]

Thanks again.i got a kung fu movie 4 u.Game of killers. Utube.

[@MrBruce5437]

Both boxer Roy Jones Jr and Sugar Ray Leonard has the best timing in boxing

[@hennyspiderman9974]

People forget how great this man was. Yeah he was a boxer but he had a mean streak in him. All them 4 kings of that era were mean in the ring. Duran, Hagler, Leonard’s and Hearns had that killer instinct

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Of recent boxers Floyd is the only one level with the 4 kings

[@calebhu6383]

@@LeadLeftLeon I think GGG also gives all four of them a good fight.

[@NoBody-xx6ii]

Facts

[@lingus1382]

I love Leonard because he was such a nice, happy looking dude but then you throw him in the ring and the man just truly loved to fight and had absolutely zero mercy towards his opponent

[@jovanyserrano7700]

He fought all of them and beat Hearns by 14 round TKO, lost to Duran 15 round UD, made Duran quit in their rematch by the 8th, beat Duran once again in their 3rd fight by 12 round SD, and won a 12 round SD against Hagler.

[@musicman9914]

One of the GOATS of Boxing. He fought and beat most of the best boxers of his Era. Champion from 147 to 175. In my top 10 All Time!

[@Test-mf9fy]

No one better for me in last 60 years, Ali and Leonard stand alone.

[@vicvega3614]

Hes top 5 all time for me along with Duran, Ali, Joe Louis, and Sugar Ray Robinson

[@johnjones9065]

​@@vicvega3614no kid Dynamite?

[@Boss-ot1iy]

​@@johnjones9065Tyson will never be among the top 5 lmao. Only casuals think he's that high

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Bang Bros Bukit Batok

[@MrDjblakmagic33]

I believe he's the most complete fighter ever. Could box, bang, and throw the quickest combinations I have ever seen!

[@cyberjayhd7051]

Sugar Ray Robinson

[@Theiron2142]

@@cyberjayhd7051 i was going to say the same thing.

[@serenityinside1]

Roberto Duran

[@KentaurusXII]

His idol Ray Robinson was even better and a bigger nightmare to face in the ring. The p4p best boxer of all time, at one point he was 129-1 and he was never knocked out in his long career. Watching his highlights gives any boxing enthusiast the chills. And we didn't get to see footage of his early prime years sadly enough.

[@jaycee571]

What a ridiculous comment, not even close to the most complete.

[@benitoharrycollmann132]

To me, Sugar Ray Leonard was the embodiment of the quote "absurd what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is uniquely your own". He took on the greatest strengths of his idols, but was mindful of their weaknesses. He wasn't ashamed to borrow techniques from others and be open about it. Another awesome video, Modern Martial Artist. Always an inspiration

[@rodtack8420]

What is useful is def absurd.

[@siulgonzalez]

In my opinion, besides many other virtues and resources as a fighter, he seemed very intelligent and could adapt his style and tactics to different rivals, distances and even moments throughout the fight. That's what amazes me. It's very difficult to think clearly and strategically when your brain is out of oxygen.

[@rodtack8420]

Thats why they train to be in such great shape that they have more then enough oxygen they need to fight.

[@siulgonzalez]

@@rodtack8420 They all train and are in great shape, but only a few are able to think strategically, even when tired. That's what amazes me.

[@pascalscherr5206]

What you said about focusing on one thing at a time is really true. For the first year or so that I boxed I really couldn't move my head at all. It just wouldn't click. Then I started working with a new coach and he had me "spar" where I wasn't allowed to punch and my opponent wasn't allowed to blitz/rush - so like a chess match except I couldn't punch back. And once I was just focusing on head movement alone it became easy. And then I worked it in with my hands. But to this day it's easier to do a lot of head movement if I'm JUST doing that, not thinking about countering as I dodge as well

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Yeah a good coach will break everything into manageable steps! Then there are gyms where they just throw you in there and don't even care about your health at all. And everything in between. It's so important to find a reputable place.

[@jamesw9930]

The blistering hand speed of Leonard was what I remembered the most. He didn't have the power that Hearns or Duran had, but he was throwing twice in the time they took to measure up one shot. Its telling that in a lot of these summary videos most of the featured opponents are - well, kinda bums - not the Leonard video though, most of the guys you just watched getting schooled had worn title belts during their career. Ray just transcended those guys.

[@jessebell1930]

He was absolutely brilliant. What always strikes me going back through the footage is not just his flawless technique, timing, footwork and rhythm- but his power. He cracked jaws that he shouldn't have been able to given his physique, and the granite in said jaws. The first fight with Hearns being an excellent example. Not to mention he had a great jaw himself👍

[@peterjackson2722]

I remember as a kid in the UK watching his fights on ITV Sports and just knowing, somehow, he was special. His movement, the way he makes elite level boxers look slow, wow!

[@mdc3227]

To me he's the most complete boxer in history. Power, speed, footwork, IQ and charisma. He's top 5 ATG for me.

[@segundoramonsancheztorres]

Estimados este es el mejor boxeador de la historia, nadie ningún boxeador hasta el presente a sido tan completo técnica y físicamente, además inteligente, si lo comparas con los más grandes de la historia del boxeo sin importar la epoca , tendras la realidad de entender ningún peleador tuvo jamás esas condiciones juntas a ese extraordinario nivel

[@Dorelaxen]

100 percent agreed. I'd say he is likely the greatest there ever was, even over Ali. He was also smart outside of the ring, getting out of the game before he had any lasting brain damage and not squandering his money. He stood toe to toe with some of the deadliest punchers to ever exist, Hearns, Hagler, Duran. He didn't retire with a perfect record, but the mark of a TRUE champion isn't to never lose, but to come back from a loss even better than before.

[@isaabdullahi9097]

Leonard was a thing of Beauty to behold. Heart of a lion in the body of a ballet dancer.... Deadly dagger in a velvet glove

[@mickdomingo7276]

My all time favourite fighter. He was a superstar in an era of kings.

[@lucasleite9009]

sugar ray is, in my opinion, the most complete boxer that ever was... he was crazy good at pretty much everything, and when you combine this with the insane reflexes and footwork he had, made him a beast in the ring... everyone who wants to study about boxing, will do well to watch his fights

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

There’s a popular boxing channel that claims Sugar wasn’t a good boxer, he just has athleticism which is insane. I’m glad this vid came out.

[@jawnnydoodlebob7387]

that channel is jus trying to get clout , they know saying that will bring in views and interaction

[@crowfather0249]

There's a lot of "boxing" channels on KZbin that just regurgitate whatever rhetoric casuals want to hear. It's the same type who say that Canelo was too young to fight Floyd.

[@projectc.j.j3310]

What channel

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

@@projectc.j.j3310 Fouts Boxing Theory

[@cyberjayhd7051]

Never watch that channel again

[@luismarcialvergaradiaz5363]

When i ask my dad about boxers he saw, one of the mentioned is Sugar Ray, same with my grandfather, your videos always make these breakdowns clarify and expand how great these warriors were

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

My favorite boxer of all time. Sugar Ray was a Beast

[@jeepamir508]

Leonard had it all. Speed, feints, KO power, adaptability, footwork... Which is why he was the best in his prime.

[@nthdegree1269]

That time in boxing was so magical and exciting. One of my favorite fighters.

[@xoxb2]

He won his first title when I was 13 - at school on the Monday everyone was talking about him, how slick and fast he was, even though he was unknown in the UK at that point and just got some highlights on TV. As well as bringing a balletic quality, and an almost unique ability to work opponents out mid-fight, he had a very strong chin. Nobody could stand up to Hearns as a welter, but Leonard took some of his best punches flush and hardly blinked. My all time favourite.

[@POSHMODS]

Wow! What a beautiful breakdown! Loved it David! Keep up the good work!

[@KainobiN]

Ima big fan of yours! You make very informational videos just letting y’all know!

[@lingus1382]

My favorite boxer of all time, so hyped you finally made this video

[@ZTM432]

Just bought your three books, and I want you to know you are doing a great job and I look forward to your future videos.

[@theblkwolverine1570]

The sugar man is in my top 10 favorite boxers of all time.

[@ryderthayer3897]

I’m glad you did an updated video on sugar

[@T.C.-st8uz]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!! Thanks for the treat, David.

[@theblackmamba8686]

Please breakdown Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield's gamelan for Tyson. You'd be perfect guy because you offer an unbiased insight and you'd a great job explaining the circumstances surrounding that fight.

[@MarijuanaSlim]

Bought all the books couple wks back an got em now Generational knowledge 😎👍 Lovin the comic too !!

[@RodrigoCalderon-vh7hz]

He was one of the best boxers of all time. Very good video, I really needed a Ray Leonard breakdown

[@ab__6504]

Love the video! That transition from technical fighter to brawler is evident today in Bud Crawford !

[@ShovelLettuce]

Top narration and analysis as always

[@Riles3152]

Young Ray Leonard was possibly the most spectacular fighter in the history of boxing.

[@agalleyne]

As usual, great analysis of one of the greatest fighters of my lifetime, and, indeed, any era. 🥊

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Great video coverage 💯

[@krzeszewski]

great stuff as always...

[@jimlaregina]

0:42 I always rooted for Ray Leonard, even when he wore these boxing trunks.

[@user-ob1sb1wf5p]

Love that Leonard was so good he left the sport with all of his faculties intact

[@Memnon-mh9vc]

Great Breakdown!

[@Lunalastrega]

Awesome .Thank you so much!!

[@borood1188]

Ray Leonard before the retina tear is the best fighter to ever step in a boxing ring. He mastered every boxing skill that exists and he had no weaknesses. After the retina he took a long layoff and was just a shell of himself when he came back.

[@TheGunDude]

Leonard is my favorite of all time

[@WarioSaysSo]

Sugar Ray Leonard was a brilliant inteligent boxer. They way he could move his fetes, throw punches from odd angles, the speed, the defense, his counter punches and ring IQ was nothing but masterpiece of the art of boxing. Floyd Mayweather Jr wished he was up on Leonard's level! Still I have him losing to Marvelous Marvin Hagler in there 1987 bout, but it does not take away his greatness.

[@adamyounis4231]

Could you please breakdown the second Patterson vs Ali fight? Those are two of my favorite heavyweights. Love the content, keep it up

[@Pedro-cp9vs]

Was waiting for this breakdown...

[@brmawe]

What a ATG boxer! Fun to watch, great footwork, can fight at any range in a matter of moments, & fought the who's who of that era.

[@MartinSmith-qt3cc]

That bolo shot was very very very low but the Marvellous One never cried

[@bryanarnold1149]

Fantastic breakdown of a legendary fighter. You stated at the outset that he fought and beat the 4 best fighters in their (changing) weight classes. Duran, Hagler (a shocker for me), Hearns ... and? I can’t think of another. Perhaps Benitez? Lots of footage of the Hatton fight but he doesn’t belong that category. Anyone?

[@michaelgalietta5623]

Talent + heart = Warrior!

[@thomasbridges7323]

Yeah this guy has really shows us how good Ray was and still good to watch. As he said 4 kings very true thanks

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Leonard would have had more fights if not for motivation. In his autobiography he admits that he was only able to give it 110% in training for major fights

[@yasielromero8236]

What a beast of a boxer, skillful at everything

[@JusticeFi]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 🥊 Sugar *Ray Leonard showcased exceptional footwork, emphasizing timing as a crucial element in his fighting style.* 🏅 Leonard *achieved success across three weight classes, earned an Olympic gold medal, and held the Undisputed welterweight Championship.* 🦋 At *long range, Leonard resembled a butterfly, using cross steps, lateral shuffles, and L steps for elusive and strategic movement.* 🥋 His *footwork transition tactics, including the L step, allowed him to change directions rapidly and confound elite opponents.* ⚖️ Leonard *seamlessly transitioned between outboxing, mid-range counter punching, and becoming a relentless brawler based on the situation.* 🎯 Leonard's *counter-punching style, with a mid to low guard, showcased his exceptional reaction time and strategic defensive maneuvers.* 🔥 Leonard's *combinations were a key aspect of his style, often throwing three to four punches before defensively countering his opponent.* 💥 When *pursuing a knockout, Leonard abandoned his tactical approach, becoming a power puncher, willing to take shots for the victory.* Made with HARPA AI

[@VicenteHabib]

Thank you, cristian

[@coreygolpheneee]

One word to describe the man, gifted. But hes so much more than that, he's the definition of how you make gifts shine.

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Sugar Leonard balance was damn near perfect something that neither of his heroes Ali nor Robinson had

[@berzgaming1039]

Another goated video

[@JeSsE10mCcOy11]

Not only he was the full package. He was a speed freak!

[@capac2]

Yes! My 2nd favorite boxer of all time. 2nd only to Ali for me personally.

[@cyberjayhd7051]

Only people with that speed, reflexes and technical ability can be that defensively irresponsible. It's not a style I would learn from personally. The outboxing is perfection though.

[@BernardinoVasquez-cy9ki]

Sugar Ray will always my BOXING LEGEND..

[@blackbaron0]

I'd loved to have seen peak Leonard Vs peak Mayweather. What a fight that would have been.

[@Karlitosway5766]

One of the best of all time, always a pleasure to watch him fight, Do I didn't see him beating hagler

[@MattanzaMafiaFedora]

Please may you breakdown Sugar Ray Leonard vs Floyd Mayweather Sr?

[@NeverGoFullRetard415]

The music you used before was so much better brother..🙏🏾💯.

[@hammerqos]

His first fight with Duran is without a doubt the greatest fight ever seen

[@user-hi1rp7xx8p]

His punching power is so underrated

[@briharrisWarhmmer40kfan]

Awesome

[@TheIkaraCult]

Ray is one of the greatest to ever do it

[@teddiecool]

Top 10 pfp all time no doubt!

[@peterrichards7166]

I’d say Afro Lenard was better then short haired Lenard

[@racerx3823]

I'm 57 and in my opinion Ray was the greatest pound for pound in my lifetime.

[@johnveloso4485]

Gosh, I really like the gloves they like using before. It is more aesthetic.

[@jasong5913]

The best reaction time of all time IMO is Ali. It's what allowed him to be 'sloppy' in what we generally regard as proper boxing skills (hands down, head up).

[@--Allen--]

Sugar Ray Leonard exemplifies Bruce Lee’s philosophy of “being like water.” His ability to adjust his fighting style to counter any opponent made him a versatile and formidable boxer.

[@jeffrailey]

David, in my opinion, the ultimate dream boxing match would be a prime Sugar Ray Leonard (right after he knocked out Hearns in their 1st fight) vs a prime Manny Pacquiao (right after he knocked out De La Hoya) at the Welterweight limit of 147 lbs. Both are legendary champions, however in my opinion, Manny Pacquiao would win in the later rounds by TKO. Even though Sugar Ray Leonard may be a little faster than Pacquiao, my prediction is that “Pac-Man” would win in the later rounds 8 or 9 by TKO because his fighting style is so awkward and unorthodox and he hits his opponents and counters you at all these different angles, that Ray Leonard would eventually move into something or just get caught! That’s my dream match prediction. 😎🔥🥇 🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️

[@Nothing.T]

He is best of all time 💥

[@user-so2mo1mw1d]

Sugar ray was fast and he could take a punch. Corey Roberts, I have twelve sugar ray fights, on DVD.

[@sebastienmbot8648]

god like style 😳

[@IMBATMANANDIMCOOL]

Sugar Ray Leonard had all the physical, mental, spiritual attributes of a truly great champion. He also had the trinity in speed, strength and stamina. Most great fighters have two but Leonard was unique in that he had all three.

[@fmlorangehill4010]

The best of the best nobody's better than Sugar Ray Leonard believe ve

[@fmlorangehill4010]

The best boxer ever Sugar Ray Leonard

[@fmlorangehill4010]

When you talking about style this man sugar Ray Leonard have the number one so far the best complete fighter nobody's like him

[@stormeaglegaming5395]

Now you need to talk about Sugar Shane Mosely

[@ezsmith3765]

Prime SRL >>>> Prime FMj

[@andu1854]

I would want him to be same age as Floyd, so Floyd couldn’t just wait for the older fighter to be easier to beat

[@Scout555]

Any one to dispute this has to measure who each fought. Any of the Four Kings beats any of FMjr’s top opponents. Hagler vs. Canelo? Duran vs DelaHoya? Hearns vs Pacquaio? A different level. A superior era.

[@Scout555]

⁠@@andu1854more charismatic. smarter, faster, hits harder, and has a killer instinct… SRL wins all around, even the judges would favor him over FMjr.

[@zyt4zcn]

That dumb TBE fantasy was repeated so many times that people now want to say such abvious things like "SRL would beat Floyds ass"

[@timthompson8297]

I would call it a killer instinct more than a mean streak. It’s not like he’s not fighting someone who wants to hurt him.

[@kingmike3564]

I need to learn his footwork

[@fmlorangehill4010]

Sugar ray leonard have it all

[@timothy6672]

hes always been who ive considered the GOAT

[@dadsfreetimeclassicgaming1220]

I love your videos but i would like to know the weaknesses of sugar ray as well

[@savor-838]

Can you do a video on dmitry pirog?

[@gwibamakoboka2969]

Can you a match breakdown between Leonard and Benitez

[@leokonge4624]

A lot of boxers with really fast reaction speeds rely on instincts but a select few react conscioysly the comic the boxer points out the difference in one of it's early arcs.

[@williamcarter9380]

But... THAT EYE!!!!!!!! He was my favorite as a kid.

[@uncipher5889]

Plz make a video on Jorge Paez - El Maromero

[@buamp8186]

11:15 He didn't inherit the "Ray" part, that was his actual name. In fact, Sugar Ray Robinson wasn't even named Ray.

[@jaysinmoussa888]

He was named after 2 genii called Ray Robinson! 😎🥊

[@darksoulquis5643]

Brilliant puncher

[@calibur6707]

Hey David, Thank you for another spectacular breakdown on another incredible fighter. Theres another boxer I would like to see you breakdown, named Jorge Páez or nicknamed Maromero Páez/El Maromero. The way he implements the mexican style of boxing is interesting, flashy, and fun to watch. If you ever get time to breakdown this fighter it would be greatly appreciated.

[@fmlorangehill4010]

Nobody's can't say..no this is better than Sugar Ray Leonard..no comparison

[@fmlorangehill4010]

This boxer Sugar Ray leonard did not have mistake in the ring..everything he do was elegant

[@OU888]

Sugar Ray is top 10 p4p all time imo

[@fmlorangehill4010]

When you say greatest yes.. sugar Ray Leonard