Lalonde, 312 with 26 knockouts, was guaranteed at least $6 million and Leonard was guaranteed over $10 million. The detached two-story guest house by the pool has a first-floor kitchen and entertaining space, while the second floor contains a guest bedroom and bath. If you moved, he was lost."[57]. "All I can do is say I'm sorry, but that is not enough. Leonard finally hurt him with a right to the head. In 1989, Leonard was introduced to Bernadette Robi by Kenny G at a Luther Vandross concert. I know this. The fight with Camacho took place on March 1, 1997, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. "I was ringside", Leonard said. Palmer Park was an enclave of post-World War II triplex housing units designed as starter homes for young low-income families (less than $13K). 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. 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. "[58] A month after Hagler's formal retirement in June 1988, Leonard would announce another comeback. 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. Ruth Doherty is an experienced digital writer and editor specializing in interiors, travel and lifestyle. Unlike the fight in Montreal, Leonard used his superior speed and movement to outbox and befuddle Durn. We have seven bedrooms, 12 baths, a wine cellar, a regulation size tennis court, guest house, pool and secret garden. For his services, Dundee would get 15% of Leonard's purse. His relationship with HBO lasted for more than a decade. For three rounds Durn drove at Sugar Ray with a fury, and there were moments when it seemed the fight could not last five. Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor. "He almost knocked me out", Leonard said. [68] He then offered Hearns a third fight, but Hearns said he could no longer make the weight and moved up to the light heavyweight division. The judges scored the fight a draw and Leonard retained the title. with Juliet balconies overlooking the grounds. But, his more famous fight -- perhaps one of the sport's most famous bouts -- came later in the year. I want to say it. The odds started at 41, then settled at 31. In the fifth, Camacho dropped Leonard with a right followed by two left uppercuts. Pat Putnam of Sports Illustrated wrote, "Leonard gave them artistic perfection when they wanted heated battle, and they booed lustily. The live gate was $5.9 million, and the revenue from pay-per-view was $7.5 million. [8] The Ring magazine named him Fighter of the Year in 1979 and 1981, while the Boxing Writers Association of America named him Fighter of the Year in 1976, 1979, and 1981. Leonard landed several good left hooks in the first round. He called Mike Trainer and said, "I can beat Hagler". [4] Leonard was part of the "Four Kings",[5] a group of boxers who all fought each other throughout the 1980s, consisting of Leonard, Roberto Durn, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler. (Getty, Hilton & Hyland) Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is putting . In round seven, Leonard started to taunt Durn. In the semifinals, he faced Kazimierz Szczerba and won a 50 decision. Roger helped start the boxing program, urging the center's director, Ollie Dunlap, to form a team. [17] Leonard won his first four Olympic bouts by 50 decisions. And in addition to that, there's rows of French doors. designed by world-renowned architect, Richard Landry. Early in the ninth, Lalonde hurt Leonard with a right to the chin. A paying crowd of 12,379 generated a live gate of $6.2 million. Hinton boxed professionally for 11 years and bears thin purple scars above each eye to show it. He added that he looked at houses in other parts of Prince George's and in nearby Anne Arundel County, before selecting a six-bedroom, $750,000 Tudor-style home on Stapleford Hall Drive in Potomac, about 20 miles northwest of his home town. Leonard was the aggressor throughout, with Bonds circling the ring. But I never had any problems with him. His older brother, Roger, started boxing first. Megginson said he goes to welding school during the day just in case he doesn't make it as big as Sugar Ray. that the house is not just a house, it's a home. Over the next 25 years, he built a boxing career that cemented his legacy as one of the best fighters of all time. Oh, that's a good one, honey. Leonard is also the son of welterweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard Jr. Their six-year-old son, Ray Jr., who was born when they were teenagers, served as the ring bearer. 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. to a different artisanal way of construction. Leonard had no answer for the skillful, younger, faster man. The working environment was not healthy."[84]. Sugar Ray Leonard and his Pacific Palisades property. His opponent was Dave "Boy" Green. Additionally, one of. The solarium anchors the entry hall of the residents, in natural light from the steel frame doors, and flanked by these beautiful antique columns. Legendary fighter Sugar Ray Leonard has listed his seven-bedroom luxury estate on the market for $46.5million (34m).. Leonard is considered one of the best fighters of all time and was inducted . Correa was instructed not to spare the whip. Leonard was also the subject of a Seinfeld episode (season 6, episode 22) where George tries to flatter his boss by saying he looks like Sugar Ray Leonard. "This is different. Leonard was the winner by a technical knockout at 2:44 of round eight, regaining the WBC Welterweight Championship. The two fought with great intensity throughout the fight. Of all people, John 'The Beast' Mugabi." 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. Leonard battered Hearns in rounds six and seven, but Hearns regrouped. Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette. Maybe he just ain't got time to come around here anymore," Bailey continued. Camacho applied pressure from the opening bell and started to score well in the third. . Bonds got up and continued to move, with Leonard in pursuit. [82] Leonard's boxing promotional company was dissolved in 2004. May 17, 1956) gained international recognition when he won the light-welterweight boxing gold medal at the 1976 Olympics. Leonard lost the title to Roberto Duran in a June bout but regained it in a November rematch after . "[37] According to Randy Gordon, who witnessed Durn's antics beforehand and was in his dressing room immediately afterwards, Durn quit because of his huge eating binge prior to the fight. After hurting Hearns with a right, Leonard exploded with a combination of punches. "I don't have contracts. Architectural Digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Some of its current residents include Brooke Shields, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Adam Sandler, Billy Crystal, Kate Hudson and Steven Spielberg. Leonard married his high school sweetheart, Juanita Wilkinson, in January 1980. The team also included Leon and Michael Spinks, Howard Davis Jr., Leo Randolph, Charles Mooney, and John Tate. Custom built for the couple by world-renowned architect Richard Landry, the Italian-villa inspired Leonard Estate has been their family home for decades and is now on the market for $46.5 million. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Although he would prescribe the training procedures, he would leave the day-to-day work to Dave Jacobs and Janks Morton. Leonard kept it up, continuing to move, stop, and mug. And you can feel that with the warmth of materials, colors. "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. [14]:63, When Leonard decided to turn professional, Janks Morton introduced him to Mike Trainer, a friend of his who was an attorney. 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. I knew he would indulge himself; he'd gain 4050 lbs and then sweat it off to make 147." Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint Sunflowers, but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. Leonard called it "the hardest single punch I ever threw."[30]. He contributes to the Halloween and Christmas parties. He said he started using medication after he retired in 1982, following surgery to repair a detached retina. I mean, this is like my sanctuary, no question about that. The upscale home boasts everything a superstar needs, including a solarium, a media room, large gym and a master suite with fireplace, large bath, walk-in closets, and a balcony with far-reaching views. I've handled thousands of fighters and never had anyone quit on me. Bonds rose but Leonard didn't let him off the hook. Additionally, you have this incredible soaking tub, this incredible stenciling, which hearts back. 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. [76], Leonard has worked as a boxing analyst for ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, HBO and EPIX. Later that year, he boxed in the Eastern Olympic Trials. Leonard was a shy child, and aside from the time he nearly drowned in a creek during a flood in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, his childhood was uneventful. In the fourth round, a right hand to the top of Leonard's head dropped him for just the second time in his career. "But he's paid the price to be where he is. WJZ TV Baltimore focuses on up and coming professional boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The nickname stuck. [12] The family moved to Washington, D.C., when he was three, and they settled permanently in Palmer Park, Maryland when he was ten. Many felt that the ten-point must scoring system was not properly used and those rounds should have been scored 108. Janks Morton and Dave Jacobs trained Leonard for the Lalonde fight. 2023 Cond Nast. If some youngsters who hang out at the community center were of divided opinion about the move, the would-be fighters who work out every day at the boxing center hoping to follow in the champ's footsteps, were solidly in Leonard's corner. During the night Durn was admitted to a hospital with stomach pains and discharged the following day. He was given a scholarship to the University of Maryland, a gift from the citizens of Glenarden, Maryland. or novice, you have every amenity at your disposal. It has doors that open up to a huge veranda. It was the only time in Leonard's career that he was knocked out. Known to be one of the wealthiest boxers in the world, Sugar Ray Leonard has an estimated worth of around $120 million. Asked if Leonard was the best he ever fought, Durn thought for a moment and then answered, "Si, si." I mean, and it shows when you walk around. "I was shocked", Brown said. He got up, but after a few more punches, the referee stopped the fight. He hit Leonard with a big left hand and backed him into a corner. [75] He was scheduled to fight Tony Menefee on February 15, 1998, in Australia, but he pulled out of the fight, saying that he didn't have the motivation. With neither parent able to work, with his child and the mother of his child to support, and without any endorsement opportunities, Leonard decided to become a professional boxer. By the fifth, Leonard, who was moving a lot, began to tire and Hagler started to get closer. Leonard, becoming more aggressive, hurt Hearns in the sixth with a left hook to the chin. "He came in the rec center one time and said, 'Hi li'l brother,' to me," chimed in Sam's younger brother, Melvin, who had just ridden up on his bike. Then there's Sugar Ray Leonard's cherished spot: his gym-cum-office. Hagler backed off, and Leonard danced away with Hagler in pursuit. Afterward, Leonard retired again, saying, "For sure, my career is definitely over for me in the ring." He then announced, "I am retiring from boxing right now." 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. The cuts required a total of 60 stitches. Bath [21], Leonard had hoped to get lucrative endorsements following his gold medal win, but the negative publicity from the paternity suit chased off any big commercial possibilities. In 2009, the foundation expanded to support programs that help people rebuild their communities in ten cities across the United States. He later owned this house, located at 10415 Stapleford Hall Drive, in Potomac, Maryland. Leonard looked to be in trouble, but he furiously fought his way out of the corner. "I didn't feel like being bothered by all those complications by asking him for any money for support", she said. It was his first defeat. The two went toe-to-toe in the fifteenth. While down below you have a kitchenette and bath. The Camacho fight was Leonard's last. "I'm watching John 'The Beast' Mugabi outbox Hagler. 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. The British challenger had a record of 332. The 1980s: Leonard Loses, Then Wins Back Title. 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. Hearns won rounds nine through twelve on all three scorecards. Dave Jacobs was one of the people let go, leaving Correa as the sole trainer. Built across 16,773-square-foot, there's a seven bedroom main house, plus a two . Sugar Ray Leonard was born Ray Charles Leonard in Wilmington, North Carolina, on May 17, 1956. He hit more oftenHe made Hagler into what he perceived him to be throughout his careera brawler, a swarmer, a man who could club you to death only if you stood there and let him. has continued throughout and one of the hallmarks, of the residence is actually the antiques that were imported, This huge fireplace mantle was brought in from Italy, Mrs. Leonard went to Europe and selected the finest antique, What's most important to the Leonards is the fact. Fireplaces throughout were imported from Europe and the stone floors from Jerusalem. So I'm in the office. and someone that just likes to be private and peaceful. [85] During his appearance on The Colbert Report in 2011, Leonard was defeated by host Stephen Colbert in a thumb wrestling contest. 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. [54], Leonard threw 629 punches and landed 306, while Hagler threw 792 and landed 291. We're located in the heart of the upper Riviera, Pacific Palisades' most exclusive enclave. Leonard competed on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, which premiered on Monday, March 21, 2011, on ABC. See: Bedroom ideas designs and inspiration for beautiful bedrooms. You can literally walk out the gate and walk for miles. ideal for year round use right behind the pool. I handle a lot of business. follows the architecture of the exterior of the home. Residence information sourced from Kelsey & Associates House History. On May 1, 1986, Leonard announced on a Washington, D.C. talk show that he would return to the ring to fight Hagler. Of course, that makes Sugar Ray Leonard a natural middleweight. and enjoy yourself and just be with our family. In 2002, Leonard was voted by The Ring as the ninth greatest fighter of the last 80 years. Lalonde tried to tie up Leonard but got dropped with a powerful left hook. Hagler hurt Leonard with a left cross and pinned him in a corner. I just transferred into an office. "Some people might be upset about the move, but I tell my fighters this is what boxing is all about. No one wants to hear that. 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. 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. I mean, Christmas is huge here. 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. Leonard landed the harder punches and had Benitez hurt several times late in the fight, but Leonard couldn't put him away. His speech, entitled "Power" (Prepare, Overcome and Win Every Round), is consistently booked with major Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States and abroad. How about the pool? The referee stopped the fight with Camacho teeing off on a defenseless Leonard on the ropes. Dundee was unhappy with that amount. Just off of the primary sleeping quarters, As you can see, the beautiful curvature of the anterior wall. Built by the retired boxer and his wife, Bernadette Leonard, over 20 years ago, it was first listed in 2019 for $52 million. Robi is the daughter of Paul Robi, one of the original Platters, and she is the ex-wife of Lynn Swann. Camille, conceived their Born Indigo lifestyle brand. "Tonight, was my last fight. "And Voom! He has appeared in numerous television shows, including Half & Half, L.A. Heat, Married with Children, Renegade and Tales From The Crypt. He has decided to put his sprawling Italianate estate on the market again, having previously listed it in 2019 at $52 million. Hagler continued to score somewhat effectively in round six. and have baths in here, they would go pick herbs, organics. 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". The following year, Leonard won the National Golden Gloves and National AAU Lightweight Championships. 10415 Stapleford Hall Dr Potomac, MD Sugar Ray Leonard (b. Round nine was the most exciting round of the fight. Hearns' legs were clearly gone and after more pressure from Leonard he was bundled through the ropes, no knockdown was given as it wasn't a punch that sent him there. The property also has a pool, a full guest house, a lit tennis court with a viewing area and a . [22] After the fight, Leonard paid back his $21,000 loan to the investors. Always moving forward, he mauled and wrestled Leonard, scoring inside with hooks and rights. . dual sinks, and a walk-in pantry beyond that, One of the other features of the home are the 700 roses. There was a capacity crowd of about 4,600. The fight took place on September 9, 1978. 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. Hearns was leading by scores of 124122, 125122, and 125121. This latest eye problem further fueled the flames of those who opposed Leonard's comeback. and flowers, and come up with these beautiful smells, Now that the kids have grown up, I spent a lot of time. Roger won some trophies and showed them off in front of Ray, goading him to start boxing. His 1987 defeat of. The co-ed facility offers coaching, training, conditioning and boxing shows. In the second, Durn rocked Leonard with a left hook, sending him into the ropes. Hagler did better, but Leonard's superior speed and boxing skill still allowed him to control the fight. this iconic estate their family home for over 20 years. My home in Palmer Park, Maryland where my incredible journey began in 1976. They share two children together and are still leading a loving relationship as husband and wife. "He's a great trainer, a throwback", Leonard said. The fight was postponed when Leonard had minor surgery on his right eye to fix a loose retina. Published 28 April 23. We really went all out. When Leonard boxed in the Olympics, he had a picture of Wilkinson taped to his sock. 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. Leonard, with a badly swollen left eye, came out roaring for the thirteenth round. by the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette. 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. 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. I love to cook, especially when the kids were younger. I love the grounds. It is truly an ideal place for today's gym. After the Los Angeles Times broke the story, Leonard held a press conference and publicly acknowledged that the accusations were true. 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. In the fourth round, Leonard knocked Green out with a devastating left hook. Leonard suffered his last two losses as an amateur in 1974. all the antique stone is all from Europe. 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. "I think I pretty much fought from the heart." The rules state that a boxer must be retired for five years before being eligible for induction. Hagler looked stiff and mechanical and missed the speedy Leonard time and again prompting CBS ringside commentator Gil Clancy to remark "and is he ever missingLeonard isn't doing anything to make him miss, he's just missing!". By James M. Thresher--The Washington Post; Picture 3, Bandele Hinton, 15, getting his glove taped by trainer Junious Hinton, supports Leonard's move. [81], In 2001, Leonard launched Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Inc., a boxing promotional company, and announced the company's strategic partnership with ESPN. Between rounds eleven and twelve, Leonard's trainer: Angelo Dundee, implored Sugar Ray to get up off his stool yelling "We got three minutesnew champnew champ!" 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. Prince George's County is home to Olympic and Professional boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. The fight was named "Fight of the Year" and "Upset of the Year" by The Ring.