Bath It was like looking in a mirror". Last year, Sugar Ray Leonard, 65, put his amazing mansion in Los Angeles up for sale for an huge 42million. We have two primary baths, two closets, and then of course, very grand sleeping quarters, which are anchored, by an antique fireplace and then rows of French doors. [27] Price, an up-and-coming contender who was sponsored by Marvin Gaye, had a reputation for prolonged bouts in earlier fights and was believed by sports reporters to defeat or give a long fight to Leonard. After hurting Hearns with a right, Leonard exploded with a combination of punches. Howard knocked Leonard flat on his back in the fourth round. Dave Jacobs disagreed with the decision to have an immediate rematch with Durn and terminated his relationship with Leonard when the rematch was made. [76], Leonard has worked as a boxing analyst for ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, HBO and EPIX. He made him look like a guy chasing a bus. Jun 15, 2012, 8:02 AM PDT. I mean, and it shows when you walk around. May 17, 1956) gained international recognition when he won the light-welterweight boxing gold medal at the 1976 Olympics. The action see-sawed back and forth for the rest of the round, with each man having his moments. We never could tell what he was thinking. "But he's paid the price to be where he is. we have them here on the beautiful granite island. The architect, Richard Landry and Hendrickson Allerdice. He contributes to the Halloween and Christmas parties. His doctor suggested that he cancel the fight, but Leonard wanted to go through with it. [78][79] Leonard is among the most sought-after motivational/inspirational speakers in the world today. "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. 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. All he left is his name," 12-year-old Bernard Griel said one gray, drizzly night recently in Palmer Park. "I wanted that arena. [17] Leonard won his first four Olympic bouts by 50 decisions. Standard editorial rights. I used when I felt bad, I used when I missed competing at that level", he said. The nickname stuck. Known to be one of the wealthiest boxers in the world, Sugar Ray Leonard has an estimated worth of around $120 million. [citation needed] After eight tough rounds, Leonard was ahead although Kalule appeared to be coming on strong in the eighth and ninth. Hearns started to stick and move, and he started to pile up points again. "I'd move away too, if I were him," Bandele Hinton, 15, said as he finished a four-minute round on one of the gym's four punching bags, all of which bear Sugar Ray Leonard's autograph. We have seven bedrooms, 12 baths, a wine cellar, Additionally, one of the most important elements. [55], Leonard was awarded a controversial split-decision. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Leonard competed on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars, which premiered on Monday, March 21, 2011, on ABC. Leonard is also the godfather of Khlo Kardashian and has appeared on many episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. I mean, this is like my sanctuary, no question about that. Leonard's . That's why he's living."[32][33]. Kalule got up but the referee waved it off. Thanksgiving is big, the holidays are big. [14]:6568, Leonard made his professional debut on February 5, 1977, before a crowd of 10,270 at the Civic Center in Baltimore. Leonard would continue to pursue his Olympic dream while she and the baby, Ray Charles Leonard Jr., lived with her parents. She named Leonard as the father and the county's state attorney's office filed a civil suit against Leonard to establish paternity and get support payments for the child. 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). He rose but was soon down again, and the fight was stopped. May 17, 1956) gained international recognition when he won the light-welterweight boxing gold medal at the 1976 Olympics. Roger helped start the boxing program, urging the center's director, Ollie Dunlap, to form a team. I snapped it back again. "[56], Many others felt that Leonard deservedly got the decision, arguing that Leonard landed more punches and showed better defense and ring generalship. "[58] A month after Hagler's formal retirement in June 1988, Leonard would announce another comeback. designed by world-renowned architect, Richard Landry. "I'd move to a rich city, maybe California or Las Vegas . "[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. It was very important to me that you walked into the house, and you didn't feel like you were walking into a museum. all the antique stone is all from Europe. Hagler buckled Leonard's knees with a right uppercut near the end of the round, which finished with Leonard on the ropes. Judges Chuck Giampa and Franz Marti had Leonard ahead by scores of 7774 and 7775, respectively. When Leonard was four the family. They decided to have the baby but marriage would be put off until after the Olympics in 1976. Photo by Jim Bartsch. We're located in the heart of the upper Riviera, Pacific Palisades' most exclusive enclave. Then there's Sugar Ray Leonard's cherished spot: his gym-cum-office. It is surrounded by three parks. In 1989, Leonard was introduced to Bernadette Robi by Kenny G at a Luther Vandross concert. He don't come back through here much anymore. Judges Raymond Baldeyrou and Harry Gibbs scored the fight 146144 and 145144, respectively. Judge Stuart Kirshenbaum had Lalonde ahead 7675. I've handled thousands of fighters and never had anyone quit on me. The primary bedroom retreat is just behind me. In the final, Leonard boxed the great Cuban knockout artist Andrs Aldama, who scored five straight knockouts to reach the final. By James M. Thresher--The Washington Post; Picture 3, Bandele Hinton, 15, getting his glove taped by trainer Junious Hinton, supports Leonard's move. To make matters worse, his father was hospitalized with meningitis and his mother had a heart attack. BA1 1UA. "That's not to say I'm not sad to see him go," Megginson continued, bouncing up and down on his toes. He knocked Leonard down with a left hook in the second round, and in the seventh, he dropped Leonard again with a short right. He attended Parkdale High School. I love it so much. He stayed home a lot, reading comic books and playing with his dog. In 2002, Leonard was voted by The Ring as the ninth greatest fighter of the last 80 years. 64-year-old former professional boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard has been married to his second wife, Bernadette Robi for nearly 30 years. Leonard lost the title to Roberto Duran in a June bout but regained it in a November rematch after . Leonard was named 'Boxer of the Decade' in the 1980s, and was the first professional boxer to win more than $100 million in purses. This has housed numerous family gatherings, dinner parties, which open up to the beautifully private grounds. For three rounds Durn drove at Sugar Ray with a fury, and there were moments when it seemed the fight could not last five. "All I can do is say I'm sorry, but that is not enough. Late in the round, Leonard dropped Benitez with a left. Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor. In the fourth round, a right hand to the top of Leonard's head dropped him for just the second time in his career. Knowing he needed a big finish; Leonard fought furiously and had a big final round. In the semifinals, he faced Kazimierz Szczerba and won a 50 decision. Leonard was named 'Boxer of the Decade' in the 1980s, and was the first professional boxer to win more than $100 million in purses. This is hysterical. Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette. If you moved, he was lost."[57]. Additionally, one of. I took great pride in it. In Wilmington, Leonard's father worked in a soda pop plant, and his mother was a nursing assistant. Hearns won rounds nine through twelve on all three scorecards. Late in the third, Leonard dropped Benitez on the seat of his pants with a stiff left jab. His opponent was Dave "Boy" Green. With only a few seconds left in the fight, a Leonard combination forced another standing eight count. Hearns, 320 with 30 knockouts, won the WBA Welterweight Championship in 1980, scoring a second-round knockout of Jos "Pipino" Cuevas in Detroit, Michigan. 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. Andre Alexander, assistant director of the community center, said Leonard has been extremely generous to the center's programs for children. In round seven, Leonard started to taunt Durn. Judge Jerry Roth scored the fight 113112 for Hearns, Judge Tom Kazmarek scored it 113112 for Leonard, and Judge Dalby Shirley scored it 112112. He requested a contract for the Lalonde fight and Leonard refused. "He had . [80], Leonard has also worked as an actor. I love the grounds. The following year, Leonard won the National Golden Gloves and National AAU Lightweight Championships. WJZ TV Baltimore focuses on up and coming professional boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard. While training, Leonard started to see floaters. MD 20737 Phone: 301-699-2255 TTY: 301-699-2544 Email Us; Employment. and one of Los Angeles' most prestigious neighborhoods. 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]. All rights reserved. Morton was replaced as co-trainer by Pepe Correa, who had worked with Leonard for most of the previous fifteen years.[63]. The original fight plan for Leonard was to go toe-to-toe with Hagler and try to cut him, but the plan changed about five days before the fight. Built this house, so it was a completely different home, We were up north on a family trip and we were inspired. I knew he would indulge himself; he'd gain 4050 lbs and then sweat it off to make 147." Between rounds twelve and thirteen, Angelo Dundee told Leonard, "You're blowing it, son! 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. After the verdict was announced, Leonard announced his retirement. [89] They were divorced in 1990. Leonard celebrated his victory with a full 360-degree, no-hands flip. Veteran ringside commentator Don Dunphy said "They're stopping the fight. It opens up to a terrace, which overlooks the tennis court. If he had scored it 109, as his two colleagues did, Hearns would have won by a split decision. I've two, the kitchen and the family room. 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. [14]:4243 He finished his amateur career with a record of 1655 and 75 KOs.[19]. Correa was instructed not to spare the whip. Welcome to the iconic Leonard Estate owned. Leonard is also the son of welterweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard Jr. Leonard was guaranteed $11 million, and Hagler was guaranteed $12 million. "And Voom! All rights reserved. Leonard spent his teenage years in Marylands Prince Georges County, just outside of Washington, DC. He said he quit using drugs in early 1986, when he woke up one morning and "what I saw in the mirror was scary." The grounds include a pool, spa, putting green and tennis courts all set on rolling lawns, terraces and lush landscaping. Durn was awarded a unanimous decision, although it was mistakenly read as a majority decision in the ring. The two went toe-to-toe in the fifteenth. In fact, most of them said they would do the same if they were in his shoes. On May 1, 1986, Leonard announced on a Washington, D.C. talk show that he would return to the ring to fight Hagler. Leonard landed several good left hooks in the first round. they have lots of kids and lots of extended family members. but I like the kitchen and the family room. Hearns dropped Leonard with a right cross in the third round, but Leonard came back and battered Hearns around the ring in the fifth. Rich people don't live in this part of Maryland. "I can never erase the pain or the scars I have made through my stupidity, my selfishness", Leonard said. The working environment was not healthy."[84]. That's one thing I'm going to pray that I can, I can capture my new house 'cause I love to walk, of the iconic Leonard Estate owned by the legendary. 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". 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!". Asked if Leonard was the best he ever fought, Durn thought for a moment and then answered, "Si, si." 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. Leonard served as host and mentor to the aspiring fighters on The Contender. Fireplaces throughout were imported from Europe and the stone floors from Jerusalem. [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. 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. The referee stopped the fight with Bonds taking punishment in a corner.[39]. There's like a little river bed that runs below the canyon. The fight grossed over $35 million. His relationship with HBO lasted for more than a decade. With Hearns fatigued, Leonard came back and had a strong finish to the round. Good one. "Awh, he forgot about the community, man. Hagler was a heavy favorite. this iconic estate their family home for over 20 years. [54], Leonard threw 629 punches and landed 306, while Hagler threw 792 and landed 291. Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor.