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My Take
Sugar Ray Leonard sits in a category of his own for me. Five-division world titles, lineal championships in three weight classes, and the undisputed welterweight crown over a 1976 to 1997 career make the case plainly: this is one of the greatest to ever lace up gloves. What I admire most is that he was beautiful to watch, all speed and dazzling footwork, not just dominant. His 1997 Hall of Fame induction feels almost like an understatement. Fighters like Leonard, who fused artistry with brutal effectiveness, simply do not come along often.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sugar Ray Leonard
- Name (Japanese)
- シュガー・レイ・レナード
- Reading
- しゅがー・れい・れなーど
- Born
- May 17, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 71 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Parkdale High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1997 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- WBC World Light Heavyweight Champion
- WBC World Super Middleweight Champion
- WBC World Middleweight Champion
- WBC World Welterweight Champion
- WBC World Welterweight Champion
- WBA World Super Welterweight Champion
- WBA World Welterweight Champion
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sugar Ray Leonard born?
Born May 17, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Sugar Ray Leonard from?
Sugar Ray Leonard is from Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.
What does Sugar Ray Leonard do?
Sugar Ray Leonard works as boxer, actor.
How tall is Sugar Ray Leonard?
Sugar Ray Leonard is 71 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.