People try to live vicariously through fighters, but it's one-on-one; it's primal. There's no other feeling like it. The problem for me was accepting it - that nothing compares to being champ. Sugar Ray Leonard acceptchampcompare Change image and share on social
Holyfield is nothing but class, and I think he's a breath of fresh air for the sport. Sugar Ray Leonard airbreathclass Change image and share on social
I made an instant connection with boxing right away. Boxing became such a part of me. I ate boxing, I slept boxing, I lived boxing. Boxing was a way of expressing myself because I was not that outspoken. Sugar Ray Leonard boxconnectioneat share on social
No one but myself thought I could beat guys like Tommy Hearns or Roberto Duran. Sugar Ray Leonard beatduranguy Change image and share on social
I want my fights to be seen as plays that have a beginning, a middle and an end. Sugar Ray Leonard beginendfight Change image and share on social
When I turned pro, Muhammad Ali was laying back, and I was able to fill up an area that was empty. Sugar Ray Leonard aliareaback Change image and share on social
They say that I'm stubborn, and my wife says that, too, but it's paid off so far. Sugar Ray Leonard paystubbornwife Change image and share on social
People can do more than they ever believe they can do. Physically, mentally, academically. You have to be pushed. It hurts. But it's worth it, and it's a great thing. Sugar Ray Leonard academicallygreathurt Change image and share on social
I enjoy the school run and being a dad. Boxing will always be with me. I like that. Sugar Ray Leonard boxdadenjoy Change image and share on social
You get these moments in the ring that live forever. That's what Muhammad Ali accomplished, and I hope that I have, too. Sugar Ray Leonard accomplishaliforever Change image and share on social
