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How many times did Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy hearns fight each other?
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∙ 12y ago
Hearns turned pro at 147 on 25-nov-77
Leonard turned pro at Jr Welterweight on 5-feb 77, but was a full welterweight after a few fights,
they met in a unification title bout September '81.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoSugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns fought twice. Leonard beat Hearns for the welterweight title on September 16, 1981 by TKO in the 14th round. They fought again on June 12, 1989 for the super middleweight title. The result was a draw.
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Did Tommy Hearns beat Sugar Ray Leonard?
Tommy was winning the first fight before Leonard rallied and stopped Hearns in the 14th round. 8 years later at super middleweight in a 12 rounder, they fought to a draw, but almost everybody (including Leonard) say Hearns deserved the decision.
Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas leanard?
In the first fight, Leonard came from behind to ko Hearns in the 14th round of a 15 rounder. In the rematch, Hearns scored two knockdowns and the fight was still a draw.
Which fighters did Sugar Ray Leonard lost to?
Roberto Duran in 1980 (first fight) Terry Norris in 1991 and Hector Camacho in 1997 (his last two fights). Although he got a draw in his rematch with Thomas Hearns in 1989, even Leonard admits Tommy deserved the decision.
What was the greats boxing match in history?
there are many: sugar ray Leonard vs thomas hearns (1st fight) Marvin hagler vs thomas hearns Muhammad ali vs george foreman Roberto duran vs sugar ray Leonard (1st fight) willie pep vs sandy saddler (2nd fight) Matthew saas Muhammad vs yaqui Lopez (2nd fight) both ray Robinson vs Carmen basilio fights
When did Sugar Ray Leonard come back from retirement?
Leonard retired several times. After announcing his (first) retirement because of a detached retina, Leonard returned to fight Kevin Howard. He retired again after that bout, but returned almost three years later to fight Marvin Hagler. He retired again after that fight, but then returned about a year and a half later to fight Donny Lalonde. After drawing against Thomas Hearns and defeating Roberto Duran, Leonard lost to Terry Norris and retired for the fourth time. Six years later after fighting Hector Camacho, he retired for the fifth and final time. Visit http://www.therainmakersports.blogspot.com/ for daily sports commentary
Did sugar Ray Leonard cause a death due to a fight?
No
Where did sugar ray Leonard last see donnie lalonde?
On November seventh 1988 Sugar Ray Leonard and Donnie Lalonde had two belts on the line for this particular match. Sugar Ray Leonard was the victor, this was a vary memorable fight.
Is sugar ray Leonard going to fight in the ultimate fighting champian?
no that is not going to happen
Was sugar ray Leonard knocked down by ayub kalule?
No! Leonard knocked down Ayub Kalule. The fight was stopped after Kalule got up. Fight seems to have been stopped, prematurely!
What actors and actresses appeared in The Super Fight - 1987?
The cast of The Super Fight - 1987 includes: Marvelous Marvin Hagler as himself Sugar Ray Leonard as himself
Did Sugar Ray fight Ron Aurit?
Yes, Ron Aurit fought Sugar Ray Leonard in 1976. And not only did Ron Aurit fight Sugar Ray and lost by a split decision at the legendary Blue Horizon, he also founded the Boxing Scholarship Foundation which raises money for boxers to go to college. Additionally, Sugar Ray Leonard fought Bernard Hopkins and Ron Aurit refereed the game.
How many titles did Sugar Ray Leonard win in his profesional career?
he won the wbc & wba welterweight titles (from wilfred benitez & thomas hearns respectively) the wba light middleweight title (from ayub kalule) the wbc middleweight title (from Marvin hagler) the wbc lightheavyweight title (from donny lalonde), and the inaugural wbc supermiddleweight was also on the line (the fight took place at 168 pounds).
