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People forget how great this man was. Yeah he was a boxer but he had a mean streak in him. All them 4 kings of that era were mean in the ring. Duran, Hagler, Leonard’s and Hearns had that killer instinct

One of the GOATS of Boxing. He fought and beat most of the best boxers of his Era. Champion from 147 to 175. In my top 10 All Time!

I believe he's the most complete fighter ever. Could box, bang, and throw the quickest combinations I have ever seen!

To me, Sugar Ray Leonard was the embodiment of the quote "absurd what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is uniquely your own". He took on the greatest strengths of his idols, but was mindful of their weaknesses. He wasn't ashamed to borrow techniques from others and be open about it. Another awesome video, Modern Martial Artist. Always an inspiration

In my opinion, besides many other virtues and resources as a fighter, he seemed very intelligent and could adapt his style and tactics to different rivals, distances and even moments throughout the fight. That's what amazes me. It's very difficult to think clearly and strategically when your brain is out of oxygen.

What you said about focusing on one thing at a time is really true. For the first year or so that I boxed I really couldn't move my head at all. It just wouldn't click. Then I started working with a new coach and he had me "spar" where I wasn't allowed to punch and my opponent wasn't allowed to blitz/rush - so like a chess match except I couldn't punch back. And once I was just focusing on head movement alone it became easy. And then I worked it in with my hands. But to this day it's easier to do a lot of head movement if I'm JUST doing that, not thinking about countering as I dodge as well

The blistering hand speed of Leonard was what I remembered the most. He didn't have the power that Hearns or Duran had, but he was throwing twice in the time they took to measure up one shot. Its telling that in a lot of these summary videos most of the featured opponents are - well, kinda bums - not the Leonard video though, most of the guys you just watched getting schooled had worn title belts during their career. Ray just transcended those guys.

He was absolutely brilliant. What always strikes me going back through the footage is not just his flawless technique, timing, footwork and rhythm- but his power. He cracked jaws that he shouldn't have been able to given his physique, and the granite in said jaws. The first fight with Hearns being an excellent example. Not to mention he had a great jaw himself👍

I remember as a kid in the UK watching his fights on ITV Sports and just knowing, somehow, he was special. His movement, the way he makes elite level boxers look slow, wow!

To me he's the most complete boxer in history. Power, speed, footwork, IQ and charisma. He's top 5 ATG for me.

100 percent agreed. I'd say he is likely the greatest there ever was, even over Ali. He was also smart outside of the ring, getting out of the game before he had any lasting brain damage and not squandering his money. He stood toe to toe with some of the deadliest punchers to ever exist, Hearns, Hagler, Duran. He didn't retire with a perfect record, but the mark of a TRUE champion isn't to never lose, but to come back from a loss even better than before.

My all time favourite fighter. He was a superstar in an era of kings.

sugar ray is, in my opinion, the most complete boxer that ever was... he was crazy good at pretty much everything, and when you combine this with the insane reflexes and footwork he had, made him a beast in the ring... everyone who wants to study about boxing, will do well to watch his fights

There’s a popular boxing channel that claims Sugar wasn’t a good boxer, he just has athleticism which is insane. I’m glad this vid came out.

Leonard was a thing of Beauty to behold. Heart of a lion in the body of a ballet dancer.... Deadly dagger in a velvet glove

When i ask my dad about boxers he saw, one of the mentioned is Sugar Ray, same with my grandfather, your videos always make these breakdowns clarify and expand how great these warriors were

My favorite boxer of all time. Sugar Ray was a Beast

Leonard had it all. Speed, feints, KO power, adaptability, footwork... Which is why he was the best in his prime.

He won his first title when I was 13 - at school on the Monday everyone was talking about him, how slick and fast he was, even though he was unknown in the UK at that point and just got some highlights on TV. As well as bringing a balletic quality, and an almost unique ability to work opponents out mid-fight, he had a very strong chin. Nobody could stand up to Hearns as a welter, but Leonard took some of his best punches flush and hardly blinked. My all time favourite.

That time in boxing was so magical and exciting. One of my favorite fighters.

The sugar man is in my top 10 favorite boxers of all time.

Please breakdown Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield's gamelan for Tyson. You'd be perfect guy because you offer an unbiased insight and you'd a great job explaining the circumstances surrounding that fight.

Wow! What a beautiful breakdown! Loved it David! Keep up the good work!

Ray Leonard before the retina tear is the best fighter to ever step in a boxing ring. He mastered every boxing skill that exists and he had no weaknesses. After the retina he took a long layoff and was just a shell of himself when he came back.

Ima big fan of yours! You make very informational videos just letting y’all know!

Young Ray Leonard was possibly the most spectacular fighter in the history of boxing.

My favorite boxer of all time, so hyped you finally made this video

Bought all the books couple wks back an got em now Generational knowledge 😎👍 Lovin the comic too !!

Just bought your three books, and I want you to know you are doing a great job and I look forward to your future videos.

He was one of the best boxers of all time. Very good video, I really needed a Ray Leonard breakdown

0:42 I always rooted for Ray Leonard, even when he wore these boxing trunks.

Love the video! That transition from technical fighter to brawler is evident today in Bud Crawford !

I’m glad you did an updated video on sugar

Love that Leonard was so good he left the sport with all of his faculties intact

Leonard is my favorite of all time

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!! Thanks for the treat, David.

Sugar Ray Leonard was a brilliant inteligent boxer. They way he could move his fetes, throw punches from odd angles, the speed, the defense, his counter punches and ring IQ was nothing but masterpiece of the art of boxing. Floyd Mayweather Jr wished he was up on Leonard's level! Still I have him losing to Marvelous Marvin Hagler in there 1987 bout, but it does not take away his greatness.

Top narration and analysis as always

As usual, great analysis of one of the greatest fighters of my lifetime, and, indeed, any era. 🥊

Great video coverage 💯

great stuff as always...

Great Breakdown!

Could you please breakdown the second Patterson vs Ali fight? Those are two of my favorite heavyweights. Love the content, keep it up

Leonard would have had more fights if not for motivation. In his autobiography he admits that he was only able to give it 110% in training for major fights

What a ATG boxer! Fun to watch, great footwork, can fight at any range in a matter of moments, & fought the who's who of that era.

That bolo shot was very very very low but the Marvellous One never cried

Awesome .Thank you so much!!

Was waiting for this breakdown...

One word to describe the man, gifted. But hes so much more than that, he's the definition of how you make gifts shine.

What a beast of a boxer, skillful at everything

Yeah this guy has really shows us how good Ray was and still good to watch. As he said 4 kings very true thanks

Fantastic breakdown of a legendary fighter. You stated at the outset that he fought and beat the 4 best fighters in their (changing) weight classes. Duran, Hagler (a shocker for me), Hearns ... and? I can’t think of another. Perhaps Benitez? Lots of footage of the Hatton fight but he doesn’t belong that category. Anyone?

Talent + heart = Warrior!

Sugar Leonard balance was damn near perfect something that neither of his heroes Ali nor Robinson had

Not only he was the full package. He was a speed freak!

Sugar Ray will always my BOXING LEGEND..

Please may you breakdown Sugar Ray Leonard vs Floyd Mayweather Sr?

One of the best of all time, always a pleasure to watch him fight, Do I didn't see him beating hagler

Thank you, cristian

Yes! My 2nd favorite boxer of all time. 2nd only to Ali for me personally.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 🥊 Sugar *Ray Leonard showcased exceptional footwork, emphasizing timing as a crucial element in his fighting style.* 🏅 Leonard *achieved success across three weight classes, earned an Olympic gold medal, and held the Undisputed welterweight Championship.* 🦋 At *long range, Leonard resembled a butterfly, using cross steps, lateral shuffles, and L steps for elusive and strategic movement.* 🥋 His *footwork transition tactics, including the L step, allowed him to change directions rapidly and confound elite opponents.* ⚖️ Leonard *seamlessly transitioned between outboxing, mid-range counter punching, and becoming a relentless brawler based on the situation.* 🎯 Leonard's *counter-punching style, with a mid to low guard, showcased his exceptional reaction time and strategic defensive maneuvers.* 🔥 Leonard's *combinations were a key aspect of his style, often throwing three to four punches before defensively countering his opponent.* 💥 When *pursuing a knockout, Leonard abandoned his tactical approach, becoming a power puncher, willing to take shots for the victory.* Made with HARPA AI

The music you used before was so much better brother..🙏🏾💯.

Another goated video

Ray is one of the greatest to ever do it

Only people with that speed, reflexes and technical ability can be that defensively irresponsible. It's not a style I would learn from personally. The outboxing is perfection though.

I'd loved to have seen peak Leonard Vs peak Mayweather. What a fight that would have been.

Sugar ray was fast and he could take a punch. Corey Roberts, I have twelve sugar ray fights, on DVD.

Sugar Ray Leonard had all the physical, mental, spiritual attributes of a truly great champion. He also had the trinity in speed, strength and stamina. Most great fighters have two but Leonard was unique in that he had all three.

Gosh, I really like the gloves they like using before. It is more aesthetic.

Sugar Ray Leonard exemplifies Bruce Lee’s philosophy of “being like water.” His ability to adjust his fighting style to counter any opponent made him a versatile and formidable boxer.

Top 10 pfp all time no doubt!

god like style 😳

Can you do a video on dmitry pirog?

David, in my opinion, the ultimate dream boxing match would be a prime Sugar Ray Leonard (right after he knocked out Hearns in their 1st fight) vs a prime Manny Pacquiao (right after he knocked out De La Hoya) at the Welterweight limit of 147 lbs. Both are legendary champions, however in my opinion, Manny Pacquiao would win in the later rounds by TKO. Even though Sugar Ray Leonard may be a little faster than Pacquiao, my prediction is that “Pac-Man” would win in the later rounds 8 or 9 by TKO because his fighting style is so awkward and unorthodox and he hits his opponents and counters you at all these different angles, that Ray Leonard would eventually move into something or just get caught! That’s my dream match prediction. 😎🔥🥇 🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️

Awesome

His punching power is so underrated

He is best of all time 💥

I’d say Afro Lenard was better then short haired Lenard

I love your videos but i would like to know the weaknesses of sugar ray as well

His first fight with Duran is without a doubt the greatest fight ever seen

I'm 57 and in my opinion Ray was the greatest pound for pound in my lifetime.

The best reaction time of all time IMO is Ali. It's what allowed him to be 'sloppy' in what we generally regard as proper boxing skills (hands down, head up).

Can you a match breakdown between Leonard and Benitez

Plz make a video on Jorge Paez - El Maromero

Summary of the vid: He had Ali like fleeting Outboxing and footwork, Willie Pep like head movement and his own rhythmic style along with his Robinson flurries. He used three main strats at Long range outboxing, angled counterpuncher with blazing combinations at mid range and at some point he became a merciless anti-technique brawler. Used L Step to change direction with his cross step, fastest tech lateral shuffles/side steps darting back and forth before attacking a tricked opp and moving out, if he was cross stepping he would lateral split step to Lateral shuffle back out. Rapidly changing his momentum with these transitions (L Step) he didn’t just want to outpoint from long range. He could go from circling to barrelling in to an opp, making him exciting to watch. Toe to toe at mid range, He would stutter his movement and rhythm to make his opp react to a punch not coming and he would attack as they relaxed. He would also double step, adding another beat unexpected or change his cadence varying speed and movement. He used the split step to do this as well sinking in a swing or power punch swiftly. He did his best at mid range at a steady pace with his counter being a true fundamental of his style. Inviting punches whilst having a wide stance as he circled squared up allowing power punches from either hand and upping head movement. Each duck allowed a power punch load up. He pulled this by reactions. His mid to low guard helped him to do this with clear sight going back and forth in defence and offence not really intercepting unless there was a break in a Ops rhythm, counterpunching or comboing with this same mentality. When Leonard wanted a KO, he would use his weight to power punch as a slugger ditching his technique and tatics whilst his opponent was low and easy to go down.

A lot of boxers with really fast reaction speeds rely on instincts but a select few react conscioysly the comic the boxer points out the difference in one of it's early arcs.

Sugar ray leonard have it all

I would call it a killer instinct more than a mean streak. It’s not like he’s not fighting someone who wants to hurt him.

Now you need to talk about Sugar Shane Mosely

hes always been who ive considered the GOAT

I need to learn his footwork

Can you do a video on Ike Quarteys bazooka jab?

Brilliant puncher

But... THAT EYE!!!!!!!! He was my favorite as a kid.

This boxer Sugar Ray leonard did not have mistake in the ring..everything he do was elegant

Ruthless~

Now do a vid on the greatest Leonard in boxing pls - Benny Leonard!

11:15 He didn't inherit the "Ray" part, that was his actual name. In fact, Sugar Ray Robinson wasn't even named Ray.

What's the name of the music from 6:24 to 8:45?