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Mayweather was knocked down twice in the eighth round. The Associated Press reported: Aside from the first round, which Mayweather clearly won with good flurries of punches, the only round in which he held his own was the fifth. I was watching Leonard stop Mayweather Sr and I wonder if he could beat the younger Mayweather. But keep in mind Floyd, Jr was better than his old man. On the other hand, Sugar Ray Leonard fought, and beat, Hearns, Duran, Hagler and Bentez, all better wins than Mayweather managed to achieve. Pacquiao is a dream of boxing fans around the world. The answers it can provide are foreshadowed by another historic fight: Leonard vs Duran. It was thirtythree years ago today that Floyd Mayweather Sr. stepped into the ring with boxing sensation Sugar Ray Leonard in a nationallytelevised event from the Civic Center in Providence, RI. Floyd's old man gets his ass kicked Best Answer: you mean prime Sugar Ray Leonard vs. He can adjust to any style of any opponent he faces. He is very fast now and even faster in his prime. People seem to think he is slower than fighter who look fast when they throw combinations but that is not true. Former fivedivision titlist Sugar Ray Leonard talks about Saturday's showdown between Danny Garcia and Lamont Peterson and shares his take on the Floyd MayweatherManny Pacquiao megafight. Watch videoLAS VEGAS Some will point to Shane Mosleys age, 38, to diminish Floyd Mayweather Jr. s accomplishment on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Saturday May 1st, 2010. Some will criticize him once again for his safetyfirst fighting style. Sugar Shane Mosley (466, 39 KO) barely landed a. Through this new agreement, Fathom in conjunction with Golden Boy Promotions will also present Floyd Money Mayweather vs. Sugar Shane Mosley in the welterweight championship fight on Saturday, May 1. Tickets will be available beginning Friday, April 2. For sake of comparison, we will assume both fighters to be in the 147 pound range. If you will recall, Ray Leonards only loss in this classification was Roberto Duran, and Duran was at his peak. This is comparable to Jones Jr. vs James Toney or Leonard vs Wilfred Benitez. The only problem, Floyd is a workman and is always prepared physically and mentally unlike Toney and is faster then both Benitez and Toney. Essentially, what I'm saying here is that if Sugar Ray Robinson were a football team, Floyd Mayweather would be the equivalent of the third string water boy. Also, see Clementine922's response, and that makes what I just said here on the part of Robinson all the more incredible. Yes, he could beat Mayweather jr. But it would be much more competitive and would go the distance. Sugar Ray would need to impose his natural size and strength advantage. He must work the body in the early rounds and get Floyd to fight off the ropes. Sugar Ray Leonard's resume marks him as one of the great ring exponents of the modern era. His criticism towards the naysayers claiming that the Floyd MayweatherManny Pacquiao superfight has. But regardless, man what a matchup! Mosley who is an inch taller than Mayweather has had high profile fights for a long time now. on the other hand, may not of had as many high. Sugar Ray Leonard vs Floyd Mayweather Sr was fight held at Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island. Sugar Ray Leonard won by TKO in Rd 10. Legendary multiweight champion Sugar Ray Leonard has come out in praise of Kell Brook and Errol Spence this week, before condemning the charade around Floyd Mayweather's muchhyped potential. Watch videoThe legendary Sugar Ray Leonard expects Kell Brooks welterweight title defence against Errol Spence Jnr to do greater good for boxing than Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. In the golden ballroom of a grand casino stands a ring in which I sit flanked by my two guests, Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Ray Leonard. Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Referee: Kenny Bayless Judge: Dave Moretti Judge: Robert Hoyle Judge: Adalaide Byrd Ring. The list of natural 147 and above fighters Floyd faced in their primes: McGregor Leonard beats him pretty wide on points, Hearns dominates him. What happens when today's elite clash with legends from the past? com panel of experts analyze a mythical matchup between Sugar Ray Robinson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sugar Ray Leonard tells Kevin Mitchell that Saturdays fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is one of those mental, psychological, spiritual fights, a fight to make your palms. I think Floyd Mayweather Jr is a good fighter make no mistake about that but Sugar Ray Leonard at his best was a great fighter, its a difference. Floyd Mayweather Jr doesnt have a secret weapon that Leonard didnt have. Mosley was the subject of the HBO series 247, which chronicled the two fighters' training and preparations for the bout. This was the seventh overall and fourth consecutive fight for Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sugar Ray Leonard is the latest boxing legend to condemn Mayweather vs. McGregor Currently the hot topic, the boxing super fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather has fans divided. 386 likes 1 talking about this. This fanpage is dedicated to the upcoming boxing boxing fight of Floyd Boxing and MMA fans continue to debate how the potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight will play out but the general consensus is, if its in a boxing ring, McGregor doesnt stand much of a chance. One of those who believes Mayweather will keep a perfect record against the UFC champ is boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. Put Sugar Shane in a ring with ANY top welterweight of today and I promise his opposition wont take him lightly. Max Kellerman said while anouncing on the Mayweather vs Marquez bout that any permunantation of Pacquiao, Mayweather, Mosley is a superfight to his credit I have to agree. Mayweather Illustration by Patrick Killian On September 9, 1978, at the Civic Center in Providence, R. , Sugar Ray Leonard and Floyd Mayweather actually did fight. The catch: Leonards opponent that day was the father of Money Mayweather. Do you want to remove all your recent searches? All recent searches will be deleted By Allan Fox: Former 5 division world champion Sugar Ray Leonard and Floyd Mayweather Jr. had words with one another on Sunday. Mayweather responded by again agreeing to all of the terms, 8oz Gloves and a March date. Pacquiao then added a 10million dollar clause if Mayweather comes in above 147lbs. When Sugar Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr. meet this Saturday, May 1st, one thing besides the WBA Super World welterweight title will be on the line for Mosley. Ill be on the FOX Sports broadcast team with Daniel Jacobs, Tyron Woodley, and Dominick Cruz! Be sure to tune in to the PreFight show at 3pm PT. and Sugar Shane Mosley both made weight this afternoon at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather weighed 146 pounds to Mosley's 147 pounds. Both fighters looked ripped and ready for Saturday night's mega fight on HBO PPV. De La Hoya pressured Mayweather using just his jab for much of their fight, Sugar would bolopunch Mayweather to death (not really, but that imagine is hilarious). ComicStooge Follow Watch videoLAS VEGAS Some will point to Shane Mosleys age, 38, to diminish Floyd Mayweather Jr. s accomplishment on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Saturday May 1st, 2010. Some will criticize him once again for his safetyfirst fighting style. Sugar Shane Mosley (466, 39 KO) barely landed a. do not destroy your name sugar ray by protecting mayweather that is not boxing they should have stopped the fight because there is a point in the fight that mayweather is not punching at. it's funny how people don't seem to be impressed by mayweather's performances since he makes everything look so easy and absolutely dominates his Many people have spoken about fighters they think can beat Mayweather Jr. , as if it is as easy as pouring flour, sugar and eggs into a bowl and from there baking a cake. Sugar Ray Leonard is unimpressed by the looming showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC champion Conor McGregor, describing it as one of the biggest mismatches in boxing history. Shane Mosley was a boxing welterweight nontitle superfight, in which Mayweather won by unanimous decision with two judges scoring it and one judge scoring it. I watched the Mayweather fight vs Mosley, I didn't bother with Pacman vs Clottey. I didn't pay for the mayweather fight, saw it on the internet, but I. Please click the Report button below if the video on this page is not working properly. Your cooperation in making Worldstar a better site is always appreciated. was born Floyd Joy Sinclair on February 24, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, into a family of boxers. His father, Floyd Mayweather Sr. , was a former welterweight contender who fought Hall of Famer Sugar Ray Leonard. His uncles Jeff and Roger Mayweather were professional boxers, with the latterFloyd's former trainerwinning two world championships, as well as. Wing Chun vs JKD, Kali, Ninjutsu, Krav Maga, Boxing, Wrestling at Open Martial Arts Meetup Sparring 02: 16 Boxing Girl vs Muay Thai Girl Martial Arts Fight Scene THE ONE: MAYWEATHER VS. CANELO, a 12round fight for Canelo's WBC, WBA and Ring Magazine Super Welterweight World Championships and Mayweather's WBA Super Welterweight Super World Championship taking place Saturday, Sept. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions less.
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