Sugar Ray Leonard

For the most part, I think video games do a good job of capturing the essence of boxing. However, I’d like to continue to see them push the realism, emphasizing the skill involved.

Sugar Ray Leonard

Generally, the more weight you put on, the less effective you are.

Sugar Ray Leonard

Holyfield is nothing but class, and I think he’s a breath of fresh air for the sport.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I always designed my robes and how I would present myself at every fight.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I always expect unexpected challenges. Boxing is not an easy sport.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I don’t hold any regrets whatsoever about my life besides hurting people I loved.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I fought tall fighters, short fighters, strong fighters, slow fighters, sluggers and boxers. It was either learn or get knocked off.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I found boxing when I was 14 years old. I went down to the gym because my brother, who used to beat me up all the time, introduced me to boxing. I found boxing to be a sport that I felt safe in because I controlled what was in those four squares.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I learned to run backwards from Muhammad Ali. He told me about running backwards because you try to imitate everything you do in the ring, so sometimes you back up. So you have to train your legs to go backwards.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I made mistakes, but I’m luckier than most. I’ve got a successful business, lots of fans who think a lot of me and a family who loves me.

Sugar Ray Leonard