Someone once said there was a comparison between Sugar Ray Leonard and Sugar Ray Robinson. Believe me, there's no comparison. Sugar Ray Robinson was the greatest.
Sugar Ray LeonardI consider myself blessed. I consider you blessed. We've all been blessed with God-given talents. Mine just happens to be beating people up.
Sugar Ray LeonardEverything you want to know about a fighter is in his eyes. The look in his eyes tells the truth.
Sugar Ray LeonardWe're all endowed with God-given talents. Mine happens to be hitting people in the head.
Sugar Ray LeonardI'm not in favor of that [mandating protective headgear ] because we learn as amateurs how to protect ourselves. And that's why there's a third man in the ring, the referee. And that's why there has to be a very strong boxing commission that doesn't allow guys in the ring who don't belong there.
Sugar Ray Leonard