I've never believed in tying myself up in a long-range contract, and I've been very outspoken on that subject.
Sugar Ray LeonardMy ambition is not to be just a good fighter. I want to be great, something special.
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 LeonardWe're all endowed with God-given talents. Mine happens to be hitting people in the head.
Sugar Ray Leonard