Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard discussed several topics in the sport in a recent sit-down-interview with friends of WBN at Sirius XM.
Ray was on fine form as he talked about his career and the current state of boxing. Plus, he name-dropped his top fighter in the world right now.
It’s no surprise Leonard singled out WBN Pound for Pound number one Canelo Alvarez.
Leonard also donated a large portion of the chat to the great three-time heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali.
Major talking points are mentioned below. You can listen to the full interview on the Sirius XM App or DAZN.
SUGAR RAY LEONARD
• First met Ali in 2016 or 2017. He sat next to him at an award ceremony. What a moment. This was his idol.
• Ali asked him if he likes sex. They discussed how long after a fight do they wait until engaging in intercourse.
• Depriving yourself before a fight messes with your mind, but it’s a good thing.
• Silence doesn’t help because it’s deadly. Athletes should use their platforms to create dialogue.
• Ali would be revered today if he were active. He did what was right.
• Ali has always been an inspiration. He walks into the ring with so much authority and confidence.
• When he took on Foreman, he cried because he thought he would beat Ali down.
• Tommy Hearns was a freak of nature. Marvin Hagler was a better boxer than people give him credit for.
• He’s non-confrontational.
DURAN & BOXING TODAY
• Told Duran he wanted to fight him a few months before the potential fight.
• There’s so much talent out there. These fighters need to start going up against each other.
• Best fighter in the world is Canelo. Watched him from Day one.
• Comparisons to him don’t bother him. You’re always going to hear things like this.
• Jokes about doing a boxing exhibition with Ak.
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