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Sugar Ray Leonard talks Mayweather vs. Berto and Responds to Floyd’s All-Time Pound For Pound List

Sugar Ray Leonard speaking at the 2015 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

It’s always interesting hearing what legends have to say about another in boxing.

During his 20-year career in the sport, Sugar Ray Leonard left an imprint that was undeniable. From winning world titles in five divisions to constantly facing the best that the game had to offered, there were very few who did it like Leonard and fans always love when he gives feedback on today’s crop of stars.
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Sugar Ray Leonard says a Floyd Mayweather fight is a different horizon for Amir Khan

Living legend Sugar Ray Leonard in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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By Chris Robinson

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is one of the most beloved characters in the sport of boxing.

While at the 52nd Annual WBC Convention inside of the Mirage  Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, the former five-division titlist was once again greeted with adoration by fans and insiders alike.
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Sugar Ray Leonard feels that everything lies in Manny Pacquiao’s hands tonight

Sugar Ray Leonard in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

Later tonight, inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China, former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios will put to rest months of hard work and anticipation when the lock horns on the final HBO pay per view telecast of 2013.

The interest in the showdown has been steadily building and despite Pacquiao being a heavy favorite in the match, nearly everyone agrees that there will be suspense when the bell rings.

On Thursday and Friday afternoon, inside of the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas, boxing stars of the past and present assembled to discuss the match. Present for various media duties were Tim Bradley, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mike Alvarado, Roberto Duran, George Foreman, Ray Mancini, and Sugar Ray Leonard.

Still sharp as ever, Leonard took a brief moment to give  his thoughts on what he sees as a worthy matchup.
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Sugar Ray Leonard talks Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez, Adrien Broner, and Pacquiao vs. Rios

Chris Robinson and other boxing media members catch up with the great Sugar Ray Leonard inside of the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas for the inaugural Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Ceremony. Hear what Ray had to say bout his best Vegas memories, how the sport has changed, plus thoughts on Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios, and Adrien Broner

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