Sugar Ray Leonard

Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), best known as "Sugar" Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer, motivational speaker, and occasional actor. Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he competed from 1977 to 1997, winning world titles in five weight divisions; the lineal championship in three weight divisions; as well as the undisputed welterweight title. Leonard was part of "The Fabulous Four", a group of boxers who all fought each other throughout the 1980s, consisting of Leonard, Roberto Durán, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler.

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I Spy (2002)

When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Betty Thomas
CAST:  Eddie Murphy  •  Owen Wilson  •  Famke Janssen  •  Keith Dallas

When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Betty Thomas
CAST:  Eddie Murphy  •  Owen Wilson  •  Famke Janssen  •  Keith Dallas

How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)

More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steve Webb
CAST:  Jackie Chan  •  Bruce Lee  •  Donnie Yen  •  Charles Parnell

More than just a biography, this film explores Bruce Lee's global impact to see how he has influenced all areas of popular culture including fitness, cinema, music, sport, dance, video games and philosophy. A journey across the United States, Asia and Europe, takes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steve Webb
CAST:  Jackie Chan  •  Bruce Lee  •  Donnie Yen  •  Charles Parnell

Riot (1996)

An heiress is kidnapped during the chaos of a riot.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joseph Merhi
CAST:  Gary Daniels  •  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Paige Rowland  •  Charles Napier

An heiress is kidnapped during the chaos of a riot.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joseph Merhi
CAST:  Gary Daniels  •  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Paige Rowland  •  Charles Napier

The Fighter (2010)

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Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David O. Russell
CAST:  Mark Wahlberg  •  Christian Bale  •  Amy Adams  •  Melissa Leo

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David O. Russell
CAST:  Mark Wahlberg  •  Christian Bale  •  Amy Adams  •  Melissa Leo

Chasing Tyson (2015)

Evander Holyfield knew he could never earn the respect he craved until he defeated Mike Tyson. When the two finally fought, the world witnessed not one, but two of the boxing's most memorable fights.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steven Cantor
CAST:  Mike Tyson  •  Evander Holyfield  •  Don King  •  Larry King

Evander Holyfield knew he could never earn the respect he craved until he defeated Mike Tyson. When the two finally fought, the world witnessed not one, but two of the boxing's most memorable fights.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steven Cantor
CAST:  Mike Tyson  •  Evander Holyfield  •  Don King  •  Larry King

No Más (2013)

A look at the November 1980 re-match between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran and how two infamous words haunt both.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Drath
CAST:  Mike Tyson  •  Roberto Durán  •  Christie Brinkley  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

A look at the November 1980 re-match between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran and how two infamous words haunt both.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Drath
CAST:  Mike Tyson  •  Roberto Durán  •  Christie Brinkley  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz (2019)

'One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz' is a comprehensive look at the night Andy Ruiz pulled off the biggest boxing upset in decades.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Deirdre Fenton  •  Jamie Horowitz
CAST:  Anthony Joshua  •  Andy Ruiz Jr.  •  Sylvester Stallone  •  Mike Tyson

'One Night: Joshua vs. Ruiz' is a comprehensive look at the night Andy Ruiz pulled off the biggest boxing upset in decades.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Deirdre Fenton  •  Jamie Horowitz
CAST:  Anthony Joshua  •  Andy Ruiz Jr.  •  Sylvester Stallone  •  Mike Tyson

I Am Durán (2019)

The story of four-time World Champion Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán. A one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence. From his days shining shoes on ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mat Hodgson
CAST:  Roberto Durán  •  Oscar de la Hoya  •  Robert De Niro  •  Marvin Hagler

The story of four-time World Champion Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán. A one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence. From his days shining shoes on ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mat Hodgson
CAST:  Roberto Durán  •  Oscar de la Hoya  •  Robert De Niro  •  Marvin Hagler

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Duran (1980)

June 20, 1980, Olympic Stadium in Montreal, World Welterweight Championship.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Roberto Durán

June 20, 1980, Olympic Stadium in Montreal, World Welterweight Championship.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Roberto Durán

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns I (1981)

Promoted as "The Showdown," Leonard (30-1 with 21 KO) fought Hearns (32-0 with 30 KO) on September 16, 1981 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada to unify the World Welterweight Championship in a scheduled fifteen-rounder. They fought before a live crowd of 23,618 ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Thomas Hearns

Promoted as "The Showdown," Leonard (30-1 with 21 KO) fought Hearns (32-0 with 30 KO) on September 16, 1981 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada to unify the World Welterweight Championship in a scheduled fifteen-rounder. They fought before a live crowd of 23,618 ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Thomas Hearns

Vault of Horror I (1994)

A compilation of three episodes from the Tales from the Crypt series ("Carrion Death", "None but the lonely heart" and "Abra Cadaver") with some famous cast and directors.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tom Hanks  •  Stephen Hopkins  •  Steven E. de Souza
CAST:  Kyle MacLachlan  •  Beau Bridges  •  Treat Williams  •  George DelHoyo

A compilation of three episodes from the Tales from the Crypt series ("Carrion Death", "None but the lonely heart" and "Abra Cadaver") with some famous cast and directors.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tom Hanks  •  Stephen Hopkins  •  Steven E. de Souza
CAST:  Kyle MacLachlan  •  Beau Bridges  •  Treat Williams  •  George DelHoyo

Sugar Ray Leonard vs Hector Camacho (1997)

In October 1996, the 40-year-old Leonard announced that he was coming out of retirement to fight Héctor Camacho for the lightly regarded IBC Middleweight Championship. Camacho, a light-hitting southpaw who at 34 and as a former lightweight was also considered past ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Héctor Camacho

In October 1996, the 40-year-old Leonard announced that he was coming out of retirement to fight Héctor Camacho for the lightly regarded IBC Middleweight Championship. Camacho, a light-hitting southpaw who at 34 and as a former lightweight was also considered past ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Héctor Camacho

Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs. Sugar Ray Leonard (1987)

The 1980s were a golden age for the welterweight and middleweight divisions of boxing. The era was headlined by four all-time greats: Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns, and Roberto Duran. Between 1980 and 1985, each of them fought all the ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Marvin Hagler  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

The 1980s were a golden age for the welterweight and middleweight divisions of boxing. The era was headlined by four all-time greats: Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns, and Roberto Duran. Between 1980 and 1985, each of them fought all the ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Marvin Hagler  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard II (1980)

The rematch took place at the New Orleans Superdome five months and five days after the first fight.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Roberto Durán  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

The rematch took place at the New Orleans Superdome five months and five days after the first fight.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Roberto Durán  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard III (1989)

Billed as "Uno Más", contested on December 7, 1989 for the WBC super middleweight title.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Roberto Durán  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

Billed as "Uno Más", contested on December 7, 1989 for the WBC super middleweight title.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Roberto Durán  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick (1986)

TYSON WINS W.B.C. CHAMPIONSHIP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 22— Mike Tyson made history tonight. The 20-year-old slugger from Catskill, N.Y., became the youngest heavyweight champion ever when he stopped Trevor Berbick at 2:35 of the second round of a scheduled 12-round ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Mike Tyson  •  Trevor Berbick  •  Mills Lane  •  Don King

TYSON WINS W.B.C. CHAMPIONSHIP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 22— Mike Tyson made history tonight. The 20-year-old slugger from Catskill, N.Y., became the youngest heavyweight champion ever when he stopped Trevor Berbick at 2:35 of the second round of a scheduled 12-round ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Mike Tyson  •  Trevor Berbick  •  Mills Lane  •  Don King

The Fabulous Four (1990)

This video profiles four legendary boxers - Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas 'The Hit Man' Hearns and 'Marvellous' Marvin Hagler, whose rivalry commenced with the 'Brawl in Montreal'. This was the contest which saw an over-confident Leonard lose his crown ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Marvin Hagler  •  Thomas Hearns  •  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Roberto Durán

This video profiles four legendary boxers - Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas 'The Hit Man' Hearns and 'Marvellous' Marvin Hagler, whose rivalry commenced with the 'Brawl in Montreal'. This was the contest which saw an over-confident Leonard lose his crown ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Marvin Hagler  •  Thomas Hearns  •  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Roberto Durán

Aaron Pryor vs. Sang Hyun Kim (1983)

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DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Aaron Pryor  •  Sang Hyun Kim  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

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DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Aaron Pryor  •  Sang Hyun Kim  •  Sugar Ray Leonard

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns II (1989)

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns II, billed as The War, was a professional boxing match contested on June 12, 1989, for the WBC and WBO super middleweight titles.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Thomas Hearns

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns II, billed as The War, was a professional boxing match contested on June 12, 1989, for the WBC and WBO super middleweight titles.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Thomas Hearns

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Terry Norris (1991)

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Terry Norris was a professional boxing match contested on February 9, 1991, for the WBC super welterweight title.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Terry Norris

Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Terry Norris was a professional boxing match contested on February 9, 1991, for the WBC super welterweight title.  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Sugar Ray Leonard  •  Terry Norris
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