Sugar Ray Leonard vs Sugar Ray Robinson 147lb

It's almost impossible to bet against Robison at welterweight, but if we're ever going to justify it, Ray Leonard would be in the opposing corner. I wouldn't be surprised if either man win, but you almost have to go with Robinson on merit.

 

Ray Robinson is the only welter in history that would be favored over Leonard.

 

I agree.

 

Or a focused Zab Judah.

 

What's that, a green M & M moment ?

Two reasons .. people don't realize that Robinson may have been the greatest two fisted puncher when factoring both hands, speed and power, in the history of the sport. Then his chin .. in over 200 fights, twenty five years never KO'ed (heat exhaustion aside) .. still a very interesting fight .. Leonard was exceptional.

 

think i will take the first guy named sugar in this one. though the second sugar was sweet

 

Of course I'll take 'Sugar' not the sugar that stole his name.
And you know me...Eras. A prime SRR in 1980 vs. Leonard same time? 'Sugar'!
A prime late 40's Leonard vs. 'Sugar' at that time? Demolition derby! My $0.02

 

Was there ever a sugar in the sport of boxing that turned out to be bitter?