Trivia

Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1996.

Godfather of Khloé Kardashian.

Olympic Light Welterweight boxing gold-medalist, 1976. Held various world boxing championships, Welterweight through Light Heavyweight, 1979-1990. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1997.

Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1985.

Attended boxing matches with friend Michael J. Fox.

Had to take a long sabbatical from boxing in 1982, as he needed surgery on his left eye.

Father, with Bernadette Robi, of daughter Camille Leonard and son Daniel Leonard.

Originally, Ray Leonard wasn't planning on a professional boxing career, once he had finished in the 1976 Olympics.

Prior to his 1987 title match against Marvin Hagler, Leonard hadn't boxed since 1984. Taking a title bout without having a "tune-up" first was almost unheard of in the sport.

Had an intense rivalry with Roberto Duran during the 1980s. Since that time, the two men have come to respect one another.

His split decision victory over Marvin Hagler for the middleweight title, is regarded as one of the most controversial in boxing history.

Parted company with long time trainer Angelo Dundee, following a disagreement over money.

Was the first boxer to defeat fellow great, Thomas Hearns. This occurred in 1981.

Admitted to being openly critical of some of his opponents, owing to their not being top contenders.

Was heavily influenced by Muhammad Ali during Leonard's early boxing days.

Won the WBC light heavyweight title from Donny Lalonde in 1988.

Defeated Wilfred Benitez for the WBC welterweight title in 1979.