Classic Boxing Matchups - Volume I

Shall we begin the classic confrontations?

#1 (1981) Sugar Ray Leonard vs. (2005) Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather

What a matchup this fight would’ve been! The pretty boy vs. The sugar man. Leonard took after the name of the classy and original ‘Sugar’ Ray Robinson. Leonard’s ability to fight with such a flashy and dashy technique reminded audiences of Robinson’s era in years past. Ray Leonard was a wonderful specimen; lighting fast hands, reflexes, B+ jaw, fast feet, awesome punching power and charismatic grace.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. now carries the torch for pound-4-pound greatness. Mayweather is at the top of his game; each fight separating himself even further from today’s era of fighters. Floyd himself produces lighting rod capabilities; crowd-pleasing performances, quick hand speed, ring brilliance along with decent power and chin. Floyd seems to get better with every performance and has yet to give a lackluster showcasing of his god-given talent.

Weight Class: Welterweight

“Who’d win?”

(1981) Sugar Ray Leonard    vs. (2005) Floyd Mayweather

Ht:    5’10 5’8
Wt:  147lbs    147lbs
Reach:  74   72
Rec: (30-1)   (36-0)


Both Leonard and Mayweather are thorough technicians who systematically break down fighters at every inch. Though I give this prediction with a huge lump in my throat; in fear of Mayweather fans waiting for me out in the parking lot. I believe Ray Leonard would’ve edged Floyd Jr in a 12 round classic boxing matchup.

Ray Leonard UD12 Floyd Mayweather. 


#2 (1985) ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler vs. (2005) Bernard Hopkins