@@sportsfan-bs9nf He was a two-division world champion, having held the WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles from 1983 to 1984, and the WBC light welterweight title from 1987 to 1989 --wikipedia
I was 10 years old watching this... my dad and both my mums brothers were boxing fans so I got introduced to it in the great era of the 70s.. Ray leonard back then was something else,,
It was... The average 25 year old looked 2 times their age... Really just look at the professional athletes then and now and you will see what I'm talking about.... Nothing funny about that though a lot of people then shed blood and gave their life so you can live the way you do today 😊
And the results were from refs not stopping fights when necessary I'm pretty sure there were times they were warned about stopping the fights too early...
So you’re an advocate for brain trauma then? Boxing isn’t good anymore bc dudes fight less often to avoid ending up like someone Roger Mayweather or Terry Norris or James Toney? Weirdo..
Been a while since I watched this. Mayweather earned my respect. He took Ray deep. Howard Cosel was horribly biased towards Leonard. That fight easily could have changed history for them both.
I was a fighter just like sugar and Ali, faster than both and had power in both hands. Cosell was very bias! He made sugar and Ali! I went into army and gave up boxing. It’s a horrible sport!
Cosel never learned to keep his big mouth shut. It made me dislike Leonard because of his one sided narration. He ruined the match for me before the first bell talking like Mayweather didn't stand a chance.
The only thing FM had going for him, was his def, which is how he got his wins, which is why Dundee changed SR’s fight strategy. Dundee had every respect for FM, as did ST
That left hook was beautiful at the end, you could barely see SR throw the right and SRL because he knew it was coming. What great fighters do. Punish you for any mistake.
Sr. was a tough out for even the best fighters of the century. He is a cool dude too. Glad to be on his team right Floyd? I'm your big big boy Cool with all the Mayweather folk here in LV.
Round 8 showed why Mayweather didn't stand toe/toe and fight; he knew what would happen if he actually started fighting w/o moving or hugging. [edit]: too bad there wasn't a way to mute Cosell's terrible version of how this fight really played out.
Damn man!!! I know damn well Floyd definitely had a concussion after all these monster blows!!! I bet the farm that Sugar Ray left Floyd Daddy punch drunk after this fight for real y’all. Yo back in the days the referees use to let boxers literally beat the brains out a MF!!!
I always felt that Floyd Sr was dealing with stamina issues during that period. He was just as fast as Leonard and had a record of 28 wins with 23 by knockout. Note how his use of the shoulder roll neutralized Leonard's attack in this bout.
I think you right their defense was pretty much the same they both very elusive but Sugar Ray was a little more potent on offense especially with the flurries to the body
Mr Floyd Mayweather Sr got the butter from the duck , but Ray Leonard's stamina couple with a few very powerful left hooks seemed to be the deciding factor , because unfortunately a great defense needs to be supported with a little offense at the end of the day. Leonard earned his money that particular night...
Floyd Mayweather senior was no joke he was a hell of a good sugar Ray Leonard second to none I believe is best talent is when he's on his bicycle using his speed not fighting as a flat-footed fighter against Roberto Duran fort flat-footed and lost but the rematch was no mas speed sugar Ray Leonard along with sugar Ray Robinson to the fastest fighters of all time great fight I still say sugar Ray Leonard's best fighting comes when he moves and dances and avoids getting hit
True, Leonard was also dangerous if he had to fight. When Tommy was outboxing him, he resorted to fighting and caught Hearns with some great shots because Tommy was winning the boxing match which was unprecedented for Leonard who was best as a boxer with everyone else but a beast as well as a fighter.
Same thing happened with Benitez, coulda gone the distance but being behind points with no chance to win by decision, Benitez tried to KO Leonard but got KOed himself.
Those were the years ! Legend ary icon Sugar Ray at it causing Un fair or bad weather for Fairweather, however it was a learning experience or situation for budding Fairweather then!
Love these old fights too, but the skinny legs kill me😂😂. Nowadays though our fighters are so bulked up that they run out of steam so quickly. Heaven help them if they still had to do 15 rounds like these guys. I'd still watch to see who does the best bambi legs dance😅
I remember feeling real bad for Mayweather Sr after this fight, and even thought about Mayweather from time to time, while in the Army, because the beating this guy took. Little did i know he would have a son, who would grow up being one of the best.
Chuzo amigo, o primero cuando duran peleo con leonard ya habia sido campeón unificado peso ligero, dos categorias por debajo por 8 años 12 defensas y le gano de principio a fin, en la revancha tu sabes como fue la trampa, es historia, le depositan al manager 8 millones de esa epoca 1980 para que aceptara una pelea en 2 meses sabiendo que duran no podria rebajar ya que pesaba casi las 200 libras, Duran le pide que le den 2 meses mas y el ambicioso no acepta, son cosas de estrategias de gringos, te puedo hablar de sugar ray robinson, fenomeno, Joe Louis, Muhama Alí, el mismo Chavez, Henry amstrong, son boxeadores mas longebos, mira el recor de Leonard de 40 peleas perdio 3, y el invicto se lo quito un peso ligero subido a Welter
Those two guys were quick, strong , skilled, courageous, and in great shape. One had to give props to Floyd for trying so hard to not go down and fight back - wow. The only downside to this broadcast was Howard - very annoying, if not clueless.
This one sided beating of Mayweather Sr, (who had some skills and good stamina) gives us an insight into the Leonard/Maywether Jr question. No doubt that Leonard would have beaten Mayweather Jr - Too fast, Too strong, Too intelligent.
Don’t be too certain; Leonard clearly had problems against the Philly shell defense used by a slower boxer who couldn’t punch. Jr is a much quicker boxer than Sr, mastered the Philly shell and punched harder. Sugar would have been in a war.
no offense to sr. But he’s not as fast as jr, dosent counter punch as well, sure as hell has a lot slower feet as well as reflexes not to mention he just keeps his left hand by his hip and doesn’t move his head💀🤣and he doesn’t use his right to catch punches out of the Philly Shell. This doesn’t inform anything regarding Mayweather Jr and Sugar Ray Leonard, fighting Floyd Jr is a much much better fighter than Floyd sr was so it would definitely be a way harder fight for sure Ray Leonard than this one was. This is a crazy comment you must really hate Floyd jr man….🙄loser shit.
Floyd Mayweather Jr beats Sugar Ray Leonard Floyd Mayweather better all time boxer then Sugar Ray Leonard also Floyd Mayweather Jr 50-0 arguably best boxer all time and beat most champions ever
Believe me I bet that was Suger Ray hardest fighter, even though Duran whipped him the first time.. and Tommy was supposed to, but he did not have this type of heart or boxing skills, but Tommy will go down in history as a better fighter.love the hit Man but,he has the game pitbull, Mayweather Sr. I don't even know if Jr could have went through that, and been money Mayweather.
Excelente pelea entre uno de los mejores peleadores de pedo medio de los años 80''s. Otros buenos de esta categoria fueron Tomas Hearns y Marvin Hagler. Ambos con excelente preparacion fisica, pero creo que le falto energia a Mayweather. buena de decision del albitro.
I have watched this bout many times . The Mayweather corner should've stopped the fight after round nine. Had Mayweather been disciplined and been in better shape it would have at least gone the distance. Ray would've won anyway.
THIS IS WHY A LOT OF FIGHTERS FROM THAT ERA OE PUNCH DRUNK NOW DAYS , HAVE BAD SPEECH AND SO MUCH MORE BUT BECUS THY TOOK A LOT OF PUNISHMENT BUT WOULDN'T QUICK AND THY WAS RIGHT BACK IN THE RING ... THIS IS WHY I NEVER DID KNOCK FLOYD JR FOR BEING SMART HE WATCH WHAT TAKING TO MUCH PUNISHMENT CAN DO TO A BOXER FIRST HAND SO U HAVE TO RESPECT FLOYD JR
Mayweather senior fights better than Mayweather Jr at least Mayweather senior goes at the so far fight looks good up to the third round so far. The shorts that they wore back then was a lot better than what they were wearing no Mayweather Jr shorts they almost down to your knees. Looks ridiculous. Wow Mayweather senior is 24 years old
This is the first time I have ever seen Floyd Mayweather jr's father fight... Nothing to right home about here but he did teach his son well... Don't be like your dad son 😡
That’s my man, Sugar Ray Leonard!
I respect Mayweather Sr he’s a great fighter too.
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and he's not a runner like the kid
I had no idea Mayweather jr was a 2nd gen boxer. No wonder he is so good
Mayweather uncle was even better than his dad
Wait you didn't know that bro ? Lol
Yeah Floyd Mayweather Jr dad was a professional boxer 🥊
@@sportsfan-bs9nf He was a two-division world champion, having held the WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles from 1983 to 1984, and the WBC light welterweight title from 1987 to 1989 --wikipedia
He's a 3rd generation
Roger was better than his father
i love watching these older boxing matches.🧤
‘78 was a good fucking year, man
I'd love to get in a time machine with uncle Rico and head back to 78.
I was 10 years old watching this... my dad and both my mums brothers were boxing fans so I got introduced to it in the great era of the 70s.. Ray leonard back then was something else,,
He is something else!!! Still could have handled all of these new cats !🎉
So many great welterweights and middleweights in this era.
People talk about how life is hard today ain’t no way Sr was 24 years old life was hard then
It was... The average 25 year old looked 2 times their age... Really just look at the professional athletes then and now and you will see what I'm talking about.... Nothing funny about that though a lot of people then shed blood and gave their life so you can live the way you do today 😊
Love these old school fights, that was boxing at its greatest! When fighters fought several times a year! Now they fight once a year or more.
Most boxers ended up with brain damage from the frequency of head trauma. Thers a very good reason they fight less frequency.
And the results were from refs not stopping fights when necessary I'm pretty sure there were times they were warned about stopping the fights too early...
So you’re an advocate for brain trauma then? Boxing isn’t good anymore bc dudes fight less often to avoid ending up like someone Roger Mayweather or Terry Norris or James Toney? Weirdo..
They very best fighters 70s 80s Thomas the hitman-motercity cobra the man was a legend.
Two great fighters but Sugar Ray is still the GOAT in his era.
Hagler was goat in his era
Duran gave his trouble too
@@floydlowery6243until Duran tuck his tail a ran
Wrong- it was Leonard doing all the running
Marvin Hagler all the way 🥇
Interesting that Howard kept saying Mayweather could not punch but he won 24 of his 28 fights by stoppage.
Ikr
commentators are given a script to sell what those who manage media companies want to be sold.
sike idk maybe dude really believe he could not punch.
He’s not a one punch knockout fighter. He’s not a Duran or Hearns.
@@vinceyoung5912 It's no different, he laid down combinations that'll essentially take his opponents out,
Been a while since I watched this. Mayweather earned my respect. He took Ray deep. Howard Cosel was horribly biased towards Leonard. That fight easily could have changed history for them both.
You're right, and a biased commentary is a disservice to both fighters.
I was a fighter just like sugar and Ali, faster than both and had power in both hands. Cosell was very bias! He made sugar and Ali! I went into army and gave up boxing. It’s a horrible sport!
@@tedbogan6099 Yeah man, It left alot of guys without their speach and wits. Sad when that happens.
Cosel never learned to keep his big mouth shut. It made me dislike Leonard because of his one sided narration. He ruined the match for me before the first bell talking like Mayweather didn't stand a chance.
The only thing FM had going for him, was his def, which is how he got his wins, which is why Dundee changed SR’s fight strategy. Dundee had every respect for FM, as did ST
I can see why Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the best boxer in this generation: Because this thing runs in their lives and their family heritage.
Father taught son well and Money took it further great job Dad 💯
Don't forget Uncle Roger. They both had a hand in it. Greatest Defense ever in a boxing ring.
Floyd sr left his son to train other fighters. They have an acrimonious relationship
Leonard was a beast!!!
Thanks for this post! Grateful for UA-cam!
Mayweather took it like a champ 😮
Ang galing rumapido nitong si Sugar Ray! Idol ko siya noon pa😂. Sugar Ray Leonard is the reason I became a fan of boxing
Sugar Ray had a classic style fighter and fast puncher
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That left hook was beautiful at the end, you could barely see SR throw the right and SRL because he knew it was coming. What great fighters do. Punish you for any mistake.
Sr. was a tough out for even the best fighters of the century. He is a cool dude too. Glad to be on his team right Floyd? I'm your big big boy
Cool with all the Mayweather folk here in LV.
It was tough fight, both fighters were pretty good
Sugar Ray Leonard one of the best pound for pound boxers of his era.
You mean sugar Ray robinson
All eras 3:15
My favourite ever boxer but this performance was a flatfooted performance tbh
He ran from Duran and Duran was out of shape now he was a boxer In my opinion . Just saying
Until Thomas hearns stop his career
Esos gladiadores merecen mis respetos
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Round 8 showed why Mayweather didn't stand toe/toe and fight; he knew what would happen if he actually started fighting w/o moving or hugging.
[edit]: too bad there wasn't a way to mute Cosell's terrible version of how this fight really played out.
So much for the philly shell please mayweather fans please
ok
Ray always had super quick hands no doubting both fighters in good knick
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Ray would have whipped Floyd Jr the same way.
luv it
Post more Floyd sr fights
Nessa época não tinha pra Mayweather, Sugar Ray Leonard era o cara.
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Esa fue unas de las peleas más
Fuertes nunca jamás vi así una palizay el contrario muy duro
I’m from the DMV Ray is our hero All respect to both greats!
He was so crisp...Never sloppy or slow. BMF
Ray sugar, tal vez el mejor boxeador de la historia. Seguro, el mas espectacular
mejor que Ali nunca😊
@@DanielRodriguez-kn5juhay varios mejores
El mejor del mundo sin duda después de Duran los dos mejores sin duda tal así q quedaron 1 a 1
Que tranquilo leonar
El mejor taquillero mas q Ali y tayson
Sugar ray leonard one of the best in boxing and he is one of my favorite
Mu bueno el encuentro, és una pelea del año.
Le costó a Leonardo pero a la final logró su objetivo!
Floyd Sr was cold he just was in the streets too he was not focused Jr was he perfected the style his dad taught him and had a better chin and power
good boxing.
surger ray thru quite a few punchs behind Floyds head .,,there was no warning by the ref,,???.AGAIN,,,,
,good fight.....tommy g ,So,Cal,
How are they letting this fight continue Sugar was a bad man! They use to let guys fight 😮 these men were a different kind of tuff
Sugar Ray Leonard is an ass whooping machine!!!
Mayweather junior made his father proud!
Damn man!!! I know damn well Floyd definitely had a concussion after all these monster blows!!! I bet the farm that Sugar Ray left Floyd Daddy punch drunk after this fight for real y’all. Yo back in the days the referees use to let boxers literally beat the brains out a MF!!!
I always felt that Floyd Sr was dealing with stamina issues during that period. He was just as fast as Leonard and had a record of 28 wins with 23 by knockout. Note how his use of the shoulder roll neutralized Leonard's attack in this bout.
Really miss good ole Howard Cossel. Such a kind, compassionate human being.
Sugar es muy rápido no lo dejá respirar
I prefer old Sr over Jr...Mayweather Sr held his on, but this is suga... Floyd, i think, studied this fight, so he did a little bit of both styles...
I think you right their defense was pretty much the same they both very elusive but Sugar Ray was a little more potent on offense especially with the flurries to the body
Increíbles boxeadores. Ganó Leonard porque lo fue demoliendo de a poco.
No
Mr Floyd Mayweather Sr got the butter from the duck , but Ray Leonard's stamina couple with a few very powerful left hooks seemed to be the deciding factor , because unfortunately a great defense needs to be supported with a little offense at the end of the day. Leonard earned his money that particular night...
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That should have been stopped around R5/6 I feel the answer as to who was winning was known by about that point, Mayweather was a great fighter though
Demasiado grandes los dos
Their conditioning was immaculate
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Have nice days idol sugar Rey ❤
If that fight had taken place now it would have been stopped way earlier.
Sr held his own.
Filme maneirao
Muy bueno el combate
Now I see where Mayweather Jr got the chin tuck and shoulder roll from. He remastered it from senior.
Floyd Mayweather senior was no joke he was a hell of a good sugar Ray Leonard second to none I believe is best talent is when he's on his bicycle using his speed not fighting as a flat-footed fighter against Roberto Duran fort flat-footed and lost but the rematch was no mas speed sugar Ray Leonard along with sugar Ray Robinson to the fastest fighters of all time great fight I still say sugar Ray Leonard's best fighting comes when he moves and dances and avoids getting hit
True, Leonard was also dangerous if he had to fight. When Tommy was outboxing him, he resorted to fighting and caught Hearns with some great shots because Tommy was winning the boxing match which was unprecedented for Leonard who was best as a boxer with everyone else but a beast as well as a fighter.
Same thing happened with Benitez, coulda gone the distance but being behind points with no chance to win by decision, Benitez tried to KO Leonard but got KOed himself.
Leonard demostró lo qué es pero lo mejor es ver el verdadero Boxeo
That was the first fight i watched. Man that cold stare of Benitez. Scary
I saw that when it happened, sugar beat Benitez ass every round! Made fool out of him, totally displayed a top dominance over Benitez!
@@tedbogan6099that was a good fight but yeah you Ray couldn't be fucked with back then
Those were the years ! Legend ary icon Sugar Ray at it causing Un fair or bad weather for Fairweather, however it was a learning experience or situation for budding Fairweather then!
I wonder if the commentator was Mayweather's advert executive.
I suppose he was just called Floyd Mayweather back then...
Very good
Love these old fights too, but the skinny legs kill me😂😂. Nowadays though our fighters are so bulked up that they run out of steam so quickly. Heaven help them if they still had to do 15 rounds like these guys. I'd still watch to see who does the best bambi legs dance😅
I remember feeling real bad for Mayweather Sr after this fight, and even thought about Mayweather from time to time, while in the Army, because the beating this guy took. Little did i know he would have a son, who would grow up being one of the best.
Best Ever
Ray is one of the best fighter I've seen you go young man go. Masterles.
F 😅
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Suerte para su hijo no encontró a este moutruo llamado leonard
Leonard el mejor de la historia el más completo boxeador el que diga lo contrario no sabe nada de que el boxeo es arte
jajjajaja hay varios mejores
@@eduardocastillo7508 nombra algunos. Porfa.
Chuzo amigo, o primero cuando duran peleo con leonard ya habia sido campeón unificado peso ligero, dos categorias por debajo por 8 años 12 defensas y le gano de principio a fin, en la revancha tu sabes como fue la trampa, es historia, le depositan al manager 8 millones de esa epoca 1980 para que aceptara una pelea en 2 meses sabiendo que duran no podria rebajar ya que pesaba casi las 200 libras, Duran le pide que le den 2 meses mas y el ambicioso no acepta, son cosas de estrategias de gringos, te puedo hablar de sugar ray robinson, fenomeno, Joe Louis, Muhama Alí, el mismo Chavez, Henry amstrong, son boxeadores mas longebos, mira el recor de Leonard de 40 peleas perdio 3, y el invicto se lo quito un peso ligero subido a Welter
Roberto Duran es su padre👊
Uno de los mejores, el otro es lenox Lewis
Gran boxeador sugar ray leonard
*Sr. was no slouch but he was in their with pound for pound, one of the best!*
Is this the same Mayweather Julio Cesar Chavez defeated twice?
Los mejores del boxeo se boxeaba asta. 16 round.
Great fight sugar ray
Those two guys were quick, strong , skilled, courageous, and in great shape. One had to give props to Floyd for trying so hard to not go down and fight back - wow. The only downside to this broadcast was Howard - very annoying, if not clueless.
Yes, I could have done without Howard's commentary.
Floyd was bludgeoned and Howard was the man back then. One of the best to do it.
This one sided beating of Mayweather Sr, (who had some skills and good stamina) gives us an insight into the Leonard/Maywether Jr question. No doubt that Leonard would have beaten Mayweather Jr - Too fast, Too strong, Too intelligent.
Every body would have , until they fight Jr lol
Don’t be too certain; Leonard clearly had problems against the Philly shell defense used by a slower boxer who couldn’t punch. Jr is a much quicker boxer than Sr, mastered the Philly shell and punched harder. Sugar would have been in a war.
no offense to sr. But he’s not as fast as jr, dosent counter punch as well, sure as hell has a lot slower feet as well as reflexes not to mention he just keeps his left hand by his hip and doesn’t move his head💀🤣and he doesn’t use his right to catch punches out of the Philly Shell. This doesn’t inform anything regarding Mayweather Jr and Sugar Ray Leonard, fighting Floyd Jr is a much much better fighter than Floyd sr was so it would definitely be a way harder fight for sure Ray Leonard than this one was. This is a crazy comment you must really hate Floyd jr man….🙄loser shit.
Yeah Jr never fought the likes of marvin hagler or thomas the hit man hearns not to mention roberto duran in his prime
May weather Senior a tough dude
Floyd was good and still is now
Sugar fue lo máximo
Ever new about this fight
sugar Rey #1
Senior never ducked anyone. Old school.
Sugar Ray would have beaten his son (Mayweather Jr) too... that's how great he was!!
Ouokmm
@@TotoMorales-xp5chwt 5th TV fa+fry guys😊
Floyd Mayweather Jr beats Sugar Ray Leonard
Floyd Mayweather better all time boxer then Sugar Ray Leonard also
Floyd Mayweather Jr 50-0 arguably best boxer all time and beat most champions ever
Easier said than done.
@@StephonAllen-dn2uwMayweather never fought the caliber of fighters sugar Ray Leonard did. Hagler,hearns,Duran to name a few.
Hola BUENAS NOCHES TIENES QUE HACER ÉL COMENTARIO EN ESPAÑOL. GRACIAS
Believe me I bet that was Suger Ray hardest fighter, even though Duran whipped him the first time.. and Tommy was supposed to, but he did not have this type of heart or boxing skills, but Tommy will go down in history as a better fighter.love the hit Man but,he has the game pitbull, Mayweather Sr. I don't even know if Jr could have went through that, and been money Mayweather.
Floyd's uncle Roger Mayweather fought too, against Chavez.
Man Floyd was fast. Faster than Sugar but when Sugar knew Floyd couldn't hurt him he smiled and it was over.
Excelente pelea entre uno de los mejores peleadores de pedo medio de los años 80''s. Otros buenos de esta categoria fueron Tomas Hearns y Marvin Hagler. Ambos con excelente preparacion fisica, pero creo que le falto energia a Mayweather. buena de decision del albitro.
Mayweather needs that left hook his son had..SR is a beast tho..
Wouldn’t had did this to JR.
I have watched this bout many times . The Mayweather corner should've stopped the fight after round nine. Had Mayweather been disciplined and been in better shape it would have at least gone the distance. Ray would've won anyway.
You can not train heart, and game.he is game,he has heart of the the game pitbull.
La época de oro del boxeo
Muy buen raun espectacular me gusto
"GREAT GREAT FIGHTERS "
Awsome
Sugar ray is the best
Los 2 fueron muy buenos aquí voy a rrecordar quien ganó que se fije el canelo quienes son estos dos chingones
Canelo no lo puedes comparar con ninguno de hesa época Tomy hears. Duran haglers y muchos más Canelo no le duraba un minuto
Sugar Ray Learned tech , the Mayweather about the Elbow Defense and shoulders . Tornado , speed , sugar ray .
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THIS IS WHY A LOT OF FIGHTERS FROM THAT ERA OE PUNCH DRUNK NOW DAYS , HAVE BAD SPEECH AND SO MUCH MORE BUT BECUS THY TOOK A LOT OF PUNISHMENT BUT WOULDN'T QUICK AND THY WAS RIGHT BACK IN THE RING ... THIS IS WHY I NEVER DID KNOCK FLOYD JR FOR BEING SMART HE WATCH WHAT TAKING TO MUCH PUNISHMENT CAN DO TO A BOXER FIRST HAND SO U HAVE TO RESPECT FLOYD JR
little punch drunk yourself there it appears
Mayweather senior fights better than Mayweather Jr at least Mayweather senior goes at the so far fight looks good up to the third round so far. The shorts that they wore back then was a lot better than what they were wearing no Mayweather Jr shorts they almost down to your knees. Looks ridiculous. Wow Mayweather senior is 24 years old
good sport man ship
His trainer should have put 5 lbs of muscle on Rogers shoulders would have been a different fight
His son redeem him so Sr got the last laugh his son billionaire and the best he birth a warrior and he won
This is the first time I have ever seen Floyd Mayweather jr's father fight... Nothing to right home about here but he did teach his son well... Don't be like your dad son 😡
Man, that was a slugfest. I watcned almonst all of Leonards fights but I forgot about this one.