Leonard Duran Pins and Buttons
Description: The clash between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran was nothing short of electrifying—a high-octane collision of speed, finesse, and raw ferocity. Leonard, the flashy and agile tactician, entered the ring with a plan, but Duran, the relentless "Hands of Stone," had something to prove. From the opening bell, Duran charged, turning the bout into a grueling street fight, cutting off Leonard's rhythm and forcing him into close-quarters combat. Leonard’s smooth combinations were met with vicious hooks and body shots from Duran, igniting the crowd with each brutal exchange. By the end, it was Duran who emerged victorious in this war of wills, leaving the world stunned by his dominance over the usually elusive Leonard. This fight was more than a
Description: Pay tribute to 'The Showdown' – the epic 1981 battle between Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns. A masterclass of speed, power, and heart, this welterweight unification bout delivered 14 rounds of pure boxing drama. One of the greatest tactical wars in boxing history, perfect for true fight fans and lovers of classic ring wars.
Description: On June 20, 1980, Leonard returned to the Olympic Stadium in Montreal to defend his title against Roberto Durán before a crowd of 46,317. Durán, the former Undisputed World Lightweight Champion for 6+1⁄2 years, had a record of 71–1 and was the #1 welterweight contender and considered the best "Pound for Pound" fighter in the world. Durán received $1.5 million and Leonard, working for a percentage of the closed-circuit gate as well as a guarantee, received over $9 million.
Description: Ray Charles Leonard (born May 17, 1956), better known as Sugar Ray Leonard, is an American former professional boxer. Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he competed professionally between 1976 and 1997, winning world titles in five weight classes; the lineal championship in three weight classes; as well as the undisputed welterweight championship. Leonard was part of the "Four Kings", a group of boxers who all fought each other throughout the 1980s, consisting of Leonard, Roberto Durán, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler. Leonard was the only one of them to beat the other three. As an amateur, Leonard won a light welterweight gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Description: Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Durán, billed as The Brawl in Montreal, was a professional boxing match contested on June 20, 1980 for the WBC and The Ring welterweight championship. The bout took place at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada. The referee was Carlos Padilla Jr.
