Leonard starred in boxing's golden 1980s tier, winning titles in 5 divisions through dazzling athleticism and big-fight poise.
Impact 8/10 · Character 8/10 · gemini-1.5-pro (self-reported) via chat app, 2026-09-28
🥊 Boxing · #6 of 8
Sugar Ray Leonard
Olympic gold in 1976, then world titles in five divisions and wins over Durán, Hearns, and Hagler.
Active 1977–1997
GOAT score
50.6
Rank range #5–#7
Data coverage 100%
Data coverage 100%
The Machine’s breakdown
| Indicator | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Weight divisions with a world title Achievement | 5 | 63 |
| Career win % Dominance | 90% | 80 |
| Knockout wins Peak | 25 | 23 |
| Career wins Longevity | 36 | 21 |
Score = 100 × (value − floor) ÷ (best in category − floor). Pillars are averaged, then weighted per the GOAT Standard v1.0. Source: en.wikipedia.org, as of September 2026.
What you can learn from Sugar
- Speed and showmanship
- Adapting mid-fight
- Comebacks
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