How good would Ray Leonard be in this era? The last 8 years

[Mike_R]

its on youtube somewhere for sure.

yeah- like 7 or 8 knockdowns on big floyd in that fight

[The Gambler1981]

Ray Leonard could compete and be great in any era, I think he would beat all guys listed, atleast be favored to beat them. Forrest could be tough but I think Ray would get the job done, and I think he would beat Mayweather based on being the bigger man, both would be tough fights though.

[RayLeonard82]

Here's a clip of Ray Leonard vs Floyd Mayweather sr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-sPfSjnLJw

[El Dominicano]

Here's a clip of Ray Leonard vs Floyd Mayweather sr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-sPfSjnLJw

Does he beat em all? Yes. Mayweather would stand the best chance being that Leonard never faced a defensive fighter like Floyd. Still I belive Leonard is too much for Floyd... Leonard is jus too big. P4P I'd pick Floyd

[tredh]

Ray Leonard fought 40 times.

And it's not like he is from some ancient era of fighters...

this isn't some fighter from the early 1900's, were talking about the 80's man. WTF. You don't even know what you're talking about leonard didn't even fight that often, he only had 40 fights by the time he retired.

Even though this thread was about Leonard he was not the only back in the day fighter I was talking about when I made that post. So I do know what the **** I'm talking about.

[Dynamite Kid]

Leonard would beat PBF

PBF has never shaired a ring with a fighter with as much hand speed,power,heart,durabilty,stamina,skill,combined , never

Leonard was not only an excellent fighter with awsome skill he was also a tough SOB

[Dynamite Kid]

BTW no disrespect to Tito because im a big fan of his and he was a beast at WW but Leonard would KO Tito with relative ease IMO to quick and accurate and powerfull too skilled aswell

Forrest has the best chance IMO

[JOM'S]

srl most likely beat everyone, has it all, speed, power, stamina ...

i am just thinking who could be his "duran"??

[PrettyBoyFloyd7]

Ray Leonard was of the best fighters of all time, but in my opinion he still had a lot to prove. His career was shortened because of the detached retina and ended up coming back to beat Hagler in a controversial decision.

How good would prime 147 pound Ray Leonard of 1979-1982 be in this particular era. You can go back as far as 2000 if you want. So here are some fighters he would have had to face

Ike Quartey - In his prime at 147

Oscar - In his prime at 147

Shane Mosley - 147 pounds

Vernon Forrest - 147 pounds

Tito Trinidad - 147 pounds

Floyd Mayweather jr - 147 pounds

Antonio Margarito - 147 pounds

I think SRL wouldve beaten Ike Quartey, he mightve struggled with DLH, but won a close decision. Shane Mosley and Vernon Forrest wouldve been good scraps. A PRIME Tito Trinidad, wouldve been another brawl in montreal. Floyd against SRL wouldve been a pick em fight, and Marg wouldve gotten exposed

[AntonTheMeh]

**** no to the bold. Don't me wrong I like and respect Quartey but no way does Leonard have a tough fight with him. IMO Leonard would have a great chance to KO De la Hoya because De la Hoya doesn't have great stamina and Leonard could work his body. Kill the body and the head will fall sort of thing.

I think Forrest and PBF would be his toughest fight both of which he could win.

the jab is the most important punch in boxing and both of them have great ones.its especially necessary with movers like leonard.