When Ray Leonard Confronted Trash Talking Lalonde

Welcome back to Boxing After Dark! Today, we revisit 1998, a year marked by Leonard’s remarkable return from retirement to claim the title of the first-ever five-weight world champion against the legendary Golden Boy, Donny Lalonde. With Leonard’s illustrious victories over formidable opponents like Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler already etched in history, the anticipation for this bout was palpable. However, Donny Lalonde was determined, believing he knew how to do it.