Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Rafael Rodriguez
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Ray Leonard 147 lbs beat Rafael Rodriguez 146 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1978-06-03
- Location: Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Referee: Tom Kelly 50-41
- Judge: Harry Cecchini 50-42
- Judge: Larry Barrett 48-45
Notes
- Rodriguez pressed the action, but was nullified by Leonard's superior hand and foot speed.
- Rodriguez was staggered by a straight right with 20 seconds left in the fifth round. Leonard tried to go for the knockout but ran out of time in the round.
- This was the first time that Leonard went ten rounds.
- The fight was nationally televised by CBS on Sports Spectacular.
- The crowd was estimated at 6,900 and the gross was $50,000.
Quote
- Rodriguez: "I should have led more. I was surprised at Sugar Ray's speed. He is as good a fighter as anybody I've fought."