Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Willie Rodriguez

Ray Leonard 141 lbs beat Willie Rodriguez 139 lbs by UD in round 6 of 6

• Date: 1977-05-14
• Location: Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Referee: Terry Moore 30-23
• Judge: Ray Klingmeyer 30-24
• Judge: Tom Kelly 30-23

• Photo 1, Photo 2

Notes

• The fight had been scheduled for April 2, but it was postponed when Leonard suffered a cut lip while sparring three days before the bout.
• The fight attracted a crowd of 6,826 to the Civic Center, which acted as the promoter.
• Leonard earned more than $40,000, while Rodriguez made $1,500, plus expenses.
• The fight was nationally televised by ABC on Wide World of Sports.
• Rodriguez was given a standing eight-count in the third round.
• The fight was scored on the five-point must system
• The Associated Press scored the fight 30-24 for Leonard.

Article

• "Sugar Ray Wins Again" Associated Press, May 15, 1977