One legendary boxer would’ve emerged victorious against Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns, in the eyes of a former world champion.
The Four Kings gave the world some amazing fights, with the titans of the fight game going toe-to-toe with one another on various occasions.
Of course, Leonard made Duran quit in an extraordinary display, and Hagler brutally knocked out Hearns.
However, in the eyes of a retired boxer, none of the all-time greats would’ve had what it took to beat ‘The Welsh Dragon’.
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Joe Calzaghe beats all of the Four Kings, according to Nigel Benn
Nigel Benn believes Joe Calzaghe would’ve beaten Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns.
In his opinion, the undefeated star is greatly underappreciated.
In an interview with The Sun, the Englishman said: “Old timers will tell you [Calzaghe] would never have lived with Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler or Tommy ‘Hitman’ Hearns. I disagree — Joe would have beaten them all.
“How many fighters would love to finish with a record like Joe’s? Outside of Wales, I don’t think he got the recognition he deserved. 46-fight unbeaten is a huge achievement. I don’t think we will ever see his like again.”
Sugar Ray Leonard got knocked ‘out cold’ by a boxing icon during sparring
Leonard was never knocked out on fight night.
But the same can’t be said for inside the gym.
In order to perform to the best of his ability, the American went above and beyond in training camp.
On one occasion, Leonard was knocked out right before a massive fight.