WebDick Eklund ( Christian Bale) sits on a sofa in 1993 and talks to the camera about his boxing career and fight with Sugar Ray Leonard. His brother Micky Ward ( Mark Wahlberg) sits beside him and Dick says Micky is a boxer also but has a different style. At a crossroads the two brothers work preparing asphalt for paving. WebNov 5, 2014 · Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Dick Eklund Ray Leonard 146 lbs beat Dick Eklund 146 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10 Date: 1978-07-18 Location: Hynes Convention Center , …
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WebNov 5, 2014 · Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Dick Eklund Ray Leonard 146 lbs beat Dick Eklund 146 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10 Date: 1978-07-18 Location: Hynes Convention Center , Boston, Massachusetts, USA Referee: Tommy Rawson 100-89 Judge: Barbara Roach 100-90 Judge: Joe Martin 99-89 Notes Leonard's purse was $30,000 and Eklund's was $4,500. WebHe is also a three time golden Gloves champion. His most famous fight was against undefeated Sugar Ray Leonard in 1978, which was televised on HBO. Eklund didn’t win, but he was a fierce competitor. Eklund’s career came to an end due to a crack cocaine addiction, which also landed him in jail. pleasant view surgery center id
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After an amateur boxing career of 200 bouts, winning 194, Eklund turned professional on August 26, 1975. After losing his debut by 6-round decision to Joe DeFayette, Eklund won 10 straight fights; defeating such opponents as Doug Romano, Terry Rondeau, Carlos Garcia, Randy Milton, and Mike Michaud. He fought professionally as Dick Eklund; "Dicky" was a nickname used by his family and friends… WebFeb 4, 2011 · Watching it reminded me that I had never seen the famous slip/knock down of Sugar Ray Leonard by Dicky Eklund..so I check it out on YouTube and found this … WebDicky Eklund, Micky Ward's brother ...Dicky Eklund was the man who inspired Christian Bale's Oscar-winning performance in "The Fighter." Hear a riveting interview from our Nov. 13 show about his hardscrabble life in Lowell, Mass. ringsideboxingshow.podbean This thread is archived . pleasant view surgery