Police reportedly arrested Daniel Ray Leonard, Sugar Ray Leonard’s 25-year-old son, after he allegedly attempted to enter the boxing legend’s home.
TMZ reported that police took Daniel into custody for violating a restraining order Wednesday morning. Sugar Ray Leonard’s security team reportedly called 911, alleging that his son attempted to enter the residence by trying exterior door handles.
Sources close to the situation told TMZ that Sugar Ray’s security team met with officers when they arrived on-scene. Police arrested Daniel after locating him near the pool house.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MAY 25: Professional Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard arrives at the 7th Annual Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Boxing Night Benefiting The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on May 25, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, CANADA – JUNE 20, 1980: Challenger Roberto Duran (R) swings at defending welterweight champion “Sugar” Ray Leonard during their WBC championship match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada on June 20, 1980. Duran won the fight by a close, but unanimous, decision after it went the full 15 rounds. (Photo by James Drake/Getty Images)
No further details surrounding the incident were made available.
The cause and date of issue of the restraining order remain unclear.
MONTREAL, CANADA – JUNE 20, 1980: Challenger Roberto Duran (R) swings at defending welterweight champion “Sugar” Ray Leonard during their WBC championship match at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada on June 20, 1980. Duran won the fight by a close, but unanimous, decision after it went the full 15 rounds. (Photo by James Drake/Getty Images)
Daniel is Sugar Ray’s youngest of four children.
The 70-year-old legendary boxer holds a 36-3-1 record, and holds championship titles in several weight classes. Sugar Ray retired in 1997. (RELATED: John Cena, Eric Andre, Christopher Meloni Star In Netflix Comedy ‘Little Brother’)
He has not issued public comment regarding this alleged incident.