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"Sugar" Ray Seales, (born September 4, 1952) is an American former boxer. He was the only American boxer to win a gold medal in the 1972 Summer Olympics. As a professional, he fought middleweight champion Marvin Hagler three times. He is also the former NABF and USBA middleweight champion.

Family and early life

Seales was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where his father, who boxed in the U.S. Army, was stationed. The Seales family moved to Tacoma, Washington in 1965. He is the half-brother of boxer Dale Grant and the brother of boxer Wilbur Seales.

Career

Olympic

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Sugar Ray Seales

Seales was a product of the Tacoma Boys Club amateur boxing program,[1] and was coached by Joe Clough.[2]

Amateur record: 338–12

  • 1972 Olympic gold medalist (139 lbs.)
  • 1971 National AAU light welterweight champion
  • 1972 National Golden Gloves 139 pounds champion, defeating Donnie Nelson of Lowell, MA in the final

1972 Olympic results

  • Round of 32: defeated Ulrich Beyer (East Germany) on points
  • Round of 16: defeated Jim Montague (Ireland) on points
  • Quarterfinal: defeated Andres Molina (Cuba) 3–2
  • Semifinal: defeated Zvonimir Vujin (Yugoslavia) 5–0
  • Final: defeated Angel Angelov (Bulgaria) 3–2

Professional

Seales was a contender for the middleweight title during the late '70s and early '80s, winning the regional level USBA and NABF titles in the process. In his two most memorable fights, he lost a narrow decision to future middleweight champion Marvin Hagler in July 1974, then drew with Hagler in a rematch three months later. After losing to European champion Alan Minter in 1976, Seales remained on the outskirts of contention, until a first-round technical knockout at the hands of Hagler effectively ended his title hopes.

Retirement

In 1980, Seales injured his left eye in a fight with Jaime Thomas, and retired due to a serious retinal tear. He was subsequently declared legally blind, and was used as a cause célèbre along with Sugar Ray Leonard during the 1980s for those pushing for a ban on boxing.

Life after boxing

Years later, doctors operated and restored Seales' vision in his right eye, though he wears glasses. Seales later worked as a schoolteacher of autistic students at Lincoln High School in Tacoma for 17 years, retiring in 2004. In 2006, he moved to Indianapolis with his wife, and currently teaches at Indy Boxing and Grappling.

Honors

Seales was a 2005 inductee into the Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame.

On May 5, 2018, Seales was inducted to the Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame in their inaugural class.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
68 Win 57–8–3 Max Hord TKO 1 (10), 2:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 22, 1983 Regency Hotel, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Loss 56–8–3 James Shuler UD 12 Oct 23, 1982 Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 56–7–3 Jesse Lara KO 3 (10), 1:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 7, 1982 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 55–7–3 John LoCicero UD 10 Mar 31, 1982 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 54–7–3 Alejo Rodriguez TKO 6 (10), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 23, 1982 Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 53–7–3 Juan Rivas KO 1 (10), 2:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 23, 1981 Civic Auditorium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 52–7–3 Sammy NeSmith KO 5 (12), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 31, 1981 Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 51–7–3 James Williams UD 10 Dec 23, 1980 Bicentennial Pavilion, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 50–7–3 Jamie Thomas UD 10 Aug 2, 1980 Centroplex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Loss 49–7–3 Dwight Davison TKO 10 (10), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 23, 1980 Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 49–6–3 Ted Sanders RTD 7 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 19, 1980 MetraPark, Billings, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 48–6–3 Art Harris TKO 6 (10), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 5, 1980 Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Template:DrawDraw 47–6–3 Mike Colbert PTS 12 Jun 21, 1979 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant Pacific Northwest middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 47–6–2 Raul Adams TKO 3 (10), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 24, 1979 Paul E. Joseph Stadium, Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Loss 46–6–2 Marvin Hagler TKO 1 (10), 1:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 3, 1979 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 46–5–2 Ayub Kalule MD 10 Nov 9, 1978 Brondby Hallen, Brondby, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 46–4–2 Sammy NeSmith TKO 5 (15), 2:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 29, 1978 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 45–4–2 Johnny Heard UD 10 Jun 28, 1978 DC Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 44–4–2 Tommy Howard UD 12 Jun 20, 1978 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 43–4–2 Mayfield Pennington TKO 8 (10), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 8, 1978 High School Gym, Pikeville, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Template:DrawDraw 42–4–2 Willie Warren SD 10 Feb 28, 1978 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 42–4–1 Emmett Atlas TKO 2 (10), 2:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 26, 1978 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 41–4–1 Doug Demmings UD 15 Dec 2, 1977 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant USBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 40–4–1 Joe Gonsalves KO 5 (10), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 25, 1977 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 39–4–1 Mike Hallacy UD 10 Sep 21, 1977 Municipal Auditorium, West Memphis, Arkansas, Kansas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 38–4–1 Eddie Davis KO 7 (10) Sep 6, 1977 Municipal Auditorium, West Memphis, Arkansas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 37–4–1 Nate Lenoir KO 2 (10) Jul 19, 1977 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 36–4–1 Vicente Medina UD 10 Jun 29, 1977 Anchorage Sports Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 35–4–1 Clifford Wills UD 10 Jun 22, 1977 Exhibition Gardens, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 34–4–1 Johnny Heard KO 2 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 9, 1977 Civic Center, Butte, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 33–4–1 Tony Gardner KO 4 (15), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 25, 1977 Anchorage Sports Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 32–4–1 George Davis TKO 2 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 26, 1977 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 31–4–1 Ronnie Harris UD 10 Mar 2, 1977 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 31–3–1 Alan Minter TKO 5 (10), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 7, 1976 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–2–1 Gianni Mingardi TKO 6 (8) Oct 15, 1976 Palasport di San Siro, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–2–1 Bobby Hoye KO 4 (12), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 25, 1976 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–2–1 George Cooper UD 12 Mar 9, 1976 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–2–1 Renato Garcia MD 10 Dec 2, 1975 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–2–1 Mike Lankester KO 2 (10), 1:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 21, 1975 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 26–2–1 Eugene Hart PTS 10 Sep 15, 1975 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 26–1–1 Rudy Cruz UD 10 May 13, 1975 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–1–1 Manuel Elizondo KO 2 (10), 1:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 22, 1975 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–1–1 Johnny Rico UD 10 Mar 28, 1975 Community Center, Tucson, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–1–1 Mike Nixon UD 10 Feb 11, 1975 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Template:DrawDraw 22–1–1 Marvin Hagler MD 10 Nov 26, 1974 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Les Riggins TKO 2 (10) Sep 17, 1974 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Loss 21–1 Marvin Hagler UD 10 Aug 30, 1974 WNAC-TV Studio, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 David Love TKO 12 (12), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 6, 1974 U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 John L. Sullivan TKO 2 (10) Jun 8, 1974 Saint Martin's Pavilion, Lacey, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Pacific Northwest middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Jose Martin Flores TKO 4 (10) Apr 16, 1974 U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Joe Espinosa KO 10 (10), 2:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 19, 1974 Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Beto Gonzalez KO 3 (10), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 6, 1974 Centennial Coliseum, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Omar Chavez KO 8 (10), 2:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 27, 1974 Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Angel Robinson Garcia UD 10 Feb 13, 1974 Circus Circus Hippodrome Theater, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Jose Miranda UD 10 Dec 11, 1973 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Dave Coventry TKO 4 (10), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 11, 1973 Sports Arena, Portland, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Roy Barrientos UD 10 Oct 11, 1973 Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Chucho Garcia UD 10 Aug 22, 1973 Cheney Stadium, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Chu Chu Padilla TKO 2 (10), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 27, 1973 Community Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Frank Davila UD 10 Jul 7, 1973 Gardnerville Ballpark, Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Leroy Romero UD 10 Jun 25, 1973 Civic Center, Butte, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Roger Buckskin TKO 5 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 19, 1973 Hoquiam High School Gym, Hoquiam, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Chico Andrade TKO 3 (8) Apr 12, 1973 Centennial Coliseum, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Jose Miranda UD 8 Mar 26, 1973 Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Felix Alvarado UD 8 Mar 15, 1973 Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Sugar Montgomery TKO 6 (8) Mar 1, 1973 Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Conrad Green KO 2 (8), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 12, 1973 Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Gonzalo Rodriguez UD 8 Jan 11, 1973 U. of Puget Sound Fieldhouse, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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External links

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Awards and achievements
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check NABF Middleweight Champion
May 25, 1976 – June 21, 1977
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ralph Palladin
Vacant
Title last held by
Tony Licata 		USBA Middleweight Champion
December 2, 1977 – May 4, 1980
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Curtis Parker
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check NABF Middleweight Champion
March 31, 1981 – October 23, 1982 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by

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