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Daniel Ray Leonard Arrested for Alleged Restraining Order Violation

Published 22 May 2026

The youngest son of boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard was arrested early Wednesday morning at his father's home in Los Angeles for allegedly violating a restraining order. Daniel Ray Leonard, 25, was taken into custody after the family's security team placed a 911 call to police.

Officers responded to the residence in the Pacific Palisades area around 5:30 a.m. on May 20, 2026. According to law enforcement sources, Daniel Leonard was accused of attempting to enter the home by turning exterior door handles. It remains unclear if he successfully gained entry. Police located him near a pool house on the property and arrested him on a misdemeanor charge.

The restraining order was filed by Sugar Ray Leonard against his son on the same day as the arrest. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for June 15. Representatives for the 70-year-old former champion have not issued a public statement regarding the incident.

Daniel Leonard is the fourth child and youngest son of Sugar Ray Leonard and his wife, Bernadette Robi. The family resides on a sprawling estate valued at approximately $46.5 million. Public social media posts from recent years show the father and son together at events,...

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