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Daniel Leonard, son of boxing icon Sugar Ray Leonard, was taken into police custody early Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, Pakinomist Digital has learned.
A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that Leonard was arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order at a private residence in West Los Angeles shortly before 1 p.m. 05.30.
“On May 20, 2026, at approximately 5:29 a.m., officers assigned to the West Los Angeles area responded to the 1500 block of Amalfi Drive for a radio call of a restraining order violation,” the spokesperson told Pakinomist Digital.
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Sugar Ray Leonard and Daniel Ray Leonard attend the 2024 CHLA Gala at the LA Live Event Deck in Los Angeles, California on October 5, 2024. (Alberto Rodriguez/Variety)
“Officers arrived and took the suspect into custody for violating his restraining order,” the statement concluded.
Additional details surrounding the incident were not immediately released.
TMZ reported that the 25-year-old tried to get into his father’s home “by turning exterior doorknobs.” Responding officers reportedly found Daniel near the property’s pool house.
Sugar Ray Leonard, Bernadette Robi and their son Daniel Ray Leonard arrive at the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Prevention Summer Spectacular at a private residence in Beverly Hills, California on September 9, 2017. (Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Los Angeles County court records showed the elder Leonard recently filed for a restraining order against his son. Authorities have not confirmed whether the warrant was directly linked to Wednesday’s arrest. A hearing is scheduled for June 15.
Over the years, the father-son duo often appeared together at high-profile public events. In November 2023, Leonard posted a heartfelt birthday message to his son on social media. “So happy to be with my son Daniel this weekend!” Ray captions the post. “I’m so proud of you!!! Happy birthday!!!”
Former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard joins B. Riley & Co. and the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation’s 6th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, California on May 13, 2015. (Mark Davis/Getty Images for Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation)
Leonard has four children, including Daniel, daughter Camille and sons Ray Charles Jr. and Jarrel, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Juanita. He also has a grandson, Devin Leonard.
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Representatives for neither Leonard could immediately be reached for comment.
