Add The California Post on Google Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard has surprisingly ended his pursuit of a permanent restraining order against his son.
The famed pugilist was slated to argue why he needed protection from 25-year-old Daniel Leonard in a Santa Monica courtroom on Monday, but records obtained by The California Post show he did not appear, which caused a judge to throw out the case.
Daniel did not show up to the scheduled proceedings either, according to the records.
Sugar Ray Leonard and Daniel Ray Leonard at the 2024 CHLA Gala held at the L.A. Live Event Deck on October 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Variety via Getty Images “The Court finds a Proof of Service, filed June 5, 2026, but no appearance by the Petitioner or the Respondent this date,” officials wrote in a minutes order. “The Court therefore dissolves the Temporary Restraining Orders and dismisses the case without prejudice for lack of prosecution.”
The development is surprising, considering Ray had just obtained a temporary restraining order against Daniel on May 20 after he alleged his boy was an addict, a thief and a “danger” to himself and his family.
Ray claimed in his application for the order that two incidents at his Pacific Palisades home sparked his need for protection.
Sugar Ray Leonard, Bernadette Robi and son Daniel Ray Leonard arrive at the annual Brent Shapiro Foundation For Alcohol and Drug Prevention Summer Spectacular at a Private Residence on September 9, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. WireImage The first, Ray wrote, occurred on May 19, when he claimed he and Daniel got into “a physical altercation where he pushed me and got ugly!”
The next, according to Ray, came a day later, when Daniel allegedly violated an emergency protection order by showing up at his dad’s home.
Los Angeles County jail records show Daniel was arrested over the second encounter.
“[Daniel’s] behavior has become so cold!” Ray wrote in his May 20 filing. “I love my son but he has become a danger not only himself but to his family! My wife is extremely afraid along with me daughter Camille!”
“His behavior has gotten worse every day,” Ray added. “We haven’t had a day of peace in 9 years which is the reality of his addiction! Scared for my family!”
No reason for the Leonards’ no shows on Monday has been given — neither Ray nor Daniel had attorneys listed on file.
