Sugar Ray Leonard Drops Restraining Order Against Son

Boxing icon Sugar Ray Leonard has unexpectedly chosen to withdraw his application for a permanent restraining order against his son, Daniel Leonard.

Leonard was set to present his case in a Santa Monica courtroom on Monday, but he did not appear, leading to the judge dismissing the case, according to documentation accessed by the California Post.

Interestingly, Daniel also failed to appear for the court proceedings.

According to the court’s order, it was noted that neither party showed up on the scheduled date of June 5, 2026. Therefore, the judge lifted the temporary restraining order and dismissed the case due to a lack of action.

This turn of events is quite remarkable since just a few weeks prior, on May 20, Leonard had successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against Daniel. He had cited concerns about his son’s alleged addiction, theft, and claims that Daniel posed a risk to him and their family.

In his request for protection, Leonard recounted that two incidents at his Pacific Palisades home heightened his fears.

He described a physical altercation on May 19, where he claimed Daniel pushed him, which escalated the situation. The following day, Daniel reportedly breached an emergency protection order by visiting Leonard’s residence.

During this second occurrence, Daniel was arrested, as noted in Los Angeles County Jail records.

Leonard expressed his distress in his May 20 filing, stating, “My son’s attitude has turned colder.” He conveyed his love for Daniel but described him as a danger not only to himself but to the family as well. Leonard mentioned that both his wife and daughter were quite frightened.

He added, “His attitude worsens daily. Over the past nine years, we haven’t experienced a single peaceful day. This is the harsh reality of his addiction. I fear for my family!”

As for why neither Leonard nor Daniel made it to court on Monday, that information hasn’t been revealed. It’s worth noting that neither they nor anyone else registered an attorney to represent them.