The red carpet for the world premiere of the highly anticipated action-comedy The Pickup was already bursting with A-list talent Sunday night, but the event received an unexpected dose of legendary star power from the world of sports. Boxing icon Sugar Ray Leonard made a surprise appearance, adding some heavyweight prestige to the star-studded affair at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles.

Leonard, 69, proved that his charisma remains undefeated. The former undisputed world champion looked sharp and stylish as he walked the carpet, flashing the same million-dollar smile that lit up arenas around the globe. While the film’s stars, including Eddie Murphy , Pete Davidson , and Keke Palmer , were the main event, Leonard’s presence created a major buzz.

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