Bernadette Robi

Bernadette Robi is a former swimsuit model and is the wife of boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. Robi is one talented woman, besides being a model she is a singer, a businesswoman, and an actress too!!

These were some known facts about Robi, but did you know she is a director for a non-profit organization? Learn more about the life of Bernadette Robi in this article. Also, discover her relationship with Sugar and uncover her past relationships.

Relationship with Sugar Ray Leonard

You might have heard of the name Sugar Ray if you're a fan of the sports boxing. Ray was a legend in boxing. He is the Olympic gold medalist boxer and the 6-time world boxing champion from the 1980s. Bernadette Robi is married to this boxing legend and has two children with him.

The famous boxer and Robi have been married for more than 30 years. They first met at a concert in 1989 and married on August 20, 1993. The two did face some challenges due to Sugar Ray's busy boxing career, but they have a healthy and loving relationship.

Robi and Ray have two kids together; Daniel Ray Leonard and Camille Leonard. Both of them had previous marriages that did not go too well. Ray has additional children from his past marriage. Despite these past challenges, their relationship appears to be thriving compared to Glenda Bautista's situation.

Past Relationships of Bernadette Robi

Bernadette was with quite a few guys before she married the former boxer. She was previously married to Lynn Swann. Swann played football for the Pittsburgh Steelers and won four Super Bowls. He then retired and worked as a broadcaster and a politician.

Robi was married to Swann for only three years, and they decided to end things in 1983. Their divorce was friendly, and they went their separate ways. After that, Robi had relationships with Randy Jackson and Craig Turner. But, those didn't work out until she met the boxer Sugar Ray. 

On the flip side, Sugar Ray Leonard also had difficulties in his past marriages. Unlike Robi, his previous marriage didn't end well. There were lots of problems, from court issues to facing many accusations.

Past Relationship of Sugar Ray Leonard

In the 1980s, Sugar Ray Leonard was married to his high school sweetheart, Juanita Wilkinson. Unfortunately, their journey together faced tough times, leading to their divorce in 1990. The challenges, including acknowledgments of physical abuse and Leonard's use of cocaine, became public when reported by the Los Angeles Times. 

Leonard talked about these challenges in a press conference, saying he had a hard time after retiring in 1982 and using drugs due to eye surgery. He apologized for the pain caused and quit medications in 1986.

In 1989, Leonard's life changed when Kenny G introduced him to Bernadette Robi at a Luther Vandross concert. They got married in August 1993 at Leonard's $8.7 million estate in Pacific Palisades, California. The wedding turned the place into a beautiful garden with 10,000 roses flown in from the Netherlands.

Getting to Know Bernadette Robi

Bernadette Robi was born on April 18, 1958. Born in Brooklyn, New York she is known as the wife of former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. Her father, Paul Robi was the singer for "The Platters." She faced challenges due to her mixed-race background, with an African-American dad and a white Argentinian mother, Marth Robi.

Robi used to be a model and worked in sports swimsuit modeling. Beyond her modeling pursuits, she is an accomplished businesswoman and the director of the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to supporting juvenile diabetes research and awareness.

Robi was previously married to Swann, as mentioned above. She had two other relationships before she found her soul mate, Sugar Ray. Robi and Sugar have been married for more than 30 years. 

Bernadette Robi Net Worth

Bernadette Robi is estimated to have a net worth of $500,000. Also, check out the net worth of Gallienne Nabila, the girlfriend of boxer Floyd Mayweather. While not as high as Leonard's $120 million, her financial standing is still impressive. 

Compared to Leonard's boxing-driven wealth, Robi's net worth reflects her financial journey. Even though it's not as big as her husband's earnings, reaching $500,000 is noteworthy.

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