I always designed my robes and how I would present myself at every fight. Sugar Ray Leonard designfightpresent Change image and share on social
We're all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens to be beating up on people. Sugar Ray Leonard beatlifemine Change image and share on social
There will always be something about two men in the ring - a mystique because it's pure man-to-man competition. Because of the history boxing has and the tradition it holds, boxing will always have a that mystique. Sugar Ray Leonard boxcompetitionhistory share on social
I wanted to win the gold medal and then go home and further my education in college. I had no intentions whatsoever to become a professional fighter because I had heard horror stories about former boxers who made money but, in the end, ended up with nothing. I didn't want to be one of those guys. Sugar Ray Leonard boxercollegeeducation share on social
People can do more than they ever believe they can do. Physically, mentally, academically. You have to be pushed. It hurts. But it's worth it, and it's a great thing. Sugar Ray Leonard academicallygreathurt Change image and share on social
Ali's belief in himself was something I picked up on, and it's become my own philosophy. Sugar Ray Leonard alibeliefphilosophy Change image and share on social
I fought tall fighters, short fighters, strong fighters, slow fighters, sluggers and boxers. It was either learn or get knocked off. Sugar Ray Leonard boxerfightfighter Change image and share on social
I didn't excel too highly in school, but I felt that I was moving ahead - and not just in boxing - but in life. Sugar Ray Leonard aheadboxexcel Change image and share on social
I'm one of the most optimistic persons in the world. I always believed that - there's another shot, another chance. In boxing, I never gave up. I kept trying, kept trying. Even when things seemed so dim, I continued to push forward to make something happen in my favor. Sugar Ray Leonard believeboxchance share on social
When we got back to the U.S., I wanted to kiss the ground after seeing what people in other countries are denied or don't have. Sugar Ray Leonard backcountrydeny Change image and share on social