The Fastest Boxer of the 80s - Sugar Ray Leonard
History is made by great people. And it doesn’t matter in what area a person’s talents have become famous. The main thing is that they secured for themselves the deed that remained on the pages of the historical tome. And today we will talk about one of these people!
Sugar Ray Leonard was one of the leading boxers in the 70s and 80s of the last century.
He had brilliant style, fantastic speed, agility and an amazing combination.
He delivered a series of 6 or more blows in an instant. Leonard is also widely known for his sharp explosive and high-speed attacks.
His skills combined with his bright personality and charisma made him a star at a time when the sport needed a new hero.
The era of Muhammad Ali was coming to an end. Comparisons with Ali were inevitable. Renowned sportscaster Howard Kossel even called Leonard "the new Mohammed".
In the ring, Sugar Ray Leonard was a boxer with no obvious flaws. He was not a hard puncher, but he had a fairly strong punch.
Today I bring you the story of a boxing legend - Sugar Ray Leonard