Leonard,Ray Charles

Leonard,Ray Charles
Leon·ard (lĕnʹərd), Ray Charles. Known as “Sugar Ray.” Born 1956.
American boxer who won the 1976 Olympic light welterweight title. He held five world titles as both a welterweight and middleweight between 1979 and 1987.

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