Ray Leonard's Book

[Mars_ax]

Thanks for sharing Marb, Ray is a really likable guy, and I have nothing but respect for him, he's what being a champion is all about.

What shocked me about this book was how Ray portrayed himself outside the ring from say 1982-1995. A real jerk.

But IN the ring? An assassin.

I don't know much about him outside the ring, I respect him for what he was able to accomplish, beginning with winning a Gold Medal for the U.S. at the '76 Olympics, going on to promote himself well, having an outstanding career as a Pro, and making a shitload of money along the way.

He seems like a great guy now, I think we all do stupid things in our youth, at least he learned from it.

[marbleheadmaui]

Thanks for sharing Marb, Ray is a really likable guy, and I have nothing but respect for him, he's what being a champion is all about.

What shocked me about this book was how Ray portrayed himself outside the ring from say 1982-1995. A real jerk.

But IN the ring? An assassin.

I don't know much about him outside the ring, I respect him for what he was able to accomplish, beginning with winning a Gold Medal for the U.S. at the '76 Olympics, going on to promote himself well, having an outstanding career as a Pro, and making a shitload of money along the way.

He seems like a great guy now, I think we all do stupid things in our youth, at least he learned from it.

Yup. Celebrity and time on ones hands is a dangerous combo.