Sugar Ray Leonard Signed Black Shorts
One of the most famed and talented boxers of his generation, Sugar Ray Leonard dominated the welterweight division for nearly a decade and won a legion of fans after his iconic bouts with Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler. Named after legendary singer Ray Charles, Leonard claimed three National Golden Glove titles and two AAU Championships as an amateur in the s before winning gold in the Olympics in Montreal after an unanimous decision over highly-rated Cuban Andres Aldama. He turned professional later the same year and three years later he was the WBC World Welterweight Champion after stopping Wilfred Benitez with a technical knockout in the 15th round. It was, however, his fights with Duran, Hearns and Hagler that made his career. He lost his title to Duran in in a bruising clash in Montreal but he exacted his revenge in New Orleans later the same year to reclaim his crown. In he met Hearns in Las Vegas in a fight dubbed The Showdown and despite a badly cut eye, Leonard emerged victorious when the referee stopped the bout in the 14th round. He announced his retirement in but pulled on the gloves once more five years later to face Hagler in Vegas, winning the fight on a split decision from the judges. Leonard was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in . Presented in a clear wall mountable acrylic display case with internal support pole designed to present and protect your prized sports memorabilia. Own a piece of sporting history Sugar Ray Leonard is a true legend of boxing and will forever be remembered as one of the sport's all-time greats. These shorts are hand-signed by the legend himself and is a rare, stunning piece of boxing memorabilia. It also comes with a certificate of authenticity. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit