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Quote by Sugar Ray Leonard

“I retired and came back in '97. Woo! I mean, come on! I don't know, man. A six-year layoff? That was crazy! My career was relatively short, whether you look at either its length in years or the number of fights I had. But it was brutal.”

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Sugar Ray Leonard

Sugar Ray Leonard, born on May 17, 1956, is a renowned American professional boxer. He achieved great success in the 1970s and early 1980s and is considered one of the greatest boxers in history. Leonard won world championships in multiple weight classes, including lightweight, super featherweight, and welterweight. Known for his speed, technique, and strategy, he won the admiration of many fans. more

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“I learned that I had character defects, that I was allergic to alcohol and drugs, and that I had an obsession with all the bad stuff. But thank God that I woke and that I had good people around me to support me. There's not much more I can say about it. You have to want to be a better person.”