Sugar Ray Leonard Author:James Haskins What happened when a shy fourteen-year-old stepped into a makeshift boxing ring in Palmer Park, Maryland, back in the early part of 1970? — To answer that question, author James Haskins has given readers an informed and fascinating picture of the fight game, with answers to such related questions as: — How does a professional fighter's career ... more »get started?
What is the promoter's role?
What are the differences between the two "world" boxing associations, the WBA and the WBC?
Why is Angelo Dundee known as the "trainer extraordinaire?"
Best of all, James Haskins brings readers to the ringside for the major fights -- including two fantastic bouts with Roberto Duran -- that changed a shy fourteen-year-old into a champion, known today by millions as Sugar Ray Leonard.« less