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Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume.
Sugar Ray Leonard
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Sugar Ray Leonard
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: May 17
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Ray Charles Leonard
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I lay around and wonder why you were always there for me.
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I want to be great, something special.
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