Athlete Quote by Sugar Ray Leonard

“Boxing was not something I truly enjoyed. Like a lot of things in life, when you put the gloves on, it's better to give than to receive.” quote by Sugar Ray Leonard — Download Open image

“Boxing was not something I truly enjoyed. Like a lot of things in life, when you put the gloves on, it's better to give than to receive.”

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