Sugar Ray Leonard is a legendary figure in the world of boxing, known for his exceptional skill, speed, and charisma. Born on May 17, 1956, in Wilmington, North Carolina, as Ray Charles Leonard, he later adopted the moniker “Sugar” to pay tribute to the iconic Sugar Ray Robinson. Leonard’s career in boxing began in the 1970s, and he quickly rose to prominence as one of the most talented and popular fighters of his time.