Sugar Ray Leonard, a name that inspired a whole generation of boxers, is one of the most charming and popular boxers of his time. His parents named him after singer Ray Charles, hoping he would achieve greatness like the musician. However, fate had something else in store for him. He was drawn to boxing and soon decided to take it up as his profession. At just sixteen, he began boxing following rudimentary training from his elder brother, Roger Leonard. Soon, Sugar was winning major championships and was seen as a rising star in the sport. When asked about what inspired him to box professionally, he replied, “So that I could pay my father’s hospital bills.” Apparently, it was the only profession where he thought he could earn money quickly to cover his father’s medical expenses. Little did he know that a brilliant career awaited him. Today, he is one of the most revered boxers and has set great examples for generations to come. As far as his personality is concerned, he is a natural charmer with a pleasant smile. The public loved him for his agreeable persona and his sweet-looking face, which remains miraculously unscarred.