Sugar Ray Leonard
Author
Language
English
Description
The International Boxing Hall of Fame icon shares the story of his rise from impoverished origins to become a national Golden Gloves champion, Olympic gold medalist, and top-rate pro, discussing his professional relationships, exposure to sports corruption, and struggles with addiction.
Publisher
Sophia Entertainment
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Good Son tells the story of Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, who wasn't merely the lightweight boxing champ{u2014}he was a national sports hero, personifying blue-collar toughness and tight ethnic family ties. His vow to win the championship for his father, the original "Boom Boom", captivated the country. On the cusp of breakout celebrity, Ray fought Korean challenger Duk Koo Kim in an epic bout that left Kim in a fatal coma, and changed Mancini's life...
