Roger Leonard (born July 21, 1953) is a retired professional boxer from Palmer Park, Maryland. He is the older brother of boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, whom he introduced to boxing."Sugar Ray was ring artist"
Career
Amateur career Nicknamed "The Dodger," Leonard had over 100 amateur bouts.The Milwaukee Sentinel 7 May 1977 He won four United States Air Force Championships and the 1978 National AAU Welterweight Championship, beating rival Clint Jackson."Roger Leonard Bio at BoxRec" While in the Air Force, he was teammates with another Palmer Park native, Henry Bunch.
Professional career Leonard turned professional in 1978. He regularly fought on the undercards of his famous younger brother, including when Sugar Ray fought Wilfred Benítez and Roberto Durán.
Leonard was 15-0 and ranked second in the world as a junior middleweight when he was stopped in ten rounds by Mario Maldonado in February 1981.The Day New London, Connecticut 9 February 1981 He retired after winning an eight-round decision against Herbie Wilens in March 1982. His professional record was 16-1 with 7 knockouts."Roger Leonard's professional record at BoxRec"
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