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Sugar Ray Leonard Marks 20 Years Sober
20 Jul
Summary
- Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard celebrated twenty years of sobriety.
- He sought help to see his parents sober before they passed away.
- Leonard also battled cocaine addiction during his boxing career.
Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard recently marked twenty years of sobriety, a milestone he shared on social media.
The 70-year-old shared a celebratory photo, reflecting on his journey of growth, gratitude, and grace, emphasizing his commitment to taking it "one day at a time."
In a 2020 essay, Leonard revealed that a primary motivation for seeking help was to see his parents sober before their passing. He spoke openly about his past struggles, admitting he didn't have a single "come-to-Jesus moment" but rather a gradual realization fueled by years of memory loss and his wife's distress.
Leonard also detailed his previous battle with cocaine addiction, which began in the 1980s during his peak fame. He successfully stopped using cocaine while training for his 1984 comeback, demonstrating the same resilience he showed in the boxing ring.
Leonard's illustrious boxing career, spanning from 1976 to 1997, saw him win world titles in five weight classes. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997, the same year he retired.
