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Hopefully you’re intrigued by the title. Yes, I’m referring to the famous boxer that won titles in 5 different weight classes. On this day, May 17 of 1956 Sugar Ray Leonard was born! While I mostly remember him from a…
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Continue ReadingHopefully you’re intrigued by the title. Yes, I’m referring to the famous boxer that won titles in 5 different weight classes. On this day, May 17 of 1956 Sugar Ray Leonard was born! While I mostly remember him from a couple of fights and a lot of old videos from before my time, Sugar Ray was always one of my favorite boxers. He fought with a flare, accepted any challenge, and prodded and poked knowing exactly when to get after his opponent. Sugar Ray boxed with precision. Reminds me of some high school basketball players I know. So let’s combine 2 of my favorites: Sugar Ray Leonard and talented high school basketball players. I’m going to give you 5 players that somehow remind me of boxing legend Sugar Ray!
Sugar Ray Leonard had so many ways he could win. So many ways to pick up points in a match. Sounds like Hagemann. She can score from anywhere on the floor and in transition as well as in a halfcourt set. Hagemann can get buckets at all 3 levels and in a variety of ways.
Sugar Ray Leonard used his combination of athleticism and power to dominate his opponents. Sounds a lot like Megan Zeitz Megan Zeitz 5’9″ | CG Dansville | 2024 State MI . She carries a combination of strength and athleticism that has helped her become an elite basketball player. Zeitz is a matchup nightmare that uses this combo to score at a high level.
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This is fitting seeing as how Bryant just received an offer from Central Michigan. So Sugar Ray knew when to attack, and he did, he was relentless. In my opinion, that describes Bryant’s basketball game. She sees lanes to the rim and gets downhill and gets after it. Bryant will attack an opponents weakness every opportunity that she gets.
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Sugar Ray Leonard is one of the greatest all around athletes to ever step in the ring. Meet Brook Simpson Brook Simpson 5’10” | SG Saugatuck | 2024 State MI . She’s the type of athlete that probably could have been a star at whatever athletic activity or sport she chose. The Dayton commit is so silky smooth with ease of movement that reminds me of Sugar Ray.
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If you want to be compared to Sugar Ray Leonard, you have to be just about as tough as they come, both physically and mentally. Karma Jones has that toughness in both ways. She’s a relentless competitor that will go all out every time she sees the floor. Jones is a winner that will sacrifice for the W.