Roger Leonard (born July 21, 1953) is a retired professional

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from

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. He is the older brother of boxing legend

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, who he introduced to boxing.

Amateur career

Nicknamed "The Dodger," Leonard had over 100 amateur bouts. He won four

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Championships and the 1978 National AAU Welterweight Championship, beating rival Clint Jackson. 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

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and

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. Leonard was 15-0 and ranked second in the world as a

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when he was stopped in ten rounds by Mario Maldonado in 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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Website

rogerthedodgerleonard.com

References

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