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Mick Hunt delves into a profound conversation with Ray Leonard Jr., exploring his journey from the expectations tied to his father's fame to establishing his own legacy in the world of business and community service. Ray discusses the importance of authenticity, education, and courage in pursuing one's path, emphasizing the value of contributing positively to society and leaving a lasting impact beyond personal success.Ray Leonard Jr.'s Background: From growing up in the shadow of a sports legend to carving out his own path in business and philanthropy.Defining Moments: Ray shares pivotal moments in his life that shaped his outlook on success, identity, and contribution to society.Discussion Topics:Ray's involvement in Nobody Studios and his leadership in building impactful companies.His reflections on personal identity, legacy, and overcoming the challenges associated with his family name.Insights into Ray's entrepreneurial ventures and his mission to provide real and tangible education and opportunities in business.Key Quotes:"When you know better, do better.""Live in your honesty and truth.""Don't be afraid. Don't live your life in fear of anything."Next Steps:Engage: Reflect on Ray's journey and consider how you can apply his lessons on leadership and legacy in your own life.Share: Discuss the episode using #MickUnplugged and share your insights on overcoming personal challenges to make a meaningful impact.Explore: Learn more about Ray Leonard Jr.'s work and contributions to business and community empowerment.

Shuddy Boy is taking up boxing as a new hobby, Droopy Dog returns to give the guys a handful of depressing news stories and the guys got quite the surprise when out for Cheech's birthday. 

We take a look at Ray Leonard's first real test vs top 10 contender Floyd Mayweather YOUTUBE FOOTAGE OF THE FIGHT https://youtu.be/E1CKgJ8sxEw?si=NpU2CyOhlrTx8IhI ALL QUESTIONS FOR THE PODCAST SUBMIT ON TWITTER VIA #ASKROBSILVA ALL COMMENTS & VOICE NOTES EMAIL ME ROBERTSILVA57@HOTMAIL.COM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-silva5/message

We are happy to get into another "This or That" series! Join us this week for quizzing on the themes of Pepper, Ladies of the '80s, Sweet, and Chromatica. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to drop us a line at 2ddtpodcast@gmail.com.

Find me and the show on social media @DrWilmerLeon on X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Facebook page is www.facebook.com/Drwilmerleonctd TRANSCRIPT: Announcer (00:38): Connecting the dots with Dr. Wilmer Leon, where the analysis of politics, culture, and history converge. Dr Wilmer Leon (00:46): Welcome to the Connecting the Dots podcast with Dr. Wilmer Leon. I'm Wilmer Leon. Here's the point. We have a tendency to view current events as though they occur in a vacuum, failing to understand the broader historical context in which most events take place. During each episode of this podcast, my guests and I will have probing, provocative, and in-depth discussions that connect the dots between current events in the broader historic context in which they occur. This will enable you to get a better understanding and be able to analyze the events that impact the global village in which we live. On today's episode, we explore the genocide in Gaza, the development of conflict on the continent of Africa, and what does all this tell us about American foreign and domestic policy? And to help to connect these dots is my next guest. He holds the John Jay and Rebecca Moore's chair of history and African-American Studies at the University of Houston. He's one of the most prolific writers of our time. His latest books are entitled, I dare Say, A Gerald Horn Reader and Acknowledging Radical Histories. Dr. Gerald Horn, as always, welcome to the show and let's connect some dots. Gerald Horne (02:05): Thank you for inviting me. Dr Wilmer Leon (02:08): If you would please your two most recent books, I dare say, a Gerald Horn Reader and acknowledging radical histories. If you could tell us a little bit about these two most recent works that you've been able to put together. Gerald Horne (02:23): So the former work, I dare say, is a collection of articles and essays and reviews that written in recent decades dealing with such disparate matters as the anti-apartheid movement in the United States, the urban revolts in Los Angeles in the 1960s and the 1990s, the relationship between black nationalism and the rise of Japan and the first few decades of the 20th century, A number of articles of that vein and character. Now acknowledging radical histories is a conversation or a series of conversations I had with a younger scholar from Colorado where we talk about a number of books that are published over the years, which as you know, includes, works on the black press, on the music we call jazz on the colonial and post-colonial history of North America, slavery, Haitian Revolution, et cetera. Dr Wilmer Leon (03:26): To those varying titles that you've researched, you are one of the preeminent historians, again, one of the most phenomenal writers. What is it that motivates and drives your research? Because everyone, now, I don't have all of your books, but I counted them. I got about 17 of 'em. The topics are just incredibly broad. One thing we can never do with you is put you in a box or pigeonhole you. What drives your research? Gerald Horne (04:04): What drives my research? Well, I would say that particularly concerning research, it's curiosity. Curiosity about something that has not been addressed. And to that end, I should say that from my point of view, the research is much more invigorating than the writing. I mean, the writing is fine, but the writing is like work because what Dr Wilmer Leon (04:29): I meant, I'm sorry, what I meant was what piques your interest and motivates you? How do you pick your topics? Gerald Horne (04:42): How do I pick my topics? Well, I'll give you an example. I was watching a documentary just the other day on black British history, and it was shepherded by a black British subject. He happened to be in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone in West Africa was started as a direct result of the British being ousted from what is now in the United States in the late 18th century, and many so-called black loyalists wound up moving to Nova Scotia and Canada to London and eventually to Sierra Leone. And so as he was walking through the archive in Sierra Leone, it occurred to me that there might be an interesting story there concerning black loyalists. That is to say black people who fought against the formation of the United States of America post 1776 and then wound up in Sierra Leone. So I made a mental note to write the Sierra Leone archive to see if they have a website. (05:42) I know that in Sierra Leone they also had a major university for bay, F-O-U-R-A-H, and even though they've had rather crushing internal disputes, but not so much recently, probably more so in the previous decade, first decade or so of the 21st century, it seems to me there's a story there to be told. Now I'm not sure what the story will be. Likewise, this summer I'll probably be traveling to Cooperstown, New York to the Baseball Hall of Fame. I'm not sure what I'll come up with there with regard to a project, but I know I'm interested in the topic, like I'm interested in West African history, black loyalist history. So I'm sure after I poke around for a few days, I'll come up with a topic. Dr Wilmer Leon (06:30): Gotcha, gotcha. It's that constant state of wonder and always interested in looking for the next question that's really telling. Let's move to some of the current topics of the day. Israel's war in Gaza threatens to spill into Lebanon and beyond in response to over 75 years of occupation and oppression. On October 7th, Hamas launched an attack on the settler colony known as Israel. And in response to that attack, Israel has escalated its response to a genocidal devastation of Gaza. Hamas has confirmed the targeting of a deputy head in Dia, a residential area in southern Beirut. Saori was just recently killed. What are your thoughts on the US policy towards this genocide and how do you see this, it seems now to be expanding and escalating beyond the confines of Gaza? Gerald Horne (07:48): Well, obviously the United States is an aider and a better with regard to this enfolding genocide and the US authorities should be very careful because in light of the fact that the South African government pursuant to the Genocide Convention, has brought a case before the International Court of Justice, the World Court, there is a possibility that there will be figures, Lloyd Austin, Anthony Blinken, perhaps Mr by himself who may have to consult a lawyer or a travel agent before they step out of the jurisdiction of the United States of America. Recall that there is a topic under international law known as universal jurisdiction that led to the late Chilean dictator Gusto Pinoche being detained in London for a number of weeks pursuant to a warrant issued by a Spanish magistrate in light of Chile. The others to say the country of Mr. Pinoche torturing and slaughtering Spanish nationals. He barely escaped being brought before the Bar of Justice in Madrid. (08:59) And I dare say that a similar fate might befall some of these US authorities as well, but you mentioned the recent slang of a Hamas leader in Beirut. I'm afraid that there might be a further danger of the Israeli authorities and their US comrades seeking to expand this conflict. Already, you know that the Israeli authorities have said they're fighting a seven front war. Now, ordinarily countries tried to avoid fighting a two front war. Recall what happened during the US Civil War when President Lincoln was being encouraged to attack Great Britain because there was this reasonable suspicion that Great Britain was supporting the so-called Confederate states of America. And Mr. Lincoln said, well, one war at a time, my friends one war at a time. Right now, according to the Israelis, they're fighting wars from their point of view against Gaza, west Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, and probably there are others that I have omitted. (10:14) Perhaps the most formidable challenge right now is not only in Gaza where despite these Israeli claims that they have killed 8,000 Hamas fighters, you still have an enormous toll with regard to Israeli casualties including deaths of Israeli soldiers. We all know that Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon has caused the abandonment of Northern Israel by reigning rockets from Southern Lebanon down on Northern Israel. In fact, you've had an abandonment effectively of Southern Israel as well. This is presenting an enormous problem for the Israeli economy because what happens when you have these areas abandoned, combined with Israel being heavily dependent upon reservists, that means that folks who ordinarily are involved in the economy sitting in office cubicles, stocking grocery shelves, are either now staying in hotels in Central Israel at the behest of the Israeli government. That is to say they're picking up the tab. Or alternatively, you have people on the front lines who are dodging bullets and projectiles. (11:32) You might've noticed that on New Year's Eve at Tel Aviv, the commercial and intellectual capital of Israel, you had the Hamas fighters shooting missiles at midnight as sort of a welcome to 2024 bravado into Tel Aviv, and this Bess speaks the enormous problems that the Israelis face. We saw that the United States has withdrawn this massive aircraft carrier, the Gerald or Ford, although it still has the Eisenhower carrier near Southern Yemen, where of course the Ansar Allah referred to as tis in the United States have been shooting missiles into I Iraq and Southern Israel, and of course coming into conflict with the US authorities as well. Now, if you monitor Israeli media, they are not necessarily happy about that. They feel that this might be the result of all of these press articles. We've been skimming in the US media in particular where supposedly there are these bitter arguments between Mr. (12:45) Biden and Mr. Netanyahu over Mr. Biden telling Mr. Netanyahu that he needs to stop bombing civilians and needs to have a more targeted campaign against amass fighters. And therefore, by withdrawing this drill, r Ford, the US authorities are saying, you're on your own Israel. Well, I'm not so sure because my understanding is that as opposed to this massive drill or forward or aircraft carrier, they're just substituting, they're sending destroyers amphibious carriers as well, which may be more useful in terms of a ground invasion, particularly into Southern Lebanon. So this war is spinning out of control. But let me also say that as a person, as noted who's been monitoring Israeli media, I must say it's quite striking to listen to a number of these Israeli commentators. Many of them of course have US accents, which is not as a surprise, but many of them, if you step outside of Israel and that conflict, they have a much more realistic viewpoint of international politics, which I guess is understandable. (14:00) What I mean by that is their analysis of the Russia Ukraine conflict is not altogether on board with the mainstream US analysis. Their analysis of the Chinese economy is not necessarily on board with the denigration of China that you hear routinely and regularly in the US media. And that Bess speaks the fact that they're a sovereign state that bespeaks the fact that they're watching very closely and carefully the incipient decline of us imperialism and are deciding perhaps to hedge their betts. And I think that that's a very wise decision because that's something that I would hope and I would wish that many of our Black American leaders would do that is to say they made a wager, whether they it or not, that there would be us hegemony indefinitely into the future. But obviously that's not the case with the rise of the Chinese economy. (15:00) But unlike these Israeli intellectuals I was just making reference to, I'm talking about right wing Israelis intellectual, it's not progressives. You don't see any sort of clue amongst many of our black American intellectuals and leaders as to whether or not they should reconfigure whether or not they should rejigger, but instead they're motoring ahead as if this were 1991. I should also say that this October 7th attack on Israel by the forces from Gaza reminds us as to how matters can change in a matter of hours. What I mean by that is few of us would acknowledge that on October 6th, a few months later, Israel would be fighting for its very survival. But that's basically what's at play Now. There's no guarantee that Israel as an apartheid state will continue to survive and continue to thrive, and that is something that I would once again hope that many of our black American intellectuals and leaders would consider when they contemplate the future of this country. Dr Wilmer Leon (16:08): To that point, I think a lot of folks either didn't listen to what the Hezbollah leader Nasra said on the eighth or the ninth when he gave his speech, one of the points that he was very, very clear to make or one of the questions he was very, very clear to ask was How long are you all willing to do this? And that question just to me was very reminiscent of the Vietnam question, the Kong question, the general Jaap question, who wrote the book? What people's war, people's army, how long are you willing to fight a counter insurgent urban gorilla war that you're not really prepared to fight? And the point that he was making was, we're here till the end because we're fighting for our freedom and we'll die standing on our feet. We refuse to keep living on our knees. Gerald Horne (17:16): Well, that's a very important ideological point. And speaking of which, one of the heartening aspects of this otherwise tragic situation is that because of this understandable focus on historic Palestine in the US media, you see that many of our friends on the left and some even beyond the left or beginning to refer to Israel as a settler colonial project. What's interesting about that is that I think it's also leading some on this side of the Atlantic to begin to look at the United States itself as a settler colonial project. That is to say that that was its origins hundreds of years ago before the settlers revolt of 1776. And speaking of which, it's not beyond the realm of imagination that as this conflict in historic Palestine unfolds that the 708,800,000 settlers on the West Bank occupied territory may be forced to evacuate as a part of a wider peace deal. (18:28) Now, I admit that that does not seem in the cards right now, particularly in light of the fact that all polls suggest that the Israeli populace, if anything, feels that their government is not hitting Gaza hard enough, believe it or not. So obviously to talk about settlers being forced to withdraw, it seems farfetched. But then again, it seemed farfetched on October 6th to talk about Israel fighting for its very survival. Now, if the way folks have analyzed the United States post 1776 would apply to Israel, if there's a settler's revolt on the West Bank of occupied territory, then you can expect if you use that US prism for many to see that as a step forward since after all, they're revolting against an Israeli regime, which we do not necessarily approve of, just like the settlers in the 18th century revolted against a British regime that many did not approve of. (19:33) I mean, that sounds ludicrous, perhaps fantastical, but I'm trying to make a point about how we should use this conflict in Israel and the focus on it to leverage it on our behalf so we can get a deeper analysis of our plight. You recall in my opening comments, I talked about the black loyalists. It's no secret. Historians have acknowledged for some time that the black population of North America, by several orders of magnitude did not stand with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and Patrick Henry. They did not engage in class collaboration, which has been a hallmark of the settler population of European descent across class lines obviously. And therefore they lost and many of them fled as noted to Nova Scotia, to London, to Sierra Leone, and then those who were left behind were treated atrociously because if you fight a war lose, you should expect to be treated atrociously. (20:35) Likewise, if there's a settlers revolt on the West Bank, do not expect the bulk of Palestinians to stand by the settlers. I mean, it's unfortunate I even have to make that statement. But in any case, to go back to a global view of this conflict, what's also striking is how there's daylight that's emerging between the us and its so-called European allies with regard to this conflict. Now, on the one hand, you have the federal Republic of Germany, which in some ways is more hawkish than the United States of America with regard to the Israel question, after all, Germany is occupied by US military forces. One of the most important US military bases in the world is the Ramstein in what used to be West Germany. But already you see that with regard to the United States trying to knock together a convoy to confront the Yemenis that initially it was announced that France, Spain, and Italy were on board, but that was premature. (21:45) They ultimately said that they would not fight or confront the Yemenis under US command. It would have to be under European Union Command or United Nations command or some other entity That Bess speaks how also that the alliances that the United States has come to rely upon may be in need of repair. And you also see that the need of repair with regard to this Ill-advised venture venture in Ukraine, where you see Hungary obviously not on board a key European union country, and France has been making noises about not being on board. And perhaps at some point those noises will be concretized. And likewise, with regard to the new Cold War against with China, which the Israeli right has been talking about quite a bit lately, you notice that France is not on board Germany, even though it's occupied territory is not on board because they see what side of the bread their bread is buttered on, and they want those deals from China whose manufacturing capacity dwarfs that of the United States. By certain measures, this economy is already larger than that of the United States. And so this crisis, this conflict in historic Palestine has exposed and revealed to the world not only the weaknesses and frailties of the Israeli regime, but also the weaknesses and frailties of its partner in arms speaking of the United States of America. Dr Wilmer Leon (23:32): And to that point, what you see when you look at the dynamics in the region, you've mentioned Hezbollah in the north, you've got Syria, you've got Anah in Yemen or the Houthis as they are known, and they are all acting on one hand in their best interest, but their common enemy is the United States and it's aircraft carrier in the region known as Israel. And on October 7th, there was a lot of analysis that was saying, oh, Hezbollah was behind this, that Hezbollah was collaborative. And again, Hassan Raah was very clear. He said, we weren't involved on November 7th, but we're in on November 8th, October. We weren't in on October 7th, but we're in on October 8th. So if you would talk about those dynamics, particularly Anah, because they seem to be wanting this smoke, they seem to be wanting this fight, who would've thought that a small poor country like Yemen would now be having the international impact that it's having on world trade as it is selectively attacking ships that are traversing that body of water? Gerald Horne (25:04): Well, there's quite a backstory to go back a year or so recall that the Ansara law was in a death match with its neighbor in Saudi Arabia and fighting the Saudis to a standstill. But then what happens is that China brokers a peace accord between Iran, a close ally of the Yemenis and the Saudis, and then of course, that leads to a drawdown of the conflict between the Saudis and the Yemenis. And note that with regard to this, so-called Convoy, that the United States is trying to knock together for a confrontation with the Yemenis that the Saudis have not joined in, in fact, the only neighboring country that has joined in as the Seychelles, which is far distant from the Saudi Yemeni border, far distant from the Red Sea and far distant from the Suez Canal as well. Dr Wilmer Leon (26:11): Are you referring to Joe Biden's coalition of the willing that seems to be unwilling? Is that what you're Gerald Horne (26:18): Referring coalition of the willing that's unraveling. Dr Wilmer Leon (26:21): And Gerald Horne (26:23): It's understandable because if you know anything about US foreign policy in recent years and decades is that Washington is an unreliable partner. Despite spending a trillion dollars a year on the Pentagon, they were chased out of Afghanistan in August, 2021. They were able to overthrow Libya in 2010, 2011, but obviously have turned that North African country into a kind of charnel house. They were Ed in Vietnam, 19 75, 19 53, after sending thousands of troops to the Korean peninsula, they were forced into a truce, which is held until recently. Although keep in mind that the North Koreans who fought the United States to a standstill in 1953 has been suggesting that they're willing to rumble again if the United States does not stop its provocations. So it's understandable why the Saudis would not be enthusiastic about joining the So-called Coalition of the Willing. But I should also go back a bit further than the past year. (27:33) Recall that during the height of the Cold War culminating in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union, you had a socialist party in control of Aidan. Aidan, of course, is a southern Yemen. It's now a launching pad for attacks on Israeli flagships or ships set it to Israel. But what happens that the United States as ever could not leave well enough alone, it did everything in its power to destabilize that particular regime and succeeded. And so now they're faced with an even more formidable challenge coming from Ansar, Allah, Allah. And then if you look at Syria, for example, recall that one of the criticisms that has been made of Mr. Obama was that Juan had an opportunity circa 2013 to bomb Syria and the regime in Damascus of President Al Assad that he backed down the hawks, thought that he should have moved forward even though he tried to say that he did not have support from London, the usual sidekick in these imperialist adventures of US imperialism. (28:54) And he did not necessarily have support in Congress as well, but in any case, that did not prevent the United States from supporting under the table various disreputable forces, including forces with suspicious ties to Al-Qaeda and to isis, but for an intervention by the Iranians and Moscow, perhaps President al-Assad in Damascus would've been overthrown by now. So this is a very open and notorious train of events that I'm describing. It also sheds light on why Egypt is not necessarily enthusiastic about joining this convoy to help to circumvent the Yemeni defacto blockade on the Red Sea because the Egyptians get a significant portion of their government revenues from operating the Suez Canal about 9 billion annually. But the Egyptians also have reason to suspect the good intentions of US imperialism particularly, and in light of the fact that the US imperialism is backing this genocidal campaign in Gaza. (30:20) And to that end, I should mention that there's the Rafa crossing between Gaza and Egypt and the scuttlebutt from Israeli sources is that you should expect a more massive attack on that Rafa crossing, which in some ways would be a declaration of war against Egypt, believe it or not. To that end, Jordan was not on that list of seven fronts where Israel is supposedly now involved in conflict. But if you monitor Israeli media, they're beginning to raise serious questions about the pacifist intentions of the Jordanians. I recall that a significant percentage, if not the bulk of the Jordanian population is Palestinians. They're particularly important with regard to skilled labor, with regard to engineers and physicians and all the rest. And the Israelis are now charging that they suspect that there is a smuggling of weapons from into the West Bank occupied territory, which is allowing the Palestinians on the West Bank to resist more stoutly. (31:42) The incursions made by the 800,000 settlers who by the way, are armed with rifles from the United States of America. And so this seven front war easily could turn into an eight front war, a nine front war with folks in your audience. That is to say the US nationals and citizens basically picking up the tab at the same time when homelessness stalks the land, when hunger is out of control, when many of our children do not have adequate textbooks or they're fed inadequate versions of history per Governor DeSantis of Florida. And so it reminds me of the slogan raised in 1972 by Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern, the senator from South Dakota, when he said, come home United States of America, he was referring to come home from Vietnam. Now we can say, come home United States of America, come home from these wild-eyed schemes of war and conflict in West Asia. Dr Wilmer Leon (32:51): And you and I for the last 30 minutes, we've been discussing Gaza, we've been discussing the settler colony of Israel, we've been discussing Yemen and Anah. Why should African-Americans care? That is something on my radio show inside the issues on SiriusXM that people call in and ask all the time. Wilmer, you spend all this time talking about the Palestinians, Wilmer, you spend all the time pick up what's happening in Venezuela, what's happening in Argentina, what's happening in Peru, why should we care? Now, you just touched on a bit of it, but explain to my audience as African-Americans, why does this matter to us? Gerald Horne (33:46): Well, first of all, I pay quite a bit in taxes, and I'm sure there are many in your audience who do the same politics amongst other things is about where do your tax dollars go. Now, if those who call into your other programs and object to talking about foreign policy, I guess they don't care where their tax dollars go. Well, sorry, I do care where my tax dollars go. I just mentioned that a trillion dollars is spent annually on the Pentagon, which can't seem to win a war anywhere. So obviously there is a mismatch of revenue, taxes, and purposes war when we should have a match between revenue, taxes, and education and healthcare. Secondly, with regard to historic Palestine in particular, that conflict could trigger World War iii. Now, maybe there are those in your audience who think that there's some sort of black neutron bomb. (34:54) You recall that the neutron bomb under Ronald Wilson Reagan, it killed people, but left property standing. I guess they think that a neutron bomb would kill everybody except black people, and so therefore we don't have to be concerned. Well, I think that that's science fiction of the worst kind, and then we also know that there is a disproportionate percentage of black people in the military. It's no accident as historians like to say that the top military man and the top civilian in the military are both black Americans. Lloyd Austin, chief of the Pentagon, CQ Brown, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. You might've noticed that in the anti-affirmative action decision rendered by the US Supreme Court about eight or nine months ago, they had a special carve out for US military academies for West Point, the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the Naval Academy, and Annapolis, Maryland, because those who rule this country recognize that because of the horrendous history that we've suffered, that's bred a culture of fighting. (36:08) I wrote a whole book about boxing where I tried to explain why there was a disproportionate percentage of black Americans excelling in the sweet science, Muhammad Ali, Joe Lewis, Jack Johnson, sugar Ray Leonard to list us long and likewise, that feeds and bleeds into the military. You know that during the conflict in Vietnam, one of the startling aspects of that genocidal conflict was the disproportionate number of black Americans who were killed during this war because we were overrepresented not to mention the disproportionate percentage who were subject to court martial and other kinds of pulverizing penalties. So there are so many reasons of why we should be concerned beyond just being humanitarians, beyond just being folks who are concerned about our own future. Because when these wars happen, inevitably what happens is that it puts wind in the sails of many of our chief antagonists right here at home. And they might get the bright idea that if the Israelis can liquidate Willy-nilly, the Palestinians, perhaps the Israeli comrades here in North America can liquidate Willy-nilly their long-time, long-term antagonists, speaking of black folk. So it's a shame that we have to spend time explicating the obvious because explicating the obvious prevents us from going on to discuss more naughty and difficult questions to our detriment. Dr Wilmer Leon (37:56): You mentioned the Zionist settler colony of Israel and a seven front war, and what we see playing out right before us in terms of American foreign policy is I'll just say a multi-front war. We've got the United States and Ukraine, we have the United States in Gaza, we have the United States trying its damnedest to pick a fight with China. So those are three fronts. Then we've got Venezuela and Guyana with the United States convincing Britain to send a ship over there. We've got the United States involved now in Argentina. So help me understand who it is that seems to think that a getting involved in these multi-front conflicts is a good idea, let alone who thinks we can win. To your earlier point, we haven't won anything since 1953. And the other point is we're the ones that are starting the conflicts, we're starting fights, we can't win. I don't get the logic, and I know there isn't any, Gerald Horne (39:22): Well, I'm sure that those who are nit pickers would point to the successful invasion of Grenada in 1983, Dr Wilmer Leon (39:34): And Panama Gerald Horne (39:35): Could sit comfortably in Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. I guess you could count that as a victory. But I think in Dr Wilmer Leon (39:44): Order Panama, Gerald Horne (39:45): On Panama, and of course, Dr Wilmer Leon (39:46): Oh wait, I left one out because now we're also trying to get Kenya to be the menstrual black face on white foolishness as we try to invade Haiti. Gerald Horne (39:58): I think that in order to understand these conflicts, you have to understand the military industrial complex. That is to say, if you look at the stock of Lockheed Martin, look at the stock of Raytheon, look at the stock of Boeing, or look at the front page of the New York Times a day or so ago talking about how high level Pentagon officials like Esper, the Pentagon chief under Mr. Trump and Top Generals, they're now defecting to Silicon Valley with all of these harebrained science fiction schemes about new weapons that they expect the Pentagon to pick up the tab for. So the US military and the Pentagon is basically a slush fund for the 1%. And obviously it does not matter to a degree whether or not the Pentagon is fit for purpose or whether or not the Pentagon actually is spending tax dollars in a manner that will allow us imperialism to overthrow regimes. (41:08) Of course, US imperialism, to be fair, was able to overthrow the regime in Libya, for example, about a decade or so ago. However, I should say that with regard to China, if the United States cannot adequately confront Russia a country of 150 million compared to the United States, 330 million, not to mention the United States being backed up by the federal public of Germany, Germany, 82 million, France and Britain, 60 million each. Not to mention Poland, which by some measures is spending more on the military proportionately and per capita than a number of its Western European allies combined. They are obviously not able to subdue Russia and Ukraine. So how are they going to subdue China? A country with a population of 1.3 billion, which as noted has an economy by some measures larger than that of the United States of America. We have the Taiwanese elections coming up in less than two weeks. Taiwan is the island of 20 million or so off the southern coast of China that China claims as its own. (42:22) The United States, of course, sometimes explicitly, sometimes implicitly would like to see Taiwan declare independence, which would violate the pacs with China going back to the era of not only Richard Nixon, but Jimmy Carter, that would be a flashpoint. That would be a red line for the people's republic of China. So far, the United States has been able to sign up the Philippines to be a kind of pit bull nipping at the heels of the people's Republic of China. I don't think the United States should be counting on Australia, although Australia supposedly is part of Aus, Australia, United States, Japan, India, et cetera. And so once again, Washington is playing with fire because it keeps sticking its nose into business that does not concern it. And at the same time, thus far, it has been able to escape without any substantial blows or at least military blows to the homeland. (43:34) But that lucky training of events is not inevitable, and in any case, even if there's not a military blow to the homeland, there is all manner of collateral damage, which you can see in the streets of Washington DC in terms of the tents for the homeless, you can see it with regard to the streets of Portland, Oregon with folks sleeping on sidewalks as if they're seeking to emulate a Calcutta in the 1940s. So at some point, I think that the majority of the citizenry of this country will have to realize that the present course is not sustainable and that a course correction is long overdue. Dr Wilmer Leon (44:25): We saw recently Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, go to Kenya, sign a five year mutual defense pact with Kenya as the United States is trying to convince Kenya that they need again to be the black face on American imperialism and go into Haiti. The Kenyan Supreme Court has said, wait, not so fast. And I think on around the 25th or 26th of this month, we'll get a decision from the Kenyan Supreme Court. When I saw the photograph of Secretary Austin with his counterpart from Kenya signing this agreement, it made me wonder if the United States is trying to buy a bulwark in Kenya as we see Niger fading and we're seeing a turn anti colonialist turn in a number of other African countries. Is the United States trying to buy a friend in Kenya? Gerald Horne (45:26): Well, that's a possibility because if you look at East Africa in general, particularly East Africa that abuts the Red Sea, which we've already made reference to, that region is on fire right now. I mean, look at Ethiopia, one of the most populous nations on the continent, which just had this internal conflict with regard to Tig Gray. The latest news is that the Ethiopians in search of an outlet to the Red Sea, which they lost when their former province Eritrea seceded from Ethiopia about three or so decades ago, they've just cut a deal with Somali land, which is not a recognized nation, although it's part of the larger Somalia. And now what's happening is that Ethiopia now has that outlet to the Red Sea through Somali land. The Somalis are in high dungeon, they're very upset. Now, some of you may think that there's nothing they can do about it because after all, they have their own internal problems with Al-Shabaab, but oftentimes you need an external issue like Ethiopia to get Somalis to rally around the flag. (46:44) And so this could lead to an explosion on the Red Sea, and you mentioned Kenya. We should not see it as accidental that the first, thus far, only US president had roots, African ancestry had roots in Kenya. Kenya has had a long-term, long-time relationship in the United States of America. As a matter of fact, I wrote a book on Kenya some years ago, and what I pointed out was something that I would hope other scholars would follow up on, which is that Great Britain, which had this massive empire was always looking for those who could be defined as white to staff its empire. And if you look at the early history of Kenya, going back to the 1890s, some of the key personnel happened to be Euro-Americans, for example. And all through the decades leading up to independence from Kenya in 1963, you had a substantial number of Euro Americas. (47:54) As a matter of fact, I start my book talking about the British committing atrocities against the so-called Mal Mal Revolt pre 1963. The figures that I focus on are Euro Americans committing atrocities against Kenya pre 1963. So there's this very close relationship between Nairobi and Washington. That's why this attempt to have Kenya come to police, Haiti should not be seen as a shock, nor a surprise, particularly since the President Ruta now in power, many of us were surprised by his victory in the election of late. He was not necessarily the anointed successor of his predecessor, speaking of President Hu Kenyata. And so he, by his own admission as a hustler, as a matter of fact, that was his slogan, he wants to have a hustler society. Well, this Hustler society might involve accepting dollars from the US Treasury in return for doing dirty deeds in the Caribbean. Dr Wilmer Leon (49:20): Where's the Congressional Black Caucus? Where's the naacp? Where's the voice? The conscience of the Congress, I wrote a piece a while ago, is the conscience of the Congress unconscious, particularly as it relates to the invasion of Haiti. You've got people like Hakeem Jeffries and Kamala Harris trying to go down to Racom and twist arms to get some of the Caribbean countries to have backed his play. They all said no, which is why the United States, I believe, which is why the United States wound up in Kenya and a willing recipient of America's larges in terms of again, being the minstrel face on American imperialism. Where is the conscience of the Congress here? Gerald Horne (50:11): Well, with regard to the Congress, there's a split in the Congressional Black Caucus, particularly with regard to Palestine, where you have a stalwarts like Cory Bush of St. Louis and Andre Carson of Indiana, who happens to be a Muslim, some Lee of Western Pennsylvania, Jamal Bowman of Bronx, Westchester, New York calling for a ceasefire. And as a result, the Israeli lobby, the Zionist lobby, is pledging to spend a hundred million dollars or more during the 2024 electoral cycle to make sure they do not return to Congress. Those stalwarts do not include the aforementioned speaker in waiting. So-called honking Jefferies. Wait a Dr Wilmer Leon (50:52): Minute, wait a minute. I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I get a sense of some hypocrisy or inconsistency here because you have APAC openly threatening and admitting to what I would interpret as involving themselves in American elections. But somehow if China is alleged to have done it, or if Russia is alleged to have done it, that's the reason for us to go to war. Is it me or is that some sense of hypocrisy? Gerald Horne (51:27): Well, obviously when we come to power, we'll have to have a thorough investigation of the Zionist lobby. As a matter of fact, I was just rereading DU autobiography and I got into the chapter where he talks about when he was indicted 1951, allegedly being the agent of a foreign power because he was campaigning against nuclear weapons and campaigning for peace. Now, fortunately, he was able to escape prison at the age of 83, but that tells you how seriously, the US Justice Department, at least at one time took this question of registering as foreign agents. But in any case, the list of stalwarts that I was reciting does not include Gregory Meeks of Southeast Queens, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and I could go on in this vein. So obviously we have some house cleaning to do with regard to these elections. (52:31) Setting aside the Israeli lobby, which you may recall dangled a cool 20 million before the nose of Hill Harper, the actor who was running for office in the state of Michigan, if he would go after Congresswoman Rashida Tib of Michigan, the only Congress person of Palestinian origin in the US Congress. But I would caution and warn the Israeli lobby that they need to pay more attention to what's going on in Israel, because as I said, as I monitor the Israeli media, I see much more understanding even on the Israeli right, by the way, about the global correlation of forces. I mean, for example, you just heard the news, I'm sure that the Zionist lobby forced Claudine gay, the first black woman, president Farber, to walk the plank because she was not vociferous enough in terms of denouncing amass post October 7th, and they gen up these plagiarism charges against her. (53:42) And you also see that it'll be quite easy as US imperialism goes into decline for the Zionists to be scapegoated, although obviously that would be a simple minded explanation. But it reminds me of the who Lost China debate post 1949 after the Communist Party came to power. It wasn't the United States to lose China. It didn't belong to the United States, but certainly that led to the destruction of careers, et cetera. And already, perhaps to follow up on this point, there may be members of the Zionist lobby who are paying attention. For example, Nelson Pelts, a car carrying member of the 1% who is fighting a gorilla war to replace board members of Disney, which has been hemorrhaging cash because of a futile attempt to keep up in the streaming wars with Netflix. He's also on the board of Unilever, a major European corporation among his assets, or Ben and Jerry's ice cream. (54:50) Ben and Jerry's, as you know, are staunch and stern critics of Israel. And what happened is that the Simon Wiesenthal Center of Southern California, which is a leading member of the pro-Israel camp in this country, then went after Ben and Jerry's, and then Nelson Peltz went after Simon Wiesenthal Center. He resigned from their board. I found that to be extraordinary. Perhaps he's keeping up with the news. Perhaps he recognizes the danger that happens when you have the Zionist lobby overreaching. And the analogy I've often brought into play is a major force in US society, circa 18 60, 18 61 who owned billions of dollars in assets in the body, some enslaved Africans, my ancestors likely yours as well, and they overreached. They decided to go for the gusto and try to overthrow the Lincoln government so that they could perpetuate the enslavement of Africans forevermore. Well, they were a powerful force. (56:01) After all, Virginians and slave owners that controlled the White House had controlled the US Supreme Court were disproportionately represented in the State Department and the Treasury Department, et cetera, but they overreached and wound up losing everything that is to say losing their most valuable property. That is to say their investment in enslaved Africans. And now Israel might be on the verge of replicating that dastardly example. And I trust, and I hope that the Zionist lobby will not be caught with its pants down and will recognize that it needs to draw back. It needs to cool its jets, it needs to cool the hotheads. Otherwise it may find itself in an analogous boat that would couple them with the unlamented departure of the Confederate states of America. Dr Wilmer Leon (56:58): Isn't that overreach the very same problem that the United States is facing on the global scale as again, we look at the failure in Ukraine and newsflash to folks that war is lost as we look at the fight that the United States is trying to pick, as we look at the development of bricks and the growth of bricks, as we look at what's happening again in Peru and what's happening in Argentina and what's happening in Bolivia and what's happening in Venezuela, the United States, and again, the United States trying to overthrow Haiti, well, not overthrow, but reinve because it already controls the government, what's left of the government. So we're transitioning from the unipolar to the multipolar, and with the United States fomenting, all of this unrest has to a great degree sanctioned itself right out of the party because a lot of the countries that I've mentioned, Russia, China, Iran, Venezuela, they have all developed relationships. They're developing currencies to lessen the impact, if not eliminate the impact of American sanctions. So all of that isn't that overreach what the American Empire has been experiencing, and we will look back 10 years from now and say, that was the beginning of the end. Gerald Horne (58:24): Well, certainly it's overreach. I mean, I'm glad you mentioned Argentina because in a message to comrade earlier today, I was drawing an analogy between the new government in Argentina coming to Power about three weeks ago under President Belay and the Zionist lobby, because Argentina had the rare honor of being asked to join the bricks, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, which is the rising challenger to us, imperialist hegemony, but for various reasons that need not detain us here, they slapped the side, that invitation because they're making a bet on the pass, on the continuation, (59:09) On the continuation of dollar hegemony. And if people were trying to figure that out, you may want to add to your equation the fact that by some measures, Argentina has more psychiatrists per capita than any other country in the world. I mean, they're trying to sort out who they are. I mean, they border Brazil, which has the largest black population west of Nigeria, and there's this real hysteria and fear in Buenos Aires about being considered, so-called Third World. And so joining an alliance led by an Asian China and including a heavily black Brazil was something that apparently among other things, offended their racial sensibilities, or I should say racist sensibilities, but do not fret because I do not expect President Malay to serve out his term. A general strike has been called within days. I expect them to be driven out of office, not least because Pricess are going through the roof. (01:00:15) It reminds me of when the United States had exerted sanctions against Zimbabwe some years ago after Zimbabwe had moved to extrapolate the land of the settlers, reversing the fruits of settler colonialism, which still was quite rare, and the United States tried to drive the economy into the ditch, and so you could go into a tavern and harra the capital and spend maybe 1 million Zimm dollars to order a beer. By the time you drank the beer and was time to pay the tab, you had to pay 5 million or perhaps even 5 trillion Zim dollars. That's how terrible inflation was, and that's where Argentina is heading. Now at Lee Zimbabwe had the excuse that it was trying to do right by its landless population. It was trying to reverse the fruits of settler colonialism, and so therefore, it was fighting a just war. Argentina does not have that excuse. It was invited into the bricks. (01:01:19) It was invited to join the winning side. As a matter of fact, I've made the joke that perhaps it's not a joke that I'm hoping that the Bricks has individual memberships because I'd like to join the bricks, quite frankly, and get off this sinking ship known as the United States of America. So certainly, once again, I think that as I monitor the Israeli media, they recognize what they're up against. But despite that, they're not necessarily curtailing their genocidal war campaign. I guess the best you can say is that they know what they're up against, but they're saying full speed ahead. And it reminds me of the book by the journalist Seymour Hearst, a Samson option, where he suggested that in a crisis like the biblical figure, Samson, the Israelis would bring down the temple on all of us, which would of course mean triggering World War iii, which could mean destruction of Israel, perhaps even destruction of its sidekick in Washington. Dr Wilmer Leon (01:02:33): Dr. Gerald Horn, as always, my brother, thank you so much for your time. I greatly, greatly appreciate that analysis. Thank you so much for giving me your time, giving us your time, and joining us today. Gerald Horne (01:02:45): Thank you for inviting me, Dr Wilmer Leon (01:02:47): Folks. Thank you so much for listening to the Connecting the Dots podcast with me, Dr. Wiler Leon. Stay tuned for the new episodes every week. Also, please follow and subscribe. Leave a review, share the show, follow me on social media. You can find all the links below in the show description. And remember, this is where analysis of politics, culture, and history, converge and talk without analysis is just chatter, and we don't chatter here on connecting the dots. See you again next time. Until then, I'm Dr. Warmer Leon. Have a great one. Peace and blessings. I'm out Speaker 2 (01:03:32): Connecting the dots with Dr. Where of politics, culture, and history.

Ray Leonard Jr., founder and CEO of Ovationz.com is a globally recognized public speaker, actor, award-winning business executive, and host for the podcast show: Know Better Do Better. Instilled in him by his Grandfather, Ray's core value is ‘know better, do better'. Ray brings this belief into everything he does, from coaching, to public speaking, to running businesses.Ray is an expert Public Speaker and helped found Ovationz.com, the premier platform where professional and emerging speakers can connect with audiences across the globe, virtually. He wanted to create a space for accessible learning, where audiences can book top experts, entertainers, and leaders and where speakers can develop and monetize their talent. To learn more about Ray, you can go to his Linkedin profile: @rayleonardjr or You can go to his websites: rayleonardjr.com ovationz.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyndsay-dowd/support

In this gripping episode of Ring Talk, our host Lou Eisen, renowned boxing historian, dives deep into the thrilling welterweight title clash of November 30th, 1979. Held at the iconic Cesar's Palace, this unforgettable bout saw boxing legends Sugar Ray Leonard and Wilfredo Benitez lock horns for the world welterweight title. Join us as Lou dissects the strategies, punches, and defense maneuvers that defined this epic face-off. From the intensity of Leonard's punching prowess to Benitez's robust defense, get ready for a play-by-play analysis that will transport you back to that electrifying night. Don't miss out on this detailed exploration of one of boxing's most compelling matches. Whether you're a boxing enthusiast, an avid historian, or just enjoy a great story, Lou's commentary will leave you enlightened and entertained. Subscribe to the Talkin Fight channel for your weekly dose of Ring Talk and stay updated with the colorful world of boxing! #RingTalk #LouEisen #BoxingHistory #RayLeonard #WilfredoBenitez #WelterweightTitle #TalkinFight

Leigh Langford, Kayla Wilcox, and Ray Leonard talk about howl surveying. Ray recounts his top five memories of howling with other people. The conversation touches upon different experiential aspects of conducting howl surveys.

In this episode, Leigh Langford, Kayla Wilcox, and Ray Leonard talk about carnivore tracking and howling. The conversation explores how Ray started as a howl survey volunteer and elaborates upon some of his favorite memories of howling with other people. This is the first part of a two-part conversation.

In this episode, John sits down with Ray Leonard Jr. the son of the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard for an in-depth conversation about business, entrepreneurship, and defining himself outside his father's legacy. Ray shares stories of how he was thrust into the spotlight at an early age starring alongside his father in a legendary 7 Up commercial capturing the hearts of millions. More importantly, Ray also shares how his love of business and entrepreneurship is leading him to  foster a number of business ventures that are providing opportunities for those who have been traditionally held back from access and growth in the entrepreneurial world. Ray Leonard Jr's father is of course one of the greatest boxers of all time however Ray Jr. himself is a former two-sport division one collegiate athlete and former agent for some of the biggest names in sports. As a graduate of Ohio University receiving a BS in Sports Management and a BA in Business Administration, Ray has been leveraging his business acumen into a fulfilling career as a top motivational keynote speaker, radio host, actor, and award-winning business executive.  Ray has dedicated his life to helping others through his commitment to being better every day. He is the co-founder of Launch Team Consulting, Inc., which focuses on diversity, leadership, and corporate culture training. As an active supporter of many causes and a youth coach and mentor, Ray is now fostering a host of media and venture capital initiatives through Nobody Studios and Ovationz making access to capital more accessible for entrepreneurs and providing a one-stop platform for booking, promotion, and intellectual property protection for speakers, business coaches, authors, and more.   Topic Include: Dealing With Notoriety At An Early Age Developing Your Own Unique Legacy Addressing and Overcoming Mental Health Issues How Ray's Podcast Is Connecting Him To Others Nobody Studio's Commitment to Making Venture Capital Accessible Ovationz One-Stop Platform for Speakers and Coaches How Finding Your Purpose Helps Others   Connect With Ray:  Website: https://www.leonardsportsent.com/ Podcast & Media: https://www.leonardsportsent.com/radio-podcast--media.html RLJ Business Ventures: https://www.leonardsportsent.com/business.html Nobody Studios: https://nobodystudios.com/ Ovationz Website: https://www.ovationz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayleonardjr/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayLeonardJr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RayLeonardJr/   Follow John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johncerasani TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncerasani LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncerasani   For More Info on John's Book: https://2000percentraise.com/   More 2000 Percent Raise Episodes and Content: https://linktr.ee/2000percentraise   Produced by: https://socialchameleon.us

Ray Leonard Jr is co-founder of Nobody Studios and CEO of Ovationz, the premier talent marketplace allowing SMEs, artists, speakers and athletes to monetize their time and skills effortlessly. The son of legendary boxer ‘Sugar' Ray Leonard, and a two-sport divisional collegiate athlete, Ray founded and sold his own sports agency, going on to become one of the great coaches, mentors and trainers for others looking to try and build businesses. His high energy and penchant for leadership drew him to the world of motivational speaking, where he is now one of the most in-demand speakers throughout the globe. In this episode of Unlearn, Ray and Barry O'Reilly explore the lessons he learned throughout his personal and professional journey.  Growing Up and Out Appreciating the diversity of the world was something Ray was privileged to experience growing up. Traveling around and meeting people from different cultures, backgrounds, and socioeconomic levels transformed his life in many ways, teaching him how to be a good-hearted person, friend, and business person. One of the little moments that helped shape him as a person happened early on in his life. He remembers his grandfather's advice to this day: always remain humble, because success can be temporary; when better, you do better; and don't live life with your foot on the accelerator - sometimes you have to slow down and pay attention to the small things that matter. Making His Way Naivete paved the way to clearing his own path about what he wanted to achieve, Ray confesses. “I never believed I should be in anyone's shadow.” Even with all his successes, during high school and after in his professional life, it never felt like it was enough. He knew he had so much more to give after selling and exiting his sports agency, so he went back to the drawing board. His curiosity about money led him to the financial sector. Throughout this journey he experienced soaring highs and humbling lows, and though the lessons took a little time to stick, he came out of it wiser and more experienced, ready for life's next challenge. Ray's Next Big Move Ray's first foray into motivational speaking came at the request of his business partner at the time. A military veteran, she had asked him to speak to the Navy base, as he had been doing some coaching for his kids and her kids. At first, he was reluctant - he wasn't a public speaker, so why would he? Sure, he had some resonance with the kids when he spoke, but those were kids. Despite his concerns, he went down to the base and spoke. Then he was invited to speak again. After his second time, they offered to pay him. “I said ‘oh, that's a thing,'” Ray tells Barry. This snowballed into ten years of traveling across the world speaking to militaries and corporations about his experiences. Sometimes, You Have to Hit the Brakes “A lot of times I would run so fast because I thought I had to be somewhere at a certain time, on my time,” Ray tells Barry. Life has a way of telling you that sometimes it moves on its own time. No matter how fast you think you have to move, you're going to miss some things if you don't slow down to appreciate them. “The greatest thing about being present in the moment to tell your story is knowing there's more to write. You don't take a book and skip the pages - you have to read every page to get the full context.” That's where Ray is right now, he shares. Looking Ahead “We're on the precipice of building something that not only connects people but builds a more prosperous world. It makes you want to get up every single morning to create and not worry about everything that distracts you,” Ray shares. Read full show notes at BarryO'Reilly.com Resources Ray Leonard Jr on the Web | LinkedIn | Twitter  Nobody Studios

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Ray Leonard Jr is the Son of Boxing Legend, "Sugar" Ray Leonard. Now that is out of the way. Ray Jr has more accomplishments, businesses and downright good things to be said about him than I have letters allowed to type intros description...and through it all, he has kept his family close. With a connection to the Asphalt Industry and an entrepreneurial spirit, Ray speaks to our community very well, and connects even better, as generational success is something our industry is made of. Ray talks about his father, lessons from the sports management world, how he and I got connected, some great stories and where you can catch up with him online. I really loved being able to sit down and record this one with Ray, he is a genuine man of good soul. Hope you enjoy this conversation as well. -Marvin Link to save $199 off the 28 Circles Marketing Package: https://28circles.net/asphalt-app/?fpr=marvin21

In this podcast episode, I speak with Ray Leonard Jr. (CEO of Ovationz and Co-Founder of Nobody Studios) about leadership and focus. He shares a bit about his background and where "Know Better, Do Better" originated. We define the word focus and he discusses why it's important for leaders to find focus in their career, and the role focus has in a leader's ability to succeed. He also explains how a leader can increase their longevity in business with focus and gives us some tips for leaders regarding focus. To get a hold of Ray Leonard Jr., go to his website at: https://www.ovationz.com This episode is sponsored by Triad Leadership Solutions https://triadleadershipsolutions.com Become a subscriber for access to subscriber-only episodes: https://anchor.fm/triadleadershipsolutions/subscribe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ray Leonard, Jr., is the son of one of boxing's legends, Sugar Ray Leonard, but he knew boxing wasn't for him. Ray set out to make his impact, starting with redefining what success meant to him. It's a definition he's re-written several times in his career as he found his path to living his authentic self. Today he is a CEO and motivational speaker. What motivates Ray is his need to leave a positive mark on the world. As someone who speaks and lives from the heart, he wants to leave the world a better place. That's part of the reason why he got into motivational speaking. Sharing his story of overcoming destructive behavior has resonated with others. Hear firsthand about the passion project he's currently launching that relates to connecting others with impactful stories.

In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Ray Leonard Jr., CEO of Ovationz.com. Ovationz.com is the premier talent marketplace allowing SMEs, Artists, Speakers, Athletes and more to monetize their time and skills effortlessly. They level the playing field for organizations, corporations and individuals to have the same booking power as the big agencies. Ray is also Chief Brand Strategist for Blackowned.com, Co-founder and COO of Launch Team Consulting and also CEO of Leonard Sports & Entertainment, a full service sports and entertainment management company specializing in pairing celebrities with corporations.  He is currently on the board of directors for Walking Miracles, HBCU Heroes, and has been a mentor for the Magic Johnson foundation and The Walking Miracles Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Leonard Jr needs no introduction. Speaking with him was such an amazing experience. I learned so much from Ray Jr. I'm very grateful to him for taking the time to speak to our community.  I will never forget seeing him with his dad, hall of fame boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the1970s popular 7 Up commercial. As a kid, I remember saying, "look at that dude he has it made."  It had nothing to do with who his dad was but more of the fact that he had a dad in his life. Being a black male growing up where I'm from almost none of my friends had their dad in their lives. During our discussion, Ray discussed his amazing childhood where he had been in rooms where history was being made. Ray also talked about some of the many death threats that his family encountered. I loved learning about how his family went from being poor to one of the most powerful families in the world.  Ray Leonard Jr, now all-grown-up is a former two-sport division one collegiate athlete and former sports agent for some of the biggest names in sports credit his father's talk with him about opportunities. Ray says, "I've always remembered the words from my father that remain with me today". He would say, "within our dreams and aspirations, we find our opportunities."  Ray Jr. is a legend in his own right! He is a powerful speaker and straight-up boss!! He is passionate about instilling the virtues of leadership, discipline, awareness, and control, Ray is a sought-after speaker who has traveled extensively, giving talks to various businesses, organizations, and the military. The Maryland native resides in California and is a graduate of Ohio University with a BS in Sports Management and a BA in Business Administration. Check out his amazing episode!

1896, King George I declared the first modern Olympics open in Athens. 1987, 'Sugar' Ray Leonard comes out of retirement to beat 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler. 1991, Argentina captain Diego Maradona was suspended by the Italian Football League after testing positive for cocaine use. Here's what happened back in the day April the 6th.

El 13 de marzo hizo un año de la muerte de Marvelous Marvin Hagler, sin duda, uno de los mejores pesos medios de la historia, campeón unificado de la categoría durante siete años con doce defensas exitosas. Junto a sus tres rivales y compañeros de leyenda, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Durán y Ray Leonard, ocupó y llenó de gloria el abismal hueco que había dejado en el mundo del boxeo la retirada de Muhammad Ali. Aquí os contaremos su durísima infancia, sus inicios con los hermanos Petronelli, su difícil ascenso y sus años de gloria. Todo conseguido a pulso, siempre a contracorriente. Joe Frazier ya le profetizó que iba a tener todo en su contra: “eres negro, eres zurdo y eres bueno”. Corte 1: “Woke up this morning”, Alabama 3 Corte 2: “I like it like that”, Pete Rodriguez Corte 3: “Born under a bad sign”, Albert King Corte 4: “I will survive” Cake Corte 4: “Radiation Vibe” Fountains of Wayne

In this episode, Dan is joined by the legendary Ray Leonard for a look back at one of the most storied and remarkable careers in boxing history. Ray details his 1976 Olympic win, his fights with Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns and Marvin Hagler. Enjoy! Proudly sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy - Use code "BOX" to get a free deposit match up to $100 when you sign up and make your first deposit KO Tickets - Serving fight fans since 1999. Call Jim Boone directly for the best tickets in boxing - 702-591-1638 2Beers Podcast - The Pod for the Everyman, new episodes weekly on iTunes and Spotify Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Dan is joined by the legendary Ray Leonard for a look back at one of the most storied and remarkable careers in boxing history. Ray details his 1976 Olympic win, his fights with Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns and Marvin Hagler. Enjoy!Proudly sponsored by:Underdog Fantasy - Use code "BOX" to get a free deposit match up to $100 when you sign up and make your first depositKO Tickets - Serving fight fans since 1999. Call Jim Boone directly for the best tickets in boxing - 702-591-16382Beers Podcast - The Pod for the Everyman, new episodes weekly on iTunes and Spotify Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Youtube Version : https://youtu.be/4StOrwoqujk https://www.rayleonardjr.com Ray Leonard Jr. is a Maryland native resides in California and is a graduate of Ohio University with a BS in Sports Management and a BA in Business Administration. Leonard Lifestyle blog · ‎Radio, Podcast & Media · ‎Public Speaking · ‎Business. Ray has over Twenty years domestic and international experience as a sales executive, motivational speaker, manager, and organizational consultant in the sports and entertainment industries, and has a unique ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.

In a sport as polarizing as boxing can be, there are few fights that cause arguments and disputes the way Ray Leonard's victory over middleweight king Marvelous Marvin Hagler still does now, 35 years later. While "Sugar" Ray has always been fairly popular, Hagler's appeal has only grown in recent decades. Did Leonard deserve the win? Was Hagler robbed? On this episode of the Knuckles and Gloves podcast, the answers to those questions from Patrick Connor and Brin-Jonathan Butler might just surprise you! Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFb... Twitter: Patrick Connor - @PatrickMConnor Brin-Jonathan Butler - @brinico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ Instagram: @knucklesandgloves Find us on the usual podcast apps and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for tuning in! #boxing#boxingheads#history

“To be a great leader you have to be a follower. You have to be able to follow and listen. Even the top presidents, CEO'S and Prime Ministers have to be coached and have to learn continuously. And if you have that kind of mentality that you're always willing to learn, you always keep an open mind to understand the plight of other people. That's what makes you a great leader.” --Ray Leonard Jr. For this son of boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard success in business, life and society starts with the notion inclusion needs to be extended to all people to achieve true and unified prosperity. Ray has a strong collaborative approach and a facilitative style and has been responsible for creating effective and sustainable management development programs that have improved managerial effectiveness at several organizations. He joined me this week to tell me more. For more information: https://www.rayleonardjr.com/ Twitter: @RayLeonardJr Instagram: @rayleonardjr

Topics:- Intro- Welcome Ray Leonard, Jr.- State of boxing today- Ray Leonard, Jr. - his story in his own words- NBA news- Importance of focusing on mental health- NFL news- Injuries in sports- Minority ownership in professional sports- Recognition of Juneteenth Support this podcasthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/jameshicks (Support the show) (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jameshicks)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hnmlive (http://supporter.acast.com/hnmlive). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen in as D. Michelle interviews RAY LEONARD JR., Diversity consultant/speaker, Podcast Host "Know Better Do Better." Episode Highlights: 1. Ray's "Belong" Story 2. Passion for Making A Difference; Not just a point 3. Tips to Know Better Do Better --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-belong-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-belong-podcast/support

Mike Tyson sat down with boxing legends, Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns, "Sugar" Ray Leonard & "Sugar" Shane Mosley. In this episode, the guys traded old-school boxing stories, rewatched Hearns Vs. Leonard II, and gave their thoughts on MMA, Conor McGregor & YouTube boxing. The legends also discussed ways on how to beat Floyd Mayweather, and Hearns & Leonard exchanged in some heated trash talk. Subscribe to Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson - http://bit.ly/38GAYR5 Subscribe to Hotboxin' Clips Channel- shorturl.at/lvSTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Tyson sat down with boxing legends, Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns, "Sugar" Ray Leonard & "Sugar" Shane Mosley. In this episode, the guys traded old-school boxing stories, rewatched Hearns Vs. Leonard II, and gave their thoughts on MMA, Conor McGregor & YouTube boxing. The legends also discussed ways on how to beat Floyd Mayweather, and Hearns & Leonard exchanged in some heated trash talk. Subscribe to Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson - http://bit.ly/38GAYR5 Subscribe to Hotboxin’ Clips Channel- shorturl.at/lvSTX

Welcome to the 6th Round Retro Post-Fight Show. This is the show that digs into the archives and gives you a comprehensive review of classic MMA events, that span as far back as UFC 1. Join Victor Rodriguez & Mookie Alexander as they deviate from the normal format of the show and rather than delving into an MMA event of yesteryear they are covering the FIGHT ZONE PPV (pay-per-view) event which aired on the “Action Pay-Per-View-Channel” in May 1995. The event was produced by boxing phenom Sugar Ray Leonard. Notable to pro wrestling fans would be the appearance of Tony Hale, who appeared in the WWF as Ludvig Borga in 1993. So let’s take a trip back to the mid-90s this week and check out this strange hybrid of mixed martial arts and pro wrestling tactics, complete with results, analysis, and of course a few laughs. As mentioned, this week we feature the May, 1995 ‘FIGHT ZONE’ PPV event, (last episode we covered BELLATOR 58: ‘Michael Chandler vs Eddie Alvarez’). This event can be viewed while we delve into the show on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/kH2VODfVmGI We start off the program with a totally nineties hype-train opener: “If raw, bare-fisted combat is what you crave – then enter the FIGHT ZONE! The most dangerous place on Earth!!!” The show went down from the “world famous Hollywood Palladium Arena” in California. Your ‘commentators’ were Danny Martinez and Cameron Fedder (a self-described underground fight devotee and fan of violence). The big name host of the show was none other than Eric Estrada (of television hit show C.H.I.P.S. fame), along with co-host Ray Leonard, Jr.. Their ‘Reporter on the Floor’ was Brad Fuller and their ‘Technical Advisor’ & Former World Karate Champion, Michael Jai White was on the scene for ‘fight insights’. They had a lengthy cast lined up for the event which included: Willie Anderson Jr aka: ‘Pit Fighter’, Adam Avoledo aka: ‘Badd Karma’, Clayton J. Barber aka: ‘Hollywood’, Richard Branden aka: ‘Daddy Rich’, Spitfire Brown aka: ‘Spitfire’, Michael Chaturantabut aka: ‘Captain Kick’, Genrri Diammante aka: ‘Henry’, Cameron Flener, R.J. Frost aka: ‘Flyboy’, Mitch Gould aka: ‘Mr. Smith’, Rickson Gracie, Tony Hale aka: ‘Viking’, Jeff Harris aka: ‘J.D. Harms’, Carlton Holder, Tom Howard, Howard Jackson, Pat E. Johnson, Kazja as himself, Tae-John Lee, Rae Manzon, Brad Martin aka: ‘The Plow’, Andre McCoy aka: ‘Cheap Shot’, Scott McElroy aka: ‘Bruce Burly’, Mario Mugavero, Hien Nguyen, Richard Notron, Mikael Paul Patrick O’Tighearnaigh aka: ‘Irish Assassin’, Chris Palermo, Erik Paulson, Eric Perrodin aka: ‘Phlash’, J.J. Perry, Matthew Pollino aka: ‘El Muerte’, Dennis Reese aka: ‘Garbage Man’, Burton Richardson, J.D. Rifkin aka: ‘Suit’, Cynthia Rothrock, Joe Son, Chad Stahelski aka: ‘Ski’, Nils Allen Stewart aka: ‘Mongolian’, Jen Sung, Lelagi Togisala aka: ‘Butch’, Takis Triggelis aka: ‘Genre’, Kenneth Turner aka: ‘KC Flow’, Don Wilson, and Marcus Young aka: ‘Tetsuo’. And you can’t forget, ‘The Easy Riders Leather Girls’. Yes, all of that talent appeared in under an hour. The show was produced by Seth Ersoff, Brad Fuller and Sugar Ray Leonard. Stunts performed by J.D. Rifkin with an on-site Stunt Coordinator, Jan Washburn. A popular television gimmick at the time was phone-in viewer interactivity, so the program invited the viewers to call their hotline after the show and vote for who they wanted to be the Champion, regardless them winning their bout or not. _______________________________ If you enjoy our show, "heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over on whichever BE Presents Podcast Channel happens to be your listening platform of choice.

This one is a little odd, to say the least. Ring legend Julio Cesar Chavez will box Hector Camacho Jr in an exhibition bout set for June 19th in Guadalajara, Mexico, the card dubbed “Tribute To The Kings.” Also on the card will be Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, against an opponent to be named, presumably in an actual fight, not an exhibition. While Omar Chavez and Ramon Alvarez will meet in a rubber match, the two each holding a win over the other.

Don’t miss this episode of Lin. Woods’ Gospel Entertainment Podcast with guest Ray Leonard Jr, son of boxing champ, Sugar Ray Leonard. He shares from his Life Success Playbook; growing up in a dysfunctional family where there was drug, alcohol and domestic abuse, how people tried to kidnap him and what brought him from that to becoming a successful sports agent, author, motivational speaker and family man. Listen. Like. Follow. Download FREE. Subscribe. #podcast #rayleonardjr #linwoodsgospelentertainmentpodcast Social Connects: Twitter @linwoods, Instagram @linwoods96, Facebook Lin Woods

Ray Leonard Jr, now all-grown up is a former two sport division one collegiate athlete and former sports agent for some of the biggest names in sports credits his father's talk with him about opportunities. Ray Leonard Jr is a husband and father of four wonderful children and believes “young people need a strong sense of their strengths, abilities, interests, and values,” he says.  He has dedicated his life to helping others through his commitment to being better every day. As an active supporter of many causes and a youth coach and mentor, Ray brings energy, excitement, and insight to any setting. Known to always light a room when he walks in, Ray is a top motivational keynote speaker, radio host, actor, and award-winning business executive. He is the co-founder of Launch Team Consulting, Inc., which focuses on diversity, leadership, and corporate culture training. Ray is also the co-owner of Universal Media Group, a media conglomerates whose corporate focus is on the implementation of celebrity-based programming, social media and interactive TV. The company is known for its cutting-edge technology in media through music, with sports and empowering the millennial generation. Ray has an uncanny ability to connect with his audience, as a powerful motivational speaker. Instilling the virtues of leadership, discipline, awareness and control, Ray is a sought-after speaker who has traveled extensively, giving talks to various businesses, organizations, and the military. A recognizable and trusted figure whose name packs a powerful punch, Ray has been an endorser for major brands such as 7 Up. He will release his passion project, Ray Leonard Jr's Know Better Do Better, a dynamic book of heartfelt inspiration, life lessons and practical strategies to drive change for young people in the Spring of 2021. The Maryland native resides in California and is a graduate of Ohio University with a BS in Sports Management and a BA in Business Administration. Website: https://www.rayleonardjr.com/ and Social Media: @rayleonardjr Support the show: https://theanswersandiego.com/radioshow/8349 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Leonard joins the show to talk a ton of boxing. He tackles subjects like celebrity exhibition matches, boxing history, and trivia. Don't miss this interview with the son of boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard!

TOP RANK ADMITS CRAWFORD "NO BIG MONEY DRAW" San Francisco, CA- We address the "rift" that sprung up mid-week between promoter Bob Arum and Terence Crawford, this after Arum all but "blew" Terence post fight. Boxing's PhD Socrates Palmer Jr. takes that on and more. After comparing him to Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns, Arum later said he's tired of "losing money promoting Terence Crawford." Ouch! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pedro516/support

Get ready to slap on your spurs once more, because we're back with more trans vagabonds of the wild west! In our last full episode, Leigh and guest host Ashten promised more tidbits and tales of transgender trailblazers that we weren't able to cover in our time together, so here's a bonus for you! Strap in to hear the (abbreviated) tales of several awesome folks we just couldn't bear to leave out.  Thank you to Ashten Hope for the additional research provided to make this bonus episode possible! Outline: 0:00 - Introduction and event announcement 2:37 - Joe Monahan 5:58 - John Runk 7:17 - Ray Leonard 8:58 - Bert Martin 10:35 - Joseph Lobdell 15:21 - Jean Bonnet 19:14 - Closing Want to help us continue to make the show? Support us on Patreon and get awesome goodies, behind-the-scenes access, special minisodes, and more! You can get super cool merch in our store! Shirts, hoodies, totes, and other neat things, as well as pages from our History is Gay digital coloring book! If you’d like to help us transcribe the show for our d/Deaf and hard of hearing fans, please head on over to www.historyisgaypodcast.com/transcribe to join the team of volunteers! Find our full list of sources and bonus content at www.historyisgaypodcast.com. Get at us on twitter @historyisgaypod, tumblr at historyisgaypodcast, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Don't forget to rate and review so more folks can see the show!

On this episode of the Funky Politics, DC is joined by Ray Leonard, Jr., CEO of Leonard Sports & Entertainment. They talk about his life and career as the son of legendary boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard and his work in mentoring. Make sure to catch the latest episodes of the Funky Politics by downloading the Kudzukian App.

Interview with Ray Leonard Jr. regarding his current endeavors and achievements 

We had an awesome sit down with Ray Leonard jr. Breaking down  many topic that will be beneficial to the future of boxing. Ray Leonard jr Have seen his father compete on every level. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dcboxinglegend/support

Phrases like "boxing is dead" or "boxing is dying" are laughably overused. But every so often, something nasty enough to actually shake the foundation of the sport happens. In 1977, TV network ABC, Don King Productions and The Ring boxing magazine attempted to capitalize on the success and popularity of the 1976 US Olympic Boxing Team (which included Ray Leonard, the Spinks brothers, Howard Davis and more) and put together a tournament of only American fighters. It was a fiasco. Bribes, padded records, imaginary fights, ringside brawls... The 1977 US Championship Tournament had it all before it was shut down. On this episode of Knuckles and Gloves Boxing Radio, boxing historian Patrick Connor and Aris Pina of CompuBox break down the key players, some of the most outrageous incidents, offer quotes and much more. Follow us on social media! Twitter: Patrick Connor: @PatrickMConnor Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KGBRadio/ SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcasting apps, and thanks for tuning in!

Welcome to TITLE Unboxed Podcast. In our very first episode we are honored to host the Legendary 'Sugar' Ray Leonard and discuss his training philosophy, warrior mindset, and favorite fighting memories. Lace ‘em up and listen in as one of the greatest fighters ever divulge what it takes to be a champion in and out of the ring.

On the anniversary of the historic "Sugar" Ray Leonard vs. "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler bout, we thought we would travel back in time and take a look at one of the most anticipated events in the last forty years. Fought on April 6th, 1987, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Hagler enters at 62-2-2 and the WBC and IBF Middleweight Champion. Leonard had retired in 1982, unretired in 1984 and fought Kevin Howard, and retired again in 1984.

When it comes to professional boxing, there’s no one more iconic than 5 X World Champion the great Sugar Ray Leonard. On this episode, I had the opportunity of having a powerful conversation with Ray himself about the evolution of his boxing journey, how fear drives him to be the best, and what it truly takes to become a champion - both inside and out of the ring. Sugar Ray Leonard is deeply honest and forthcoming about the trials it takes to become a champion and I can’t wait for you to hear it. This is one powerful conversation that’s not to be missed!LEADERS: A simple lesson on the insight, thinking and behaviors of what it takes to be great. All of us have a desire to be successful. Whether it’s through creating impactful businesses or becoming well-respected leaders, we all want to achieve greatness and stand out for something. But we forget that the journey to becoming special is paved with great sacrifices. Often, those who are called to lead the pack have to walk very lonely roads. No one knows this more than former pro boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard. The moment he put on a pair of boxing gloves, he knew he was destined to be a fighter. But not just any fighter -- one that was going to be special. In this episode, my co-host, Rick Schaeffer and I had the pleasure of talking to Sugar Ray Leonard about the evolution of his boxing journey from a young boy with a dream to a champion who desires to give back to others. Along the way, we gain insight into the high-performance mindset he adopts before each challenge, how fear can help us become better leaders, and how he strives to make an impact both in and out of the ring. Key Takeaways / Timestamps:● How Sugar Ray Leonard started his boxing journey [1:55]● The moment he knew he wanted to be special [6:57]● Sugar Ray Leonard’s main motivations [8:51]● How he prepared before every fight [13:48]● How Sugar Ray Leonard views on fear [18:25] ● Sugar Ray Leonard’s decision to keep returning to the ring [23:30]● The loneliness of success [31:40] Connect with Sugar Ray Leonard · https://www.sugarrayleonard.com/· Ray Leonard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarrayleonard/· The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation: http://www.sugarrayleonard.com/foundation/Connect to Your Corner man!· https://www.yourcornerman.com/· https://www.yourcornerman.com/podcast· https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebabashan/· https://www.facebook.com/Your-Corner-Man-170573467015694/· https://twitter.com/brucebabashan?lang=en· https://www.instagram.com/yourcornerman/ ● Get your copy of my ‘6 Ways to Win a Fight infographic’: Rate and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of Your Corner Man, I would be incredibly grateful if you left a rating and review. I welcome all feedback and it also helps other people discover the podcast and benefit from the key takeaways.

It's The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob get into a heated debate about whether Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady was the best NFL quarterback of the 2010s, explain why they both think Justin Turner's plan to hold an extra innings Home Run derby to help speed up MLB games in 2020 is a bad idea, pay homage to the late-great Al Kaline, and much more! The Odd Couple also delivers another contentious edition of Sources Say, and the Odd Couple Crew discusses the true worth of toilet paper in Shop Talk. Plus, appearances by Hall of Fame boxer 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson and Yahoo Sports columnist Dan Wetzel Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

It's The Best of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker! Chris and Rob get into a heated debate about whether Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady was the best NFL quarterback of the 2010s, and explain why they both think Justin Turner's plan to hold an extra innings Home Run derby to help speed up MLB games in 2020 is a bad idea. Plus, Hall of Fame boxer 'Sugar' Ray Leonard stops by on the 33rd anniversary of his legendary fight against Marvin Hagler. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode of Change It Up Radio, we’re talking about persevering through our struggles and creating the life we want regardless of circumstances.     My first guest, J.C. Cooley, is a dedicated business owner, motivational speaker, author, and community activist whose primary focus is on our youth development. He joins me today to share his story of adjusting from city life in the projects to a tiny farming town in the country and back again, and the life-changing lessons he learned along the way.     James also discusses the demand within our national youth community to help the youth at risk and how the J.C. Cooley Foundation is working to equip the youth of today for the challenges of tomorrow.     My second guest, Ray Leonard Jr., is a talented motivational speaker and the Co-Founder & CEO of Launch Team Consulting who has a major passion for charitable work and community and youth development. He joins us today to discuss living an action-based life and the power that being of service and maintaining a positive attitude can have on our confidence and overall life.     We Discuss: - Choosing to have courage in the face of difficult situations, circumstances, and life experiences - Why circumstance doesn't make or break a person and how we can create the life we want - Creating a strong sense of perseverance and a solid foundation to become all we're meant to be - Getting "unstuck" in life and knowing that our current situation isn't our final destination - Changing our environments and exploring alternate avenues in life regardless of the discomfort - The four C's of building a great character and the importance of living an action-based life     For the full show notes visit: www.ChangeItUpRadio.com

"Sugar" Ray Leonard, one of the greatest boxers of all time, opens up and shares how his approach to the sweet science helped him to beat talented opponents before they even stepped in the ring. Ray discusses the characteristics that made him such a phenomenal athlete, where he drew his inspiration, as well as his struggle to come to grips with abuse he experienced in childhood.

On the debut show of Big Fight Weekend, it’s here! The Rematch. Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez Square off for Golovkin’s World Middleweight Championship Saturday night September 15th in Las Vegas and we are ready to preview it.Host T.J. Rives is joined first by fellow boxing enthusiast Ari Russell in New York to talk about the controversial draw in fight one, then they compare GGG and Canelo to great middleweights of yester-year like Marvin Hagler, Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearts, etc.Next T.J. is joined by former Junior Middleweight World Champ, and newly elected boxing Hall of Famer, “Winky” Wright. The Wink discusses the matchup, his thought on rematching an opponent and also, who he’s golfing with this weekend in Vegas before he attends the big showdown, himself!Finally, T.J. brings on another colleague who loves and brings great analysis about boxing in DeShaun Tate from Atlanta. DeShaun compares this rematch to others he’s seen and gives a WILD prediction about what he thinks will happen Saturday night.Catch all the jabs and hooks with us, as we preview the Saturday night PPV Golovkin vs. Alvarez, right here on Big Fight Weekend!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/big-fight-weekend/donations

This Week's Show... Kicks off with a guest appearance by the Raider Ramble's very own Ray Leonard Aspuria. Ray is a long-time sports writer who is now making his hay on one of the fastest growing independent Raiders blogs on the internet. Mr. Aspuria shares his thoughts on the re-vamped Raiders' roster. Ray gives us his long shots to make the squad and much more.

  Legendary scribe and Sportscaster,Melvin''Doc'' Stanley hits the airwaves once again wih his award winning radio show,the iconic,'Sports In Depth'.  The ''Sweet Science''.again is the hub as the Taz-Mana joins.''The Docthah''.on this boxing segment. Along with "G.W." Mike.  A little basketball and baseball but the ''squared circle''.is again the apex and highlight.Happy birthday Michael Bellamy. Other May birthdays,Ray Robinson(3)Willie Mays(6)Mark Breland(11)Joe Louis-Stevie Wonder(13)Ray Leonard(17)Malcolm X(19)Miles Davis(26) TRUST IN GOD ''Not in the crowd and not following the crowd.'' ''Excuses..that are not reasons.'' ''Not so much being done my way but being done the right way.'' ''There is a difference between Rightheous and religion.'' ''Because you agree with me when I am right doesn't  mean you  are right  it's just that you know I am right.'' ''It only takes once sometimes to last forever.'' ''What  can be allowed or not  be done correct or right depends .'' '' A System can not fail those it was never built to protect.'' ''It's remarkable to me that the first  people talking about killing people,are the so called righteous church people.'' Doc  Stanley's Words Of Wit  And Wisdom  

Recorded  Wednesday 9 Aug 2017. Meet some of our last surviving Second World War navy veterans Jim Paizis, Norm Tame, Hiram Ristrom, Ray Leonard and Pamela Nicholls of the WRANS as they recount tales of their service. From taking part in the Battle of Coral Sea to decoding and encoding war-winning intelligence, these vets reflect upon their time at sea. Chaired by Shrine Trustee Tracey Curro. This talk was part of a series of programs in support of the Shrine’s special exhibition Nerves and Steel: The Royal Australian Navy in the Pacific 1941–45. Nerve and Steel is on display until July 2018 and can be viewed daily (excluding Christmas and Good Friday) from 10am until close (last entry at 4.30pm). For more information visit shrine.org.au/nervesandsteel

Second World War navy veteran Ray Leonard recounts the fateful day in December 1942 when HMAS Armidale came under attack by thirteen Japanese aircraft off the coast of Timor. Uncover more stories from our navy veterans in the Shrine's Nerves and Steel: Australians in the Pacific 1941–45 exhibition, on display until July 2018. For more information visit shrine.org.au/nervesandsteel

Lyles Carr on community service - "I get much more credit than I’m due. To me, it’s the almost irrationally committed leaders and staff of the community service organizations in this Region and their supporters that really deserve the applause. They’re the ones that do the real work. We just try to support them." Lyles Carr, Senior Vice President The McCormick Group - Leadership Greater Washington A Ockershausen: This is Andy Ockershausen and this is Our Town and we have the pleasure, a distinct personal pleasure to me to talk with a very dear friend who's made a great impact on the city of Washington. A name most of you don't know but you should is Lyles Carr is with The McCormick Group. Lyles, welcome to Our Town. Lyles Carr: Andy, I'm pleased to be here although I figure you needed some comic relief at some point so that's how you got me. The Early Years A Ockershausen: Until we talked, I had no idea you were a suburban guy. I always thought of you for whatever reason as Northern Virginia and DC. Then I started talking to you and found out you're from Palmer Park. Lyles Carr: Yeah, it's interesting. A Ockershausen: It's incredible. Lyles Carr: I was born over in Eastern Maryland and ... A Ockershausen: Waterfowl country. Lyles Carr: Yep. My mother's family is from down there and my mother's still there and so I feel like Easton Maryland's home but my father and our family moved into Palmer Park in 1957 when I was six or seven years old and at the time we were the first family into the second section of Palmer Park. A Ockershausen: They expanded. Lyles Carr: That was really the farthest outlying suburb. Well, there became five sections all together. This is pre Bowie and so I grew up in there. I used to take music lessons down on Minnesota Avenue and go to church in Seat Pleasant. A Ockershausen: You don't go there now do you? Lyles Carr: Actually I do go there but it's for different reasons. A Ockershausen: It's a different world. Lyles Carr: My friend Butch Hopkins down there then ran Anacostia Economic Development Partnership and down and around Marshall Heights with some of the non profit work. A Ockershausen: Those names are so familiar to me. I'll give you my little story and then I'll let you get yours. Charlie Brotman a very dear friend of mine started representing ... He said, "I've got a kid out here that's going to be so great in Palmer Park and he's in the boys club and we're prepping him for bigger things like the Olympics." He said, "I'm not getting paid, I'm doing this," this is a true story, "as a pro bono." The kid's name was Sugar Ray Leonard. He was Ray Leonard then. Then they added the Sugar Ray. I knew about Palmer Park and all those kids that grew up there. There's some terrific athletes. Lyles, how did you get connected then? You went to high school? No, you didn't go to high school back then. Lyles Carr: No, I went to elementary school and junior high. In fact, Kent Junior High is now a police substation in Palmer Park and then I went away to Episcopal High School in Alexandria. A Ockershausen: You crossed the river? Lyles Carr: Yeah, I was third generation and had an option. You can go to the school or you can not got to school I think. Both my father and grandfather had gone so as a legacy they probably had to take me if I went. A Ockershausen: Were you a boarder? Of course. Lyles Carr: Boarder. They're all boarders. At the time, it was 270 boys and since then, 1991 they brought in girls as well and I think it's been terrific for the school. A Ockershausen: We went through the same thing at St. Stephens and they joined with St. Agnes. Now it's one school. That was a Till Hazel effort. Another Board of Trade guy that I got to meet through the Board. That got you started in a different world. It was a different world than where you grew up. Lyles Carr: It was. It's interesting,

Nobody seems to know exactly how Terence Crawford vs Viktor Postol will turn out, but a high level fight that is 50-50 on paper is what boxing needs more of. That the fight is a unification bout could even be incidental, but both Crawford and Postol hold separate belts nonetheless. Though there seems to be less and less incentive to actually unify titles as time goes by, many of boxing's memorable battles have been unification matches. Felix Trinidad vs Oscar de la Hoya, Ray Leonard vs Thomas Hearns I and II, Bernard Hopkins vs Felix Trinidad and Oscar de la Hoya, Erik Morales vs Marco Antonio Barrera I, Diego Corrales vs Jose Luis Castillo, Brian Viloria vs Tyson Marquez... All unification bouts. The list goes on, and that's exactly what Compubox operator Aris Pina and Patrick Connor of The Fight City (and other places) will ramble on about. Follow us on Twitter! Aris Pina: @PunchZoneAris Patrick Connor: @PatrickMConnor & @BoxingHistory Top Men Boxing Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMBRadio/ Rate us on iTunes, and thanks for tuning in!

Join Dr. Carlos as he takes a personal look with Ray Leonard Jr. ​Ray Leonard Jr. has over twenty years domestic and international experience as a professional manager and organizational consultant in the sports and entertainment industries, and has a unique ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. He is a talented Motivational Speaker & Ambassador.Ray is a member of several governance and advisory boards. He is the former CEO of Leonard Sports & Entertainment, a full service sports and entertainment management company specializing in pairing celebrities with corporations. Ray has managed medium to large-scale projects globally providing diversity training, team building, and business consulting. Ray has provided vision and goal-focused team strategies for Coca Cola, Polaroid, Everlast, EA sports, and many other Fortune 500 Corporations.

The show will start with Recap from the HBO PPV fight between Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez including the undercard fights. Also, Prospect's Nick Givhan and David Martin III Join Us For In Depth Interviews. Plus, Preview, Debate, and Predictions for the Mike Alvarado vs Ruslan Provodnikov HBO Fight. Other Topics For Discussion-Recap ESPN 30 for 30 Doc "No Mas" about Roberto Duran vs Ray Leonard. -Rumors about a rematch between Danny Garcia and Amir Khan winner faces Floyd Mayweather. -Preview the Broner vs Maidana PPV Full Card. -Trout vs Lara Dec.7. Plus More Current News Topics. Listen Live on Your Phone 646-381-4990 or Call and Join The RoundTable Your Voice Will Be Heard!

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