At An Evening with Sugar Ray Leonard you will witness a live keynote speech and interview with one of the legendary sports icons of the 20th century whose very name epitomizes boxing and conjures the image of a champion.
Having learned to box at the age of fourteen, Leonard’s illustrious career includes winning a gold medal in boxing at the 1976 Olympic games. Blinding speed, tremendous power and great charm turned Leonard into an immediate media favorite. He was the first boxer to win world titles in five different weight classes, a record that stands to this day.
Leonard’s sincere, charismatic personality coupled with his ring experience led to a successful career as a television broadcaster for NBC, ABC, HBO and ESPN. In addition, his celebrity status and tremendous cross-over appeal fostered commercial endorsement relationships with numerous companies including EA Sports, Vartec Telecom, Track Inc., Ford, Carnation, 7-Up, Nabisco, Coca-Cola, and Revlon.
Leonard is also among the most sought after motivational and inspirational speakers in the world today. His speech, titled ‘POWER’ (Prepare, Overcome, and Win Every Round), is consistently booked with major Fortune 500 companies in the United States and abroad. Further, Leonard has always been devoted to the community and to helping those in need. He participates in a variety of international causes benefiting charities.
Join us at An Evening with Sugar Ray Leonard and rub shoulders with one of the greatest athletes in history of sport and enjoy a three course gala dinner with fine wines and first class entertainment.
Cocktails or VIP cocktails with boxing legends and celebrities
Master of Ceremonies
Entrée
Introductory Remarks ~ Sir Robert Jones
Keynote Speech ~ Sugar Ray Leonard
Main Course
Live Music
Remarks ~
Charity Auction
Dessert
Live Q&A Panel
• Sugar Ray Leonard
• Shane Cameron
• David Tua
Closing Remarks
Date and Venue:
Tuesday 1 September 2009
Ellerslie Convention Centre, Auckland
- Free Parking
Dress Code:
Cocktail, Lounge Suit or Business Attire
Charity Recipient:
The net proceeds of the charity auction on the evening will go to the Phobic Trust to help provide specialist treatment, education and support specifically to anxiety disorder sufferers,Phobic and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders with Depression. The Phobic Trust rely's on charitable donations to carry out its work. www.phobic.org.nz
Sugar Ray Leonard
Shane Cameron / David Tua
Sir Bob Jones
