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05-18-2011, 06:40 AM
In his newest book. He also admits to his drug abuse and other stuff.
http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/boxing/articles/2011/05/18/leonard_says_coach_abused_him_as_teenager/
Apparently he was molested by an Olympic boxing coach when he was 15, props to Leonard for coming out with this. It takes a lot of courage to admit something like that happened.
Before anyone thinks he's lying to try to make money I highly doubt it. This dude has made a shit load of money throughout his boxing career alone, his net worth is probably around 50-100 million. Not only did he make money from boxing, but he's always attending events which he's getting paid for. Plus you gotta factor in the pride part, growing up you're taught not to be weak as a boxer, both physically and mentally, and Leonard is one of the mentally toughest fighters and athletes of all time.
http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/boxing/articles/2011/05/18/leonard_says_coach_abused_him_as_teenager/
Apparently he was molested by an Olympic boxing coach when he was 15, props to Leonard for coming out with this. It takes a lot of courage to admit something like that happened.
Before anyone thinks he's lying to try to make money I highly doubt it. This dude has made a shit load of money throughout his boxing career alone, his net worth is probably around 50-100 million. Not only did he make money from boxing, but he's always attending events which he's getting paid for. Plus you gotta factor in the pride part, growing up you're taught not to be weak as a boxer, both physically and mentally, and Leonard is one of the mentally toughest fighters and athletes of all time.