What is sugar ray seales?

Sugar Ray Seales is a former American professional boxer who competed in the welterweight division. He was born on November 4, 1952, in Tacoma, Washington. Seales won a gold medal in boxing at the 1972 Munich Olympics, becoming the first African-American to achieve this feat in the welterweight division.

Seales turned professional in 1973 and had a successful career in the ring. He had a total of 71 professional fights, with 53 wins (24 by knockout), 16 losses, and 2 draws. Seales was known for his aggressive fighting style and powerful punches.

In 1977, Seales fought for the WBA Welterweight Title but lost to Jose Duran in a close split decision. He continued to fight professionally until 1986 when he retired from boxing.

Seales was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010 in recognition of his achievements in the sport. He currently resides in Tacoma, Washington, and remains active in the boxing community.