Sugar Ray Leonard to Speak at AGS Conclave 2017
October 13, 16
(IDEX Online) – The American Gem Society (AGS) said that boxing legend, Olympian and record-breaking world champion Sugar Ray Leonard will headline as one of the primary keynote speakers at the 2017 Conclave in Hollywood, CA.
The Society’s 83rd Conclave takes place from April 5 to 8, and Leonard will speak at the general session breakfast on April 7.
Leonard took home Olympic golds and fought his way to world championships in five weight classes, a record still standing today.
Voted one of the top 25 athletes of the last 25 years by ESPN, he is a successful entrepreneur who started his own sports promotion firm.
“Mr. Leonard’s endurance, drive and record-breaking success are a source of inspiration for millions,” said Ruth Batson, CEO of AGS and AGS Laboratories.
“We look forward to his presentation and his insights on persevering through adversity, and achieving his goals through hard work, passion and dedication…traits our members share!”