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Boxing legend makes his mark on Carlisle

Sugar Ray Leonard won world titles in five different weight divisions. He was in Carlisle to meet young boxers, as part of a charity dinner.

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Cumbrian artist captures boxing legends

Kevin painted this representation in 1987. Credit: Kevin Carr

Sugar Ray Leonard has been in Carlisle to inspire youngsters, and this painting from Cumbrian artist Kevin Carr shows he's got plenty of fans.

Kevin met the boxing legend back in 1987, at Whitehaven golf club.

In the same year he also painted another boxer, Marvin Hagler, for Cleator Moor boxing club.

Marvin Hagler. Credit: Kevin Carr

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