The first ICE North America has secured a notable coup with confirmation that legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard will provide a keynote address at the event.

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Leonard will join the major players in sports betting and interactive gaming at Clarion Gaming’s exhibition and conference on May 13-15 in Boston, US.

Commenting on attracting one of the most famous sports personalities in the world to the inaugural ICE North America, event director Rory Credland said: “We are delighted to be able to confirm Sugar Ray Leonard’s attendance at the first ICE-branded event in North America. 

“His professionalism and athletic prowess combined with his charismatic personality and first-hand experience of life in the ring is sure to be a knockout for all our attendees in Boston this May.”

In addition to his position as one of the boxing greats of all time, Sugar Ray Leonard has become as famous for his success outside the ring as the triumphs within it.  He also heads the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, which is committed to funding research for diabetes and helping children build early healthy habits. 

He has also published an acclaimed autobiography raising awareness of mental health and addiction and been praised for his work as a television broadcaster.