Sugar Ray on way to Rotherham

BOXING legend Sugar Ray Leonard is one his way to Rotherham for one of the first major events at the New York Stadium.

Named as the Boxer of the Decade for the 1980s, Leonard was the first fighter to earn more than $100 million in purses and won world titles in five weight divisions.

He will appear at the NYS on Sunday, September 9 for a sporting lucheon and MW Entertainments co-director Mick Mangham says it’s a major coup for the town.

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Leonard will replace troubled football star Paul Gascoigne, who was due to appear at the stadium in December.

People who have purchased tickets for the Gazza evening are entitled to a full refund or put it towards the event with Sugar Ray.

Tickets start from £20 and bought by calling MW Entertainments on 07841 358467 or 07773 551667. They can also be purchased from mwentertainments.co.uk