Usher Raymond has been picked to portray Sugar Ray Leonard on the big screen. The R&B singer/actor will play the legendary boxer in the biopic Hands of Stone, a film that centers primarily on Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán (played by García Bernal).

In a recent interview, Raymond expressed himself in depth about his upcoming role as the athlete and mentioned that he’s eyeing a possible Academy Award win for his performance. | Full Story