Leon is a regular at the Boxing Hall of Fame inductions in Canastota. Michael shows up frequently also, but not quite as often as Leon, who never seems to miss it.
Both have been nothing but personable to the fans, especially Leon, who seems to go out of his way to sign autographs.
Leon's appearance and health has always been a bit sketchy. Shocked to see what Michael looks like though. Up until a couple years ago, he looked as if he could jump in the ring and go a couple of rounds, at least.
Impressed with Cory, who seemed to spend an entire weekend one year taking care of his dad during Induction week when Leon seemed to be not doing very well at all. Especially considering he did not have a great relationship with him growing up because of Leon's drug habits.
Hung out with Leon and his wife for awhile at a Bareknuckle Hall of Fame event a few years ago (also in upstate New York). His wife also doted on him and took care of him, similar to what I saw Cory do. Leon has an almost child-like persona to him, even as an older man, but it does seem he is surrounded by people who don't mind taking care of him, and keeping him away from the things that got him into trouble to begin with.
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