10 to One
A lover and a fighter
Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard might be 62 years old but he still hits hard!
In our weekly series, 10 to One, AthletesVoice will bring you our 10 favourite posts from sportspeople around the world.
10. FAREWELL TO A LEGEND
Georges St-Pierre has announced his retirement from the UFC, ending a 17-year mixed martial arts career.
The two-division champ will forever be remembered as one of the greatest fighters of all time.
I’m announcing my retirement from the UFC and mixed martial arts competition. I intend to keep training and practicing martial arts for as long as I live, but now is the time that I chose to end my career as a professional MMA athlete. Read my official statement in the images. pic.twitter.com/uMP0LE5XeF
— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) February 21, 2019
9. FOR THE LOVE OF FOOTBALL
It’s been a difficult month for many Matildas, following the sacking of coach Alen Stajcic. Despite all the drama off the field, a record crowd turned out to watch Sydney FC defeat Perth Glory in the W-League grand final.
For Lisa De Vanna, it was a reminder of why she loves football so much.
To the fans who come out and support our journey!! Thank you for showing me the reason why we love the game so much! @SydneyFC @TheMatildas pic.twitter.com/XcDPFMhTVh
— Lisa De Vanna (@lisadevanna11) February 17, 2019
8. THE NEXT USAIN BOLT
A seven-year-old boy named Rudolph Ingram Jr. has broken the US record for his age group – and the internet – with this blistering 100m sprint.
7. RETURN TO SENDER
Ben Simmons was copping plenty of flak on twitter after this video surfaced.
His claim: “An exchange isn’t final until hands are off the merchandise, same as chess.”
Do you agree with Ben?
Just to clarify, I gave my sneakers to a younger Australian fan who I heard calling out ?? https://t.co/hfxGNuDBxP
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) February 14, 2019
An exchange isn’t final until hands are off the merchandise, same as chess.
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) February 14, 2019
6. IT CAME DOWN WITH SNOW ON IT
Alyssa Healy has set a new world record for the highest catch of a cricket ball.
The irony that it was me under the high ball was not lost…..
Was a fun morning and a pretty cool experience!Make sure you get your tickets and join in on a World Record!! You can watch the full video here: https://t.co/SJuJJTG9Am pic.twitter.com/xriwbIjXkP
— Alyssa Healy (@ahealy77) February 21, 2019
5. GONE IN 33 SECONDS
NBA prospect Zion Williamson has been unstoppable in college basketball this season. Not even his shoes can contain him.
“He’s done enough… I think he’s proven to everyone that he’s the number one pick.”
Donny Marshall says Zion Williamson should shut it down the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/pRmAdtW8Yr
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) February 22, 2019
Hope young fella is ok! Literally blew thru his ?. ??
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 21, 2019
4. ALL ROUND THE FIELDS… OF ABBEY ROAD
Mats Hummels, Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski and Manuel Neuer replicated The Beatles’ famous Abbey Road album cover ahead of Bayern Munich’s trip to Liverpool in the Champions League.
Abbey Road is actually in London but we appreciate the sentiment.
On our way to Anfield
Dieses Mal mit dem richtigen Bild ? pic.twitter.com/OS6tlkGTnj
— Mats Hummels (@matshummels) February 17, 2019
3. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Joe and Renae Ingles recently shared the news that their son Jacob has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
After receiving some touching messages of support from fans, they are determined to continue raising awareness for the condition.
Anyone dealing with Autism please know you’re not alone. There is so many of us & the more we talk about it the better this can be. @RenaeIngles & I have read all your messages- THANKYOU! Together let’s make the unaware aware. We are all in this together! ❤?#AutismAwareness
— Joe Ingles (@Joeingles7) February 21, 2019
2. THE LION KING
Have you ever turned up to training and found a baby lion running around on the pitch? Socceroos defender Milos Degenek has.
1. AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
This is how a 62-year-old Sugar Ray Leonard worked off his Valentine’s Day indulgences. Incredible!
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