2005: LeRoy Neiman to Capture Middleweight Warriors on Canvas
One of LeRoy Neiman's drawings.
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2005 – Legendary artist LeRoy Neiman, known by fight fans around the globe for his unique style and ability to capture the true essence of the sweet science with each stroke of his brush, has been commissioned to create the artwork for the upcoming middleweight Superfight between Bernard Hopkins and Jermain Taylor, which will take place on Saturday, July 16, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Having LeRoy Neiman creating unique artwork for this fight is a thrill and an honor for us at Golden Boy Promotions,” said company President Oscar De La Hoya. “Mr. Neiman is pound for pound the greatest artist in the world, and having him involved with this event lets everyone know how important it is when the two best middleweights Read more [...]