reggie wilson discusses Sugar Ray, a one-man show written by lawrence holder, directed by woodie king, and performed by reggie . the play tells the full story of the life of sugar ray robinson, the famed middleweight boxing champion. this interview with reggie wilson is at new harlem besame, the resturant with a Sugar Ray Robinson connection that served as the initial site of the play Sugar Ray’s new york run. reggie speaks with kb saine about the process & experiences that have brought this production to its national black theatre festival transfer.

reggie wilson with the photo of sugar ray robinson that sparked woodie king, jr.'s great idea.