Chicago, IL, March 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Universal Apparel & Textile Company (DKGR: OTC) is pleased to announce that Ray Leonard Junior, the son of five time world boxing champion and gold medalist, Sugar Ray Leonard, will team up with Universal Apparel and Textile Inc. (DKGR: OTC)  to manufacture an apparel line for his world tour for the benefit of US troops. The exact specifications will be formalized in a joint venture agreement to be signed in the next few weeks.

Ray Junior is like his father in so many ways. He loves giving back to his country by touring the world to help the US troops deal with destructive behavior, domestic violence, suicide, substance abuse and sexual assault, utilizing motivational speaking on how to overcome the obstacles that life throws.

Since Ray Junior was a boy, giving back to his community and paying it forward has always been his motivation. The tour takes him to military bases, domestic and abroad. Now with his new apparel line, he can show his appreciation to the troops wherever he goes.

The name of Ray Leonard's brand is forthcoming and should be available by the Fall of 2019. 

Mr. Kabir, CEO of Universal Apparel & Textile Company (DKGR: OTC), states, “It is a pleasure to work alongside such talent as Ray Leonard. I am his father’s biggest fan and now his due to his generosity and heart of gold.”

Ray Leonard Junior states, “I look forward to working with Mr. Kabir and Universal Apparel. Their quality craftsmanship and attention to detail is extremely well known.”

Updates will be forthcoming.

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M Kabir

630-640-3955

ir@universalapparelusa.com