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Ron Lyle, 1941-2011: His Great Fight With George Foreman (Video)
Rugged heavyweight contender Ron Lyle passed away on Saturday, November 26, at the age of 70. Kieran Mulvaney of ESPN remembered Lyle today in a tribute piece: Born in Denver in 1941, he went to prison at 19 years old for second-degree murder, although he proclaimed his innocence. While in ...
Juan Pierre: In Memoriam
December 15, 2009 - November 23, 2011 We are gathered here today to remember Juan D'Vaughn Pierre. He came to us, with $10.5 million, from the Los Angeles Dodgers for John "Phil Rogers' Boy" Ely and Jon Link. Today, he leaves us. My favorite Juan Pierre memory is when he reached base twice from...
Joe Souza, Legendary Cutman, Passes Away at 77
A long battle with cancer has claimed the life of legendary cutman Joe Souza, who passed away on Monday night. He was 77 years old. From the Express-News in San Antonio: First diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002, Souza's health deteriorated in recent years after the disease had spread to other...
Joe Frazier Passes Away at Age 67: One of Boxing's Greats, Gone Too Soon
Former world heavyweight champion, boxing Hall of Famer, and all-time great legend "Smokin'" Joe Frazier passed away tonight after a battle with liver cancer. He was 67 years old. Family sources passed the news on this evening. Frazier was born in South Carolina in 1944. His father, he said in an...
The Boxing Community Pays Tribute to Nick Charles
The boxing community today is in mourning after the passing of Nick Charles, the former CNN anchor and longtime boxing broadcaster. Many of his friends and colleagues have paid tribute this morning, and I'll just let their words speak for themselves. Kevin Iole's tribute was especially excellent,...
Nick Charles Passes Away at 64
Former CNN sports anchor and veteran boxing broadcaster Nick Charles passed away this morning after a two-year battle with bladder cancer. He was 64 years old. Charles was part of the popular and highly-regarded CNN Sports Night with Fred Hickman, which was at one time the main competitor for...
In Memoriam: Scott Linebrink
November 23, 2007 - December 3, 2010 We are gathered here today to remember Scott Cameron Linebrink. Scott came to us as a free agent. Today, he leaves us. My favorite Scott Linebrink memory was Scott being traded to the Atlanta Braves. Please add your memory - or at least your name - to the...
Bobby Jenks: In Memoriam
December 17, 2004 - December 2, 2010 We are gathered here today to remember Robert Scott "Bobby" Jenks. Bobby came to us from the Anaheim Angels for $20,000. Today, he leaves us. My favorite Bobby Jenks memory is Bobby throwing the final pitch of the 2005 World Series. Please add your memory - or...
Body of Bob Arum's son John Arum found in Cascades
In sad news, the body of John Arum, son of boxing promoter Bob Arum, has been found in the Cascade Mountains by searchers. Arum was reported missing on Monday, resulting in a five-day search. The environmental lawyer and experienced climber was just 49 years old. Father Bob Arum was scheduled this...
Former Showtime executive Jay Larkin passes away
NEW YORK, NY - One of the most successful television executives in the world of boxing and entertainment, Jay Larkin, passed away this morning at Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY at the age of 59. Larkin had been battling cancer. Services will be held Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Beth David Cemetery...
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