in memoriam Stories - SB Nation
Darren Sutherland, 27, found dead in London
Top Irish boxing prospect Darren "The Dazzler" Sutherland was found dead at his London home. The former Olympian's body was discovered by his manager, Frank Maloney. Terence Dooley says the death is b...
Arturo "Thunder" Gatti found dead in Brazil
37-year old Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, the Canadian brawler who became the adopted son of New Jersey's Boardwalk Hall and one of the most memorable, gritty, and exciting action fighters of his era, has r...
Saturday Afternoon Notes: Arthur Abraham vacates title
Sauerland Event sent out a press release stating that Arthur Abraham is in New York this weekend, both to take place in July 13's super middleweight tournament press conference and return his IBF midd...
Alexis Arguello: 1952-2009
According to the Associated Press, Alexis Arguello was found dead in his home this morning, of an apparent suicide. Arguello was an extraordinary man who was able to succed both within and outsi...
In Memoriam: Greg Page, 1958-2009
Ex-heavyweight contender and one-time WBA titlist Greg Page passed away today. He was 50 years old. Page's career is best remembered for calling out and never fighting heavyweight champ Larry Holmes...
Remembering Diego "Chico" Corrales
I choke up a little bit every time I remember coming in on May 7, 2007, turning on ESPN, and seeing the scrolling news that Diego Corrales was dead. The exciting "Chico" lived just 29 years and ni...
Ingemar Johansson: 1932-2009
Former world heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson passed away yesterday, the result of complications from a bout of pneumonia. He was 76 years old. Johansson was the only Swedish heavyweight cham...
Jose "Chegui" Torres: 1936-2009
I kept putting this off because I hate writing about deaths, plus Jose's career was one that I've only read about. I knew him as a commentator for the sport, and as a great champion by reputation, and...
Tomato Cans: January 8, 2009
Ah, there's so much more to talk about right now. Not really big stuff, but enough that I want to take little shots at or discuss briefly. Dan Rafael's Notebook contained a few more neat tidbits...
Mike Post dead at 28
via media.halton.topscms.com Original article: North Oakville Today has received word that boxer Mike 'Prime Time' Post died this morning. Police are unable at this time to verify any information...
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