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Francisco Rodriguez dies after fight in Philadelphia
A rough, rough year (to say the least) for deaths in boxing has continued into the autumn and winter of the year. Chicago-based bantamweight Francisco "El Niño Azteca" Rodriguez died after col...
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...
Peter Zezel: 'Hockey player' in the best sense
Warning: Sentimentality-heavy post follows... My first hockey drawing, inspired by a photo that accompanied this SI article. In the past year, I've lost two former colleagues and one professor, ...
Peter Zezel Passes Away at 44 Years of Age
Update: It's been confirmed that Peter Zezel passed away this afternoon. I neglected to mention the sports camps that he's been running in Toronto as well as the love he had for the Maple Leafs. Some ...
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...
Mike MacDougal: In Memoriam
July 26, 2006 - April 21, 2009 We are gathered here today to remember Robert Meiklejohn "Mike" MacDougal. Mike came to us from the Kansas City Royals for Daniel Cortes and Tyler Lumsden. Today, he le...
Jerry Owens: In Memoriam
February 13, 2005 - March 30, 2009 We are gathered here today to remember Jerry Lee Owens. Jerry came to us from the Washington Nationals in exchange for Alex Escobar. Today, he leaves us after being...
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