There'll be a lot of people who'll take pokes at boxing for this. We can be better for protecting our athletes. But this was not a situation where anyone failed Leavander Johnson. It was just God's will. It's a sport that's inherently dangerous.
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There's a school of thought that as goes the heavyweight division, so goes boxing. To be honest, we haven't had a strong heavyweight attraction for a while. The sport is a lot healthier economically when the man who has biggest title is a big attraction.Lou DiBella
The Norwich Navigators have announced two major promotions in their front office staff. Keith Hallal was promoted from General Manager to Vice President and Jim Beaudoin was named the General Manager. With the much anticipated re-launch of the team and the many changes that we will soon be announcing, our team requires top level, creative management, ... I am happy to promote Keith to Vice President and announce the hiring of Jim Beaudoin, one of the best young General Managers in Minor League Baseball. Under the leadership of Keith and Jim, 2006 will be a whole new ballgame at Dodd Stadium.
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He had another surgery and his hand appears to be fine. He can't afford to break it again. I think he knows that this is it. He's been cleared by his doctors and by the (New York) commission. We're hoping for the best.
Lou DiBella
He's the best fighter with a bad record in boxing. That's why I promote him.
Lou DiBella
I don't think there's anyone to blame here other than the circumstances. Leavander has a heart of a champion, and that's why he's in the hospital. He's a victim of his own courage.
Lou DiBella
Memphis has illustrated clearly that it is a boxing town and the FedEx Forum is one of the finest arenas in the country. We look forward to the Southern hospitality in June.
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