Broad stops Frazier in 21 seconds to reach Olympic finals
James Broad, a 6 foot 4 inch Army specialist, knocks out Marvis Frazier in 21 seconds of the first round in a U S Olympic Boxing Trials semifinal. Broad advances to face Chris McDonald for the heavyweight title as Frazier exits with questions about his future.
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Marvis Frazier
James Broad
Broad
Frazier
Fort Ord
Calif
Amateur Athletic Union
Joe Frazier
Marvis
Chris McDonald
Tiverton
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McDonald
Leonard Duran Welterweight Fight Promises High Stakes
The article describes the Leonard Duran welterweight bout at Olympic Stadium with Leonard’s $6.5 million potential purse and Duran’s $1.5 million share. It notes 15 rounds, 147-pound limit, no TV, closed-circuit, and a 41,000-seat target to break even amid weather risks. Leonard rose to fame after 1976 Olympic gold.
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Benny Leonard
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Rocky Marciano
Duran
Leonard
Marciano
Olympic Stadium
Montreal
U.S
Ali
Dundee
Sanchez Confident He'll Beat Lopez Again In Rematch
Salvador Sanchez, 21, of Mexico City, aims to retain the WBC featherweight title against Danny Lopez in Las Vegas. Sanchez vows no change in style after upsetting Lopez in February, while Lopez plans extensive prep and seeks to reclaim the crown.
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Lopez
Las Vegas
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UPI
Salvador Sanchez
World Boxing Council
Danny “Little Red
Mexico City
Alhambra
Calif
Lyle Knocks Out Neumann In Tacoma Boxing Bout
Ron Lyle wins by knockout against Al Neumann of Auburn in a 10 round match in Tacoma. Lyle led on two scorecards and trailed on one before stopping Neumann early in the final round.
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Tacoma
Wash
UPI
Ron Lyle
al Neumann
Auburn
Tipton Boxer Draws Chance Against Pryor In Cincinnati
Carl Crowley of Tipton Iowa at 19 years old takes a short notice shot at Aaron Pryor in Cincinnati after Pedro Acosta withdrew. Crowley has a 19 6 record from 25 fights and vows he can hurt Pryor if his power wins him the bout. Pryor remains unbeaten in 23 fights and seeks a title shot.
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Tipton
Iowa
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Crowley
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Pryor
Pedro Acosta
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