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Boxing death probe eyed after Carbondale bout
The boxing death of Francisco Velasquez a 20 year old soldier prompts state athletic officials to probe a Saturday amateur bout in Carbondale. Chairman Jim Crowley aims to finish the inquiry by Thursday as Bart Johnson, the 17 year old boxer, talks with officials about the tragedy. Velasquez's body was en route to Puerto Rico. Local boxing was suspended. headgear and safety debates surge in state legislation. District Attorney Cimino said no criminal plans against Johnson.
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