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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1980
Page
9
Leonard meets Roberto Duran in a highly anticipated welterweight title bout at the Olympic Stadium. Leonard, undefeated in 27 pro fights, showcases speed and skill against the slugging challenger in one of boxing historys most talked about showdowns.
In Montreal the Sugar Ray Leonard Roberto Duran showdown dominates pages as fans debate judges referees and heart tests while promoters Arum King and Olympic Installations Board push a $3.5 million live gate for 45 000 to 50 000 seats. Leonard seeks defense of his title amid Duran’s feared inside game and media hype surrounding the event with related undercard bouts.
The federal fraud trial of Norm Ellenberger, ex UNM basketball coach, resumes as the jury hears testimony after his defense rested. He faces five counts of mail fraud, one of wire fraud, and one of interstate travel in aid of racketeering over alleged phantom transcripts to make Lob players eligible.
George Burns, despite a painful shoulder, carded a four under par 66 to set the first round pace at the Canadian Open. Jack Nicklaus stumbled to 71 after a late-water drive, with Bob Gilder Miller and Valentine tied for second at 67. Burns credited putting for the strong start.
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