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Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

22 Apr 1977

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Raleigh Register

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Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1977

Page

4

Farley Drawn Into Boxing Scandal Amid Don King Turmoil

Private eye hired as ABC boxing tournament faces allegations of doctored records and kickbacks. Don King suspends three staff as James Farley cooperates with ring officials and protects fighters, while state officials face conflict of interest accusations. ABC backs $1.5 million purses for a movable tour through places including Pensacola, Annapolis, and Ohio.

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American. Broadcasting Co ABC Don King James Farley New York State Athletic Commission New York Daily News Jose Torres Farley Hugh R. Carey Jim Carey New York Pensacola Fla Naval Academy Annapolis Marion Correctional Institution Ohio
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Boxing officials face conflicts of interest in network fights

Red Smith discusses promoters serving time and the lack of boxing commission oversight in some places. Farley questions conflicts with Don King and whether networks ABC CBS influence matchups and contracts. Howard Davis Jr faces licensing issues before May 11 Garden show telecast by NBC.

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Farley Don King New York Roberto Duran Esteban de Jesus Duran Madison Square Garden the Garden Ken Buchanan ABC CBS George Foreman Sugar Ray Leonard Leonard Howard Davis Jr Leon Michael Spinks Howard Davis Ken Norton Duane Bobick National Broadcasting Co Davis Jim Ken. Weldon George Kanter
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