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Mike Donovan the old prize fighter and philosopher
The veteran Chicago born middleweight champion Mike Donovan, now 64, reflects on the old prize ring at the New York Athletic Club. He recalls brutal dawns in outdoor rings, training with impaired fighters, and the era’s decency, while defending his title belt and warning today’s fighters.
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