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‘That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother’: Rahaman Ali, A Quiet Legend, Dies At 82 ‘That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother’: Rahaman Ali, A Quiet Legend, Dies At 82
‘That’s Muhammad Ali’s Brother’: Rahaman Ali, A Quiet Legend, Dies At 82 Rahaman Ali, the younger brother of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, has died, his family confirmed. Ali passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, just two weeks after his 82nd birthday, according to the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville. “You can’t tell Muhammad’s story without mentioning Rahaman,” DeVone Holt, president and CEO of the Ali Center, said.  “He was one of the most constant sources of support for Muhammad during his career, and their relationship was a true example of what it means to be ‘my brother’s keeper.’” According to Ali's family, he became ill in July, a day before his birthd…
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry Undercard Features Bergen County Boxer Tonight Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry Undercard Features Bergen County Boxer Tonight
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry Undercard Features Bergen County Boxer Tonight Dane Guerrero never intended to compete. The 36-year-old boxer began learning self defense and MMA at 19 years old. He liked the fitness. The self-confidence he gained from being able to protect himself and others. But fighting for sport was never in the cards for Guerrero, he said. Until it was. On Saturday, July 20, Guerrero, who owns Combat Fitness Club in Ridgefield Park, will be fighting against Ariel Perez on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry undercard in Miami, FL. Guerrero's fight is the fourth in the four-round preliminary event expected to begin at 7 p.m. The main event features Pau…
Pro Boxer Shot Dead While Driving Family To Christmas Eve Dinner Pro Boxer Shot Dead While Driving Family To Christmas Eve Dinner
Pro Boxer Shot Dead While Driving Family To Christmas Eve Dinner A 30-year-old professional boxer was killed while driving his family to Christmas Eve dinner, authorities said. Danny Kelly Jr., of Clinton, was behind the wheel of his family's SUV on St. Barnabas Road in Temple Hills, MD, with his girlfriend and three children in the car, Prince George's police said. Another driver pulled up and opened fire, hitting Kelly around 4:40 p.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital a short time later.  A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Kelly was a professional boxer who went by "Smooth" …