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SENTENCED: Olympic Boxer Killed Daughter In PA, Dumped Body In NY, Caught By NJ Task Force SENTENCED: Olympic Boxer Killed Daughter In PA, Dumped Body In NY, Caught By NJ Task Force
Sentenced: Olympic Boxer Killed Daughter In PA, Dumped Body In NY, Caught By NJ Task Force A former Olympic boxer from New York has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his daughter in Pennsylvania, then driving her body to a Staten Island park to dispose of it, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Kabary Salem, 57, was previously found guilty in October by a Lebanon County jury of first-degree murder for the 2019 killing of his 25-year-old daughter, Ola Salem, an activist known for her work with domestic violence survivors. Prosecutors said the Egyptian-born Olympian — once known in the ring as “The Egyptian Magician” — beat …
Netflix Steps Into Podcasting With Major Video Deal: What To Know Netflix Steps Into Podcasting With Major Video Deal: What To Know
Netflix Steps Into Podcasting With Major Video Deal: What To Know Netflix is expanding beyond movies and TV shows into a different and growing form of entertainment. Spotify has reached a deal to bring video podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer to Netflix, the audio streaming giant announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Select shows will be available on Netflix starting in early 2026. The move marks Netflix's first major step into podcasting, offering viewers video versions of hit series that blend sports, culture, lifestyle, and true crime. "At Netflix, we're always looking for new ways to entertain our members, wherever and however they want …
Off-Duty Cop, Pro Boxer Drove Drunk, Hit Pedestrian Crossing NY Street: DA Off-Duty Cop, Pro Boxer Drove Drunk, Hit Pedestrian Crossing NY Street: DA
Off-Duty Cop, Pro Boxer Drove Drunk, Hit Pedestrian Crossing NY Street: DA A professional boxer turned Long Island cop has been indicted for allegedly driving drunk and hitting a pedestrian. Alexander Vargas, 30, of Babylon, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Sept. 29, on vehicular assault and related charges. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, June 22, in Huntington Village. Vargas, a Suffolk County police officer off duty at the time, was speeding southbound on New York Avenue in a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro when he struck a 28-year-old man crossing at Carver Street, prosecutors said. The victim suffered serious injuries, including fractures t…
Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46 Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46
Boxing Hall-Of-Famer Ricky Hatton Found Dead At Age 46 Ricky Hatton, the fan-favorite boxing champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer, has died at 46. Authorities in Greater Manchester, England said that Hatton’s body was found at his home on Sunday, Sept. 14, and that they are not treating the death as suspicious. One of Britain’s most popular fighters, Hatton held multiple world titles at light-welterweight and one at welterweight, and was named 2005 Fighter of the Year by The Ring, the Boxing Writers Association of America, and ESPN. He reached the sport’s summit that year by defeating Kostya Tszyu for the IBF, Ring and lineal t…
Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fight Results: Influencer Takes Boxing Champ Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fight Results: Influencer Takes Boxing Champ
Jake Paul, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Fight Results: Influencer Takes Boxing Champ Jake Paul put on another show in the ring against another over-the-hill former champion Saturday, June 28. Paul, 28, easily topped former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. — 10 years removed from his title run — to improve his record to 12-1.  On Saturday, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the Vine-star turned athlete won by unanimous decision 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92.  The YouTuber's latest victory comes following November's underwhelming blockbuster fight against Mike Tyson, which garnered more jeers than cheers.  According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Paul …
Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (VIDEO) Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (VIDEO)
Antonio Brown Detained After Chaotic Miami Boxing Fight, Jokes About CTE On Stream (Video) Beleaguered former NFL star Antonio Brown was in the middle of a highly publicized brawl at a Florida boxing match that spilled onto social media. Brown, 36, the former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who later bounced around the NFL, was involved in a violent scuffle on Friday night in Miami that had to be broken up — though not before the entire ordeal was caught on camera.  Shnaggys angle is insane wtf pic.twitter.com/IttJ9mDSKn — concrete ⁶𓅓 (@cconcreteboyz) May 17, 2025 Antonio Brown Gets Jumped #antoniobrown #fight pic.twitter.com/P0mA1emwaX — FrontLine Tv (@FrontLineTv1) May…
George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76 George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76
George Foreman, Boxing Legend, Grill Icon, Dies At 76 Multi-time boxing champion and grill pitchman George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed. "Big" George Edward Foreman, Sr. died on Friday, March 21 surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a lasting legacy inside and outside of the ring. "Our hearts are broken," his family wrote on Instagram, describing the champion and entrepreneur as "a devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose." View this post on Instagram …
'Fierce Yet Confident' Boxer Dies Days After WBA Title-Winning Fight In Carteret 'Fierce Yet Confident' Boxer Dies Days After WBA Title-Winning Fight In Carteret
'Fierce Yet Confident' Boxer Dies Days After WBA Title-Winning Fight In Carteret A champion boxer died less than a week after reaching one of his career's biggest milestones and winning a title fight in Carteret. Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, according to an Instagram post on Friday, Dec. 27 by his manager and R&B singer Ne-Yo. The cause of his death was unknown. Bamba's death was announced just days after he defeated Rogelio Medina by sixth-round technical knockout (TKO) at the Carteret Performing Arts Center. The victory on Saturday, Dec. 21 gave the World Boxing Association's (WBA) cruiserweight gold belt to Bamba, a Puerto Rico native. "He was a fierce…
'You Were Great': Jersey Shore Bar Welcomes Conor McGregor As 'Notorious' Guest 'You Were Great': Jersey Shore Bar Welcomes Conor McGregor As 'Notorious' Guest
'You Were Great': Jersey Shore Bar Welcomes Conor McGregor As 'Notorious' Guest A Brick Township restaurant had a very notorious guest bartender serve up specialty drinks. Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor made an appearance at River Rock Restaurant & Marina on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The waterfront bar on Route 70 shared social media pictures and video of the UFC fighter. McGregor's visit was to promote his Forged Irish Stout beer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Forged Irish Stout (@forgedirishstout) "What a great time it was to have you visit River Rock!" the bar posted on Facebook. "The delicious For…
NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison
NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison Newark native Dawan "DB" Brown had just gotten a record label and recording studio going when the hammer came down. He's now likely to spend a significant amount of time behind bars after accepting a deal from federal prosecutors. Brown, 38, had been a local teenage boxing phenom from the South Ward who became a Golden Glove champion 20 years ago. According to his online bio, the Weequahic High School graduate worked for 14 years as a custodian with the Newark Board of Education before launching his own record label, 100 Percent Pure Ent, in 2018. Two years later Brown opened the Excl…
Boxer Who Gave Mike Tyson First Professional Loss Inducted Into Atlantic City's Hall Of Fame Boxer Who Gave Mike Tyson First Professional Loss Inducted Into Atlantic City's Hall Of Fame
Boxer Who Gave Mike Tyson First Professional Loss Inducted Into Atlantic City's Hall Of Fame The boxer who gave Mike Tyson his first professional loss is among the 21 people who will become the newest members of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. The hall of fame announced its class of 2024 on Thursday, Jan. 25. The organization is preparing for its eighth annual awards and induction weekend. James "Buster" Douglas is the most notable name on this year's list. He became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Tyson in a massive tenth-round upset in Tokyo on Sunday, Feb. 11, 1990. Douglas lost the title belt after losing to Evander Holyfield in …
Boxer Killed In Baltimore Mass Shooting Was Set To Fight In Paramus Boxer Killed In Baltimore Mass Shooting Was Set To Fight In Paramus
Boxer Killed In Baltimore Mass Shooting Was Set To Fight In Paramus A popular boxer killed in a mass shooting in Baltimore earlier this week was set to fight in Paramus  Ernest Hall, 33, was shot along with five others, including two teenagers, shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 23, in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The featherweight boxer (4-2-1, 1 KO) was set to fight Manalapan native John Leonardo (9-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 6-round bout at The Terrace at Biagio Ristorante, on April 1. Hall’s ID had not been initially released by police investigators following the shooting, which left five others be…
Madonna Cozies Up To NJ Boxer Josh Popper Madonna Cozies Up To NJ Boxer Josh Popper
Madonna Cozies Up To NJ Boxer Josh Popper Has the Queen of Pop snagged herself a Jersey boy? Madonna was seen cozying up to Glassboro native and boxer Josh Popper in a series of photos he posted to Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh Popper | Boxing Coach (@_joshpopper) Popper attended Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, according to ESPN.  He apparently sold life insurance while living in Glassboro, according to his LinkedIn page, but is now more focused on his own health as a boxing coach and founder of Bredwinners boxing gym in New York City. It wasn't …
‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16 ‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16
‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16 South Jersey boxer and aspiring glassblower Hector L. Nazario, Jr. died unexpectedly in Vineland on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the age of 16. Described as being full of energy and constantly active, Hector was a boxer and played basketball and football, his obituary says. He also had a creative side and enjoyed journaling, writing songs, and rapping in his free time, according to his memorial. Hector had unique goals of pursuing glass blowing and welding in his future and was known for his love for his family and many friends. Hector leaves behind his loving parents, Hector L. Nazario, Sr., an…
Union Demands Resignation Of Sewerage Leaders After Workplace Death Of Jersey Shore Dad Union Demands Resignation Of Sewerage Leaders After Workplace Death Of Jersey Shore Dad
Union Demands Resignation Of Sewerage Leaders After Workplace Death Of Jersey Shore Dad The recent death of a 47-year-old Jersey Shore sewerage worker has prompted an outcry from the union that represents him. Calling for the resignation of sewerage authority leaders, CWA Local 1075 says John C. Molnar should've been provided a harness attached to a tripod while working in a manhole at Middletown Township Sewerage Authority's Beverly Way facility on May 31, according to Dylan Wilkinson, a union spokesman. The union also says Molnar also should have been provided with a calibrated gas meter to test the air in the manhole, as well as a fan blowing fresh air into the wo…
Muhammad Ali's Former NJ Mansion Listed At $1.85 Million (LOOK INSIDE) Muhammad Ali's Former NJ Mansion Listed At $1.85 Million (LOOK INSIDE)
Muhammad Ali's Former NJ Mansion Listed At $1.85 Million (Look Inside) For a cool $1.85 million, you could own Muhammad Ali's former New Jersey mansion. Located at 1121 Winding Dr., in Cherry Hill, the 6,688-square-foot home sits on 1.5 acres and is described in its listing as the "sanctuary of your dreams." The Mediterranean-style ranch boasts an outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis and basketball court, a three-car garage, large windows all over, two-sided gas fireplace, several living areas, a multi-level deck, pergola covered padio and more. It has six bedrooms, six bathrooms and an in-home gym complete with a full bath. According to NJ Monthly, t…
Stray Bullet Kills Paterson Teen Carrying In His Grandmother's Groceries Stray Bullet Kills Paterson Teen Carrying In His Grandmother's Groceries
Stray Bullet Kills Paterson Teen Carrying In His Grandmother's Groceries UPDATE: A college-bound Paterson teen was carrying in his grandmother's groceries when he was struck and killed by a stray bullet outside the family's home, loved ones said.  Robert Cuadra, 18, was hit when someone fired no fewer than 16 rounds on Godwin Avenue between Carroll Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said. Responding officers found the mortally wounded teen on the sidewalk in front of his house, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora said in a joint announcement. An ambulance took Cuadra to St. Josep…
Jingle Brawl: Elmwood Park Police Officer Throws Hat In Ring, Wins Charity Boxing Match Jingle Brawl: Elmwood Park Police Officer Throws Hat In Ring, Wins Charity Boxing Match
Jingle Brawl: Elmwood Park Police Officer Throws Hat In Ring, Wins Charity Boxing Match Elmwood Park Police Officer Mike Sammarone had a puncher's chance when he agreed to fill in at a boxing match with no experience. And he made the most of it. Sammarone had all of three weeks to prepare for the Brothers Before Others law enforcement charity event in Phillipsburg. So the six-year veteran went to Elmwood Park Police Chief Michael Foligno and UFC Bare Knuckles Boxer Jimmie Rivera, who operate a mandatory defensive tactics training program for borough officers. "We immediately began training him twice a day," Foligno said. "His hard work paid off." Dubbed "The Rhino," Sammaro…
National Teen Boxing Champ From NJ Faces Toughest Opponent Yet: Cancer National Teen Boxing Champ From NJ Faces Toughest Opponent Yet: Cancer
National Teen Boxing Champ From NJ Faces Toughest Opponent Yet: Cancer Jesselyn Silva puts up a good fight in the ring.  At just 15 years old, the 2x national boxing champion persevered to the top in a male dominated sport. She has already penned her own memoir "My Corner of the Ring," and has a feature film being made about her. Silva has overcome adversity, no doubt, but has just one more battle she's going to need to win: Her cancer battle. According to a GoFundMe page launched by Giuseppe Lomuscio last week, the teen was diagnosed with cancer. Silva had been experiencing problems with her eyesight, the page reads. On Aug. 9, she got the heartb…