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Uzbekistan's Fazliddin Gaibnazarov, left, and United State's Gary Russell exchange punches during a men's light welterweight 64-kg quarterfinals boxing match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Gary Russell Jr., his brothers headline boxing card

By Thom Loverro

Italian boxing coach and former Olympic Gold medalist Maurizio Stecca speaks to the Associated Press about yesterday's attack events in London, Thursday March 23, 2017. Stecca was visiting the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday when a man went on a deadly rampage, first driving a car into pedestrians then stabbing a police officer to death before being fatally shot by police within Parliament's grounds in London. (AP Photo/Sophie Berman)

Italian boxers describe ‘truly horrible’ London attack

By SOPHIE BERMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 1975 file photo, heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, and Little Muhammad Ali, his 2-and-a-half year old son, arrive at Miami Beach, Fla. Muhammad Ali’s son, who bears his name, is launching a campaign in support of religious freedom a month after he and his mother were detained by immigration officials at a Florida airport. Ali Jr. said he was questioned about his religion during the incident, which showed him that work remains around his father’s fight on the issue. (AP Photo/File)

Muhammad Ali’s son launching religious freedom campaign

By ERRIN HAINES WHACK - Associated Press

Ex-boxing promoter, hoops coach seeks new embezzlement trial

Associated Press

In this Feb. 24, 2017 photo, Midshipman Zoe Wang, in red, of Herndon, Va., punches Ally Annick of Pasadena, Calif., in a 132-lb boxing match during the U.S. Naval Academy's Brigade Boxing Championships in Annapolis, Md. Since the first championship in 1942, it's become one of the most popular events at the Naval Academy. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP PHOTOS: Navy midshipmen lace up gloves, get in the ring

By PATRICK SEMANSKY - Associated Press

Toledo firefighter, boxer fights off adversity

By NICHOLAS PIOTROWICZ - Associated Press

Columbus showcase to feature Ohio city’s notable boxers

Associated Press

Pine Bluff sees boxing revival

By KNOWLES ADKISSON - Associated Press

Two female cadets train at the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point. (Washington Post video screenshot)

West Point: Boxing a requirement for all female cadets

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

United States' Claressa Maria Shields, right, reacts as she won her gold medal for the women's middleweight 75-kg boxing against Netherlands' Nouchka Fontijn at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Claressa Shields becomes 1st American boxer with 2 Olympic golds

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 1971, file photo, Referee Jay Edson, left, keeps an eye on the fight between Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis, right, in the 12th round of their heavyweight fight in Houston. Ellis, a former heavyweight boxing champion who trained with fellow Louisville fighter Muhammad Ali and squared off against some of his era's best fighters, has died in his hometown Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He was 74. Ellis' brother, Jerry, said the ex-champion died at a Louisville hospital Tuesday after suffering from Alzheimer's disease in recent years. (AP Photo/File)

Muhammad Ali always stood out among Louisville’s four kings of boxing

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Although he held an advantage in reach, challenger Buddy Baer, right, ran into Joe Louis, left as he tried to land one of his own in their title go at Washington, May 23, 1941. Louis won when Baer was disqualified for refusing to answer the seventh-round well. (AP Photo/Charles Gorry)

LOVERRO: Joe Louis stood tall 75 years ago in Washington fight with Buddy Baer

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

International Boxing Federation challenger and hometown hero Lamont "Havoc" Peterson, talks to reporters in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, as he bandages his hands during a work out in preparation for a 12-round Unified Super Lightweight World title bout against World Champion Amir “King” Khan from Bolton, Lancashire, England. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

LOVERRO: ‘Premiere Boxing Champions’ card a crime, not just an embarrassment

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Lamont Peterson, center, poses after a boxing match against Amir Khan, of England, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Lamont Peterson hopes to start winning again near where it all began

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

In this May 2, 2015, photo, Manny Pacquiao answers questions during a press conference following his welterweight title fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas. Boxing fans across the country or at least their lawyers are calling the hyped-up fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather a fraud. (AP Photo/John Locher,File)

Manny Pacquiao sued by fans; fight of century becomes fight in court

By Kimberly Pierceall - Associated Press

Following last week's Pacquiao-Mayweather debacle, HBO gave boxing fans a real, action-packed fight Saturday night between Canelo Alvarez (right) and James Kirkland. (Associated Press)

LOVERRO: Point blame at Manny Pacquiao for Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight debacle

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

There were lots of angry people who were $100 lighter after watching Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s (left) victory Saturday night over Manny Pacquiao. (Associated Press)

LOVERRO: Floyd Mayweather Jr. got his money’s worth, but the fans didn’t

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, holds up the title belt next to referee Kenny Bayless after his win against Manny Pacquiao, from the Philippines, in their welterweight title fight on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision

By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press

Floyd Mayweather Sr., from left, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach pose for photographers during a news conference Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Las Vegas. Mayweather Jr. will face Pacquiao in a welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas on May 2. (AP Photo/John Locher)

LOVERRO: Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao setting stage for future of boxing

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe, laugh during a news conference Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Las Vegas. Mayweather will face Marcos Maidana in a welterweight title fight on Saturday, May 3. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

LOVERRO: Leonard Ellerbe among the first to see something in Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times