Debut fighter dies in Arkansas Boxing Show last night

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  1. Dr.Goodnight

    Dr.Goodnight Its the SOB Full Member

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    Arkansas now joins in the ranks as such states as Missouri , Nevada & California with having
    death in the professional boxing ring.Yes last night in Benton Arkansas a boxer apparently
    died from injuries he suffered in his bout in the ring in Benton Arkansas.It is
    truly a sad day for Arkansas Boxing and boxing around the world but mostly for the
    family of the Debut Fighter Anthony Jones. May he rest in Peace !


    Stacy Goodson
     
  2. BoxKing

    BoxKing Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Source?
    Article?
    Ref?
     
  3. Dr.Goodnight

    Dr.Goodnight Its the SOB Full Member

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    Me ? Thats your source ! I don't read boxing, I live it .......
     
  4. VX.Nefarious

    VX.Nefarious Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  5. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    What happened? in only a 4 round fight he took that much punishment?
     
  6. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Do you eat boxing as well?

    This is important.
     
  7. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    sorry to hear that....rip
     
  8. perspicacity

    perspicacity Raising The Bar Full Member

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    R.I.P

    Sad news
     
  9. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Terrible news.

    R.I.P.!
     
  10. Reppin501

    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    Wow this is about 45 minutes from me, didn't know of the event, but haven't heard of this horrible news either. I'll make some calls and see what I can find out, either way RIP, and condolences to the family.
     
  11. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    the saddest side of the sport. not everyone has the physical makeup to withstand the punishment endured in a boxing match.
     
  12. RoosterC

    RoosterC Well-Known Member Full Member

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    RIP

    I hope someone posts more information on this sad subject.
     
  13. JunitoJab

    JunitoJab Antagonist Full Member

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    Oh no..

    What a tragedy..

    R.I.P..
     
  14. kolokomandos

    kolokomandos GLASS IS NOT AN OPTION Full Member

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    probably no cheen?

    Haye now won't fight Klits for sure.

    rip
     
  15. Joe.Boxer

    Joe.Boxer Chinchecker Full Member

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    Horrific news. The darker side of boxing rears its ugly head.