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Tim witherspoon

American World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon, left, with Britain's Frank Bruno during a press reception in Hornchurch, Essex, on July 10, 1986, days before the two fighters were to meet at Wembley Arena in London. Photo credit: Dave Caulkin, The Associated Press
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