Ulises Solís to fight in Reno
A stacked card of world-class boxers will face off July 3 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino as part of Reno’s centennial celebration of one of history’s most important sporting events — 1910’s Johnson v. Jeffries boxing match.
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Ward delivers first pitch
Prior to Friday night’s A’s vs. Twins game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland boxer and WBA super middelweight world champion Andre Ward threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game. A’s relief pitcher Tyson Ross, also from Oakland, caught the ceremonial pitch.
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