Gym founders want to give kids a fighting chance **Ex-boxers band together to open facility to provide guidance for city’s youngsters.
By Andre D. Williams ·
Two ex-Allentown boxers who spilled their share of blood during their careers, made their return to the ring on Saturday. But it was just to pose for pictures. Luis Melendez, a former lightweight, and Art “Breeze” Baylis, a sparring partner for former heavyweight champion Larry…
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