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Ron Stander (October 17, 1944 – March 8, 2022) was an American professional boxer, who fought from 1969 to 1982. The highlight of Stander's pro career came on May 25, 1972 when he challenged for the world heavyweight championship in Omaha, Nebraska .
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Mar 8, 2022 · Print. OMAHA, Neb. -- Ron Stander, whose fight against unbeaten world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier in 1972 was the highlight of his 13-year career, has died. He was 77. Toddy Stander said her ...
Ron Stander. Pro debut for May a former toughman contest winner. Stopped on advice of the doctor after round 1. Pearish could not answer the 6th round bell. Howe's pro debut. Williford down 3 times in the 3rd round. Bout stopped after Jackson rose unsteady from the bout's lone knockdown. Scott retired in his corner between the 2nd and 3rd round.
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Mar 11, 2022 · The fight was in Omaha, Neb, and Stander, 27 at the time, carried the hopes and dreams of the entire state with him into the ring. He entered the bout with an outstanding record of 23 wins and one loss. He was a stalk and rock brawler and proud of it. Ron Stander came to fight, not swap pictures. In 1970 he had faced power-punching Ernie Shavers.
Ron Stander, the tough as nails heavyweight contender from Nebraska, died Tuesday of complications due to diabetes, his wife Toddy announced. He was 77 years old. Stander (37-21-3, 28 knockouts), known as the “Bluffs Butcher” because of his hometown of Council Bluffs, Nebraska, rose to popularity due to his aggressive approach to fighting and everyman […]
Mar 8, 2022 · FILE - Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier ducks to miss a right by challenger Ron Stander during their boxing bout May 25, 1972, in Omaha, Neb. In the background is referee Zack Clayton. Stander, whose fight against Frazier in 1972 was the highlight of his 13-year career, has died. He was 77. Toddy Stander said her husband died at home Tuesday ...
Mar 8, 2022 · Ron Stander, whose fight against unbeaten world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier in 1972 was the highlight of his 13-year career, has died. Ron Stander, whose fight against unbeaten world ...
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