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UFC 107 updates from Memphis
The Globe's Nancy Marrapese-Burrell is providing updates from Memphis, Tenn. this week where Boston's Kenny Florian will take on Clay Guida at UFC 107 on Saturday.
Johnny Tapia, 45; tragedy marked life of boxing champ
ALBUQUERQUE — Johnny Tapia, the five-time boxing champion whose turbulent career was marked by cocaine addiction, alcohol, depression, and run-ins with the law, was found dead Sunday at his Albuquerque home. He was 45. (Associated Press, 5/29/12)
Some swinging and singing
The House of Blues, parked on Lansdowne Street opposite Fenway Park, took on a Red Sox theme last night, hosting its own Boston vs. New York competition, headlined by lefthander Danny O’Connor of Framingham. (Globe Correspondent, 5/25/12)
Boxer Danny O’Connor has dreams of a world title
The world is yet to know Danny O’Connor, not at the level he hopes to be known, which would be to have his name up in lights, money in the bank, and a world boxing championship belt strapped around his hardened, tattooed belly. (Globe Staff, 5/20/12)