Legendary boxer Dwight Muhammad Qawi has died at the age of 72, his family confirmed, after a five-year battle with dementia. his sister, Wanda King, confirmed the tragic news following a legendary career which saw the American two-weight fighter take on both George Foreman and Evander Holyfield.
She said: “He was a great father, a great Pop-Pop to his grandchildren. He had a heart of gold, and he fought his dementia illness just like he was fighting in the ring. He went out like a champ. Right to the end.”
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