The sports item incorrectly said that Steve McNair, the former NFL player who was killed July 4, played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi. McNair played at Alcorn State University.
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Ex-Boxing Champ Gatti Found Dead in Hotel Room in Brazil
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Former boxing champion Arturo Gatti, one of the most exciting fighters of his generation, was found dead in a hotel room in the posh seaside resort of Porto de Galihnas in Sao Paulo, Brazil, early yesterday.
Police investigator Edilson Alves said the body of the former junior welterweight champ was discovered in his hotel room at the tourist resort, where Gatti had arrived on Friday with his Brazilian wife, Amanda, and 1-year-old son.
Alves said police were investigating and it was unclear how the 37-year-old Canadian died.
"It is still too early to say anything concrete, although it is all very strange," Alves said.
A spokeswoman for the state public safety department said Gatti's wife and son were unhurt.
"There were no bullet or stab wounds on his body, but police did find blood stains on the floor," she said.
Gatti first captured the junior welterweight title in 1995, when he defeated Tracy Harris Patterson in Atlantic City. His brawling style and natural charisma made him a fan favorite. . . .
Felix Sturm retained his WBA middleweight title, beating Khoren Gevor in a unanimous 12-round decision in Nuerburg, Germany. All three judges called the fight for Sturm, 115-113 twice and 117-111.
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Big Turnout for McNair's Funeral
Nearly 5,000 people turned out to say goodbye to former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair at his funeral in Hattiesburg, Miss.
McNair, 36, was shot and killed on July 4 by his girlfriend, 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, who then shot herself in the head.
