re: University of Alabama spurns Deontay Wilder

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I had no idea who Deontay Wilder was, but wiki informs bme he's a fast-rising star from Tuscaloosa and has actually fought a match there already. A bit odd to turn him away, but the president's reasons seem valid in theory. Not sure why a couple of summer camps would be enough to reject a major title fight, though. I mean, it's June 13th, so a college campus will be pretty dead other than the special events. You're not going to get much better than the middle of June for a good time to host an event like this.

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I don't think so. He's fought in Tuscaloosa, but not on campus. I honestly believe that pro boxing's reputation is the real problem for our prez. Although I don't agree with her, I can understand her reluctance.