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03/20/2006 Archived Entry: "Photo Tribute to Fallen Fighter, Kevin Payne."
Photo Tribute to Fallen Fighter, Kevin Payne.
Tribute graphic courtesy of www.oneinamillionboxing.com
EVANSVILLE, IN - Rugged and beloved Indiana welterweight, Kevin Payne, paid the ultimate price in winning a split decision victory over Ryan Maraldo Saturday night at "The Center": According to www.boxrec.com , "Kevin Payne died due to injuries suffered in this bout on 2006/03/19."
Some photos of Payne, along with a link to a story at the Cyber Boxing Zone covering his bout against legendary fighter Marty Jakubowski, a stoppage loss on November 19, 2004, follow.
At age 34, Kevin Payne's final record was 14-5-1 with six knockouts.
Kevin Payne (left) misses with a left hook against Marty Jakubowski
Jakubowski (left) consoles Payne's boy, seen here in Payne's arms, following his father's TKO loss
Payne (left) and his son with Jakubowski following their bout
An account of Kevin Payne's bout against Marty Jakubowski:
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/news/archives/00000579.htm
See also:
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/news/archives/00001772.htm
Our sympathies go out to his family and friends. God rest his soul.
Photos by Juan C. Ayllon
