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Boxers Mercer and Camacho on the Grand Strand
Posted: 08.21.2011 at 1:13 AM
Mark Haggard

Mark Haggard, NewsChannel 15 Sports Reporter/Anchor, brings 33 years of experience to NewsChannel 15.

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Ray Mercer and Hector Camacho, Jr. in Surfside Beach
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Former WBO World Heavyweight Champion "Merciless" Ray Mercer and middleweight Hector Camacho, Jr. were in Surfside Beach, South Carolina on Saturday night to help raise money for Find A Dream. The foundation plans to build a gymnasium and learning center for children in North Myrtle Beach.

Mercer, who currently lives in Fayetteville, North Carolina, won an Olympic Gold Medal as a heavyweight in 1988. He retired with a professional record of 36-7 with 26 KO's.

Camacho, Jr. is the son of legendary boxing champion Hector Macho Camacho who won titles in the super lightweight, lightweight and junior welterweight divisions back in the 1980's. Camacho, Jr. is still active with a record of 52-4-1 including 28 KO's.

 

 

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