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Aaron Pryor, boxing legend with 39-1 career record, dies

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Boxing great Aaron Pryor died early Sunday morning at the age of 60 after a long battle with heart disease, WCPO in Cincinnati reports. His 61st birthday would have been October 20.

Sad to hear of the passing of Aaron Pryor, an old friend and a great warrior. Prayers with his wife Frankie and his children. #RIPHawk

— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) October 9, 2016

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Nicknamed the “Hawk," Pryor was 39-1 with 35 KOs over his career.