{"id":87758,"date":"2020-04-20T13:29:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T19:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=87758"},"modified":"2020-06-01T17:03:15","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T22:03:15","slug":"tragedy-hits-former-wbc-junior-middlweight-champion-tony-harrison-when-his-beloved-father-trainer-ali-salaam-dies-at-59-from-coronavirus-breaking-boxing-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=87758","title":{"rendered":"Tragedy Hits Former WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Tony Harrison When His Beloved Father & Trainer Ali Salaam Dies at 59 From Coronavirus – Breaking Boxing News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"<\/a>By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt<\/strong><\/p>\n

The father and trainer of the former WBC Junior Middleweight Champion Tony Harrison,28-3, 21 KO’s Ali Salaam has tragically died at the young age of 59 from contracting the Coronavirus.<\/p>\n

Salaam, who was the son of longtime professional boxer the late Henry Hank, 62-30-4, 40 KO’s was also was a professional boxer himself in his younger days, who fought in the welterweight division. His final ring record was 11-7, 5 KO’s.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>His son, Tony, posted this heartfelt message on social media earlier:<\/p>\n

“You was in a tough fight and went the distance the decision just didn’t go our way but we was together every step of the way what more could I ask! My right hand forever get some rest pops it ain’t goodbye it’s just see you later!”<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Ringside Report sends our deepest condolences to Tony and his entire family in their time of grief.<\/p>\n

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