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Tyrone Everett

Tyrone Everett (April 18, 1953 – May 26, 1977) was a professional boxer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He was a top-rated contender in the junior lightweight division during the 1970s. His best known fight is a controversial decision loss to World Boxing Council Junior Lightweight Champion Alfredo Escalera on November 30, 1976. Everett was killed by his girlfriend on May 26, 1977, after she found him with a transvestite.

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Tyrone Everett (April 18, 1953 – May 26, 1977) was a professional boxer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He was a top-rated contender in the junior lightweight division during the 1970s. His best known fight is a controversial decision loss to World Boxing Council Junior Lightweight Champion Alfredo Escalera on November 30, 1976. Everett was killed by his girlfriend on May 26, 1977, after she found him with a transvestite.

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