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ONE IN A MILLION BIDS FAREWELL TO "OUR HERO" KEVIN PAYNE
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- Jane
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- Evansville boxing favorite Kevin Payne passed away Sunday afternoon from injuries sustained in his fight Saturday against Ryan Maraldo. It was a tough eight-round battle in which Payne won a split decision, but he had to be taken to the hospital immediately after the fight. Although he underwent brain surgery in an attempt to save his life, it wasn't enough to keep him with us. Payne was looking forward to a promised match with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and it is a true tragedy that his life was ended so early. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
http://www.courierpress.com/ecp/news/ar ... 28,00.html
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- Jane
- Administrator
- http://www.oneinamillionboxing.com/index.htm
ONE IN A MILLION INC. today bid farewell to a family member and boxing hero. Together with the Evansville and Tri-State communities, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Kevin Payne. As a boxer, Kevin fought with passion, determination and a deep respect for the sport of boxing. As our team member and friend, Kevin won our respect and our hearts with his friendly, engaging demeanor and an unrivaled commitment to uplift those around him.
I cannot overstate the joy and admiration Kevin evoked in those around him, and he will be sorely and deeply missed for a very long time.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Jenny Payne, two children, siblings and his extended family, many of whom were by his side throughout this ordeal. Kevin was also a longtime and respected employee of Whirlpool Corp. Evansville.
On behalf of all of the members of the ONE IN A MILLION team and the boxing community, our hearts and prayers go out to the Payne family, and we continue to offer our support to all of Kevin's family members in this difficult time. And as Kevin would have said " WE WILL MISS YOU BUDDY"
Octavius C. James
Chief Executive Officer
ONE IN A MILLION INC.
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- Jane
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- http://www.oneinamillionboxing.com/index.htm
EVANSVILLE, IN - As family, friends and fight fans pay their final respects to hometown hero Kevin Payne, Octavius James/One In A Million Inc. Today announced it will sponsor the Kevin Payne Memorial Fund to ease the difficult transition for the fighter's family.
All funds contributed to the memorial fund will be given to Kevin's wife, Jenny, and his two young children. Anyone wishing to contribute to the memorial fund can send checks or money orders payable to the:
Kevin Payne Memorial Fund
One In A Million Inc.
8789 Louisiana St., Suite B
Merrillville, IN 46410
Attn: Michael Gonzalez
Payne passed away Sun., Mar. 19th, in Evansville, just hours after an internationally televised victory over Ryan Maraldo., that earned Payne a shot at Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., on an HBO card later this year. The Vanderburgh County coroner said Tuesday there were no conclusive findings yet to determine what led to the brain hemorrhage that was determined to be the cause of Payne death.
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