Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston.
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. begins his workout practice session on late Friday evening at Gorilla Heavy Hitters gym in Odessa. He is joined by his son, who is nicknamed "LJ". (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Joe Alday, Joey’s father and coach, is ready for his son to be back in the boxing ring after a four-year hiatus. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. tapes his hand in preparation for a practice session on late Friday evening. Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. begins his practice session on late Friday evening at Gorilla Heavy Hitters boxing gym. Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. begins his practice session on late Friday evening at Gorilla Heavy Hitters boxing gym. Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. begins his practice session on late Friday evening at Gorilla Heavy Hitters boxing gym. Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)
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Former boxing champion Joey Alday Jr. begins his practice session on late Friday evening at Gorilla Heavy Hitters boxing gym. Alday Jr. is stepping back into the ring after a four-year hiatus. His first professional match since 2018 is set for Dec. 10 in Houston. (B Kay Richter/Odessa American)