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Published August 18, 2011, 08:36 AM

Boxer's legacy is his charity work, friend says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — About 1,000 people gathered at a Minneapolis church to say goodbye to a legendary Minnesota boxer.

  • Scott LeDoux
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    This Nov. 23, 1979 file photo shows heavyweight boxer Scott LeDoux posing with the championship belt. His longtime friend and attorney Bob Dolan told The Associated Press Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, that LeDoux died Thursday at his Coon Rapids home after a nearly three-year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 62. LeDoux was nicknamed the "Fighting Frenchman" and faced some of boxing greats during his 10-years professional career, stepping into the ring with Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Leon Spinks. (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Darlene Pfister)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — About 1,000 people gathered at a Minneapolis church to say goodbye to a legendary Minnesota boxer.

Scott LeDoux (leh-DOO') was remembered for more than his bouts with 11 champions, including Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Mike Tyson. At Mount Olivet Lutheran Church on Wednesday, LeDoux was also acknowledged as a tireless crusader for charity.

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and fellow Anoka County Board members were among fans, friends and family who filled the church.

LeDoux was a Crosby native who fought for the heavyweight title. He died last Thursday at age 62 of complications related to Lou Gehrig's disease.

The Star Tribune (http://bit.ly/njXHIb) says LeDoux's 1976 fight against fellow Minnesotan Duane Bobick set a state boxing attendance record that still stands. He was twice elected to the Anoka County Board following his boxing career.

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