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Boxing Legend Alex Wallau Passes at 80, Remembered for Integrity

10/13/2025

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Alex Wallau, a prominent boxing commentator and Emmy Award-winning producer, died at 80 on October 10, 2025.
He exposed a fraudulent boxing tournament promoted by Don King.
His career spanned decades with roles at ABC Sports and HBO Boxing.
He battled throat cancer in the early 1990s.
Fellow commentator Jim Lampley praised Wallau, noting his influence on his career.

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Story summary

Alex Wallau, a prominent boxing commentator and Emmy Award-winning producer, died at 80 on October 10, 2025.
He exposed a fraudulent boxing tournament promoted by Don King.
His career spanned decades with roles at ABC Sports and HBO Boxing.
He battled throat cancer in the early 1990s.
Fellow commentator Jim Lampley praised Wallau, noting his influence on his career.