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Years Later, Rectifying Boxers’ Grave Injustices » BALA CYNWYD, Pa.— Hidden in a hilly corner of Merion Memorial Park, just outside the city limits of Philadelphia, are the gravestones of Beatrice Tate (born 3/14/20, died 5/6/99) and Nellie J. Garrett (1929-2001). • The cemetery is filled with mothers, fathers, sons and daughters – everyday people with names nobody knows except the family they left behind. • Between Beatrice Tate and Nellie Garrett, though, is a name whose mention will give pause to any boxing fan and bring a smile to any Philly fight fan. • “Gypsy Joe Harris – 1945-1990”… Thom Loverro, washingtontimes.com

Pavlik To Prepare For Tough Defense » YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik’s first middleweight title defense was a mismatch. His latest one is expected to be a classic. • “But I don’t know how he’ll react when he’s in there against a legitimate, big-punching middleweight. He’s never fought that caliber of fighter, while we’ve fought much bigger people than Paul Williams.” —Pavlik’s trainer, Jack Loew… JOE SCALZO, www.vindy.com

How Would Calzaghe Fare Against The Super Six? » TYPICAL isn’t it? The super middleweight division has been arguably boxing’s weakest over the past decade, even when Joe Calzaghe was in his pomp. • For years, and even now, the Welshman was pilloried for not fighting the best guys out there. • But I say to you all. What guys?… Martin Williams, www.dailypost.co.uk

Photos: Harris by Jerry Lodriguss; Pavlik by Al Bello/Getty Images