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Baltimore’s Gervonta Davis retained his World Boxing Association super-featherweight belt by knocking out Mexico’s Hugo Ruiz with one second remaining in the first round Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

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Boxing does not enjoy widespread appeal, but the sport is getting a lift from Anthony Joshua — a British heavyweight — and Under Armour is along for the ride.

Under Armour often showcases local athletes and sites in its ads. The company is at it again with a new commercial featuring fighters sparring at the Baltimore Boxing Club.

The Oct. 12 Boxing in the Park, a partnership between Robert Crawford's training program and the Laurel Boys and Girls Club, was originally planned to be held outdoors on McCullough Field, but rain forced it inside. Boxers as young as 8 and up to young adults exhibited their talents to highlight youth activities, sportsmanship and community involvement by those who have trained through Crawford Training and Fitness.