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[Doug Millison]

SPORTS: Second Fatal Fight Shown On ESPN 
The death of 26-year-old boxer Beethavean Scottland from injuries sustained
during a bout aired on ESPN2 was the second fatal fight the network has
shown in the last nine months, according to Inside. "It's an incredibly
unfortunate tragedy," said ESPN2 executive Bob Yalen. "Because it happened
on network TV, it gives more of a platform to people, but accidents occur in
every sport." He added that the Tuesday night series will continue unchanged
until its 13-week trial run expires in August. "Ratings have been great,"
Mr. Yalen said. 
July 10, 2001 
Source: Inside.com 
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