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Boxer Inspires Schoolkids Before Biggest Fight Of Career

by Clay Williams

Posted: 03.08.2013 at 2:18 PM

Clay Williams

Clay Williams is the Sports Director for Action 4 News.

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DONNA, TX -- Weslaco lightweight champion Omar Figueroa Jr. gave the kids at Truman Price Elementary in Donna an inspirational talk about hard work and dedication, just as his has paid off with a major bout in San Antonio next month.

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