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SE Michigan Boxer Dies After Debut Pro Fight: Patch PM

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Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

Boxer Dies After Debut Professional Fight

A teen who had dreamed of becoming “the future Muhammad Ali” died of head injuries days after a match in Ohio.

Deputies Step In After Grinch Steals Kids’ Christmas

Oakland County sheriff’s deputies lure crime victim to their office on a ruse, where they show “there are still good people” in the world.

Construction Workers Injured When Scaffolding Collapses

The men, both in their 30s, sustained “traumatic injuries” in the construction accident.

Christmastime Tornado? Hazardous Weather Possible

The weather could feel more like springtime than Christmas as a cold front brings potentially hazardous weather to Metro Detroit.

Waffle Kerfuffle, Bacon Shooting, Hog Heaven and More Weird News

Snakes, turtles and rats. Plus, should the government get into Jim Harbaugh’s trousers?

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