Bob Foster, former light heavyweight champion, dies at 76 (The Associated Press)

Bob Foster, the former light heavyweight champion who fought Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali and went on to become a sheriff’s deputy, died Saturday. New Mexico state Rep. Antonio Maestas said in a statement that Foster died at Presbyterian hospital in Albuquerque with wife Rose and his family at his side. ”His wife Rose Foster, his children, and Family thank you for your prayers and support in this time of healing,” the statement said.