January 20, 2010

World champion Salish Kootenai boxer

World Champion Boxer Returns to Montana

By Beth CroughanMontana's only world champion boxer returned to the spotlight tonight. But it wasn't in the ring.

Marvin Camel is a two-time world champion boxer and member of the Salish Kootenai Tribe. He currently lives in Tavares, Florida, but came back to the Flathead Reservation to speak to tribal members.
Comment:  For more on the subject, see Heavyweight Champ to Get Native Name, Boxers Vie for Middleweight Title, and Notable Native Athletes.

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