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Galesburg's Carter Wins First Professional Boxing Fight
A Galesburg man whose name is synonymous with local amateur boxing, made his professional debut Friday night with an impressive win.

Trainer Carlos Duncan told WGIL George Carter pulled off a first round win over Columbus, Ohio's 12 bout veteran, William Armstead.

The fight, which was held in Iowa City, was halted at just one minute and seven seconds after Carter knocked Armstead to the mat three times.
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