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Frankie Duarte, an exciting Los Angeles area bantamweight who was active during the 1970s and 1980s, has passed away. It appears that he had a brain tumor.

- Chuck Johnston

I've looked back on many of Duarte's fights, and he was indeed a very exciting fighter. I hate to hear he's passed on. RIP Frankie.

One of the great comeback stories.
Back from the depths of addiction to compete at the highest level.

RIP, Frankie!

Condolences to his loved ones. Duarte was a very nice guy.