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Rudy De Leon dies at 85; Hollenbeck Youth Center grew from his boxing program

Rudy De Leon was commander of the LAPD's Hollenbeck Division when he decided to try to curb street-gang problems by starting a boxing club for youths in the basement of the Boyle Heights police station.

By Valerie J. Nelson

October 25, 2009

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