Notable sports deaths in 2012

From legends on the field and off, here is a look at some of the sports figures who died this year:

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Hector "Macho" Camacho (May 24, 1962-Nov. 24, 2012) -- Known for his flamboyant style (hence the nickname), Camacho won titles in three different divisions. He defeated Roberto Duran twice and was the one who ended Sugar Ray Leonard's comeback attempt. Camacho battled with drug addiction throughout his life. He died four days after being shot in the face while sitting in a car parked outside a bar in his native Puerto Rico. He was 50.
Hector "Macho" Camacho (May 24, 1962-Nov. 24, 2012) -- Known for his flamboyant style (hence the nickname), Camacho won titles in three different divisions. He defeated Roberto Duran twice and was the one who ended Sugar Ray Leonard's comeback attempt. Camacho battled with drug addiction throughout his life. He died four days after being shot in the face while sitting in a car parked outside a bar in his native Puerto Rico. He was 50.