by David P. Greisman

Boxing fans learned about Dewey Bozella when he was set to make his pro debut, a 52-year-old man stepping into the ring after serving 26 years in prison for a murder he did not actually commit.

Bozella sued a county in Upstate New York after his release, seeking $25 million. That lawsuit has been settled, with the county agreeing to pay Bozella $7.5 million, according to the Associated Press.

He fought on the undercard of the October 2011 bout between Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson, scoring a four-round decision over Larry Hopkins.

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