Ras-I Dowling:More Than a Name

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For all of his elegance as an athlete, Ras-I Dowling's most distinctive feature might be his name.

"My father gave it to me," said Dowling, a senior defensive back and co-captain who might be Virginia's most recognizable player. "My dad was a huge boxing fan. There was a boxer he heard the name from a while back."

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Ras-I Dowling:More Than a Name

It wasn't just any boxer, either. Dowling's namesake is former world lightweight champion Livingstone Bramble.

Bramble, best known for his victory over Ray Mancini in a 1984 title fight, later changed his name to Ras-I Alujah Bramble.

Bram...

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