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Ex-Illinois hoops star, NBA All-Star reportedly set for December boxing match

Rolando Rosa

By Rolando Rosa

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An ex-Illinois basketball star is reportedly getting into the boxing ring. Illinois legend Deron Williams is on the undercard for the Jake Paul/Tommy Fury fight on Dec. 18, according to reporter Shams Charania.

Charania is reporting that future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Frank Gore is a potential opponent for the former point guard.

Williams was selected by the Utah Jazz with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. Williams was a three-time All-Star during his NBA career from 2005-17. Williams captured Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012.

Williams was a consensus second-team All-American at Illinois in 2005. During that season, Williams guided Illinois to the Final Four.

Rolando Rosa

Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.