Mural honors Ayden's kickboxing legend 'Oak Tree' Demetrius Edwards

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A larger-than-life mural now graces downtown Ayden, celebrating local legend Demetrius Edwards, affectionately known as "Oak Tree." Edwards, an Ayden native, gained fame as a kickboxing champion in 1980 and is rumored to have once broken Mike Tyson's ribs during a sparring session.