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Boxing returns to east end of the valley
(APR 29) COACHELLA -- It seems like a natural
fit, prize fights staged in casino showrooms in the Coachella Valley.
So it seemed to be a natural move when Trump 29 Casino finally threw its hat
into the local ring. On Sunday, Trump 29 will host its first fight card in
nearly five years -- local fighter Steve Quinonez will be the headliner...Copyrighted
Story on Desert Sun, by Ed CastroWilliams happy to give Lewis a helping hand
(APR 28) The British and
Commonwealth heavyweight champion Danny Williams is to join Lennox Lewis in
the United States, helping the world heavyweight champion prepare for his
fight against Canada's Kirk Johnson in Los Angeles on June 21. Copyrighted
Story on the Guardian, UK
Exclusive Post-Fight Interview: Antonio "The Magic Man"
Tarver
(APR 28) Tarver had to climb up the rough side of the
mountain to attain a world title, and the politics of boxing along
with the powers that be have slapped him in his ... Copyrighted
Story on Boxingtalk.net
The Crash of the Light-Heavyweights "a 100 year low"
(APR 28) How hard does any boxing fan
who's followed the light heavies have to think to imagine what some of the
past light heavyweight champions would have done to ... Copyrighted story
on Eastsideboxing.com
The Square Ring...By Howie Reed - April 26, 2003 Stop the press: Hugo Dianzo (29-8) will be the one
challenging WBC bantam champ Veeraphol Nakhonluang (40-1)in Bangkok May 1.
Dianzo lost a very controversial decision to then-118lb champ Paulie Ayala
two years ago in Ft. Worth, Texas... Full
Story
Results: Larios
retains crown
TOKYO (APR 26) — Champion Oscar Larios of Mexico, scoring a devastating
knockdown in the fifth round, pounded out a 12-round unanimous decision over
fifth-ranked Shigeru Nakazato in an exciting slugfest on Saturday to retain
his World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight title at Tokyo's Ryogoku
Kokugikan.
It was the 26-year-old Guadalajara native's third successful defense of the
title he won in May last year. (Kyodo News)Boxing: Freeman Barr's world-title opponent still up in the
air
(APR 26) Six days from now Naples resident Freeman
Barr is supposed to step into a boxing ring at TECO Arena in Estero
and fight in the main event of what now is a nine ... Copyrighted Story
on Naples Daily News
Daughter joins Hughes on amateur boxing card
MUNCIE - For the first time in history, a father and
daughter are appearing together on a boxing card. Muncie's Al Hughes
will be ... Copyrighted story on Nwe Castle Courier Times
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Drama Without a Script...
By Bernie McCoy
April 23, 2003 |
Its been written that
sports is "drama without a script". Every so often, however, a sports event
plays out exactly according to a script, like the last act of a play. On
October 26, 1951, that play was, in the eyes of many, a tragedy.
Full Story
Rocchigiani seeking to reclaim WBC money
(APR 23) Former world champion boxer
Graciano "Rocky" Rocchigiani aims to secure over US$30 million in damages
from the World Boxing Council despite the boxing organization's filing for
bankruptcy last week. Rocchiagiani thought he had become light-heavyweight
champion in March 1998 when he beat Michael Nunn in what appeared to be a
title fight after American Roy Jones seemed to have relinquished the title.
Copyrighted story on Sports Illustrated
Vargas wants clean comeback
(APR 23) LOS ANGELES – Former two-
time world boxing champion Fernando Vargas begins his comeback July 26 at
the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles on HBO. Vargas was knocked
out in the 11th round by Oscar De La Hoya on Sept. 14, then was placed on
suspension after testing positive for steroids. Copyrighted Story on
Orange County Register
Three Photo Galleries
with Mpegs added to Records site!
By Sue TL Fox
April 23, 2003 |
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(APR 23) The May 2003 ONLINE MPEGS
have been added to the records site that include short clips of Mia St.
John and Jenifer Alcorn fight. Also, two Weigh-in Photo Galleries
of the All-Women's ESPN2 card, and of St. John and Alcorn!
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TV or not TV
By Bernie McCoy
April 21, 2003 |
Have you ever heard of the United States Basketball League? Its a
sub-NBA league existing primarily in medium sized markets around the country
and populated with players not ready for the prime time of the
National Basketball Association.
Full Story
Boxing: Why Bruno's return does not ring true
(APR 20) Bruno's proposed comeback is the
talking point of boxing. But that is all it is ever likely to be. Just talk.
A fight with Audley Harrison won't happen, despite the noises off from
pugilism's panto-land. Copyrighted Story on Independent, UK
A whole new worldview
(APR 19) The first bout is scheduled for 6 pm, with
the main event -- undefeated World Boxing Council lightweight
champion Mayweather vs. ...
Tonight's world championship fight card at
Selland Arena could provide a few answers to the pressing issues of the day:
Will Fresno support big-ticket boxing? Who is more "Mexican," Mia
Rosales-St. John or Jenifer Alcorn? Copyrighted Story - Fresno Bee
BOXING: Marathon effort from heroic Watson
(APR 19) Former Boxer Michael Watson was today
expected to complete the London Marathon - 12 years after suffering a near
fatal brain injury which doctors feared would confine him to a wheelchair
for life. Copyrighted Story on U TV, UK
Boxing: Frazier handles Murray by decision
(APR 18)
Robert “Pushup” Frazier had everything to lose in his fight against Charles
“The Natural” Murray Thursday night. At 29, Frazier still has many years
ahead of him in his quest for a world boxing title. Copyrighted Story on
Rochester Democrat Chronicle
Sucra ' Ray Oliveira , Ortiz headline sweet
night of boxing
(APR 16) The 6'2'' man-mountain will have
to avoid the lightning quick hands of Mateen - who has been in the ring with
such boxing stalwarts as James "Lights Out" Toney.
Copyrighted Story on Eastside Boxing
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SPEND ABAZI keeps his
Crown vs. unbeated SAMIR LAALA! |
(APR 14) In the K.B. Hallen arena of
Copenhagen, Denmark, on last Friday April 11th the WBA INTERNATIONAL - E.B.A.
Featherweight Champion SPEND ABAZI (DEN) headlined the Team Palle event
defending his Title against unbeaten Algerian origin Frenchman SAMIR LAALA (FRA)
(13-0-0). Spend Abazi after a tremendous 7 rounds, where he dominated the
scorecards, made his opponent go to the canvas for a first knockdown, after
which challenger Laala could not recover and the Referee Mr. Erkki Meronen
from Finland had to stop the Championship at 1:52 min. of the 8th round.
Source: WBA
TALKIN BOXIN
by Howie Reed -April 14, 2003
THERE are perks that come with covering or
competing in sport that come only to those that do. It probably takes a
singer to fully enjoy Frank singing "One for My Baby" from his Wee Hours of
the Morning album. Full Story
Boxing: Tyson licence in doubt
(APR 14) New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey
will refuse any request for a licence by the former heavyweight champion
Mike Tyson. The news comes a day after Tyson's camp announced that agreement
had been reached in principle with New Jersey's sporting authorities for a
fight on June 21 on the same card as World Boxing Council heavyweight
champion Lennox Lewis. Copyrighted Story on New Zealand Herald, New
Zealand
Bruno plans comeback fight against Harrison
(APR 14) Frank Bruno, the former world heavyweight champion and sometime
star of the pantomimes, has revealed he is determined to fight again – and
that he wants a showdown with Audley Harrison next summer. Bruno, who
is 41, is ready to end his seven-year exile and fight Harrison if he can
pass a British Boxing Board of Control medical and, more importantly, if a
million pounds can be made available. Copyrighted Story on Independent,
UK
PRO BOXING: Miller retires
(APR 13) Though Harold
Miller's 14-year professional boxing career was overshadowed by that of a
former Grand Forks boxer - Olympic medalist and multi-title world champion
Virgil Hill - Miller did fight for world titles twice. But as he
celebrates his 36th birthday today...Copyrighted Story on Grand Forks
Herald
Winning Still a drug for Tapia
By Jack Magowan
(APR 12) THE guy has
never cheated on his wife, but cocaine is his mistress. He is a drug
addict and alcoholic who says he has been declared clinically dead four
times, and has an arrest record over 100 pages long. He has been shot and
stabbed, too, and once tried to commit suicide. Copyrighted on Belfast
Telegraph
Boxers Make Ring History
(APR 12)
Boxing history will be made on June
21, when for the first time two Canadians — Lennox Lewis and Kirk Johnson —
will meet each other for the sport's most glamorous title, the heavyweight
championship of the world
Johnson-Lewis bout: 'Done deal'
(APR 12)
Kirk Johnson has signed on for another title shot. And it’s the biggest shot
in all of boxing. The North Preston boxer signed a deal yesterday to
face Lennox Lewis on June 21, a day after Johnson’s 31st birthday.
Copyrighted Story on Canada.com
Boxing: Kimbrough pulls out of Golden Gloves bout
(APR 12) Verquan Kimbrough withdrew from a boxing
match scheduled for tonight as part of the Western Pennsylvania Golden
Gloves inside the David L. Lawrence Convention ... Copyrighted Story on
Pittsburgh Post
Boxing: Pithie sees route into
the
big time
(APR 11) Dean Pithie has been close to the top
of the British super-featherweight division for five years, but he has never
has the luck in important fights. Tomorrow night at York Hall, Bethnal
Green, Pithie defends his Commonwealth version of the title against
Glasgow's Craig Docherty knowing that an impressive win could lead to a
fight against the two high-profile names who dominate the division.
Copyrighted Story on Independent.co.uk
Boxing: Dotse looks to regain spot with world's
top bantamweights
(APR 10) You can't keep Steve Dotse out of the
gym -- literally First of all, he has the keys to Jarrell's Gym. Secondly,
that's where he eats, sleeps and trains, always with an eye on returning to
the world's fraternity of elite bantamweights. Copyrighted Story of the
Savannah Morning News
Press Release: Shannon
Briggs back in Beantown
(APR 10)
BOSTON, Mass.
– One of the top heavyweight boxers in the world, Shannon “The Cannon”
Briggs (37-4-1, 31 KOs), after more than a decade’s absence comes back to
Boston Friday night, April 18 for the “Return of the Backyard Brawl,”
promoted by Pendarvis Boxing Promotions, at the Strand Theatre in
Dorchester. More
Boxing: Murray fight postponed a third time
(APR 10) A pro fight card headlined by Charles
Murray that was rescheduled for tonight at Blue Cross Arena at the War
Memorial has been knocked out for the third time. Charles Rapp Enterprises
on Wednesday announced that due to two undercard fights falling through, the
card featuring Murray against Robert “Pushup” Frazier has been postponed
until next Thursday, April 17. Copyrighted Story on Democrat and
Chronicle.
Boxing: Couch comes out fighting
(APR 9) Bethnal Green. The 20-year-old, from Thame
Boxing Club, was beaten 31-16 in the final which was shown on BBC
Television. Couch told ....Copyrighted Story on Borehanwood Times, UK
Kelly: Just Give me a chance
(APR 10) Aside from being 35, Kevin Kelley has
lost to Naseem Hamed and Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera has beaten
them both. Consequently, few beyond Kelley himself .....Copyrighted Story and top pick by HBN, is on
Las Vegas Sun
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(APR 8) Jenifer Alcorn and Mia St. John were
interviewed today on Fox sports Radio about their upcoming fight at the
Selland Arena, in Fresno, California, on HBO (untelevised)... To hear
interview..www.thepalace.net
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Lewis mounts his case for Canadian
(APR 8) Lennox Lewis looks set to face Canadian
Kirk Johnson in a June 21 world heavyweight title defence. Johnson's camp
say they are ready to agree terms for the fight which is likely to take
place in Buffalo, close to the border with Canada. Copyrighted Story on
Middlesborough Evening Gazette
Ward closing out boxing career in trilogy finale
against Gatti ...
(APR 8) LOWELL, Mass. – The illustrious 18-year pro boxing career of “Irish”
Micky Ward will officially come to a dramatic conclusion June 7 when he
fights archrival Arturo “Thunder” Gatti in Gatti-Ward III live on HBO in
Atlantic City. Copyrighted Story on EastsideBoxing.com
Voice from the boxing arena will have a familiar ring to
it
(APR 8) If the fights are as interesting as the ring announcer, Thursday
night’s return of pro boxing to Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial for the
first time since 1996 should be a huge success. Copyrighted Story on
Rochester Demcrat Chronicle, New York
Cedric Kushner Promotions , Inc . Acquires
America Presents ...
(APR 8) NEW
YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-Cedric Kushner Promotions, Inc. ("CKP") (OTCBB: CKHP -
news) has announced that it has acquired the boxing video library of America
Presents. America Presents, the Denver-based promotional firm, has more than
300 hours in its library, including bouts featuring fighters such as Joel
Casamayor, Hector Camacho, Wayne McCullough, David Reid and David Tua.
Press Release on Business Wire
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Exclusive Interview
with George Chung!
Conducted by Sue TL Fox
April 7, 2003 |
(APR 7) George Chung is a one of
California’s busiest promoters, working the state from North, Central and
South. Since April 2000 he has been involved in over 22 fights. Chung is a
former National and International Karate Champions and also trains the SF
49ers in martial arts.....Interview
Ward closing out boxing career in trilogy
finale against Gatti
June 7 in Atlantic City
LOWELL, Mass. – The
illustrious 18-year pro boxing career of “Irish” Micky Ward will officially
come to a dramatic conclusion June 7 when he fights archrival Arturo
“Thunder” Gatti in Gatti-Ward III live on HBO in Atlantic City.
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Heavyweight Memories...
By Bernie McCoy
April 6, 2003
©Photo by Sue TL Fox
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Its amazing how easy memories come back. I'm
watching what I thought would be a very compelling heavyweight fight between
Roy Jones Jr. and John Ruiz. The quicker Jones is having no trouble with the
... Full Story
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April 5, 2003 |
(APR 5) WBAN has been extremely busy adding
new photo galleries, mpegs, and much more. Newest galleries include,
Sumya Anani vs. Lisa Holewyne, Laila Ali vs. Mary Ann Almager,
Amateur boxers in March 22 event, and April's Online Mpegs
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He's Brave to mess with me
(APR 5) AFTER a week of confusion, 15,000 boxing
fans will finally find the answer to a nagging question tonight - whether
Ricky Hatton can really fight. Hatton has been carefully managed and
brilliantly matched during his career but there is a real possibility his
world could come tumbling down. Copyrighted Story on the Mirror, UK
Boxing: Hatton out to win over America's armchair fans
(APR 4) Two weeks ago, Scott Harrison fought in front of 7,000 people; last
Saturday, Audley Harrison was watched by a TV audience of nearly three
million; but tomorrow a crowd-pulling British boxer will face a real test
when Ricky Hatton defends his World Boxing Union light welterweight title
against American veteran Vince Phillips.
Copyrighted Story on
Independent, UK]
Deadline for Lewis
(APR 4) Las Vegas, Nevada - The World Boxing Council has imposed an April 15
deadline for heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis of Britain to decide whether
or not to fight Mike Tyson. Copyrighted Story on News24
For Immediate Release: Oscar De La Hoya brings four
unbeaten warriors to the Grand Olympic Auditorium
LOS ANGELES, Four fighters - all young, unbeaten and ready to take
on the world. On Thursday, April 17, the future of Southern California
boxing – Jose Navarro, Mike Anchondo, and Librado and Enrique Andrade - will
bring their best to the legendary Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles
for Golden Boy Promotions’ “Oscar De La Hoya Presents...More
Tua's jab falls short of mark
(APR 4) He
almost did. He rocked The Rock during that round and nearly put him away.
But nearly doesn't cut it in boxing - any more than almost, could have or
should have. This was Tua at his most frustrating - not for his opponent but
for his audience. Copyrighted Story on Stuff.co.nz
Mpush's joy will be short lived, says Thobela
(APR 2) Mpush Makambi's joy at being officially
restored as the South African middleweight champion will be short-lived.
Makambi dethroned Anthony van Niekerk under mysterious circumstances two
weeks ago. Boxing South Africa resolved the matter seven days later and
installed Makambi the victor on a TKO in the sixth round. Copyrighted
Story on Independent Online
Throw some jabs, donations for
PAL boxing
(APR 2) The youth boxing program operating out
of the old boys' ranch has avoided a fiscal knockout, but is still in a
fight to stay alive. Within a week of being ordered to close down by Sheriff
Mike Kanalakis, the Neutral Corners Boxing Program found the financial and
political support to stay on its feet...Copyrighted Story on The
Californian
Result will make me a better
fighter says Tua
(APR 1) An unhurt David Tua was surprisingly
upbeat yesterday after his draw with Hasim Rahman, and plotting another
contest. "Lots of guys in lots of divisions have had three fights," he said,
citing Ali and Frazier, Hagler and Hearns and others. Copyrighted Story
on New Zealand Herald
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