Boxing: Tyson Knocked Out by British Fighter, Williams
(JULY 31) The former world heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson of the
United States, has been knocked out by unheralded Danny Williams of
Britain....copyrighted story on Voice of America
Williams
beats Tyson in boxing upset
(JULY 31) Williams, who had not been given much of a chance in the build-up
to the fight, finished off Tyson nine seconds from the end of the fourth
round in Kentucky with a final looping right hander. The former British and
Commonwealth champion then topped off his night by proposing to his
long-term partner Zoe Browne. ...copyrighted story on ITV
Boxing: Mesi attends the fights as a fan
(July 29, 2004) — Joe Mesi is a boxing fan at heart.
The unbeaten Buffalo heavyweight contender, whose future in the ring is
under a cloud following a March head injury, was ringside for Wednesday's
pro fight card at Frontier Field. Copyrighted Story on Rochester Demoncrat
and Chronicle
Boxing: Tony Ayala Sent Back to Prison for 10 Years
(JULY 28) SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - Former world middleweight
championship contender Tony Ayala Jr was sent back to prison for 10 years on
Wednesday for violating his parole on a burglary conviction. Ayala, 41, was
once the world's second-ranked middleweight and in line for a shot at the
title. But he was convicted of rape in New Jersey in 1983 and served 15
years in prison before his release in 1999. [Reuters]
Boxing: Gatti knocks out Dorin to keep WBC crown
(JULY 25) ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey: American Arturo Gatti has knocked out
once-unbeaten Romanian Leonard Dorin two minutes and 55 seconds into the
second round to keep the World Boxing Council super lightweight
title...Copyrighted story on Channel News Asia
Boxing: Rahman lands for 'backyard' fight card
(July 24, 2004) — Wednesday's
professional boxing card at Frontier Field includes six Rochester fighters.
Well, make that seven. Former undisputed heavyweight champion Hasim “The
Rock” Rahman, who headlines the main event against Nigerian Friday “The
13th” Ahunanya, fought ...Copyrighted by Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank
(JULY 23) Last night in from of 4,317 boxing fans, at the HP Pavilion, in
San Jose, California, the following results are:
Ricardo Cortes defeated Damon Franklin (TKO Rd. 2)
Eric "Butterbean" Esch defeated Sal Farnetti (TKO Rd. 1)
William "Lil' Tyson" Harmon defeated Joe Bradley (TKO Rd. 3)
Sergio Rios defeated Roderick Grajeda (TKO Rd. 5)
Alan Cespedes defeated Gerardo J. Ramirez (Unanimous decision, 4 Rounds).
Gomez resolves contract issues with Sugar Ray Leonard boxing
(JULY 22) Former cruiserweight
champion Juan Carlos Gomez and Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing have agreed to
resolve their disagreement over fight contracts, attorneys said
Thursday...Copyrighted
story on San Francisco Chronicle
State watchdog: Boxing commission allowed pros in bar fight ...
(JULY 15) COLUMBUS, Ohio - Experienced boxers, including at least one
professional and another with a 64-2 amateur record, were allowed to
enter so-called "Toughman" contests against inexperienced audience
members, the state inspector general reported Thursday.
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Fox denies accusations of reality show theft
(JULY 15) Fox TV entertainment chief Gail
Berman fired back at the competition Thursday, calling other networks'
claims that Fox is stealing reality show concepts "outrageous" and a
business ploy. NBC and ABC are provoking controversy because Fox is
closer to its goal of leading among...Copyrighted Story on San Francisco
Chronicle
Tillman sentenced 37 months in jail
(JULY 13) LAS VEGAS -- Former Olympic heavyweight boxing champion Henry
Tillman was sentenced yesterday to 37 months in prison after pleading
guilty to federal identity theft charges. Tillman, 43, of Los Angeles,
was also ordered....Copyrighted Story on Calgary Sun
Bobby Lee's biggest KO came outside boxing ring
(JULY 9) Bobby Lee never had a pro fight, but in Hawai'i he is still
known as the man who "knocked out" Muhammad Ali. It is a curious
distinction for somebody who has spent three-quarters of a century in
and around boxing. But for all that accumulated history — as a decorated
amateur boxer and a local and a renown international
...Copyrighted Story on Honolulu Advertiser, HI
Fight may get KO'd by board
(JULY 8) The uproar over
Tuesday's main event of a nationally televised Muskegon boxing show has
prompted a formal review by the Michigan Athletic Board of Control as
boxing figures flooded the state with telephone and e-mail rebukes
regarding Courtney Burton's split-decision win over Emanuel Augustus.
The extraordinary agreement to ...Copyrighted Story on Grand Rapids
Press
Ayala hanging
up the gloves (JULY 8) Fort Worth boxer Paulie Ayala, a former two-time 122-pound
world champion, has retired. Ayala, 34, ends his career as one of
Fort Worth's most beloved, and successful fighters. He finished with a
35-3 record, including 12 knockouts. His final fight was a 10th-round
knockout loss....Copyrighted Story on Fort Worth Star Telegram
Local boxing card features talent both young and old
(JULY 5) It's not Oscar De La Hoya but, as usual, Texas promoter Lester
Bedford delivers another big name Friday. Bedford, best known in El Paso for
bringing the De La Hoya-Patrick Charpentier bout in 1998 to a sold-out Sun
Bowl, presents former IBF junior middleweight champ Yory Boy Campas of
Mexico in a 10-round...Copyrighted Story on El Paso Times
Mike Tyson is not the face boxing needs to salvage the
sport (JULY 1) I picked the
perfect time to gather my thoughts on boxing and put them down on paper.
Since last week, it seems the sport has grown a faint pulse with Mike
Tyson. It is tough to pick a starting point with him; he has been near
the center of attention of boxing since 1986, when he won his first
title fight, and has baffled everyone following the sport ever since.
Copyrighted story on the Collegiate Times
