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Former Boxing Champ Holyfield Returns to Ring
(JUNE 26) ATLANTA -- As if reclaiming the
heavyweight title isn't daunting enough, Evander Holyfield might have to do
it without boxing's biggest power broker. Holyfield, who last week
complained about the headaches of dealing with longtime promoter Don King,
has officially cut ties with King, killing a proposed Nov. 1 title bout
against World Boxing Association champion Roy Jones Jr. Copyrighted
Story on Voice of America
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Ro and Lara to
Do Open Workout!
Source: Kronk
June 25, 2003 |
(JUNE 25) World
rated female fighter Kara 'KO' Ro and red hot lightweight sensation Octavio
Lara will participate in an open workout at 3PM tomorrow (Thursday) at the
Powerhouse Gym in Highland Park, MI. Lara, 18 years old, is managed and
trained by Emanuel Steward and will fight in the main event on Friday,
June 27, at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Tickets for the event will be
on-sale at the workout or through all ticketmaster outlets. Also working out will be
welterweight Marlon Thomas (24-3), unbeaten jr. middleweight 'K9' Bundridge
and other Kronk stars. The event is open to the public and many former Kronk
champions will be in attendance. For more info please call the event hotline
at (248)356-1233.
Illegal
Boxing Match Takes Direct Hit
(JUNE 25) An illegal boxing operation in DeKalb County is down for the
count after an early morning raid.Police officers shut down Pin Ups Night
Club, at 2788 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. in Decatur, just after midnight
Wednesday. Hundreds of patrons found out that having unsanctioned boxing
events can get them arrested.
Copyrighted Story on 11alive.com
Lewis is proof of how heavyweight division has become
boxing ...
(JUNE 23) LOS ANGELES — First, the good news: We almost crowned a new
heavyweight champion Saturday night in a doozy of
a title fight — until,
that is, a ringside physician wrongly decided to become Dr. Kevorkian by
pulling the plug on a man's dream. Copyrighted Story on USA Today
Boxing's state of perpetual
confusion
(JUNE 23)
There were two heavyweight fights over the
weekend. One was sanctioned. Naturally, Mike Tyson fought
in the other one -- for free. It took place at a Brooklyn hotel, around 5:30
a.m. Copyrighted Story on
San Francisco Chronicle
Boxing: YOUR TIME'S UP, LEWIS
(JUNE 23)
BORROWED TIME, that ghostly luxury reserved for the desperate, the
undeserving and the dying, ran out for Lennox Lewis here in the City Of
Angels on Saturday night. Legs gone, technique abandoned and
complacency king of his career once more, age and a giant called Vitali
Klitschko ganged up on him in the Staples Centre. Somehow, he summoned
enough raw courage Copyrighted Story on The Mirror- UK
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Brave Couch Out on her
ear
Linked Story to the "Daily Record"
June 23, 2003 |
(JUNE 23) BRITAIN'S Jane Couch suffered
a broken eardrum during a gutsy defeat against highly-rated American Lucia
Rijker in Los Angeles on Saturday. The Fleetwood fighter lasted all
eight rounds of the women's junior middleweight bout against her
Californian- based opponent but lost for the fifth time in her career by a
unanimous points decision.
Full Copyrighted Story on the DAILY RECORD- UK
Boxing-Klitschko Wins Over Fans in LA
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The return to Los
Angeles of heavyweight world championship boxing after a 45-year gap
attracted the expected parade of stars but little advance hype in a city
known more for its love of baseball and basketball.
Copyrighted Story on Reuters
Boxing: Seeger to step up in
competition against journeyman boxer
(JUNE 22) At his sister's
recent graduation from art school, 124-pound boxer Al Seeger couldn't help
but take heart from the commencement speaker's words. The speaker once
accidentally shot himself. As he was being rushed to the hospital, all he
could think about was what an embarrassing way to die.
Copyrighted Story on SavannahNow.com
TALKIN BOXIN...by Howie Reed
(JUNE 22) "I am the last great heavyweight,"
said Lennox Lewis. "I don't see any others accomplishing what I have
throughout my entire career." With those words uttered
to the BBC the life and times of Lennox Lewis have
been put in prospective. A poll of over 91,000 votes
on ESPM would differ. He’s behind both Tyson and
Holtfield. Lennox Lewis". What a wanker. Full
Story
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Mike Tyson and Fifteen
Years
By Bernie McCoy
June 20, 2003 |
Fifteen years is a long time. To adjudge just
how long, think of one name in the boxing world, Mike Tyson. Fifteen years
ago this week, Mike Tyson laid a very solid claim to the title, " the
baddest man on the planet" by annihilating, and there's really no other
word for it, Michael Spinks in just over a minute in a heavyweight
championship bout in Atlantic City. Full
Story
One For
the Record Books..Up Close and Personal...By
"Bad Brad Berkwitt
(JUNE
19)The 1950's from the tapes I have viewed, and the stories from the
old-timers I have heard, makes me feel so lucky to be part of the world of
boxing as a writer that can research this stuff which has left a mark on
what I have learned about the history of the boxing landscape. Copyrighted
and exclusive on
Doghouse Boxing
Link to Story
Turkey of the Week: Sad State of Boxing
(JUNE 19) This to the sad sport
that is heavyweight boxing. I remember when I was a kid there was the
all-time greatest—Muhammad Ali. There was his nemesis “Smokin’ Joe Frazier”.
There was Ken Norton. And, there was Big George Foreman. Copyrighted
Story on WTEV, FL
Boxing fever hits Germany
(JUNE 18) Hamburg - Vitali and Wladimir
Klitschko have had plenty of time to dream on their jogs through the Eichtal
park towards Hamburg's Alster lake. Since arriving in the northern German
city in the mid-1990s, the Ukrainians have been plotting to hold world
heavyweight title belts simultaneously. Copyrighted Story on News24
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Kohl talks about Lewis, predicts knockout victory for
Klitschko
June 17, 2003 |
(JUNE 17) Hamburg /
Los Angeles - On June 21 and the biggest heavyweight fight of the year - the
WBC heavyweight championship between Lennox Lewis and Dr. Vitali Klitschko
at the Los Angeles Staples Center on June 21 – German promoter Klaus-Peter
Kohl predicts a knockout victory for his Ukrainian charge.
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Press Release: Professional Boxing Series Continues at HP
Pavilion (Excerpt)
June 16, 2003 |
San Jose, CA---
Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E) and Golden Boy Promotions
announced today that Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank will continue at HP
Pavilion at San Jose on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. Featured on the card
will be Yosuke Nishijima (24-1-1, 15 KO's) of Tokyo
Japan. Nishijima will face a tough opponent in San Jose's own Cecil
McKenzie (12-6-1, 9 KO's) in this 12 round bout. Also appearing on the card
is undefeated super middleweight Ricardo Cortes (9-0-1, 6 KO's) of San Jose,
CA, Kelsey Jeffries (20-8, 1 KO) in the evening's female bout and
undefeated prospect Arturo Quintero (7-0, 4KO's) of Las Vegas, NV.
Interview w/ Former
Champ Calvin Grove....By
“Bad” Brad Berkwitt - Boxinginsider
(JUNE 16) The phone rings, and I pick up on the second
beep. The caller asks, “Is Brad there?” I respond, “This is Brad”. The
caller then says, “Hello, this is Calvin Grove, and I received your letter
today about doing an interview with me. First of all, thanks for remembering
me.”Full
Copyrighted Interview on BoxingInsider
TALKIN BOXIN
June 15, 2003 -by Howie Reed
"THERE are times that try men’s souls". Then there are
times when’s it’s like pulling teeth to come up with a way to get pumped up
for a fight that should be capturing the worlds spotlight but is barely
making waves. That’s about where I sit on next Saturday nights Lennox Lewis
(40-2-1)-Vitali Klitschko WBC/IBO Heavyweight Championship fight.
Full Editorial
Boxing: Magee out to take revenge on European king Urkal
(JUNE 14) But Magee believes that he is about to
produce some of the best boxing of his career. "From the first round
to the last I'm going to be working...Copyrighted Story on Belfast
Telegraph
(JUNE 14)
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. - Tonya Harding won her home- state boxing debut
on a unanimous decision Friday night. The self-titled "America's ...
Copyrighted Story on Miami Herald, Fl
Klitschko laughs off Lewis's confidence
(JUNE 13) "out early," said Klitschko, whose only
defeat in 33 professional fights came when he had to retire with a
dislocated shoulder against the International Boxing ...
Copyrighted Story on Guardian, UK
Boxing: Lewis's limited appeal reflects the
bleak state of ...
(JUNE 12) On television
the other day they were saying that once Andre Agassi, now 33, has gone
tennis will be left crying out for a box-office figure, someone with the
personality and style to reach a wider audience. Not being an avid follower
of the fuzz ball, I was not greatly moved by this but it set me thinking.
Copyrighted story on Independent UK
Boxing: Lewis to take on Klitschko
(JUNE 10) Lennox Lewis has taken a large pay-cut
to fight his No 1 challenger Vitali Klitschko on 21 June at the Staples
Centre in Los Angeles. Lewis was due to meet Canada's Kirk Johnson but he
withdrew last Friday with a damaged....Copyrighted Story on the
Independent.uk
WIBA
Press Release: Event in Bamako Mali Africa
(JUNE 10) Ryan Wissow, WIBA Executive Director, is in Bamako Mali Africa,
promoting a fight card, to take place on Saturday, June 14th, at the Palais
de la Culture.
The main event will be Sa Majeste Mukadi Manda verses
Vlamir Rosario, for the vacent U.B.C. Middleweight
Title. This will be the first 'world' title fight ever to take place in
Mali. The fights will be televised in Africa.
Mali has decided to start supporting professional
boxing, and with the assistance of Wissow, help the
sport develop within its borders. Wissow is planning additional boxing
shows throughout Africa, and the Caribbean.
Gatti-Ward, They Deserved Better
By Bernie McCoy
(JUNE
9) The first fight was the best, probably the best of this generation. The
return bout wasn't quite as great, it couldn't have been, there's never more
than one Taj Mahal. The third fight was the least of the three, but will
probably be better than 90% of the boxing matches we'll see in the next five
years. When Arturo Gatti and Mickey Ward finished....
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Lewis to defend
title against Klitschko
(JUNE 9) LOS ANGELES Vitali
Klitschko is getting his chance to fight Lennox Lewis earlier than expected.
Lewis will defend his heavyweight title against Klitschko on June 21 at
Staples Center.
Copyrighted Story on Sports Illustrated
Area boxing not down for count
(JUNE 8) Boxing promoter Brian Young stood
last week on the patch of ground where his new Tunica County gym will be
built, and he imagined the possibilities... Copyrighted Story on
GoMemphis.com
Foreman set to enter Boxing Hall
(JUNE 8) SYRACUSE, N.Y. - It is still hard for George Foreman to believe
he's going to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame today.
Copyrighted Story on Arizona Republic, Arizona
Larry Holmes
(JUNE 8) It hit Larry Holmes like one of his
legendary left jabs. A routine reminder about a dentist appointment
scheduled for Monday, June 9, left Holmes thinking. And thinking. And
thinking. Copyrighted Story on The Express Times
TALKIN BOXIN
by Howie Reed -June 8, 2003
TOO any who view themselves as sports writers are
short on ability, knowledge and skill. Hemingway could
transform the reader from where ever he was to a bull
ring in Spain, drinking sangre and yelling "Ole’"
while planning his next move on assorted Seniority's.
Jim Murray could set a scene ....Editorial
Injury forces Johnson to call off bout with Lewis
(JUNE 6) Halifax — Kirk Johnson's dream to fight
Lennox Halifax — Kirk Johnson's
dream to fight Lennox Lewis for his world heavyweight boxing title June 21
is off. Johnson's camp notified U.S. cable provider HBO on Friday that the
North Preston, N.S., heavyweight is out of action for up to six weeks after
suffering a partial tear to his left pectoral muscle. Copyrighted Story
on Globe and Mail Canada
Ward to Quit Boxing After Saturday Fight (JUNE 6) The junior
welterweight will square off against Arturo Gatti for the third time
Saturday in a 10-round fight, and retire after the bout. "Enough is enough,"
Ward said Thursday. "I don't want to be that person who took too many
punches. I want to get out while I can, while I have all my faculties."
Copyrighted Story on Miami Herald, Florida
Arthur ready for his first
Title defense! (JUNE 6) Mr. Alex
Arthur, from Sports Network (Frank Warren), is scheduled to make his first
WBA INTERNATIONAL - E.B.A. Super Featherweight Title defense on July 12th in
Glasgow, Scotland. No Challenger has been confirmed yet. Mr. Arthur has an
unbeaten record of 15-0-0 (13 KOs). This event will be televised live
by: SKY BOX For further information please contact: Tel. +44-1992-505 550
Source: WBA
Boxing: Harrison handed ultimate invite by
Lennox
(JUNE 6) IT'S the
ultimate put-down in boxing ... I wouldn't even use him as a sparring
partner. So, an invitation to carry the bags of Lennox Lewis in the Pocono
Mountains must be seen as a mark of respect by Britain's wannabe world
champion Audley Harrison and an opportunity as golden as the medal he
pocketed in Sydney. Copyrighted Story on the Mirror, UK
Boxing Champ , FBI Civil Rights Chief @
American Muslim Conf
(JUNE 6) The 4-day
conference features panels on civil rights, challenges facing the Muslim
community, political role of Islamic centers, and many other pertinent
topics. On-site registration is open. Copyrighted Story on Pakistan News
Service
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Dodge Theatre boxing director
throws in towel
by Bob Young-Arizona Republic
June 6, 2003 |
(JUNE 6) The future of boxing at the downtown
Dodge Theatre is on hold after a June 12 boxing card was canceled and
Dodge's director of boxing resigned Thursday....Full
Copyrighted Story on Arizona Republic
Boxing: Frazier excited to fight on Hall of Fame card
(JUNE 6) VERONA — For Rochester boxer Robert “Pushup” Frazier, tonight isn’t
just another fight in a casino for a quick paycheck. Try an opportunity to
perform before some of the legends of the sport in a bout that could lead to
another world title shot. Copyrighted Story on Rochester Democrat
Chronicle, New York
Interview w/ Alex "The
Bronx Bomber" Ramos
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
(JUNE 4) In boxing, you have people who talk the talk, but don’t
necessarily walk the walk. This interview not only has an individual who
talks the talk - boy does he ever talk the talk, but more importantly, he
walks the walk and then some. Copyrighted
Story on BoxingInsider.com
(JUNE
3) Salinas boxer Jose Celaya has a new opponent for his 10-round main event
June 27 at Fresno's Selland Arena. The promoter, TKO Boxing, tapped Fray
Luis Sierra (15-9, 13 knockouts) on Tuesday to replace Dumont Welliver
(13-4, 4 knockouts) after waiting more than a month for Welliver to sign.
Full Copyrighted
Story on the Californian
Would you Believe?
(JUNE 3) HARTFORD -It was recently reported in the news media that a baby
was beat to death by the baby's mother's boyfriend who put on a pair of
"Boxing Gloves" and began pounding on the infant, hitting the child, Al-lex
Daniels in the ribs and stomach. The suspect told the mother that he
stopped when he say the baby drool. The autopsy showed that the injuries
were consistent with the child being struck in the abdomen.
HartforHartford-WTNH, June 2, 2003 10:40 PM) Stunning new information
tonight in the beating death of a Hartford infant. The suspect has been
charged in that death.
(JUNE
3) As boxer Johnny Tapia reflects on his life and looks to his future, he's
searching for an ending. The perfect ending. He wants to be remembered
as a hometown hero. He wants one last win. He wants to stay sober and clean,
and he wants success outside of the ring, too. Copyrighted
Story on Albuquerque Journal
Mundine's second chance
(JUNE 3) ANTHONY Mundine is expected to announce
tomorrow details of his Super middleweight boxing world title shot against
Antwun Echols. Mundine's management has agreed terms with the American
to fight for the World Boxing Association super middleweight title in
Australia. Copyrighted Story on NEWS.com.au - Australia
BOXING LOSS: Promoter calls off
Laughlin cards - Kevin Iole
(JUNE 3) The state has lost its first
shows because of the Nevada Athletic Commission's plan for mandatory MRI-MRA
tests for boxers. Promoter Gary Shaw said Monday that he has canceled four
scheduled cards in Laughlin and will no longer stage lower-level shows in
Nevada.
Full copyrighted Story on LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL
Boxing: Punch-up was Aud your fault
(JUNE 3) FURIOUS Herbie Hide
has bizarrely accused Audley Harrison of STAGING the scenes that shamed
boxing on Saturday night. Two-time WBO world heavyweight champion Hide
stands accused of pushing a woman off a chair to spark a mass brawl after
Harrison's two-round victory over Matthew Ellis at Bethnal Green's York
Hall. Copyrighted Story on the Mirror
Brinkley stops Corder in first round
(JUNE 2) Jesse Brinkley of Yerington, Nev.,
stopped Cleveland Corder at 2:24 of the first round Monday night to claim
the vacant Western U.S. middleweight title of the American Professional
Boxing Association. Copyrighted Story on San Fancisco Chronicle, CA
Tyson Should Stop All His Vile Talking and Just
Fight
(JUNE 1) OPEN letter to Mike Tyson: The
more you talk, Mike, the more you pollute yourself. If you were a reservoir,
nobody could drink the water. If you were the emission system on somebody's
car, the driver would get a ticket. If you were a fertilizer, grass would
die. Copyrighted Story on New York Times
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