Judge tells ex-boxing chief to start serving sentence
(JUNE 29) Former International Boxing Federation President Robert W. Lee
Sr. yesterday received the order he has avoided since being convicted of
corruption more than four years ago: Go to prison. Noting that Lee
already has lost two rounds on appeal...The Express Times
Former WBA flyweight boxing champion charged with sexual assault
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Former World Boxing Association flyweight champion
Eric Morel and two of his relatives were charged Monday with sexually
assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 2002. Morel, 28, his older brothe...
copyrighted story on CJAD, Canada
Boxing: Gilmour fighting for Kelly's home comfort
(JUNE 29) MANAGER Tommy Gilmour today said that he was prepared to
splash the cash to get Damaen Kelly home advantage for his IBO title
shot.Gilmour is confident that he will shortly tie up a deal for IBO
super-flyweight champion Jason Booth to defend against Kelly but the venue
will ...Copyrighted by Belfast Telegraph
Fallen figure skater Tonya Harding approaching cusp of boxing ...
(JUNE 25) EDMONTON (CP) - Tonya Harding, the self-styled spitfire shrew
of U.S. sports, is approaching the moment of truth in a career that
began two years ago when she traded figure skates for boxing gloves.
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Shields overpowers Jenkins in comeback
(JUNE 25) The proverbial "ring rust" usually accompanies a fighter into
the ring once he resumes work after a protracted layoff. Chase Shields is no
exception. A five-month layoff that resulted when Shields broke his right
foot in three places in December left him far from sharp Thursday night when
he took on Donald Jenkins in the main event of a Browning Boxing card at the
Park Plaza Hotel. Copyrighted Story on Houston Chronicle
Fenech vows revenge from the grave
(JUNE 23) A DEFIANT Jeff Fenech will seek revenge from the grave if a
Sydney gang carries out its threat to kill him. The boxing great has
sent a message to his would-be killers to back off or risk retribution.
Copyrighted story on News.com.au
Six years later, New Jersey grants boxing licence to Mike Tyson
(JUNE 22) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Mike Tyson was granted a boxing
licence Monday in New Jersey, a state he walked away from nearly six
years ago after swearing at regulators during a licensing hearing. "He's
been behaving himself for quite some time," said Athletic Commissioner
Larry Hazzard. Gov. James E. McGreevey isn't so sure. Copyrighted Story
on CJAD, Canada
Plot to murder boxing champion
(JUNE 19) Fenech said yesterday he feared for his family and would move
out of his Sydney home after it was peppered with bullets in a drive-by
shooting. The Fenech family was not home when seven shots were fired into
the two-storey townhouse in Justin St, Lilyfield, about 11.15pm Thursday.
Copyrighted story on Melbourne Herald Sun
Boxing: Mesi accused of making false claims
(June 19, 2004) — Nevada boxing officials believe Buffalo’s Joe Mesi
sustained a potentially career-threatening head injury, and they are
accusing the suspended heavyweight of making false statements about his
medical records. Keith Kizer, Nevada’s chief deputy attorney general,
also said in an interview with .. Copyrighted Story on Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle
Palomino goes soft as he enters hall of fame(JUNE 16) CANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP)
-- Former welterweight champion Carlos Palomino couldn't hide his emotions
Sunday as he was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.Palomino
was overcome several times, his voice often cut off as he gave thanks to his
parents and family for helping him become a boxing champion as more than
2,000 boxing fans looked on. Copyrighted story on CNN
Loss could be serious blow to career of Ayala or Barrera
(JUNE 16) There is desperation in the air for
featherweights Paulie Ayala and Marco Antonio Barrera as they prepare to
fight each other knowing their careers are at stake."The pressure is on both
of us," says Ayala, who meets Barrera on Saturday night Copyrighted on
USA Today
Mesi preparing to submit medical tests
(JUNE 15) BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Heavyweight Joe
Mesi will soon submit medical tests to convince Nevada boxing officials to
lift his suspension and end questions about a potentially career-threatening
head injury. Marc Ratner, executive director of the Nevada Athletic
Commission, said Monday that an attorney representing the boxer told him the
tests are "forthcoming." Copyrighted Story on CNN
