SEPTEMBER 2002

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Hatton wins farce
BBC Sport - Sept 29, 2002
Ricky Hatton successfully defended his WBU light welterweight title on a farcical night in Manchester when opponent Stephen Smith was disqualified following his father's intervention. Darkie Smith, working in his son's corner, entered the ring in the second round and pushed referee Mickey Vann, earning his son an instant disqualification. Full Copyrighted story on BBC Story LLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT BY PERSONAL TRAINER
(SEPT 28) According to klastv.com, investigations are underway on a local personal trainer  EDGAR ROMERO best known for "Romeo" who was arrested for allegations of slipping drugs into women's drinks and then sexually assaulting them. Police have expressed that their may be more victims. VIDEO CLIP BY KLASTV.COM

LAS VEGAS (SEPT 28) Not a good week for 24-year-old  Fernando Vargas, when it has been reported on all major news sources that Vargas, has tested positive for a banned steroid called stanozolol.in the post-fight urinalysis.  After the September 14th fight that was held at the Mandalay Bay, when Vargas foght  Oscar De La Hoya. Vargas was stopped in the 11th round.  Update: Vargas is disputing claims by the Nevada Athletic Commission that he used steroids before he lost to De La Hoya.

Briefs: S.F., N.Y. scrutinized
September 28, 2002
NEW YORK — The U.S. Olympic Committee is reviewing possible improper contact between Olympic officials and representatives of the two American cities vying for the 2012 Games, a USOC spokesman said Friday.  The probe of bid representatives in New York and San Francisco was confirmed a day after the USOC said it was checking into comments made by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg during a recent trip to 

WEST PALM BEACH (SEPT 28) Last night in front of a packed house of over 550 boxing fans, in a four-round welterweight bout, WIBF Intercontinental Welterweight champion, West Palm Beach, Karla Redo won an unanimous decision over Cynthia Jones, Miami. Other results: In the main event David Lewter KO2 53 seconds Kenworth Minus; Daniel Zudah defeated Carlos Viloria by six-round decision in a light-heavyweight bout; Daniel Edouard decision over Prescott Gray in a six-round middleweight bout; Andre Eason decision over Rudy Lunsford; and Timur Ibragimov decision over Lee Howard.

CELAYA WINS BY DECISION; CROCKETT WINS BY TKO3 By Jesus Sanchez September 27, 2002 Photo Gallery

SAN JOSE (SEPT 27) Last night at the Compag Arena, 
in the main event event, Jose "Cuate" Celaya from Salinas, CA, outboxed and outclassed Darrell Sukerow, Portland, OR, to win a unanimous 10 round decision. Celaya, the current NABO welterweight champion and managed by "Sugar" Shane Moseley, dominated the fight from the outset using an effective jab and counter-punching. Jose tried to end matters in the final round, landing several big left hooks, but was unable to put down his gutsy opponent. Sukerow showed a strong chin and was never knocked down. By the end of the bout Darrell's right eye was closed by the repeated shots. Final scoring was 100-90, 100-90 and 99-91. With Mosely in attendance, Celaya improves 16-1, 7 KO's while Sukerow drops to 10-9, 3 KO's. Full Fight Report

Vargas to face steroid allegation
by Kevin Iole - Las Vegas Review Journal
The Nevada Athletic Commission will file a formal complaint against boxer Fernando Vargas next week, alleging he had a banned anabolic steroid in his system when he fought Oscar De La Hoya on Sept. 14 at Mandalay Bay. Copyrighted story on LVRJ 

Olajide gives himself, N.Y. a 
fighting chance
By Tim Smith – Daily News Sports Writer
(Sept 26) Tukunbo Olajide, who moved from Vancouver when he was a child, is currently the brightest New York prospect in arguably the hottest division in boxing - junior middleweight.Olajide (17-0, 15 KOs) will take on Nick Cervera (33-3-1, 30 KOs) to headline the third installment of "Black Tie Boxing" on Oct. 13..Copyrighted Story on New York Daily News

Verdict has WBC taking it on chin
By Tim Smith - NY Daily News
(Sept 25) The party may be over for the World Boxing Council and its president, Jose Suliaman, after a Manhattan Federal Court jury awarded Graciano Rocchigiani $30 million in his lawsuit against the sanctioning organization last week. Rocchigiani won after a jury determined that the WBC wrongfully took away the WBC light-heavyweight title from him and gave it back to Roy Jones  Jr. after Jones had vacated it in 1997. Rocchigiani won the title in the ring and Jones got it back without lifting a finger. Copyrighted Story on New York Daily News

Edmonds boxer to fight in NYC next month
By Charlie Laughtland -For The Herald
(Sept 25) Edmonds boxer Martin O'Malley is headed back to the East Coast.  Coming off two impressive wins in his home state, O'Malley is looking to continue his ascent up the lightweight ranks with a 10-round bout against Yoni Vargas next month in New York City.  Copyrighted Story on the Heraldnet 

Klitchko hopes for Lewis bout
Dusseldorf, Germany - Ukraine boxing world champion Vitali Klitchko said on Wednesday he was on schedule to return into the ring this year and expressed his hope to win a title bout against Briton Lennox Lewis. "I have overcome my injury problems and am getting ready for my next fight," said Vitali Klitchko ahead of his scheduled return on December 7.  Copyrighted Story on News24.com

Fighter wins $30 million judgment against WBC
Copyrighted on Seattletimes.com - Sept. 25, 2002
A German boxer won a $30 million judgment against the World Boxing Council when a Manhattan jury agreed that he was cheated out of his claim to the light-heavyweight championship, his attorney said yesterday. Graciano Rocchigiani, 38, was awarded the decision Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court, said his lawyer, Richard Dolan. The jury deliberated less than five hours before awarding the veteran boxer $7.8 million in compensatory damages and another $20 million in punitive damages.www.seattletimes.com 

The Laws Of Pugilistic Prognostication
Neutral Corner by Jason Probst
September 25, 2002
After years of eating, breathing, and sleeping boxing, the best part of my beloved pastime is analyzing fights when not watching them. Despite years of experience and a lot of lessons learned, I still can't say I've gotten much better at it. There are too many variables, false paths to get sucked down into, a million ways to blow it.
Full Copyrighted Story on www.maxboxing.com 

Pro boxer wins lawsuit against Berkeley, officer
By Peter Shinkle - Post Dispatch
(Sept 24) Professional boxer Terronn Millett of St. Louis won a bout Monday in federal court, tagging the Berkeley Police Department and one of its officers with a $595,000 jury verdict.  Millett, 34, claimed in a civil rights suit that a Berkeley police sergeant stopped his car without probable cause on May 10, 1999, and that an officer injured Millett's left hand, causing him to miss a boxing match the next month. Full Copyrighted Story on STL Today

Hamed eyes comeback
By James Standley -BBC Sport Online
(Sept 24) Naseem Hamed will make an announcement about his future within weeks, according to his manager.Hamed's brother and manager, Riath, confirmed that Hamed intended to fight again, but refused to be drawn on rumours that Michael Brodie would be the next opponent. Copyrighted Story on BBC Sports 

Talkin Boxin'
by Howie Reed -Sept. 23, 2000
LET’S start this weekly trip into excellence by closing the book on De La Hoya-Vargas. This is a great time to accomplish that as I finally watched the fight last night. "Whoa Nelly". Oscar was as good as I said he
was. Both fighter’s were on their "A" game which is a heck of lot more than be said of Mister’s Foreman and Merchant. Throughout the fight Foreman made references to the fact that....Full Story

BaBaBa..BAD Boy Boxer! Cummings receives life sentence
(Sept 22) 52-year old Boxer Floyd "Jumbo" Cummings has been sentenced to life after he apparently became a "three strikes you’re out" criminal. Cummings was most noted for his 1981 fight against Joe Frazier, when they had a controversial draw. Cummings last brush with the law involved an armed robbery where he and a cohort robbed a sandwich shop with his partner in crime wielding a baseball bat. Cummings had duck-taped the victims mouth. Cummings blames his woes on drug addiction. Cummings previous convictions include doing 13 years in the slammer for "murder" and another armed robbery three years after fighting Frazier in 1984. Joe Frazier’s son told news sources, "I’m very sorry to hear about him. It’s very sad because boxers tend to be heroes, he could have made something of himself."
Pacheco gets TKO in seventh
by Tracy Renck - The Pueblo Chieftain
(Sept 22)He didn't train to fight Denver's Arturo Cruz. However, Andres "Panda" Pacheco found a way to beat him Saturday night - with bodywork. The Pueblo native used punishing punches to get a technical knockout of Cruz at 1:30  Copyrighted Story on Chieftain 

MCCULLOUGH UP FOR IRISH SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR!
(Sept 21) "One of the most popular fighters , in any division, is Wayne McCullough (25-3). He’s not only popular but in a class with the elite of boxing. His three career loss’s come at the hands of Eric Morales (41-1), Naseem (36-1) and Daniel Zaragoza (55-8-3). All were by decision. Against Zaragoza it was a split decision and to a man that defended his title 19 times finally losing to Eric Morales. McCullough is one of the candidates for Irish Sportsman of the Year in the land of Guinness', race horses and good box fighters. All his fans in the Kingdom can give him a "Attaboy Wayne" by logging on bigbuzzireland.com and casting their vote." McCullough's career was interrupted by the British Boxing Board of Control when they revoked is license for medical reasons. After tests at UCLA Medical Center and by their own doctors the Board refused to change their decision. McCullough stood firm and beat'em. He's back and ready to go. Two KO's since his return. That alone ought to make him Irish Sportsman of the Year. If you have the time how about logging on to: www.bigbuzzireland.com!   Howie Reed 

(Sept 21) Juan Lazcano was patient, persistent and punishing Friday night in front of 2,643 enthusiastic fans at Cohen Stadium, while David Armstrong looked as if he were trying to find a place in the Guiness Book of World Records -- for most leather eaten in one night.
Hot Pick Story of the day - full story 

Castillo injury delays rematch
(Sept 21) The rematch between WBC lightweight champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Jose Luis Castillo, scheduled for Oct. 5, has been postponed until early next year because Castillo developed acute tendinitis in his left ankle last week and hasn't been able to train. Bob Arum, Mayweather's promoter at TopRank, said Castillo would probably be ready to go on Oct. 19, but he doesn't want to hold a boxing card that would go up against the start of the World Series. Copyrighted Story on New York Daily News

PRESS RELEASE: AUGUSTA BOXING CLUB TO ENTER TWO BOXERS!
(Sept 21) The Augusta Boxing club will enter two boxers, Rayonta Whitfield, 106, and Jason Pinckney, 139, in the upcoming National Police Athletic League Championships Sept 30-Oct 5th at the Warren Rd Gym AT 300 Warren RD, Monday through Wed that week will have a noon and 6PM session with three rings competing at the same time with approximately 30 matches in each ring for each session, from Thursday through Sat there will be only a 6PM session with all champions crowned on Saturday, Oct 5th at 6 PM. Full Details

WILSON WINS BY TKO
PHILADELPHIA (Sept 21) Las night at the Blue Horizon, in a scheduled 10-rounder, Darroll Wilson, 36, 221, stopped Bert Cooper, 36, 243 1/2, with a TKO at the end of the fourth round. Cooper was knockdown in the third round by a slick three-punch combination by Wilson. According to news sources, Cooper was unable to come out for the fifth round. Wilson improved his record to 27-6-4 (21KO). Cooper is now, 36-22-0 (20KO).  Hot Story on this event, go here 

BAD BOY BOXERS: MICHAEL SPINKS SENTENCED
WILMINGTON (Sept 21) In news sources (sundaytimes.co.za) they reported that former heavyweight boxing champ sentenced Michael Spinks was sentenced to a year probation after he pled guilty for a fight he had with his girlfriend on November 12, 2000, in Greenville, Delaware. two years previously. The official charge that Spinks was sentenced to was for a misdemeanor, "offensive touching" that was reduced from an original felony third degree assault.

Leija fight is on Down Under
By John Whisler -San Antonio Express-News
(Sept 21) It's officially official. No ifs, ands or buts. No maybes. And no turning back. "Jesse" James Leija will fight undisputed world junior welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu on Jan. 18 in Australia.  And not San Antonio.  Copyrighted story on My San Antonio.com 

Senate committee approves bill to create federal boxing commission
Copyrighted on Boston.com -September 19, 2002
WASHINGTON (AP) Sen. John McCain won Round 1 on Thursday when a Senate committee approved his bill to create a government commission to clean up boxing and protect the health of fighters.    Copyrighted Story on Boston.com 

CHARITY EVENT IN NEW YORK!
NEW YORK (SEPT 18) There will be a charity event taking place tomorrow night with the New York Police Department vs. the New York Firefighters. It will take place at the KeySpan Park in Coney Island. According to news sources the main event will feature a heavyweight bout between Thomas Caddote, who was an officer with the 67th Precinct but is now with Ladder Co. 170, and Detective Dwight Hovington of the 100th Precinct.. Tickets are $25-$50 and will benefit the NYPD and FDNY Widows and Children's Fund, Ring 8, and FIST boxing charities. For info: (718) 449-8497.

De La Hoya's victory
By John Cotey-© St. Petersburg Times
published September 18, 2002
The big winner of one the year's most talked about and hyped fights was Oscar De La Hoya.  The big loser? Winky Wright. The St. Petersburg fighter, not flashy, loud, troubled or nasty enough for the bright lights of Las Vegas' million-dollar title fights, continues to search for his place on the landscape.Full Story on St. Petersburg Times 

Mayweather bout may be in jeopardy... By Kevin Iole - Review-Journal
The Oct. 5 lightweight championship fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Jose Luis Castillo at Mandalay Bay could be in jeopardy because of a weekend auto accident involving Mayweather, according to a television report.Mayweather, of Las Vegas, was involved in an automobile accident early SaturdayCopyrighted Story on Review-Journal 

King: Lewis rematch 'homicide' for Tyson
Boxing promoter Don King has warned Mike Tyson against a rematch with world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, saying it would be "homicide." Speaking to Ghana Television on a visit to the West African country where he recently met Lewis, King suggested the champion should consider retirement if no serious challengers emerge.  Copyrighted story on signonsandiego.com 

Bernard Fernandez | Even at 44, Witherspoon's stock on rise
(Sept 17) LIKE SOMEONE'S stock portfolio in a fluctuating market, two-time former heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon's fortunes have dramatically fallen and risen in recent years. The 44-year-old South Philadelphia native, who now lives in Morrisville, Bucks County, again was world-ranked in 1996/// Full Copyrighted Story on Philly.com  

JAILHOUSE PUG SET FREE ON CITY STREETS
September 16, 2002 -- EXCLUSIVE ON NEW YORK POST...A German prisoner who used to be a world boxing champ has been let out of his cell and given a ticket to roam Manhattan streets - just so he can sue U.S. boxing chiefs for nearly $4 million, The Post has learned.  Copyrighted Story on New York Post

FORMER GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPION TURNED TOUGHMAN DIES
IDAHO (SEPT 16) Art Liggins, 44 years old, died in the hospital while on life support after collapsing in the ring while competing in a "toughman" competition that took place last Saturday in Boise, Idaho. Liggins was a lifetime boxer, which was at his prime as an amateur in the 1970’s and had decided to get back in shape and train to fight in "toughman" competitions.

Proud champion; proud in defeat
September 16, 2002
LA S VEGAS - Fernando Vargas proved again Saturday he's an unusually talented, tough fighter. Oscar De La Hoya is simply better.  That's the attitude Vargas and those close to him seem to have in the wake of De La Hoya's spectacular and convincing 11th-round knockout of Vargas: the better man won.  Copyrighted Story on LA Daily News 

TALKIN BOXIN  by Howie Reed  week of September 16, 2002 ©Photo by Mary Ann Owen of BILV

THIS master chief (Oscar De La Hoya) didn’t study at the Cordon Bleu or even the California Culinary Academy. He didn’t apprentice at some five star hotel in Switzerland learning to cut lettuce fifty different ways. He probably doesn’t know a Roquefort from a Rue, can’t name the cooking "Holy Trinity" and Julian is a lady not a cooking procedure. Full Story

De La Hoya Teaches Vargas a Lesson Ringside by Doug Fischer
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14th — That old Oscar De La Hoya magic is still there, and the sport of boxing might have a chance return to some of its former glory after all. De La Hoya, the one fighter who transcends the fight game (in a positive manner), is back and he says he's taking on the best in the sport for as long as he decides to stay in this brutal business. Maxboxing.com coverage! Ringside Report by Doug Fischer

Narvaez defends title in a snoozer 
TRELEW (Chubut, Argentina) - WBO flyweight king Omar Narváez (12-0-2, 7 KO) notched an unimpressive 10th round DQ victory over well traveled veteran Luis Lazarte (20-6-1, 8 KO) in his first defense of the title that he took from Adonis Rivas in mid July. Maxboxing.com coverage! Brief by Diego Morilla

Ferocious Approach
by Randy Harvey - LA Times - September 13, 2002 
Contrary to Vargas' way of thinking, it's not a fight to the death.  LAS VEGAS -- In the early '70s, "El Topo," The Mole, became a cult film on college campuses for reasons I don't recall. I do recall a scene in which two boxers entered a ring constructed on the dusty main street of a small town in Mexico, a "High Noon" setting, with barbed wire wrapped around their gloves. Full Copyrighted Story on LA Times 

Mayweather plus in Oscar's corner
By Carlos Arias -The Orange County Register
LAS VEGAS  (Sept 13) – Oscar De La Hoya needed somebody like Floyd Mayweather Sr. as his trainer. He needed somebody to kick him in the mornings, to make him get up and do road work. He needed a trainer that wouldn't take any lip. He got that and a lot more by adding Mayweather, the father of WBC lightweight champ Floyd Mayweather Jr., to his camp. Full Copyrighted story on OCRegister 

I have just returned from a very successful trip and event in Portland at the Rose Garden where a near capacity crowd of 16,229 were on had to watched Roy Jones Jr. defend his titles against Clinton Woods.  At the time Brad Jacobs first tasked me with finding a venue to put up the guarantee for to Roy Jones and give up a large percentage of the net gate. The only knowledge I had to draw from was my experience as a venture capital broker, where I secured funding for start up cable networks to air educational programming for children and the concept of the incorporation of boxing by Fred Levin. Editorial

New York requires steroid tests and MRI exams for boxers
Boston.com  9/12/2002
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Professional boxers must undergo steroid testing before each fight in New York, and receive annual MRI brain scans, announced the state Athletic Commission on Thursday. New York is the first state to require either, said Commission Chairman Bernard Kerik. The decisions do not affect amateur boxing. Copyrighted Story on Boston.com 

Culture clash in the ring
LAS VEGAS - There is more than a battle of words going on between Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas this week. There is a battle of worlds. Although both were born and raised in Southern California and have represented the United States in the Olympics, each has laid claim to Mexican roots. Full Copyrighted Story on the Boston Globe 

Ruiz gets approval to fight Jones
By Kevin Iole, Las Vegas Review-Journal – September 11, 2002
A fight between undisputed light heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr. and World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John Ruiz cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the WBA president approved the bout. Promoter Don King wants to match Ruiz and Jones on Dec. 7 in Las Vegas as part of a three-bout series to unify the WBA and International Boxing Federation titles.  Full Copyrighted Story on Las Vegas Review-Journal 

Sparring partner favors Vargas
By Kevin Iole, Las Vegas Review-Journal – September 10, 2002
Few people will be rooting harder for Fernando Vargas in his grudge match with Oscar De La Hoya than Ishe Smith.Smith said not only will his heart be with Vargas on Saturday night, but his mind tells him Vargas has what it takes to beat De La Hoya in their 154-pound unification bout at Mandalay Bay. Full Copyrighted Story on Las Vegas Review-Journal 

VARGAS IN VEGAS
Photos and Story -By Tony Rila
(Sept 9) Fernando Vargas has arrived in preparation for Saturday’s showdown with Oscar De La Hoya on a card appropriate named "Bad Blood" for the defense of his IBA Junior Middleweight title, the WBC, and WBA belt. Vargas spent some of his time with Chavez at the IBA Gym, that is located in Las Vegas. To check out the photos taken today at the IBA Gym with Vargas and Chavez, go here!

(Sept 8) Last night at the Rose Garden, in Portland, Oregon, in front of a near-full capacity, of over 16,200 boxing fans, light heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr. fought  WBC mandatory challenger Clinton Woods, 31-1-0 (1 KO).  As Woods entered the ring, the crowd began to roar---led in by his team that carried the flags of his country.    Full Story with Photos 

As Clinton Woods entered the room, the boxing fans went into a frenzy as he approached the area where the scale was located. Shortly thereafter, Roy Jones Jr. make his entrance with his entourage of the Jones team. First to weigh in was Woods, who came in at 174 lbs. Roy Jones Jr. weighed in at 174.5. Winky Wright, 153 ¾ vs. Bronco McKart, 153 ½.

From the Rose Garden, in Portland, OR …it's Roy Jones Jr. vs. Clinton Woods in a 12 round light heavyweight battle. This is Roy's chance to once again prove that he's the best pound for pound boxer in the world today! Don't miss this fight! HOT BOXING NEWS will be covering this event ringside! 

FRIDAY:  BOXING ACTION TONIGHT!
(Sept 6) At the Roy Wilkens Auditorium, in St. Paul, MN, Matt Vanda will face Jesus Valverde, Tony Ayala Jr. vs. Lee Fortune, and more....On Telefutura, at the Community Center, in Victoria, Texas, Carlos Gerena vs. Orlando Salido - Ivan Calderon vs. Roberto Gomez; On Telemundo, at the Crystal Park Casino, in Compton, California, Hector Camacho Jr.  vs. Urena, Javier Mora vs. Tony LaRosa, Adamyan vs. Antonio Avila, Artur Petrosyan vs. Ramon Valle,  George Moreno vs. Alan, and  Skrijel  Hernandez  vs. Robert Allen....In Montreal, Canada, at the Molson 

Trinidad delivers
for FDNY -By TIM SMITH -DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER....(Sept 5) Felix Trinidad Jr. was a witness to the anguish of some of New York City's firemen shortly after the terror attacks on Sept.11. Trinidad was in town for his fight against Bernard Hopkins. In the days after the attacks, Trinidad visited several firehouses and even served some meals at Ground Zero. Trinidad, his father, Felix Sr., and promoter Don King made a pledge to donate a fire engine to a stationhouse in Manhattan.  Copyrighted Story on NYDaily News 

Duva: Johnson should be training
(Sept 4) MONTREAL (CP) -- Canadian heavyweight Kirk Johnson should be training instead of waiting for the appeal of his loss to WBA champion John Ruiz, veteran trainer Lou Duva said Tuesday. "I'd like to get him back in the gym tomorrow," said Duva, whose family's company, Duva Boxing, promotes Johnson. "I don't know what the hell he's waiting for.  Copyrighted on Slam Sports 

Prelude To A Workingman's War
By Eddie Goldman
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- It was an astute selection to hold the New York prefight press conference for the Micky Ward-Arturo Gatti rematch at McSorley's Old Ale House on E. 7th St. in Manhattan's East Village on the hot day of Wed., Sept. 4. "We're two working guys. This is a workingman's bar," said Ward.  Copyrighted Story on maxboxing.com 

Big Bear Market
By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
(Sept. 3) BIG BEAR -- This is where it all began. Supposedly. Fernando Vargas will no longer talk about it and Oscar De La Hoya says he doesn't remember it. But back when he couldn't seem to stop talking about it, Vargas claimed his hatred of De La Hoya, whom he will face Sept. 14 in a 154-pound title fight at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay..Full Copyrighted Story on LA Times


And, In the Blue Corner of Silence, We Are All Guilty By Michael Katz
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3 - The letter hasn't caught up with my new address, but I know what it says even before it arrives here. I also know what it doesn't say.  TFull Copyrighted Story on Maxboxing.com

Leo Bayard, 73 years old, is training and competing in boxing, putting in five days a week at the gym. Bayard trains at the Kingfish gym in New Orleans, which is owned by Anna Beth Goodman, wife of the actor, John Goodman.  Full Story 

Clinton Woods: No glitz, no glamour, but plenty of grit
(Sept 2) Clinton Woods isn't going to say anything inflammatory or shocking before his light-heavyweight title fight with Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday. And once he is in the ring, he says fans at the Rose Garden won't see anything flashy. Full Copyrighted Story on OREGONLIVE.COM 

War of the words is fought 
before bout
Norm Frauenheim -The Arizona Republic
(Sept 2) Dueling conference calls have provided the story line in the trash-talking buildup to Oscar De La Hoya's showdown with Fernando Vargas.  Full Copyrighted Story on AZ Central.com 

Among the observations made by the renowned cynic, H. L. Mencken, a particular one comes to mind today: "You'll never go broke underestimating the taste of the American public". I was reminded of the quote by the announcement of the November 8 date for the Christy Martin / Mia St. John bout.  Women's boxing has struggled for many years to gain a modicum of respectability and respect, striving mightily to be taken seriously... Full Story 

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