Boxing News July 2003
Fernando Vargas and The Aftermath: Questions and Answers
31.07 - Mike Samuels: It's been almost a year since Fernando Vargas was stopped in the 11th round by Oscar De la Hoya and since then Vargas has left a lot of questions that people want to be answered.
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Interview With Ishe Smith
30.07 - By Ed Ludwig: Tomorrow night Welterweight prospect Ishe Smith (12-0 7 KO’s) will challenge David Estrada (15-0 7 KO’s) in a battle of the undefeated. The bout coming to you from Sault St. Marie, Michigan will headline the card that will be televised on Showtime’s ShoBox series.
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Should I stay or should I go? Lewis' heavyweight dilemma
30.07 - By James McDonnell: A recent interview with Lennox Lewis had him once more entertaining the notion, however briefly of retiring from the sport. In an interview for the Daily Mail, Lewis gave the strongest intimation yet that he might hang up his gloves rather than fight Klitschko.
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Desert Diamond Casino and Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Bring “Friday Night Fights” to Southern Arizona
30.07 - The Desert Diamond Casino, Arizona’s leading boxing venue, is partnering with legendary 6-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Sugar Ray Leonard and Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing to host three upcoming world-class nationally televised boxing events..
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"The Coal Miners's Daughter" Looks To Show Ali Who's Boss
29.07 - After almost 14 years in the ring, Christy Martin is ready for anything that the sweet science could possibly throw at her. That includes fighting a pay-per-view fight before millions of viewers against a younger and bigger opponent. She's been there and done that, and has 45 wins and 30 KOs to show for it.
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Interview: RICHEL HERSISIA
29.07 - On August 9, undefeated WBF heavyweight champion Richel Hersisia will make his first defence – only 12 weeks after winning the vacant crown – on unlikely soil in Salzburg, Austria against Finnish challenger Sami ‘The Bull’ Elovaara.
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Erdei vs Pérez in Hungary on September 6th
29.07 - Hamburg/Szeged - Only eight weeks after his last title defense as WBO Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Champion, Zsolt Erdei, 29, steps into the ring again. The unbeaten Universum pro faces Spaniard Juan Nelongo Pérez, 33, in Szeged in his home country Hungary on September 6.
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Boxing Should Be Glad To Have "Bad" Brad!
29.07 - Jim Amato: There is more to boxing then the two gladiators giving their all under the scorching lights. Although their blood and guts are the heart and soul of the game, the sport is filled with supporting characters. From the commissioners, promoters, managers and trainers. From the cut men, sparring partners and photographers.
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Touch of Sleep’ ready to put ‘Baby Joe’ down for the night!
29.07 - In what promises to be an explosive night of boxing, 1996 USA Olympic Team members DaVarryl ‘Touch of Sleep’ Williamson (18-1, 16) and ‘Baby’ Joe Mesi (26-0, 24) will square off in a twelve-round bout at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. At stake is the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) heavyweight title.
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Eastman proves too much for Hassine Cherifi, but questions remain
29.07 - By James McDonnell: In an exciting fight, with a slightly unsatisfactory ending, Howard Eastman proved once again that he is the best fighter in Europe, and that he is a genuine world class fighter, when his opponent Hassine Cherifi retired in his corner, between the 8th and 9th rounds, after taking a sustained and painful beating for the previous 8 rounds.
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Has time finally come for Boswell?
29.07 - By Wes Moore: Promoters, fighters, fans, and money all complicate the chess game that is the heavyweight division. Young, upcoming fighters are often blamed for padding their records with non-descript opponents when they often have no control over their destiny.
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Champs Corner
29.07 - By Ron Miller: Hello fight fans!!! Its been a long time. I know. People ask me, "Ron Miller, why have you been on the sidelines? What is going on? What's the dealio?". Its simple. To everyone who has written, emailed me or called, its been a long hard road. I am tired of the "politricks" of boxing. .
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Culbert gets one more shot in his own hometown (again)
29.07 - Take two. The Mike Culbert-Dave Hamilton rematch, which is almost six years in the making, is scheduled to take place on August 9 as part of the fourth Mohegan Sun FightNight New England fight card of the season. That will be one of the more interesting parts to the August 9 undercard at the Brockton Fairgrounds.
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It Doesn't Have To Be Over For Tyson
28.07 - By Frank Lotierzo: A few days back former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to, (third degree-assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment charges stemming from a scuffle outside a Brooklyn Hotel in June).
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EPIC BATTLE: REMEMBERING PATTERSON VS. CHUVALO
28.07 - By MIKE DUNN: The heavyweight battle between Floyd Patterson and George Chuvalo on Feb. 1, 1965, was memorable in terms of what took place in the ring, but also in terms of the fight's significance to the two combatants at that point in their careers. .
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Interview: SAMI ELOVAARA
27.07 - By Henrik Risum: Finnish heavyweight hope Sami ‘The Bull’ Elovaara, 14-1 (9), will challenge “The Dutch Sonny Liston” Richel Hersisia, 19-0 (15), for the WBF heavyweight title on August 9 in Salzburg, Austria..
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David Walker Wins A Thriller
27.03 - By Elliott Worsell: In what can only be described as a frontrunner for domestic fight of the year, Sidcup’s crowd pleaser David Walker and Forest Hill’s Spencer Fearon waged an up and down war over four intensely competitive rounds for the Light Middleweight Southern Area title.
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Howard Eastman stops Hassine Cherifi!
26.07 - By Elliott Worsell: ‘Battersea Bomber’ Howard Eastman is a man on a mission. His mission being, attempting to get Undisputed Middleweight king Bernard Hopkins or WBA champion William Joppy into a ring with him to determine who is the number one fighter at 160 lbs.
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Ringside Report: Pemberton vs Sheika
26.07 - By Don Deane: This week's installment of ESPN2 Friday Night Fights was presented by Jimmy Birchfield's CES promotions and held at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, USA. The card was headlined by the NABF 168lb title bout between Scott Pemberton and Omar Sheika.
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The Time Tunnel: The Sad Saga of Thad Spencer
26.07 - By Jim Amato: At one time he was the most prominent heavyweight in the world beside of the deposed Muhammad Ali and streaking Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Frazier. He was the favorite to win the hastily put togetherWBA elimination tourney that was set up to find a successor to the alleged draft dodger Ali.
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ERNIE TERRELL, OVERSHADOWED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
25.07 - by Mike Dunn: In one sense, Ernie Terrell came along at the perfect time. In another sense, the timing of the angular heavyweight boxer with the long left jab and frustrating < if not crowd-pleasing > style couldn't have been worse.
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McBride opponent named for August 9 fight
25.07 - IBC American heavyweight champion Kevin McBride will defend his title on August 9 at the Brockton Fairgrounds as the co-headliner in the fourth Mohegan Sun FightNight New England series produced by Cappiello Promotions.
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Eastman vs Cherifi Tonight
25.07 - By James McDonnell: The European title was once held in very high esteem, the European belt was held by many world champions and top flight contenders.
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Richel Hersisia leads the Austrian Heavyweight Explosion!
25.07 - As if the exiting prospect of a heavyweight battle between two explosive punchers is not enough, the undercard of the long-awaited clash between big hitters Richel Hersisia and Sami Elovaara for the former’s WBF ‘world’ title is consisting of three more interesting heavyweight clashes!
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Pemberton-Sheika Foxwoods Press Conference Quotes
24.07 - A press conference was held today at Foxwoods Resort Casino for this week's ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show, "The Battle You Can't Miss," headlined by the 12-round main event between IBU super middleweight title-holder Scott "The Sandman" Pemberton, and two-time world title challenger Omar Sheika for the IBU World and vacant NABF super middleweight championships.
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Tua Much For Rahman! Tua Now Targets Ruiz
24.07 - DAVID TUA is looking down the list of world-rated heavyweight contenders trying to find a fighter with the guts to fight him in a world title elimination bout sanctioned by the World Boxing Association (WBA) and the International Boxing Federation (IBF).
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Jacboxing Promotions Debut in Nigeria August 2003
24.07 - The time is ticking and it's count down time for young aspiring Nigeria-American born promoter Ike Enwereuzor, born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in Nigeria is the CEO & President of Jacboxing Promotions where his Boxing operation is handled and Jacular promotions handles all his entertainment activities.
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Boxing promoterJimmy Burchfield's summer on the road
24.07 - Veteran pro boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield, founder and president of Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., has traveled across the country thus summer following his fighters from New England to Hollywood and eventually down to Miami. "It's been kind of hectic," he said, "but that's what it's all about in this business."
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Defiagbon vs Hatcher on Aug. 22
23.07 - Undefeated Olympic medalist David Defiagbon of Las Vegas, Nev., meets Charles Hatcher of Columbus, Ohio, in the 10-round heavyweight main event on the nationally and internationally televised "Everlast Heavyweight Explosion" boxing card presented by Cedric Kushner Promotions Friday, Aug. 22, at the Reno (Nev.) Hilton.
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Solving the junior middleweight puzzle
23.07 - By Janne Romppainen: It is not usual that he have as deep division as the junior middleweight is right now. The weight category includes multi-champions Oscar De la Hoya, Fernando Vargas, Shane Mosley and Winky Wright.
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The Time Tunnel: THEY COULD HAVE BEEN CLASSICS
23.07 - By Jim Amato: In April of 1967, Jimmy Ellis pounded out a fifteen round decision over Jerry Quarry to win the vacant W.B.A. heavyweight championship. In March of 1968, Joe Frazier halted Buster Mathis to win heavyweight title recognition in New York State. Two months later Bob Foster knocked out the great Dick Tiger to capture the light heavyweight crown.
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Ian Gardner takes center stage
23.07 - The rumblings have already begun. It started first in this city where boxing was once king. It is now starting to spread throughout the New England region. It is only a matter of time before the story of Ian Gardner becomes a national or even international story.
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Press Conference Quotes: Evander Holyfield, James Toney
23.07 -
EVANDER HOLYFIELD: “I am really looking forward to Oct. 4. I do not disrespect anyone, but anyone who fights me becomes a better fighter. I bring the best out of every opponent. Every fighter comes into their fight against me in great shape.
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Eastman closing in
23.07 - Howard Eastman is closing in on another world title shot fast. Since recently returning to the ring from a lay-off after his controversial points loss to William Joppy in November 2001 for the WBA middleweight title - a fight most thought he clearly won - the 'Battersea Bomber' has racked up five devastating victories inside the distance...
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CHRISTY MARTIN "OKAY" IN UNDERDOG ROLE AGAINST ALI
23.07 - For the first time in her illustrious career, Christy Martin, long considered women’s boxing most celebrated and best ‘pound-for-pound’ boxer in the world is rated a decisive underdog as she prepares to meet unbeaten Laila Ali in their pay-per-view fight on August 23 in Biloxi, Miss.
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"The Battle You Can't Miss" Friday
23.07 - The stage is set for Friday night's much-anticipated "Battle You Can't Miss" showdown, promoted by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., featuring Scott "The Sandman" Pemberton, IBU World super middleweight title-holder, versus two-time world title challenger Omar Sheika, live on ESPN2 from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
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New promoter Hank Tuohy’s first show a KO
23.07 - All things considered, Hank Tuohy’s first pro boxing promotion last Friday night at the Melody Tent in Hyannis was an overwhelming success, thanks in large part to a little help from his friends. “Battle Zone at The Tent,” promoted by Tuohy’s Old Colony Sports, was broadcast live on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.
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Boy beater Denise Moses headed to boxing’s promised land
23.07 – She walked into the Lawrence Boxing Club nearly two years ago with a reputation as the toughest girl in the city. Friday (July 25) night Denise Moses makes her professional boxing debut on the undercard of “Rumble Under the Stars,” presented by Pendarvis Boxing Promotions at Haverhill Stadium.
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Preview: Howard Eastman vs Hassine Cherifi
22.07 - By Elliott Worsell: Europe’s premier Middleweight, Battersea’s Howard Eastman 37-1 (33 KO’s), makes a voluntary defence of his European Middleweight title at the Norwich Sports Village on Friday night (July 25). In the opposite corner is the rugged, experienced Frenchman and former WBC Middleweight champion of the world Hassine Cherifi 34-7-1 (20 KO’s).
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OPPONENT CHANGE FOR JERMAIN TAYLOR
22.07 - There's been a change in plans for middleweight Jermain Taylor, who returns to his hometown for "Title Night in Little Rock" on August 8 at the Alltel Arena, but rest assured, this change in opponent is not of the usual fare.
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Vitali Klitschko cleared to fight again
22.07 - Vitali Klitschko, who turned 32 Saturday, got a belated birthday gift Monday when an independent doctor gave him the clearance to fight immediately. Reputed dermatologist Prof. Dr. Volker Steinkraus said that the cuts around and under the boxer's left eye "have healed very well and quickly"...
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Wilson-Harrison on Mundine-Echols Undercard Aug 6
22.07 - By Tony Nobbs: Queensland's Colin 'Kid' Wilson will fight 2000 Olympic Gold Medallist Audley Harrison on the Anthony Mundine-Antwun Echols undercard at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Wednesday August 6. Wilson, 31, a former Australian and OPBF Heavyweight Champion, has victories over capable opponents in Justin Fortune and Jimmy Thunder...
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The Time Tunnel: Memories Of Frazier-Foreman
21.07 - By Frank Lotierzo: It was Monday night January 22, 1973. Earlier that day, former US President Lyndon Johnson passed away, and the controversial abortion law Roe v. Wade was passed. I was 12 years old at the time. I remember in wrestling practice that afternoon, during one of the rare breaks, saying to one of my friends how much "I'd love to be Joe Frazier tonight."
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Death in Utah: Who is to Blame?
21.07 - Ron Widelec: He fought Cedric Boswell, Vaughn Bean, Kirk Johnson, Michael Grant, Hasim Rahman, Obed Sullivan, Fres Oquendo, Kelvin Davis, Mo Harris, Sinan Samil Sam, DaVarryl Williamson, and several other big name fighters.
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Herbie Hide out this Friday, but still targeting Harrison
21.07 - Former two-times WBO heavyweight champion Herbie Hide has been forced to postpone his ten-round clash with Mike Holden this Friday, (July 25th), at the Norwich Sports Village after slightly damaging his ankle in sparring at his Las Vegas training base.
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In The Ring: PRINCE CHARLES WILLIAMS
21.07 - By Jim Amato: One of the best boxers to come out of Ohio in the last twenty years is "Prince" Charles Williams of Mansfield, who held the IBF light-heavyweight title from October 29, 1987 to March 20, 1993.
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Harrison Opponent Named: Colin Wilson
21.07 - Olympic Super Heavyweight Champion, Audley Harrison makes his 12th professional outing on Wednesday August 6th at Sydney’s Entertainment Centre, against former Australian Heavyweight Champion, Colin Wilson.
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Vitali Klitschko's eye examined
21.07 - The scar has healed extraordinarily quick. Dr. Vitali Klitschko could start training or even boxing at once.
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40 and out - Husarik retires a winner!
21.07 - One day after his 39th birthday, Ladislav Husarik brought the curtains down on his remarkable career by scoring a rare win in his 40th and final professional fight last Saturday in Berlin.
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What does Mayorga's victory say about the welterweights?
20.07 - By James McDonnell: Before I go any further, let me state I haven't seen this fight yet in it's entirety, I'm waiting for a tape to be sent over to me from a collector pal of mine.
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Rocky Juarez Remains Unbeaten With 10th-Round KO Over Chelo Diaz
20.07 - Performing before a raucous, near-sellout crowd, hometown favorites Rocky Juarez and Juan Diaz kept their winning streaks intact Saturday on SHOWTIME, but both promising prospects had to fight hard to triumph in the exciting, crowd-pleasing fights.
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Interview With “Baby” Joe Mesi
19.07 - By Ed Ludwig: After an impressive first round demolition over Robert Davis, undefeated Heavyweight contender Joe Mesi (26-0 24 KO’s) spoke to Eastside Boxing about his future plans and thoughts on the division.
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An open letter to Ricky Hatton from Lovemore Ndou
19.07 - By Lovemore Ndou: Firstly Ricky, congratulations on your career and performances to date. I write this letter to publicly challenge you to step up and take me on in September.
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Ricardo Mayorga: Who Can He Beat?
19.07 - By Frank Lotierzo: WBA-WBC welterweight champ Ricardo Mayorga is riding high, fresh off his second consecutive victory over former champ Vernon Forrest.
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TUA: RAHMAN RUNNING SCARED
19.07 - Team Tua Press Release: It is now official and confirmed, what we have known all along, Hasim Rahman will not fight David Tua in the WBA and IBF mandated number 1 position fight.
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INTERVIEW: JAMES "Lights-Out" TONEY
18.07 - By Micah Yonkoski: On Oct 4th, James Toney will again put his skills to test against what he considers the biggest test to date in former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. Is James biting off more that he can chew? ....
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A CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD HALL
18.07 - By Aladdin Freeman - This interview was going to discuss that it's hard to believe Richard Hall isn't as big a household name as he should be in boxing.
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'Kid Dynamite' David Walker to defend against Spencer Fearon
18.07 - Kid Dynamite’s two-round demolition of John ‘Boy’ Humphrey back in May was nothing short of a spectacular return to title class.
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Barnes Wins Barnburner Over Vincent To Win British 147-Pound Title
18.07 - In an excellent match from start to finish, undefeated welterweight David Barnes captured the vacant British welterweight title with a disputed 12-round decision over British Masters 154-pound champion Jimmy Vincent Thursday on "ShoBox: The New Generation" on SHOWTIME.
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Ruiz-Medina, Purlett-Guerrero Headline Kingfish Fight Card on Aug 2
18.07 - Edel "Cuate" Ruiz, 21-10-3, with 13 knockouts, will fight Ricardo "El Rayo" Medina, 27-27-5, with 17 knockouts, for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title, scheduled for 12 rounds on Saturday, August 2, 2003...
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Weigh-In Photos: Diaz-Lorenzo, Juarez-Diaz
18.07 - Antonio "Chelo" Diaz weighed 129 pounds Friday for his important 10-round fight against talented, unbeaten Rocky Juarez (127 1/2 pounds) Saturday on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) at Reliant Park in Houston.
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Final Press Conference Quotes: Rocky Juarez, Juan Diaz
18.07 - Two of boxing's most highly regarded young boxers - Rocky Juarez and Juan Diaz - hope to continue their winning ways when they appear in separate bouts on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday, July 19, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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NATHAN STING: AUSTRALIA'S NEWEST WORLD CHAMP!
17.07 - By Tony Nobbs: In a brutal display, the Gold Coast's Nathan Sting lived up to his nickname of 'The Real Thing' by battering defending champion Johnny Armour to capture the WBU Bantamweight Title in front of a stunned and jam packed crowd at the Brentwood Leisure Centre
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CINTRON-VALVERDE NOW SET FOR AUGUST 29 ON TELEFUTURA
17.07 - By Elisa Harrison: A nagging virus forced undefeated Kermit Cintron to pull out of a July 18th date with Mazatlan, Sinaloa's Jesus Valverde. Boxing fans, rejoice! The hardest test of Cintron's young career is on again, August 29th, at a venue to be announced.
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NDOU - LEIVA FRIDAY NIGHT!
17.07 - By Tony Nobbs: Lovemore 'Panther' Ndou defends his tile against Argentine Cesar Leiva at Panthers Leagues Club in Penrith, West Sydney on Friday night. And the 31 year old Ndou is looking to leap into the top ten with a convincing victory over the former IBF Latin American Champ.
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Tua-Rahman III?
17.07 - Team Tua Press Release: Tua uses a Don King quote "How long? Not long!" before Rahman is knocked out. Tua says " Rahman stop hiding behind Don King's skirt"!
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LACY TAKES NOTHING FOR GRANTED IN TITLE VICTORY
17.07 - JEFF "Left Hook" LACY successfully defended his titles while adding the vacant NABA title to his growing collection of championship hardware last night when he won a unanimous decision over Richard Grant at Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, CA.
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CORRALES vs CASAMAYOR ON THE UNDERCARD OF HOLYFIELD-TONEY
17.07 – In a sensational match-up featuring two of boxing’s most talented fighters, former 130-pound world champions Diego “Chico” Corrales and Joel Casamayor will collide on the SHOWTIME Pay Per View fight card Oct. 4 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
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National Conference Call Transcript: Rocky Juarez, Juan Diaz
17.07 - Juarez and Diaz participated in a conference call to discuss their upcoming fights on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, July 19, 2003, from Reliant Park in Houston.
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THE TIME TUNNEL: CLAY V JONES, THE MYTHS AND THE FACTS
17.07 - by MIKE DUNN: Few fights have generated more myths than the March 13, 1963 bout at Madison Square Garden between heavyweight contenders Cassius Clay and Doug Jones. To hear some people tell it, Clay was given a gift decision. Jones kept hurting him with rights, they say.
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PAUL BRIGGS INTERVIEW: "AUSTRALIA CAN BE A FORCE IN BOXING!"
16.07 - Interview by Tony Nobbs: Ever since linking with mentor Rod Waterhouse at the end of 1999, the 27 year old 'Hurricane' has endeavoured to storm through the best opposition available..
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An Alternative to the 10-point must system
16.07 - By Frank Lotierzo: When watching a fight, what are the scenarios that can occur during a round in which a knockout or stoppage doesn't occur? Basically, there are three...
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THE TIME TUNNEL: FORTUNE SMILED UPON JIMMY ELLIS
16.07 - by Mike Dunn: The reign of Jimmy Ellis as World Boxing Association heavyweight champion is a testimony to the wonders of Providence. The man born 63 years ago in Louisville, Ky., wore the title of WBA heavyweight champion from April of 1968 until February of 1970.
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WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS
16.07 - The WBC has ruled a plan and program for the determination of one undisputed champion of the world in the super welterweight division. The first step will be an elimination bout between Fernando Vargas, who was recently rated after being cleared by the state of Nevada, and No. 1 ranked Fitz Vanderpool.
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Ashira Keeps Roaring For The Big Names!
16.07 - He knows that talk is cheap, and that boxers call each other out every day. But what are you going to do, when nobody is knocking down your door to fight you? What are you going to do, when you know you are among the very best in your weight class, but you cant get a chance to prove it?
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Fight Night on The Cape
15.07 - The stage is set Friday night (July 18) for the return of professional boxing to Cape Cod for the first time in two years with "Battle Zone at the Tent," promoted by Hank Tuohy's Old Colony Sports, live on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights from the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis (MA).
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Hennessy Fight Night on July 25: Excitement Guaranteed!!...Again!
15.07 - Boxing Fans are going to be treated to a real sporting feast at Norwich Sports Village on Friday, July 25th. Amongst the massive 13 fight card is Howard Eastman who defends his European Middleweight Title against World rated Hassine Cherifi.
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VILORIA DEFENDS WBC YOUTH TITLE ON JULY 22
15.07 - Unbeaten flyweight sensation Brian "The Hawaiian Punch" Viloria will defend his WBC Youth Flyweight title for the first time on Tuesday, July 22 when he battles hard-hitting Colombian Luis Trencio Doria at The Perfect 10 Magazine's "Battle By The Sea".
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Re-Estimating Ricardo Mayorga
14.07 - By Janne Romppainen: After the final bell had gone and the decision was announced in the Orleans Casino, Las Vegas last Saturday it turned out that Ricardo Mayorga (Photo by Roger Williams) was the winner over Vernon Forrest and still the WBA and WBC welterweight champion of the world.
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Ortiz challenging Reid for NABF welterweight crown
14.07 – The welterweight division’s best kept secret, International Boxing Union welterweight champion Elio “El Chingo” Ortiz (24-5, 18 KOs), challenges Teddy “Two Gun” Reid (21-5-1, 15 KOs) August 9 for his NABF welterweight title.
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Did Boxing Get Organized or Did the Boxers Get Played?
14.07 - The Retired Boxers Foundation Reports on the Facts Behind Organizing a Boxers Union. Is the Joint Association of Boxers -JAB- a Teamsters Local or is it a bonafide Boxers Union? Does it matter? Only if the truth is important!
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3 title belts, 1 great night of boxing on July 25
14.07 - Three championship belts will be on the line July 25 in “The Battle You Can’t Miss” at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. is promoting the ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show, highlighted by the main event between Scott Pemberton and Omar Sheika.
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BIG LAD(islav) HUSARIK SAYS GOOD-BYE TO THE RING!
14.07 - When 38-year-old Czech heavyweight Ladislav Husarik turned pro in 1994, with a 6-round decision loss in Germany, he moaned “Why did the ref say it was a slip when I clearly knocked my opponent down?”.
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IN THE RING: JERRY QUARRY
14.07 - Jim Amato: Mike Tyson was the self proclaimed "Baddest Man On The Planet." Even after his decisive loss to Buster Douglas in 1990 and three year exile to prison many still believed him. His two subsequent losses to Evander Holyfield have now changed all that. .
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Max, You Don't Know What You're Watching
13.07 - By Frank Lotierzo: I just want to say right up front, "I had much trepidation about writing this column". However, I believe wholeheartedly it has to be done. More often than not I think Max Kellerman is living proof that the old saying "it's not what you know, it's who you know" is 100% true!
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The Battle of New Orleans: Mayorga prevails
13.07 - By Tom Donelson: Forrest began the first round with a sharp left jab and controlled the first round, just as he did in the first fight with that jab. The second round saw a different round as Mayorga tried to make true his prediction of a second round knock out.
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Harrison Brought Down To Earth As Medina Takes His Title
13.07 - By G L Taylor: The aspiration’s of Scotland’s Scott Harrison to become one of the major players in world featherweight boxing were severely dented in Renfrew’s Braehead arena, when veteran Mexican Manuel Medina gave him something of a boxing lesson and ripped away his WBO Featherweight crown.
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Toney speaks about Holyfield clash
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JAMES TONEY: "I like the fact that there is another fight card that night, but it can't compete against ours. It is like the NFL versus the CFL and we are the NFL. Nobody watches the CFL. I am excited and looking forward to Oct. 4 and fighting at Mandalay Bay.
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VANDERPOOL SHINES IN VEGAS WITH ANOTHER VICTORY!
13.07 - Kitchener super middleweight boxer Syd 'The Jewel' Vanderpool sends light heavyweight Demetrius Jenkins (21-10-1) to the canvas en route to a victory Saturday (July 12th) in Las Vegas.
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Harrison's Future
13.07 - By Daniel Baguley: I, for one, was very disappointed with Scott Harrison's performance on Saturday night. I had been predicting big things for the Scotsman but he showed a complete lack of ability to switch his style to suit the opponent in front of him.
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Henry Kissinger and Mia St John
13.07 - Bernie McCoy: I remembered a line from the seventies as I was watching the Friday Night Fights on ESPN this week: " Any country that would give Henry Kissinger the Nobel Peace prize is beyond satire".
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Forrest-Mayorga and Judah-Corley Predictions
12.07 - by Jim "Boxadamus" De Pierro: I will be the first to admit I am probably not the most informed opinion to make an accurate prediction on this fight as I have only seen Demarcus "chop-chop" Corley once and that was in his last fight in a very nondescript fight against Randal Bailey.
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GRUDGE MATCH SEES HERSISIA CLASH WITH ELOVAARA!
11.07 - After months of secret negotiations, it is finally signed and sealed – and it is guaranteed to receive huge attention in Scandinavia, to which new World Boxing Foundation heavyweight champion Richel Hersisia, who will risk his fringe world crown against Finland’s No. 1 heavyweight Sami Elovaara, is linked through many appearances in Denmark.
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Courage comes to Cape Cod
11.07 - South African heavyweight Courage "No Limit" Tshabalala (23-3, 20 KOs) has been added to the July 18th "Battle Zone at the Tent," promoted by Hank Tuohy's Old Colony Sports, live on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights from the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis.
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Step Right up and see the Extravaganza
11.07 - By Don Deane: Ok, I know I said this would be a piece on the weekend welterweight fights. That's what I said. But in reality it just takes four words; Forrest wins, Judah wins. There you got my honest opinion.
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Jeff Fraza fighting in backyard
11.07 - Hometown hero Jeff “Hellraza” Fraza headlines “Rumble Under the Stars,” presented by Pendarvis Boxing Promotions, in the eight-round main event Friday night, July 25 at Haverhill Stadium. Haverhill High School’s gymnasium will be the site in case of inclement weather.
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Halmich and Drews headline internet broadcasted fightcard on Saturday
11.07 - On Saturday the seventh event of Universum Box-Promotion this year takes place in Leverkusen, Germany, a city close to Cologne.
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"BATTLE OF ORLEANS" FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
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RICARDO MAYORGA: "I am very happy, calm and feel great. I do not care if Vernon Forrest chose to stay away and not help with the promotion. If nothing else, I think it will work against him because it will only inspire me to fight even harder. I know Forrest is scared...
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Bojado-Nelson added to Freitas-Barrios Undercard on Aug.9
10.07 - A 10-round jr. welterweight fight had been added to the world championship fight card featuring exciting prospect Francisco "Panchito" Bojado, 12-1, with 11 knockouts, of Los Angeles, California, against veteran Lemuel "Maine" Nelson, 25-6-1, with 13 knockouts, of Pensacola, Florida.
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Interview: Vivian Harris
10.07 - By Ike Enwereuzor: WBA jr welterweight champion Vivian "Vicious" Harris (21-1-1) 16 KO's is expected to defend his WBA belt against challenger Frenchman Soulymane Mbaye at The Orleans Casino, Las Vegas.
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HOLYFIELD-TONEY TO "GET IT ON"
10.07 - Jim Amato: Well, finally, the heavyweight division is heating up. No longer will the fans have to worry about the ups and downs of Mike Tyson. Granted he's still a factor but an old factor. The division will survive. If it survived the Tubbs, Page, Witherspoon era, it will survive today.
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Retired Boxers Foundation Asks for Votes for Col. Bob Sheridan
10.07 - Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos, founder and President of the Retired Boxers Foundation, and RBF Executive Director, Jacquie Richardson, are proud to announce their endorsement of International Boxing Commentator, Col. Bob Sheridan, as a top candidate for the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
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"BATTLE OF ORLEANS'' QUOTES: TRAINER RONNIE SHIELDS
10.07 - Forrest's head trainer, Ronnie Shields, took a few moments to talk about his charge after arriving at The Orleans Wednesday. Here is what he had to say....
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Preview: Arthur-Limmond; Pickering-Carr
09.07 - By Steven Connolly: Edinburgh's Alex Arthur defends his British Super Featherweight title in an all Scottish showdown with Willie Limond in the chief support to the Harrison/Medina Fight.
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Mouths Wide Shut as well in Indiana Commission
09.07 - By Ron Widelec: This is a follow up article to "
Eyes Wide Shut at the State Commission" from May 27th. Well, it seems that questions about the safety of fighters is not a very important concern for the state of Indiana Boxing Commission.
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SUGAR SHAY ISHE SMITH RETURNS TO SHOBOX
09.07 - Somebody's "0" has got to go! Undefeated welterweight contenders "Sugar Shay" ISHE SMITH and David Estrada, who have a combined record of 27-0 (14 KOs), headline the July 31 edition of SHOBox: The New Generation, beginning at 11 P.M. EDT / 11 P.M. PDT on SHOWTIME.
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Interview With Jeff "Left-Hook" Lacy
09.07 - By Ed Ludwig: I recently had the pleasure of speaking with rising Super Middleweight star and former amateur standout Jeff Lacy. He is preparing to square off against Richard “The Alien” Grant on July 15th.
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Interview: "Chop Chop" Corley
09.07 - By Ed Ludwig - WBO Jr. Welterweight Champion DeMarcus Corley is set to make the next defense of his title on Saturday July 12 against former IBF title-holder Zab Judah. Saying there is bad blood between the two is an understatement.
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Forrest vs Mayorga: Forrest Faces Boxings Toughest Foe
09.07 - By Frank Lotierzo: Six Months ago, welterweight contender Vernon Forrest was on top of the boxing world. He was the WBA-WBC champ fresh off two big wins over his rival, former champ Shane Mosley.
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Preview: Scott Harrison vs Manuel Medina
09.07 - By G L Taylor: There are a number of potentially exciting quality boxing matches scheduled for this weekend, both at home, and abroad, but one that could quite possibly be the most action-packed is the WBO Featherweight title clash between champion Scott Harrison of Scotland, and Manuel Medina of Mexico.
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SHUFFORD-CHAPMAN on July 12
09.07 - Highly regarded heavyweight Charles Shufford meets Willie Chapman in the 10-round main event on the nationally and internationally televised "Everlast Heavyweight Explosion" eight-bout professional boxing card presented by Cedric Kushner Promotions Saturday, July 12
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"Battle of Orleans" Workout Quotes: Mayorga, Corley, Judah, M'Baye
09.07 -RICARDO MAYORGA: "It does not bother me that I am not the favorite. I respect their opinion, but I have to laugh at the oddsmakers, who think the last fight with Forrest was a fluke...
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Weekend Predictions: Harrison v Medina, Judah-Corley, Mayorga-Forrest
08.07 - By James McDonnell:
Scott Harrison v Manuel Medina: An important fight this for new Scottish prospect Scott Harrison as he takes on experienced campaigner and two time former champion Manuel Medina..
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The Mayorga-Forrest rematch
08.07 - By Clinton Mollett: Former WBC Welterweight king Vernon 'The Viper' Forrest reminds me more and more of the legendary Tommy 'The Hitman' Hearns all the time in which he is tall and lanky for a 147 pounder, has a sniper of a jab and a booming right hand just like 'The Hitman'.
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Joe Calzaghe: Hear The Dragon Roar
08.07 - By Daniel Baguley: I thought I'd take time to focus on a man who I feel is not getting the recognition he deserves. A man who, although undoubtedly the best in his division, is not well known outside of Europe by the less hardened boxing fan.
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"Battle Of Orleans" - Photos: Judah Arrives In LV
08.07 - Upon arriving in Las Vegas, Zab Judah was greeted by legendary funnyman Marty Allen. It will be no laughing matter on Saturday when the former IBF junior welterweight champion challenges WBO 140-pound titleholder DeMarcus Corley in one of three world title fights at The Orleans.
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Holyfield-Toney To Be Special 12-Round Heavyweight Bout
08.07 – The highly anticipated fight between legendary four time heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield and current IBF Cruiserweight Champion James “Lights Out” Toney will be a 12-round heavyweight showdown, SHOWTIME Pay Per View announced today.
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Jermain Taylor Attempts To Win First Pro Title On Aug. 8
08.07 - In just 16 professional fights, middleweight Jermain Taylor has made quite an impression on the boxing world, especially on his opponents.
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Zuniga vs Lopez, Gonzalez vs Bolanos Headline Kingfish Fight Card July 21
08.07 - Kingfish Boxing Productions and the Bank of America Centre, in association with Wild West Promotions, will present "Summer Thunder," a sensational fight card on Monday, July 21, 2003, at the Bank of America Centre, located at 223 South Capitol Boulevard in Boise, Idaho.
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WARRIOR'S BOXING PROMOTIONS SIGNS MERCER AND PRIOLO
08.07 - Warrior's Boxing Promotions has added two more fighters to its growing stable of contenders by signing heavyweight Ray "Merciless" Mercer and flyweight Angel Priolo to exclusive long term promotional agreements.
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Laila Ali vs Christy Martin: What's The Point?
08.07 - By Jim Amato: There is nothing like a bench clearing brawl in a baseball or a tussle at a pre- fight press conference to bring the highlight clips to the top of the newscast. Baseball players will most liekly be fined. Highlighted boxers will most likely be rewarded. What's wrong with this picture?
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NEW WBF CHAMPION KOTAI TAKES DESERVED REST
08.07 - For every success, there is a price to pay – especially when you are earning your living in a potentially dangerous occupation such as professional boxing.
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Needed In The Corner: A Good Boxing Mind
07.07 - Frank Lotierzo: One of the most popular conversations today between boxing fans and writers is, how come it seems there aren't that many great fighters today. Many things can be pointed to as why the fighters aren't as good as they were as recently as the 1980's.
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Where to next? Holyfield and Lewis face tough questions
07.07 - By James McDonnell: Two old veterans, contemplating their life as a fighter, of what they are inside and out of the ring; one looks to their future in the ring, the other contemplating their legacy in retirement.
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SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY EMABARKS ON: "OPERATION REPEAT!"
07.07 - It has taken over three years to get here, but it is just T-minus nine weeks and counting until the long-awaited rematch between two-time world champion SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY and Oscar De La Hoya.
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THE TIME TUNNEL: THE CLAY-LISTON FIGHTS - FAKE OR LEGITIMATE?
07.07 - by Mike Dunn: Did Sonny Liston throw one or both of his fights with Cassius Clay? A lot of people think so, including boxing insiders. Many others don't believe it. Some think Liston may have thrown the second fight in Lewiston, Maine, but not the first one.
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VANDERPOOL TAKES ON 'SPOILER' IN VEGAS THIS WEEKEND
07.07 - Kitchener super middleweight boxer Syd 'The Jewel' Vanderpool heads down to 'Sin City' to take on Detroit 'spoiler' Demetrius Jenkins this Saturday (July 12th).
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Virgil Hill: North Dakota Contribution of Boxing History
07.07 - By Tom Donelson: Virgil Hill recent fight with Donnie "The Golden Boy" Lalonde was a typical Hill fight. Hill pecked and peppered Lalonde, marking up Lalonde face.
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The Mysterious Charley Burley
07.07 - By Tom Donelson: Recently a friend of mine mentioned to me that when discussing the great fighters, no lists would be complete without a mention of Charley Burley.
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Boxeo de Oro Fighters Appear in Little Village
07.07 - Home to the second largest population of Mexicans in the US, Chicago's Little Village neighborhood will be the site of a public boxing exhibition presented by Hitz Boxing & Oscar de La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.
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Rematch With Klitschko Not Lewis Best Option
07.07 - By T.Kaye: Chris Byrd thinks Lewis is losing it. Analysis of Lewis comments on and since June 22nd may well support such a comment. What makes Byrds assertion unreliable is not the content of the assertion itself, but its source.
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Mayorga’s Punch Can Chop Down Trees...But What About A Forrest?
06.07 - Janne Romppainen: Even though it is merely a half-way stage, it is already safe to say that year 2003 has been a splendid year for boxing. Apart from few big-time mismatches such as Hopkins-Hakkar and De la Hoya-Campas we have been enjoying from various great moments.
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Ali and Martin: Keep It Real
05.07 - Bernie McCoy: Frank Leahy, the great Notre Dame football coach, once said, "Egotisim is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity".
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If I Were Mike Tyson...
05.07 - Jim Amato: Just imagine that at one time you the most feared boxer in the world. You are the self proclaimed "Baddest man on the planet", and nobody dares to doubt you. Trevor Berbick, Tyrell Biggs, Pinklon Thomas and Larry Holmes have crumbled at your feet.
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Quintana Remains Unbeaten, Dunne Knocks Out Lacey in the First Round
04.07 - In a terrific performance, undefeated welterweight Carlos "El Indio" Quintana registered a lopsided 10-round decision over Vinroy Barrett Thursday on "ShoBox: The New Generation" on SHOWTIME.
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SHOBOX Heads Back Across The Pond
04.07 – The popular boxing series “ShoBox: The New Generation” will return to England on Thursday, July 17, when undefeated welterweight David Barnes battles British Masters Light Middleweight Champion Jimmy Vincent for the vacant British welterweight title at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in London, England.
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What IF: Holmes vs. Lewis
03.07 - By Frank Lotierzo: Larry Holmes vs. Lennox Lewis is an intriguing fight to ponder, "what if?" They are the two most dominant heavyweight champs since Muhammad Ali's last title victory 25 years ago in 1978.
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The Thin Line Between Prize and Pride
03.07 - By Don Deane: To most boxing fans, the title belts are just a once valued commodity that lacks the luster because of a market flooded with sanctioning bodies.
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Mandalay Bay To Host Holyfield-Toney
03.07 – Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas will host the heavyweight showdown between legendary four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and current IBF Cruiserweight Champion James Toney on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
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Audley Harrison Returns to Sydney
03.07 - Audley Harrison’s Business Manager, Hazel Bruno-Gilbert today announced that the Olympic Gold Medallist’s next fight will be in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday 6th August.
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ZAB JUDAH ARRIVAL IN LAS VEGAS
03.07 - Former IBF Junior Welterweight champion Zab "Super" Judah will arrive in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 3 in preparation for his July 12th WBO Junior Welterweight Championship bout against DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley.
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National Conference Call Transcript: Ricardo Mayorga, Chop Chop Corley
03.07 - Mayorga, Corley and Perez discussed their upcoming fights on the “Battle at Orleans” fight card July 12, 2003 at the Orleans in Las Vegas.
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FREITAS VS BARRIOS ON AUGUST 9 IN MIAMI
02.07 - Acelino "Popo" Freitas, 33-0, with 30 knockouts will defend the World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association 130-pound world titles against Jorge Rodrigo Barrios, 39-1-1, with 29 knockouts in the main event scheduled for 12 rounds on Saturday, August 9
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ESPN2 Friday Night Fights at Foxwoods: Pemberton-Sheika, Balletto-TBA
02.07 - Army veteran Scott “The Sandman” Pemberton (25-3-1, 21 KOs) is busy finalizing a strategic plan for his July 25th “The Battle You Can’t Miss” showdown against two-time world title challenger Omar Sheika (23-4, 16 KOs) at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut.
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David Tua Becomes Member of J.A.B.
02.07 - Heavyweight contender David Tua signed a union card today joining the likes of Derrick "Smoke" Gainer and over 100 other boxers in the Joint Association of Boxers (J.A.B.)..
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The "Ghost" Leaves Cason "Shivering"!
01.07 - By Jim Amato: Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik pleased the hometown fans at Cafaro Field in Niles, Ohio with an impressive and devastating body shot kayo of Rico Cason. Very few expected Cason to win but it was presumed he would hang around for a while.
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Oscar de La Hoya & Bobby Hitz Bring Boxing to Chicago
01.07 - Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, Hitz Boxing and the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino have announced that HBO Latino's "Boxeo De Oro" will make its Chicago debut on July 10 at the Allstate Arena.
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Donaire destroys Lopez in 1!
01.07 - By Dennis Principe: IF you think world superbantamweight champion Manny Pacquiao is by far the only boxer from the Philippines who is carving a niche in the United States, well think again.
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ACCUSED PAPKE SHOOTS BACK AT ABUSE ALLEGATIONS!
01.07 - by Olaf Schroeder: Ever since the Berlin-published tabloid BZ headlined two weeks ago with rape and child abuse allegations against local boxing trainer Werner Papke, the German boxing scene is full of rumours and speculations about the case.
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Pro boxing returning to Cape Cod
01.07 - Beautiful, tranquil Cape Cod is preparing for an unusual evening of action-packed excitement July 18th, when pro boxing returns to the popular summer vacation spot after a three-year hiatus, live on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis (MA).
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The "Ghost" Is Ready For Coming Out Party
01.07 - Jim Amato: Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik is unbeaten in 17 professional contests. His 16 kayo victories have undoubtably raised some eyebrows. Yet he knows as well as anyone that Tuesday night at Cafaro Field the Youngstown native is moving into the next phase of his young career.
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DAVID DONIS vs DEBIND THAPA Headlines Kingfish Fight Card July 7
01.07 - Kingfish Boxing Productions will present a sensational championship fight card on Monday, July 7, 2003, at the Pontchartrain Center, located at 4545 Williams Boulevard in Kenner, Louisiana..
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