HEADLINES -- Feb. 16-18, 2003

February 18, 2003

PRESS RELEASE
MIKE TYSON-CLIFFORD ETIENNE BOUT POSTPONED;
JAY-Z CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SHOWTIME

NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 17, 2003) - Saturday night's heavyweight bout between former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and world-ranked Clifford "The Black Rhino" Etienne in Memphis has been postponed. No new date was announced.

The 10-round bout was postponed after Tyson reportedly came down with a severe case of the flu several days ago.

"I'm sorry to let down all of my fans in Memphis and around the world, but I am not at 100 percent and I do not want to perform at less than that," Tyson said. "I have been in bed with the flu for the past five days and I am hopeful that the fight can be rescheduled soon.''

Marina Capurro, a spokesman for Showtime, said: "We've been told that Mike has flu-like symptoms and cannot fight Clifford Etienne this weekend. At this point, we do not know if the fight will be rescheduled. However, we are still presenting the Jay-Z concert live from Memphis Saturday (Feb. 22, 9 p.m. ET/PT). We will announce replacement programming as soon as possible.''

* AP: Tyson handlers pull plug on Etienne bout
* USA Today: Tyson fight officially called off
* Boston Globe: Plug is pulled on Tyson fight
* Reuters: Tyson pulls out of Etienne bout with flu
* Stephen Brunt: Another bout of Tyson madness
* Brian Burwell: Tyson's latest crisis may be sorry end for man once feared
* NY Post: With fight shelved, Tyson should be too
* Ray Ratto: Is Tyson down for the count?
* Sporting Life: Tyson fight off
* Sporting Life: Lewis left waiting over Tyson

And just previous to that news.......
* London Daily Telegraph: Time-out for Tyson
* London Times: Lewis plans in disarray as Tyson cries off
* The Independent (UK): Setback for Tyson puts fight in doubt
* Jerry Izenberg: A no-show could KO Tyson
* London Times: Injury threatens tormented Tyson's comeback
* Arizona Republic: Tyson, Madison Gym face bleak futures

* Pedro Fernandez: Tuesday Five Star Sizzler
* AP: DLH-Mosley fight off in purse dispute
* Dan Rafael: Mosley nixes $4.25 million offer for DLH fight
* Gregory Leon: Mosley won't accept $4.25 million
* Report - Mosley suing Kushner
* Pitt. Trib-Review: Spadafora-Dorin set for May
* Boxing Talk: Chris Smith says - bring on Mayorga
* Angel Rodriguez: Montezuma's revenge hit twice in Vegas
* Pedro Fernandez: Williams stunned by sub for "Hack"
* Pedro Fernandez: Remember dog show used to tick us off?
* AJC: She's in a fighting mood
* AP: Harding plans to keep boxing
* Jackson Clarion Ledger (Miss.): Soft-spoken Browing was ready to rumble with Harding
* Steve Kim: Must-see boxing is back on NBC
* Ron Widelec: John Ruiz vs. Roy Jones - can he pull it off?
* Elisa Harrison: Recapping John Ruiz' open workout in Miami Beach
* Thom Loverro: Finally, a Hall of Fame fit for Rose
* Rusty Rubin: Surprised and thankful
* Boxing Talk: Greg Leon interviews Steve Forbes
* Boxing Insider: Jameel McCline training with martial arts coach
* Press Release: Documentary about Leon Spinks in works
* Max Boxing: Boxing from an odd angle
* Eastside Boxing: The middleweight champion time forgot
* Max Boxing: Gavilan gone but not forgotten
* The Oklahoman: Humphry-Robinson heads seven-fight card
* Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: Two local fighters win
* Parkersburg News (WV): McNemar, Bates set for rematch
* Robert Morales: Perez loses decision, trip to US nationals
* San Antonio Express-News: Globetrotting Martinez home for GG's
* Milw. Journal-Sentinel: Strategy change punches ticket to nationals
* Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Mungia finally breaks through
* UK: Hide challenges Williams
* BBC Online: Heavyweight wilderness
* Belfast Telegraph: Magee's fired up
* Johannesburg Star: I'll bowl Khaliq over - Bergman
* Philippines: WBC title fight awaits Gorres
* Eastside Boxing: Shannan Taylor on the trail to Mundine
* Martin Roberts: Meet the Pink Pounder
* The Lawyer (UK): Punch and jury
* South Africa: Mnguni dismisses reports Myekeni was lucky to win


February 17, 2003
* AP: Tyson to miss his flight to Memphis
* USA Today: Tyson misses flight; Etienne bout looking grim
* London Daily Telegraph: Tyson fight in doubt
* Chicago Tribune: Tyson tale takes another twist
* Baton Rouge Advocate: Don't count Etienne out
* David Avila: Rafael Marquez joins brother as world champ
* Anthony Evans: Say it isn't so, Bowe
* Pensacola News Journal: Roy Jones responds to PETA accusations
* Steve Tobey: Maskaev returns with easy win
* Tacoma News Tribune: Home cooking works out best for boxers
* Penn St. Digital Collegian: Penn St. boxers "talk with fists", come out big
* Ft. Laud. Sun-Sentinel: Lynn Univ. to host boxing event
* Midland Daily News (Mich.): MCC opens boxing center
* The Independent (UK): Elcock can improve
* Anthony Evans: Dann next for Eastman
* Boxing Talk: Judges steal title from Janiola


February 16, 2003
* AP: Tyson ailing, but fight with Etienne still on
* Memphis Comm. Appeal: Mixed messages from Tyson camp puzzle
* NY Post: Will Tyson bout be KO'd?
* LVRJ: Trainer - Tyson should skip fight
* The Independent (UK): "Sick" Tyson heads into cul-de-sac
* AP: Fenech says Tyson fight may be off
* London Daily Telegraph: Etienne offers hope for Tyson's final title charge
* Steve Bunce: Walking a tightrope in Memphis
* Geoff Calkins: From body blows to blowing his nose
* Sunday Herald (UK): Tyson returns with famous fighting talk
* AP: Marquez stops Austin to win IBF 118 title
* LVRJ: Marquez hands Austin first loss, takes IBF title
* Boxing Talk: Williams beaten by unsung Valenzuela
* Boxing Talk: Burgos stops Sanchez for IBF 108 title
* Newark Star-Ledger: Wright blames Arum for pushing only Latino fighters
* Sunday Times (South Africa): Corrie warned - stay clear of Klitschko jab
* George Kimball: Tragedy may be Close at hand
* AP: Heavyweights Austin (Ray) and Lawrence fight to a draw
* Mike Nosky: "The Messenger" is delivering
* Boxing Talk: WBO titles won by Scandanavians in Helsinki
* Press Release: Ashira destroys Perez
* Houston Chronicle: Marquez' outing scarred again
* Eastside Boxing: Kid Gavilan - in memoriam
* John Whisler: Woodlawn was a special (and smelly) place
* Newark Star-Ledger: Boxing et cetera
* Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Lozano's fists do the talking
* SF Chronicle: Local boxer makes good
* Baltimore Sun: Amateur bouts at Laurel re-scheduled for next weekend
* UK: Earl rules at Wembley
* UK: Calzaghe confirms Tate test
* Daily Yomiuri (Japan): K-1 promoter admits faking contract involving Tyson
* Eastside Boxing: A night at the fights with Wayne "Mad Dog" Ellcock
* South Africa: Myekeni clings onto title
* The Nation (Thailand): Olympic medalist a knockout in TV soapy







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