HEADLINES -- Feb. 22-24, 2003

February 24, 2003
* AP: Tyson not tricked by easy win
* Dan Rafael: Tyson punches ticket for rematch with Lewis, but ex-champ acts hesitant
* London Daily Telegraph: Lewis waits for ruthless Tyson
* David Steele: Spotlight inevitably on Tyson
* Toronto Globe & Mail: Stephen Brunt on Mike Tyson
* Angel Rodriguez: Tyson dusts off Etienne in the blink of an eye
* Dave Anderson: Translating Tyson raises more questions
* Toronto Sun: "Spinal" taps boxing fans' funny bone
* Jon Saraceno: Conflict continues to rage inside Tyson
* Hugh McIlvanney: Time this freak show left town
* Ron Borges: Tyson is feeling boxed in
* Tallahassee Democrat: At 36, Tyson may finally be maturing
* NY Times: Tyson feels like a pro after fast finish
* James Lawton: Tyson's terrible punch preserves a grim allure
* Dallas Morning News: Tyson taking stock after easy win
* Jim Litke: Cardboard cutout would have sufficed against Iron Mike
* Tim Smith: Tyson future, Lewis in limbo
* NY Post: Return from oblivion
* Reuters: Tyson's trainer warns against immediate Lewis rematch
* Santos Perez: Tyson's title shot may be long wait
* Arizona Republic: Tyson wants more fights before Lewis
* AJC: Tyson - I need more fights
* McGuigan - Tyson needs more time
* Oliver Holt: Broken Tyson singing in last chance saloon
* Rudy Martzke: Showtime's Tyson production falls flat on the canvas
* NY Post: Tonya out-wierds Tyson at fisticuffs freak show
* Rochester Dem & Chron: A Tyson vs. Mesi fight rings true
* Clev. Plain-Dealer: Jones wants to make history; Ward a name for herself
* Seattle Times: A little punch-drunk, Buddy?
* Sporting Life: Hare ready for tougher test
* Australia: Brazilian a safe choice for Mundine
* Daily Nation (Kenya): Nairobi and Forces fighters dominate




February 23, 2003
PIECE OF CAKE FOR TYSON
* Tim Dahlberg: Rhino plastered; Tyson scores KO
* UPI: Tyson wins in first round
* Michael Hirsley: Tyson knocks out Etienne in 49 seconds
* NY Times: Knockout by Tyson caps off bizarre week
* Geoff Calkins: Stage set for Lewis rematch
* Tyson - I'm not ready for Lewis
* Trainer - Tyson "not ready for Lewis"
* NY Daily News: Tyson shows his punch in 49 seconds
* Doug Fischer: Tyson still has it, at least 49 seconds of it
* George Kimball: Tyson packs quick punch, but says he doesn't want to fight Lewis
* Ron Borges: High farce as Tyson's stooge plays his part
* Tim Smith: Tyson's traveling carnival will always have an audience
* Tallahassee Democrat: Tyson wins by KO
* Dallas Morning News: Tyson registers first-round KO
* Memphis Comm. Appeal: Ironed by Mike
* Paul Hayward: Tyson, one of two "Mad Michaels", slips deeper into abyss
* Akron Beacon-Journal: Tyson and Tonya
* AP:  Tonya Harding loses pro debut
* Boston Herald: Overmatched Harding takes it on chin
* The Oregonian: It's a clean fight (nothing below the belt), but sloppy
* George Kimball: Jones rehearsal - role reversal
* Orlando Sentinel: Being the best isn't easy
* Clinton Van Der Berg: Mighty Roy Jones is chasing ring record
* Steve Bunce: Quiet Man to Ruiz the day Jones picked him
* Boston Globe: Stone finally manages to earn recognition
* John Whisler: Barrera battle bypassing S.A. for bright lights of Vegas
* Rochester Dem. and Chron: Local match mixes hype, hope
* Buffalo News: No settlement in sight for Mesi
* AP: Salido stops Cordova in fourth round
* Max Boxing: Salido outworks Cordova on way to KO victory
* San Antonio Express-News: Martinez packs a punch
* Press Release: Flamos-Payne title fight March 7 in Boston
* Keith Idec: Dedication opening doors for Bernard
* Saginaw News: Death of a toughman
* Juneau Empire (Alaska): Coppick stops Duckworth in barnyard brawl
* Ft. Worth Star-Telegram: Brothers win matching titles
* Fresno Bee: Fighting for a cause
* UK: Magee impresses on way to title
* UK: Survivor Jonny - I'll take on Darius
* Belfast Telegraph: Gillen dreams of Olympics after outboxing Lindsay
* Paul Upham: Briggs faces Castro for WBC #2
* New Zealand Herald: Keep faith in Team NZ, says Tua




February 22, 2003
* Tim Dahlberg: Action returns to rin after bizarre week for Tyson
* Washington Times: Memphis braces for freak show
* Michael Hirsley: At this stage, Tyson and Etienne have more in common than not
* George Kimball: Iron Mike continues to corrode sweet science
* Ron Borges: Tyson's sideshow remains the main event
* Dallas Morning News: Prison term shaped Tyson opponent
* London Times: Vulnerable Tyson relies on being a one-hit wonder
* Tim Smith: McGirt turns down Tyson to train Etienne
* Michael Wilbon: Unreality TV, starring Mike Tyson
* Steve Kim: It's a hard-knock life
* Stephen Smith: When will Mike Tyson ever grow up?
* Dean Juipe: Tyson tests powers of reason
* Jon Saraceno: Tyson vs. Tonya has nice ring to it
* Mickey Herskowitz: Twisted Tyson nearing the end of tormented ride
* James Lawton: Tyson's poker game may play in hands of Etienne
* Reuters: Former convicts, skaters, "Greatest" on Tyson card in Memphis
* Stephen Halliday: Tyson already on the ropes
* London Daily Telegraph: Tyson puts freak show on the road
* George Willis: My bout of panic
* NY Post: Tattoo adds to bizarre picture
* The Mirror (UK): Tyson - I'm fighting for my kids
* AJC: Harding not afraid to be bads girl of boxing
* Jim Armstrong: I'm a celebrity - get me in the ring!
* Fresno Bee: DLH as good in suit as with gloves
* AP: Paz arrested for passing bad checks
* AP: Braithwaite retains WBC title with TKO
* AP: McCain asks for ethics review of Nevada boxing
* Abq. Tribune: Romero lands bout, but foe, site unknown
* Puerto Rico Herald: Puerto Rican talent abounds in boxing's lightest weights
* Zimbabwe: Matsangura fights for C'Wealth flyweight title
* New Zealand Herald: McKay to become Scottish coach






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