HEADLINES -- March 7-9, 2003

March 9, 2003
ANOTHER HEAVYWEIGHT "STAR" BITES THE DUST
* AP: Klitschko caught napping
* Sunday Times (South Africa): Corrie stuns boxing world
* The Independent (UK): Klitschkos light up the heavies, not Jones
* Washington Post: Bowe arrested for assault after domestic disturbance
* Ron Borges: Jones is only as great as his opponents
* San Antonio Express-News: Jones-Tyson would be box-office hit
* SecondsOut: The Buzz - DLH, Mayweather, Roy and Tito
* The Observer (UK): Big bucks as Jones gets busy
* Jack Magowan: Jones has proved he's an all-time ring great
* AP: Sahnoune knocks out Girard for WBA 175 title
* Sacramento Bee: TV to air fights this week involving Regan and Simms
* LatinoLA: The champion of dignity
* Washington Post: "Sweet Science" sours into a waiting game
* Kinston Free Press (NC): Fighting for their dreams
* Ft. Laud. Sun-Sentinel: Murphy tops card
* Newark Star-Ledger: After loss, Harris and Bashir consider a split
* San Antonio Express-News: Diaz wins decision to stay unbeaten
* Woonsocket Call: Gardner punches out another victory
* Knoxville News-Sentinel: Ward, Ali talk finally heats up
* The Tennessean: Rink to ring a serious decision for Harding
* Durham Herald-Sun: Durham boxer Starr looking for another shot
* Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa boxer slugs his way to gold medal
* Belfast Telegraph: Dunne's aiming to keep on sparkling
* Paul Upham: Nader Hamdan focosed on big fights
* Paul Upham: Mirovic retains title
* South Africa: Boxing in good shape under new duo
* Philippines: Pacquaio beats up sparmate
* Ghana Web: Odamattey gets title shot
* India: Manipur champs
* AP: Ring's clowns don't amuse Atlas
But who wouldn't be amused by this?




March 8, 2003
* Sapa: Klitschko super-fit for title fight
* Boxing Talk: Breaking down the Klitschko-Sanders fight, with interview w/Wlad
* NY Daily News: Three weeks until Tua, Rahman axes trainer
* Baltimore Sun: Rahman fires Fisher, names McGirt trainer
* Boxing Talk: McGirt replaces Fisher
* Royce Feour: Jones' plan to stay heavy - fill his pockets with cash
* Thomas Hauser: Jones-Ruiz and the Roy Jones legacy
* Barry McGuigan: You've earned a place in the sun, Lennox - take it
* Ringtalk: Showtime analyst Czyz going to jail, and bagging more guys writing bad checks
* LVRJ: Floyd Jr. given fatherly advice - don't fight Oscar
* AP: Sahnoune set to challenge Girard
* Pitt. Post-Gazette: Spadafora hoping to add WBA belt
* Jay Heater: Arum will say hello to Fresno
* Doug Fischer: Popo's promise to Papa
* Max Boxing: Jones out-points Moore; Peter crushes Crowe
* Puerto Rico Herald: Ruiz takes time off to regroup
* Virginia: Sweetpea to be released on bond Wednesday
* Angel Rodriguez: Weekend preview & notes
* Press Release: Shannon Briggs headlines March 27 card
* Shreveport Times (La.): Fans revel in action at Golden Gloves event
* Canada: Riggs finishes off Wayka
* Winnipeg Sun: Riggs fighting for place in heart of Winnipeg fans
* SecondsOut: Bergeron outpoints Wilson
* Halifax Daily News: Tired boxer scores gold
* London Daily Telegraph: BBBC admits approving Eastman mismatch
* The Mirror (UK): Williams aims to deliver again
* Anthony Evans: Williams should overcome Roberts' conqueror
* UK: Now Khlaiq's in line to face Forrest challenge
* Belfast Telegraph: Warren keen to put O'Hara on fast lane to top
* The Independent (UK): Oboh title fight ends Simpson's long wait
* UK: Humphrey slips into national semi-finals
* London Daily Telegraph: Boxing makes a comeback in schools
* Paul Upham: Soliman says Eastman is the one running
* Philippines: Pacquaio has a lot to lose in fight
* SecondsOut: Tunacao is new IBO straw champ
* Daily Nation (Kenya): ABA officials not serious about Abuja



March 7, 2003
MAYWEATHER CONTRACTS "JONES FEVER"
* AP: Czyz sentenced to ten days in jail
* SecondsOut: De la Hoya, Trinidad talking
* Thomas Hauser: Is Foreman leaving HBO?
* AP: Mayweather to fight Balbi, hopes to fight DLH
* Orange Co. Register: Mayweather ready to rumble
* LVRJ: Mayweather wants De la Hoya
* Fresno Bee: Mayweather pining for De la Hoya showdown
* AP: Hopkins wants to challenge DLH too
* USA Today: Big man would destroy Jones, Klitschko says
* NY Post: Klitschko belittles Jones
* Grantlee Kieza: Jones wants Tyson - only for huge bucks
* Martin Roberts: Is Jones the best fighter ever?
* Bernard Fernandez: Dream matchup would be Jones-Tyson
* El Paso Times: Jones puts his greatness on display
* Robert Morales: So Jones wins, but who did he beat?
* Jeff Jacobs: Jones used fists, now it's time for brain
* Dallas Morning News: Jones weighing options after historic victory
* Birmingham News: Heavyweight champ Jones KO's Bessemer
* Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wlad. Klitschko is big, but is he the next big thing?
* David Payne: Corrie Sanders? Dr. Klitschko will see you now
* Frank Lotierzo: Jones vs. Holyfield - you better believe it
* Carlos Arias: Contender angry over Jones fight
* Stars and Stripes: Former JBC champ Roberts was once in ring with Jones
* Scoop Malinowski: The conspiracy to screw Vitaly Klitschko
* Royce Feour: Guinn says McCain's actions self-serving
* David Payne: The Heavyweight Diary - February
* Miami Herald: DLH brings the fight(s) to Miami
* SecondsOut: The Buzz - Top Rank flying high
* Dean Juipe: Freitas - Brazil's next Pele?
* Doug Fischer: Does Kelley still have that "Flushing Flash?"
* Press Release: ESPN2 card tonight in Reno
* Press Release: Marathon boxing card set for Chicago
* Newark Star-Ledger: Harris collapses outside Newark drugstore
* Cecil Whig (Md.): Wanna see a good Tyson fight? Try ESPN Classic
* Boxing Talk: Gregory Leon interviews Dan Goossen
* Boston Globe: Flamos highlights six-fight card
* Eastside Boxing: Ed Ludwig interviews Winky Wright
* Middletown Press (Conn.): Salamone set for ESPN2 fight
* Galveston Daily News: Cora ready for televised rematch
* TCPalm.com: Fight judge recalls career
* Orange Co. Register: Putting up their dukes - for a good cause
* Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Old-fashioned Dempsey's is a knockout
* Brian Gjurgevuich: Oh, those heavies
* Vahid Sadrzadeh: The rise and fall of the boxing empire
* NY Daily News: Lefty Wright delivers upset
* Rapid City Journal: "Toughman" Tony Mendoza fights for more
* Billings Gazette: Allgayer becoming a favorite at "Thursday Night Fights"
* Halifax Daily News: For boxer, teacher knows best
* AP: In Cuba, Stevenson's still champ
* UK: Harrison to face veteran Draskovich
* UK: Francis set for new Euro chance
* UK: Fighting talk from angry Hide
* The Scotsman: Gilmour wins fight for top boxers
* Glasgow Herald: Gilmour adds pair of top amateurs to stable
* UK: Marshall has to wait for pro fight debut
* Liverpool Echo (UK): Ryder promises to be at his very best
* UK: Can Miles last the distance?
* East Lothian Courier (UK): Remembering a great boxer 100 years on
* Philippines: Pacquaio planes in, waits for rival pug
* Paul Upham: Mundine wants better performance against Cacciatore
* South Africa: KZN boxing indaba tomorrow
* India: Eight state women's boxers in semis

MAURICE HARRIS UPDATE
From Charles Muniz, Harris advisor
Maurice Harris has been released from the hospital and doctors have given him a
positive prognosis. After extensive tests, doctors determined that Maurice had
suffered a severe concussion as a result of the blow to the head he received
from Fres Oquendo this past Saturday. Maurice would like to thank the fans for
their support and well wishes.






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