HEADLINES -- April 10-12, 2003

April 12, 2003
* Fort Worth Star-Tel: Deal set for for fight between Johnson and Lewis
* Halifax Daily News: Lewis-Johnson bout is "done deal", according to manager
* AP: Tyson trying to fight in New Jersey
* AP: Governor says he won't let Tyson fight in N.J.
* NY Daily News: N.J. decks twinbill of Tyson & Lewis
* NY Times: Tyson rejected for Meadowlands fight
* Bergen Record: State tells Tyson to buzz off
* Geoff Dodd: New Tyson in New Jersey, no way man
* SecondsOut: Barrera and Kelley ready for battle
* Kevin Iole: Barrera making name as great featherweight
* Tim Smith: Kelley readies for Barrera
* Carlos Arias: Kelley's not taking featherweight fight likely
* Royce Feour: Kelley goes distance to talk a good fight
* Ron Borges: It'll be either Kelley's finest hour or his final hour
* Anthony Evans: Kevin Kelley - a warrior's last stand
* San Diego Union-Trib: Barrera fights Kelley, not Morales
* Jack Welsh: Barrera not viewing Kelley as HBO sleeper
* AP: Kelley faces Barrera and long odds
* Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Viloria ready to rumble
* NY Daily News: Kerik quits as boxing boss; Stevens may replace him
* Keith Idec: Meadowlands entering mix for Lewis-Tyson doubleheader?
* Pedro Fernandez: Unplugged interview with Johnny Tapia
* Jack Magowan: Winning still a drug for Tapia
* Jay Heater: Mayweather seeking 'megafight' against DLH
* New Zealand Herald: Tua goes to court as hopes fade for Rahman rematch
* Carlos Arias: Golden Boy Promotions sets fight card
* Boulder Daily Camera: Ellis-Haugen combo has eye on boxing history
* Boxing Insider: Scott Wilkerson reviews 'The Greatest Boxing Stories Ever Told'
* San Antonio Express-News: Bill takes swing at Toughman bouts
* Press Release: Paz & Pemberton support car accident victim
* Grand Rapids Press: A weight-and-see game for GG's boxers
* San Antonio Express-News: Local fighter secures spot in Trials
* Pitt. Post-Gazette: Kimbrough pulls out of GG's bout
* Stephen Brunt: Canadian fighters make ring history
* Clive Bernath: UK weekend previews
* The Mirror (UK): Joppy just the job to boost Joe
* Belfast Telegraph: Magee's Euro bid delayed
* UK: Fired-up Williams has a point to prove
* Philippines: Pacquaio signs up with Elorde
* Paul Upham: Briggs & Castro make weight for WBC eliminator
* Australia: Aussie fights for world title shot
* SecondsOut: Makaringe thrills home crowd
* Paul Upham: Australian Hall of Fame dinner tonight

April 11, 2003
* Pitt. Post-Gazette: Spadafora to fight Dorin in May
* Pitt. Trib-Review: Spadafora to take on former sparring partner
* USA Today: Gainer needs impressive win to move up from undercards
* Dean Juipe: Gainer hopes win proves he's a late bloomer
* Steve Kim: Where there's "smoke" is there fire?
* Las Vegas Sun: Kelley - just give me a chance
* Dallas Morning News: Kelley motivated for Barrera fight
* LA Times: Staples won't be site fo DLH-Mosley fight
* SecondsOut: British Buzz - More Naz rumors
* Boxing Central: Hamed fight is off
* Boxing Talk: Gregory Leon interviews James Toney
* Wban.org: Lots of women's action on ESPN card next Friday
* Vida en el Valle: Alcorn, St. John looking forward to April 19 match
* Jeff Mayweather: Finding closure
* NY Times: Ali during his best years, still floating and stinging
* David Avila: Bojorquez seeking world title shot
* Frank Lotierzo: What super heavyweights?
* Honolulu Advertiser: Hawaii boxing gets it's first woman boss
* Max Boxing: Cotto's hunger greater than his appetite
* Michael Hirsley: It's semper fi for this fighter
* Jason Probst: One last run for the "Gatekeeper"
* Pitt. Post-Gazette: GG's finals return after 12 years
* Pitt. Trib-Review: Kimbrough to headline GG's finals
* The Independent (UK): Pithie seeks route into the big time
* Philippines: U.S. promoter wants American foe for Pacquaio
* Ghana: Kpadenu predicts fifth-round KO



April 10, 2003
* SecondsOut: Judge retroactively restores Rocchigiani title
* Scott Shaffer: Judge confirms it - Rocky's title restored
* Halifax Daily News: Johnson-Lewis fight closer "day by day"
* Dan Rafael: Old warrior Kelley realizes new motivation vs. Barrera
* Thomas Gerbasi: The missing featherweight
* SD Union-Trib: Kelley a champ, in talking arena
* Carlos Arias: Barrera wary of Kelley
* Robert Morales: Featherweight bout spin good spin to a bad fight
* LVRJ: Derrick Gainer - a heavyweight bond
* Las Vegas Sun: Mayweather, DLH could meet
* Anthony Evans: Mayweather Jr. serious about DLH
* Pedro Fernandez: Best fight of the current era
* LVRJ: MGM Grand lands rematch between Mosley and DLH
* Washington Post: Mitchell awaits approval to tackle Tackie
* UK: Calzaghe agrees to Joppy bout
* Press Release: Buster Douglas to attend Hall of Fame weekend
* Matt Aguilar: HBO blew call on great Chavez win
* SecondsOut: Hamed definitely not fighting in June
* Derek Bilton: Hatton looks a cut above
* Max Kellerman: Hatton should remain on his side of pond
* Boxing Talk: Briggs faces off against Jorge in Australia
* Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: Murray fight postponed a third time
* Savannah Morning News: Dotse looks to regain spot among world's best bantamweights
* Toronto Sun: Tan wages war and wins
* Fremont Tribune (Neb.): Pro boxing coming to Nebraska
* Ariz. Republic: Eight Valley fighters advance to Golden Gloves regional
* Clev. Plain-Dealer: Bey looks to lay claim to title at GG's tournament
* SecondsOut: Witter targets WBO title and Hatton
* Mark Staniforth: Hide back to prove a point
* Press Release: Sim to make American debut April 13
* Paul Upham: The Green Machine powers on
* Paul Upham: Darchinian ready for title shot
* New Zealand Herald: Masoe to put title on the line Sunday
* South Africa: Partnership means big boost for boxing


SCOTT NOBLE PASSES AWAY

NOBLE, G. Scott 1954-2003- Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 5, 2003. Will be greatly missed by his cherished daughters Anna (10) and Roslyn (8) and his many friends and relatives. Scott was Editor and Publisher of Nicol Island Publishing. At Scott’s request there will no formal service. There will be a memorial reception Saturday, April 12, in the Club House at the Masters.

(excerpted from the Globe and Mail Newspaper, Toronto)

Among Scott’s numerous publications Pierce Egan’s Boxiana series was closest to his heart. Scott personally reconstituted and authenticated Egan’s multi-volume work, publishing numbers I-III, together with a miscellaneous compendium, Egania. Volume IV is in progress, with V to follow.

The loss of Scott’s exacting standards and passion for his work are a telling blow to boxing’s heritage.

Don Cogswell

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