HEADLINES - June 25-27, 2002

June 27, 2002
* NY Daily News: Mercer is a Ray of hope for Lewis
* USA Today: Ukranian's eye on Lewis' title
* NY Post: Mercer gets full package in Klitschko
* Jason Probst: The Klitschkos - From here to the summit
* Paul Upham: Klitschkos want two belts each
* NY Daily News: Water fight breaks out
* NY Times: Klitschko keeps cool during pre-fight show
* Orange Co. Register: Barrera - I won't fight Morales again
* Steve Kim: Wild card's being dealt
* UK: Woods set to fight legend Jones
* Paul Upham: Bravo steps up against Echols
* Abq. Tribune: Santa Ana tries out as pugilist paradise
* AJC: Boxing tries to break through to Atlanta fans
* John Sugg: The rumble at the Roxy
* Kingsport Times-News (Va.): WBF ordered to pay boxer $2.1 million
* San Antonio Express-News: Texas Title Belt series on new wavelength
* Steven Tobey: Rosenblatt (World's Toughest Independent Contractor) returns
* AP: Former European heavyweight champ dies
* Abq. Tribune: Woman boxer has top trainer in her corner, wincing
* David Avila: Too many heroes to be sport of martyrs
* UK: Harrison to face Negus next
* Sporting Life: McCullough - Thank God it's over
* Savannah Morning News: Boxing card moves to Civic Center
* Grand Rapids Press: Schmidt falls in boxing finals
* Baltimore Sun: Formidable heat no match for boxers' determination
* Sacramento Bee: A healthy change
* South Africa: Beyi promises second title for Brice stable
* South Africa: Fireworks expected at eight-card bill
* Bongani Magasela: Nathan confident his charge will be crowned
* South Africa: Springkaan wins Gauteng title
* The Star (Malaysia): Boxer Adnan delivers first gold for Malaysia


June 26, 2002
* Pedro Fernandez: Alcazar death due to auto accident
* NY Daily News: Here's the guy to KO state panel ineptness
* Steve Kim: Klitschkos come knocking on Brooks' door
* Thomas Gerbasi: Klitschko - Chosen One or just another one?
* AP: B.E.T. honors Ali for humanitarian work
* RGJ: New generation discovering Ali
* Angel Rodriguez: The time is now for boxer's insurance
* Phil Przybylo: On the Brink of Success - An Interview with Antwun Echols
* UK: McCullough's return to come in August
* Sean Stowell: Title Belt Madness - From the Ridiculous to the Sublime
* Las Vegas Sun: MGM fighter collapses, dies
* Savannah Morning News: Boxing card comes to Civic Center
* SouthJerseyNews.com: Now the tests get tougher
* Paul Upham: Major blow to Australian boxing as KO show is counted out
* The Namibian: Simon to sweat it out in South Africa
* South Africa: Zulu puts his belt on the line
* Detroit News: Michigan fighters score well at tournaments
* Florida Times-Union: Boxing is down for the count


June 25, 2002
115-POUND TITLE CHALLENGER DIES
* AP: Alcazar suddenly collapses and dies, 36 hours after title fight
* LVRJ: Boxer dies two days after fight
* Pedro Fernandez: Another un-necessary ring death I ask
* Paul Upham: HBO PPV pleased with Lewis-Tyson success
* Dave Anderson: From Kiev with gloves
* Detroit News: Hearns targets return to ring
* Boston Globe: Headstrong Mosley fired up
* LVRJ: Johnson eager to seize WBA belt from Ruiz
* Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Trainer Steward says Lewis' options open
* The New Yorker: Can Lennox Lewis redeem the world of pro boxing?
* Dean Juipe: Third Barrera-Morales fight will have to wait a while
* Arizona Republic: Third fight is in order
* Kevin Iole: Arum not satisfied with decision
* Phila. Daily News: This time, Barrera gets even
* Thomas Gerbasi: Ali on Real Sports - still the Greatest
* Vic Ziegel: Help in getting off ropes and into world
* Orlando Sentinel: Former champ Pinklon Thomas now fighting for good causes
* L.A. Daily News: Compubox adds insight, more
* Max Boxing: Briggs challenges Tyson
* UK: McCullough granted boxing license
* Press Release: Sharmba Mitchell is ESPN main event next Tuesday
* San Antonio Express-News: Series founder still dreaming up ideas
* N.Orl. Times-Picayune: Etienne, Botha to head up card at N.O. Arena
* Press Release: Pro boxing card Friday night at the Roseland Ballroom
* Fiona Manning: Vargas ready to win NABO title with Roach in his corner
* Press Release: Ali scores knockout, set for Glens Falls
* UK: Lockett decides to move up
* The Namibian: "Boom Boom" to fight Mobotsi
* Barbados Advocate: Barbados prepares for card
* Grand Rapids Press: Briseno's journey to natl. Gloves title almost didn't happen
* Connecticut Post: Bridgeport's Codrington takes GG's title
* Atlantic City Press: 10-bout card set for area high school
* Tehran Times: Iranian boxer wins Asian bout
* Nassau Guardian: Long-anticipated amateur bout to come off
* Natal Witness (S.Afr.): Infighting leaves KZN amateur boxing in disarray


PRESS RELEASE

It's a special edition of BOXING AFTER DARK as HBO Sports presents the exclusive delay broadcast of the showdown featuring Erik Morales vs. Marco Antonio Barrera coupled with a live heavyweight prizefight from Atlantic City, Saturday, June 29 at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT & 8:45 p.m. CT, on HBO.

Barrera and Morales met in a highly anticipated featherweight rematch on HBO Pay-Per-View June 22 at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas. Barrera scored a unanimous decision victory.

Their title fight will be replayed on HBO BOXING AFTER DARK on June 29 along with the live broadcast of Wladimir Klitschko vs. Ray Mercer from Atlantic City in a 12-round heavyweight fight.








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