HEADLINES - June 28-30, 2002

June 30, 2002
KLITSCHKO DISHES IT OUT
* AP: Klitschko retains WBO belt, stops Mercer
* NY Times: Klitschko is too much for Mercer
* Thomas Gerbasi: Klitschko impressive, but against a 41-year-old, shouldn't he be?
* Boxing Chronicle: Klitschko uses Mercer's name to build reputation
* Newark Star-Ledger: Klitschko stops Mercer, wants Lewis
* NY Post: Klitschkos fight as family
* AP: Cole beats Maddalone on Klitschko-Mercer undercard
* George Kimball: "Irish" Micky reaping his re-Ward
* Royce Feour: Anything possible in boxing, even Lewis-Tyson II
* Boxing Talk.net interviews Sugar Ray Leonard
* Boxing Talk.net interviews Sharmba Mitchell
* Austin Amer-Statesman: Austin's Chavez calls his shots
* San Antonio Express-News: Chavez bulls way to a Texas crown
* AP: Gonzalez wins fight at the Pond
* Savannah Morning News: Badillo stuns Dotse at Civic Center
* Boston Globe: Rosenblatt comeback stalled
* John Whisler: Mystery covers ring death
* Houston Chronicle: A champ's midlife crisis
* Abq. Tribune: The new "Pride of Albuquerque"
* David Avila: The fabulous, formidable featherweights
* Max Boxing: Reid crushes Sanders in three - protest filed
* Ed Castro: Fighter's loss could be costly
* Sporting Life: Williams cut but keeps IBO belt
* South Africa: Lubisi retains title
* AP: Panel upholds boxer's drug suspension
* Lancaster I-J: Stumpf enters National Golden Gloves hall
* Yuma Sun: Aggressiveness makes difference for Gonzales
* Pakistan: Army off to flying start in Minister's Cup


June 29, 2002
KLITSCHKO 244, MERCER 228
* NY Post: Big test for Klitschko
* USA Today: "Hungry" Mercer preparing to win
* NY Times: Mercer is Klitschko's next hurdle
* Sporting Life: Mercer dreaming of ruling the world
* AP: Klitschko ready to defend title
* Phil. Inquirer: Ukranian boxer fighting for a chance at Lewis
* Clive Bernath: Wladimir can pave the way to Lewis showdown
* Sporting Life: Woods will ask WBC to strip Jones
* George Kimball: Rosenblatt cut short - head-butt leads to draw
* AP: Rosenblatt, Viloria fight to draw
* AP: Former champ Ruelas continues comeback with unanimous decision
* Carlos Arias: Young savors his lease on life
* AJC: Full house at the Roxy
* Paul Upham: Jameel McCline - Talking to the children
* Diana Sevanian: It's time to KO an unworthy foe
* Mike Nosky: Daniels added to Holmes-Butterbean card
* Augusta Chronicle: Boxer shows why he's a champion
* Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Reno betting on boxing
* Seconds Out: Narvaez gets title shot
* Arizona Republic: Stewart-Toney fight tops Rawhide card
* The Mining Journal (Mich.): Fight at NMU could result in charges
* Scotland: Cuba next stop for Norwich champion



June 28, 2002

* Tim Dahlberg: Tyson reserves rights to Lewis rematch, but who will watch?
* Max Boxing: Lewis-Tyson - On Again?
* Steve Kim: Is it Showtime for Hopkins?
* Mike Nosky: HBO trying to push Jones-Hopkins clash
* Dean Juipe: Klitschko wants to show Mercer no mercy
* NY Daily News: Klitschko seeks ring doctorate
* Dallas Morning News: Mercer a big test for Ukranian
* Atlantic City Press: Klitschko polishes his act as he prepares for fight
* Thomas Gerbasi: Tarver seeths, Harding laughs - but it's all business on July 20
* Indianapolis Star: Grudge match coming to Conseco
* Las Vegas Sun: Surprise - Ruiz in with new face
* Pedro Fernandez: Friday knuckle sandwich
* Anthony Evans: McCullough unconcerned by Harrison
* Las Vegas Sun: Boxer's death continues to stump experts
* Rich DiBona: Was Alcazar killed by his trainers?
* Ricardo Castillo: Montiel left speechless after Alcazar's death
* Dr. Margaret Goodman: The importance of being honest
* George Kimball: Unfamiliar rings for Dana
* Ron Borges: Long awaited homecoming for Rosenblatt
* Anthony Evans: Zab's comeback confirmed
* Paul Upham: Angel Rodriguez faces Larry marks on ESPN
* Press Release: Shobox has cruiser and jr. welter attractions on July 13
* Jason Probst: Lewis, the Larry Holmes disease and other thoughts
* Armando Garcia: Evaluating the professional boxing referee - Part One
* Press Release: Witherspoon cracks IBF top 10
* Press Release: CES holding tickets at door for tonight's fight
* AJC: Tying cards to concerts
* Clive Bernath: De la Hoya incentive for Williams
* Max Boxing: Dokiwari says see ya to Sedillo
* Sporting Life: Close call will help Harrison
* Phillipines: Tampus is Boxer of the Month
* London Free Press (Ont.): Abbiw rings up 2nd casino win
* Florida Times-Union: Boxing's back at hall with no alcohol
* Pakistan: Minister Cup Boxing stage is set







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