HEADLINES - July 4-6, 2002

July 6, 2002
* Anthony Evans: Hobson - "I'm 100% sure Jones is coming to England"
* Clive Bernath: Has Mosley misjudged Forrest?
* Boxing Talk: Hopkins hasn't ruled out rematch with Trinidad
* Steve Kim: Grant in Green Bay results
* Seconds Out: Olympian Vinson marches on
* Calvin Watkins: Ruiz camp lobbying for shot against Lewis
* Seconds Out: Headbutts cause Lucero draw
* Sydney Morning Herald: Women's boxing - a tough fight for recognition
* Royce Feour: Avansino has great credentials
* Edmonton Sun: Scotty packs a........bag
* AP: Arce wins WBC light flyweight title
* Anthony Evans: Richard Williams rejuvenated by Samuels challenge
* Manila Times: Former lord of the ring floored by hard times
* Paul Upham: WBC June ratings analysis
* Bangkok Post: Sot wins but there's no knockout
* B.R. Bearden: Time tunnel - the origin of boxing terms and traditions
* Max Boxing: Castanares takes on Japanese prospect
* Zimbabwe: Mapfumo Tipped To Beat Guvamombe
* South Africa: Jacobs' title challenged
* South Africa: Ominous warning for Silence boxing
* Daily Dispatch (South Africa): EC boxers determined to beat rival


July 5, 2002
* BBC Online: Lewis kept in check
* Doug Fischer: Trinidad Sr. follows son, announces retirement
* Tim Smith: Don't count Tito out just yet
* Patrick Kehoe: Forrest ready to retire Mosley
* Vernon Forrest conference call transcript
* Mike Samuels: Fireworks in Indy - Forrest-Mosley II
* Thomas Gerbasi: Putting Tszyu behind him, Zab Judah returns
* Steve Kim: Grant in Green Bay
* Charles Jay: I can find Dodge City in the Atlas
* Asbury Park Press: In Johnson's corner
* Eastside Boxing: Is Captain Kirk ready to set sail?
* Arizona Republic: Steward may promote Dodge boxing programs
* AP: Ex-USA Boxing chief sentenced to ten years in prison
* Paul Upham: Where do our world champions come from?
* UK: Calzaghe aims for quick Cardiff win
* Sporting Life: Takaloo-Santos bout to be held in Wales
* Press Release: All-Star Boxing lights up Magic City
* Press Release: McBride heads up July 26 card at Roxy
* Brian Ackley: Vonda Ward - the fighter
* UK: McCullough fight switched to Manchester
* Sydney Morning Herald: Ellis bout's personal, says an ego-driven Mundine
* Belfast Telegraph: Corbett set to ring up new start
* The Oregonian: Mom finds teens that learn to box are more mellow


July 4, 2002
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
* Dean Juipe: Roles are reversed for Forrest-Mosley rematch
* Paul Upham: Jack Mosley - "Sugar Shane confident as ever"
* BBC Online: Farewell to Tito
* Thomas Hauser: The first professional fight they saw
* AFP: Serena takes tip from Lennox
* BoxingTalk: Most wanted - Kostya Tszyu
* Michael Katz: Home, sweat home, or some don't like it hot
* Japan Today: Nagashima, Fukushima eye WBC titles
* Sydney Morning Herald: In the red corner, a continental champion; in the blue, a semi-retired veteran
* Boxing Talk: Santos-Takaloo fight postponed
* Anthony Evans: Catley now faces Mbonambi
* Paul Upham: Meehan hoping for U.S. opportunity
* South Africa: Barnardo now has a new act
* Daily Dispatch (South Africa): Fight promoters trade verbal blows
* Glasgow Daily Record: Scotrsman returns to Russia 40 years after heroic effort
* Zimbabwe: Matchmakers fail to secure sponsorship



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RISING STARS HIGHLIGHT FORREST/MOSLEY FIGHT UNDERCARD
JULY 20 AT CONSECO FIELDHOUSE IN INDIANAPOLIS

Harding vs Tarver Bout Along with Vinson, Dokawari and Indy Favorite Davis

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 27, 2002) – The Vernon Forrest Shane Mosley undercard will also pack a powerful punch. In addition to the WBC Welterweight Championship rematch, the lineup for the July 20th fight night at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis features two of boxing’s most talented young stars.

In the co-feature, highly-ranked Southpaw Eric Harding meets former Olympic medallist Antonio Tarver in a 10 Round Light Heavyweight bout, a rematch of their June 2000 fight, in which Harding prevailed by unanimous decision. The winner of the Harding/Tarver showdown is expected to earn a title shot against WBC and IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Roy Jones, Jr. (46-1, 37 KOs). This bout will also air on HBO preceding the Forrest Mosley fight.

Indiana’s own will also showcase their talents in the ring. At least four boxers from Indianapolis will be featured on the undercard, including Heavyweight Enrique Ruiz and unbeaten Junior Middleweight Sherwin Davis. The Conseco Fieldhouse fight card will be the “Main Event” of Indiana Black Expo Week’s Summer Celebration, now celebrating its 32nd year.

“As we continue to establish Conseco Fieldhouse as the boxing mecca of the Midwest, we recognize the importance of showcasing our homegrown talent and giving fans added incentive to be part of this historic night of boxing,” said David Kahn, General Manager of Pacers Sports and Entertainment.

The undercard lineup (subject to change) is as follows:

FEATURE
WBC Welterweight Championship - 12 Rounds
Vernon Forrest, Atlanta, GA (34-0, 26KOs) vs. Shane Mosley, Pomona, CA (38-1, 35KOs)

CO-FEATURE
Light Heavyweights-10 Rounds
Eric Harding, Philadelphia, PA (21-1-1, 7 KOs) vs. Antonio Tarver, Orlando, FL (19-1, 16 KOs)

Bantamweights-8 Rounds
Clarence Vinson, Washington, DC (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. TBA

Heavyweights-6 Rounds
Duncan Dokiwari, Nigeria (15-1, 13 KOs) vs. TBA

Heavyweights-6 Rounds
Enrique Ruiz, Indianapolis, IN (11-2-2, 9 KOs) vs. Gerald Armfield, Kokomo, IN (4-5, 4 KOs)

Junior Middleweights-6 Rounds
Sherwin Davis, Indianapolis, IN (12-0, 7 KOs) vs. TBA

Welterweights-6 Rounds
Jose Celaya, Salinas, CA (14-1, 6 KOs) vs. TBA

Welterweights-4 Rounds
Anthony Shuler, Indianapolis, IN (8-1-1, 7 KOs) vs. Anthony Thompson, Philadelphia, PA (3-0, 3 KOs)

Junior Middleweights-4 Rounds
Xavier Tolliver, Atlanta, GA (8-2, 5 KOs) vs. TBA


Tickets are going quickly for this and are priced from $25-$500. They are available at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office, Ticketmaster charge by phone at 317-239-5151 or online at ticketmaster.com.

The main event is one of the most anticipated fights of the year and is being billed as the “Rematch of the Century.” WBC Welterweight Champion Forrest (34-0, 26 KOs) shocked the world with an upset win over Mosley in January. He now takes on former champ “Sugar” Shane (38-1, 35 KOs) in his first title defense. Home Box Office will telecast the fight live as part of its World Championship Boxing series, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. PT.

Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is one of the world’s preeminent multi-use facilities. Home to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever since the 1999-2000 season, it has quickly established itself as a force in the sports and entertainment worlds. From the expanded seating, to the concession stands, to the amazing and intimate site lines, to the artist-friendly acoustics, the entire Fieldhouse was built with the fan in mind. Stretching more than 14 stories into the Indianapolis skyline, the Fieldhouse has 18,500 seats, including 71 suites and 2,500 club seats.

The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration runs from July 15-21, 2002 and attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors annually. In addition to the Forrest/Mosley fight, weeklong activities include business workshops, an ecumenical service, an employment opportunity fair, the largest black & minority health fair, various receptions and concerts, over 1,000 consumer exhibits and a host of local and national celebrities who flock to Indianapolis to join in the celebration.


Contacts: Jeff Johnson, Conseco Fieldhouse, (317) 917-2854, 317-917-2599 (fax), jjohnson@pacers.com (email); Chris Widmaier/Dave Donovan, Dan Klores Communications, (212) 685-4300; Vernon Forrest via Kelly Swanson, Swanson Communications, (202) 783-5500; Shane Mosley via Norman D. Horton, NDH Consultants, (323) 418-0850, greendora@aol.com (email)

* TRANSCRIPT FROM FORREST-MOSLEY PRESS CONFERENCE






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