HEADLINES -- Sept. 16-18, 2002

September 18, 2002

* AP: Ali's daughter charged with shoplifting
* Thomas Gerbasi: A change in Mayweather
* John Gambadoro: DLH proves he is one of the best in era
* Ron Widelec: DLH ends the trend
* Eastside Boxing: What went wrong, Fernando Vargas?
* Leslie McCarthy: "Bad Blood" quotes - a joy to recount
* Ivan Goldman: De la Hoya over Vargas - these are the good old days
* Paul Upham: It's Showtime 2003 - Tszyu, Calzaghe, Freitas
* Abq. Tribune: We'd rather see more pre-fight slugs than hugs
* London Daily Telegraph: King hits out at Tyson rematch
* Bill Beacon: Fight could mean bigger money for Lucas
* Showtime: Tom Hauser on Flip Homansky
* Press Release: Whitaker and Williamson return October 13
* Anthony Evans: Pocket Rocket had a blast
* Max Boxing: Senate committee set to pass boxing commission bill
* UK: Williams retains British title with decision win
* Mark Butcher: Williams wins trench warfare
* London Times: Williams taken all the way
* Boxing Action: Serious question mark over Williams as world contender
* SecondsOut: Starie has too much for Abrahams
* Syndey Morning Herald: Briggs elbows his way into contention
* Idaho Statesman: Match that killed boxer is banned in some states
* South Africa: Thobela making comeback against Markussen
* Daily Nation (Kenya): Athumani knocked out in Denmark
* UK: Wirral boxer McKeever wins WBF title


PRESS NOTICE
HBO replays Oscar De La Hoya's exciting world super welterweight championship victory over Fernando Vargas this Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT & 8:45 p.m. CT.  De La Hoya stopped Vargas in the 11th round with a TKO victory in the 154-pound division.

September 17, 2002
* LVRJ: Car accident may put Mayweather fight in jeopardy
Woman says champion tired to run her off road
* Reuters: King warns Tyson against Lewis rematch
Would be "homicide", says promoter
* USA Today: De la Hoya looks to possible rematch with Trinidad
* Dean Juipe: Oscar wants to put rematch with Mosley on his calendar
* Tim Graham: DLH leaves Vargas a mess
* Kevin Iole: Oscar's win just as powerful on video
* Sporting Life: Oscar a refreshing change
* Las Vegas Sun: Rest, restoring order in future for Vargas
* Dean Juipe: Inept moves encircle Oscar, Vargas
* Pedro Fernandez: 805 disclaimer up first
* Ben Pierce: Reflections on "Bad Blood"
* Boxing Talk: State of the game - Chicken Who?
* Paul Upham: Chris Byrd - I just want to win the title
* Eastside Boxing: The Rhino is the right fight for Iron Mike
* Doug Fischer: Morales vs. Ayala - November's real featherweight championship?
* Providence Journal: Manfredo's title quest is a lifelong journey
* Lee Santiago: Where was Tito?
* Boxing Talk interviews Shane Mosley
* Mike Nosky: Bell & Williams meet again
* Mississauga News: Boxer Olson hits road to help kids' programs
* Boxing Talk has post-fight interview with sensational Nate Campbell
* Eastside Boxing: Robinson vs. Fullmer & Basilio - the wars of the dancing master
* Max Boxing: Marty Mulcahey - Boxing from an odd angle
* Boxing Talk interviews Sechew Powell
* UK: Danny Williams looking for quick finish
* Sporting Life: Long - mental key to victory
* The Independent (UK): Long wait ends as Williams defends title
* Anthony Evans: Williams-Long preview - Kimble finds the one-armed man
* Syndey Morning Herald: Jones' heavyweight bid adds fire to Briggs, Kelly bout
* Eastside Boxing: Australian eyes turn to Briggs-Kelly
* SecondsOut: Triumphant Francis back in contention
* Daily Dispatch (South Africa): No rematch for Hawk?
* SecondsOut: Rubillar defends int'l title, wants Aguirre next
* Straits Times: Thailand eyes a lower haul of at least 15 golds



September 16, 2002

* AP: In knockout, De la Hoya shows heart
* Jon Saraceno: DLH falls short of promise
* Phila. Daily News: Oscar's Tigerlike effort is above par
* LVRJ: DLH's win solidifies his clout
* Tim Graham: Oscar silences Vargas
* NY Post: Oscar's stunning victory answers all questions
* Pedro Fernandez: Chess match at 154 lbs.
* Steve Kim: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
* Boston Globe: Vargas caught in De la Hoya speed trap
* Tim Dahlberg: De la Hoya eyes rosy future after answering critics
* Dallas Morning News: DLH now seeks revenge
* Orange County Register: Oscar turns to avenging losses
* Ariz. Republic: DLH says win over Vargas part of learning process
* NY Times: DLH uses guile and gloves to silence Vargas
* Chicago Tribune: Oscar jabs, then he jolts
* Santos Perez: Oscar shows Vargas who's boss
* The Guardian (UK): De la Hoya on higher plane
* Leslie McCarthy: "Bad Blood" was transfusion that boxing badly needed
* Sydney Morning Herald: Revenge is sweet for the Golden Boy
* San Antonio Express-News: Oscar's fists speak loudly
* L.A. Daily News: Proud champion; proud in defeat
* Alex Dombroff: Sunday cornerman
* Ringtalk: Mosley, Arum, Forrest, Cortez on Pedro's radio show
* Angel Rodriguez: Solid gold performance!
* Steve Springer: Golden once again
* Ventura County Star: Fight makes big impression on Vegas
* NY Post: Jailhouse pug set free on city streets
* SecondsOut: Johnson next for Michalczewski?
* Paul Upham: Kevin Kelley - "The 130-pound division is wide open"
* Sun-Sentinel (Fla.): Dundee, Reitman to go in Broward Sports Hall of Fame
* Jack Hirsch: Put Howard Cosell in the Hall of Fame
* Shawnee News-Star (Okla.): Investor hopes to restore building to boxing glory days
* London Times: Hamed remains in hiding as McCullough emerges on top
* London Daily Telegraph: McCullough in a hurry
* The Independent (UK): McCullough back in business
* Daily Dispatch (South Africa): Makepula outboxed
* Johannesburg Star (South Africa): The taming of a Hawk
* SecondsOut: Bantigue and Tepura battle to draw
* Denmark: Vester decisions Uzun
* Daily Nation (Kenya): Kenyan boxers take a beating

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