HEADLINES - Oct. 1-3, 2002

October 3, 2002
* Halifax Daily News: Johnson on verge of second shot at world belt
* Bergen Record: Johnson-Klitschko bout almost set
* CP: Johnson, Klitschko close on title fight
* AJC: Forrest closer to fight in Atlanta
* USA Today: Forrest signs with HBO, eyes De la Hoya
* AP: Tyson challenges divorce settlement
* Rick Renald: Who's Johnny? The legend of Bos, Part 1
* AP: Lalonde wins first fight on comeback trail
* Press Release: Spadafora, Manfredy headline "Real Fights" on Nov. 9
* Pitt. Post-Gazette: Spadafora to fight Nov. 9
* Max Boxing: Will DiBella's PPV with Spadafora be a knockout?
* David Avila: Vargas maintains poise under allegations
* Clev. Plain-Dealer: Ward will headline boxing event at Gund
* Thomas Gerbasi: A bad back allows Ravelo to move forward
* Sun-Herald (Miss.): Wright deserves to fight for it all
* St. Pete Times: Wright and Lacy as co-main event in St. Pete?
* Arizona Republic: Dodge boxing crowd pleases Steward
* Harrington Journal (Del.): "No joke" takes foe seriously for Dover fight
* Augusta Chronicle: Midland Valley grad heads Marines' squad
* Redlands Daily Facts: Youth boxing program gets TKO
* The Independent (UK): McCullough's exile from Belfast comes to an end
* Belfast Telegraph: Wayne's Belfast big-fight return
* Edinburgh Evening News (UK): Alex unhappy with Glasgow date
* Ewing Grahame: Self-belief a main motivator
* Coventry News (UK): Halder ditches the day job
* Philippines: Espinosa battles young Olympian
* Philippines: Fight promoters get 30% tax cut
* South Africa: Fernandez, Hlatshwayo get shot at first title
* New Zealand: Codling turns pro, joins Tua camp
* New Zealand Herald: Got bronze - now for the big gold
* The Australian: A big hand from their lion
* Straits Times (Singapore): Backlash against Koreans in Japan
* Philippines: Taņamor mauls Myanmar pug; Brin wins




October 2, 2002
* Roger Provencio: DLH's victory - a fight with deeper meaning
* Winnipeg Sun: Lalonde - Fists of fury
* Toronto Globe & Mail: Four greats join to help honor Ali
* CP: Ali tribute has Sundin pumped
* CP: Chuvalo in Ali's corner
* Kehoe/Upham: IBF followed their rules with Tapia
* AP report about Tapia having his title stripped
* NY Daily News: As stars dim, cable sees gold in Olympians
* Pedro Fernandez: Chris Byrd interview and boxing notebook
* Boxing Talk: Team Johnson waiting to see Kohl's options
* Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Ward won't get the chance to fight Frazier's daughter
* Akron Beacon-Journal: Bout set for Ward at Gund
* David Avila: The state of women's boxing - a breakthrough year
* Paul Upham: Tszyu confirms Leija fight in Melbourne
* Miami Herald: Fred Pendleton finally retires
* Press Release: Showtime triple-header on October 19
* Modesto Bee: Various licenses required before nightclub resumes bouts
* Philippines: Pacquaio's moving up
* Arizona Republic: Boxing runs in family; his nickname runs in champions
* Derek Bilton: Junior next, no Wittering
* Japan Today: Tokuyama, Hoshino set for boxing doubleheader
* Illawarra Mercury (Au.): Taylor on world title hunt
* South Africa: Fernandez says Jacobs will be dethroned
* Scottish Daily Record: Choi gets Scott ready for action
* News Shopper (UK): Neighbors will miss Nigel Benn
* Jermaine Craig: S.A. boxers off to U.S.
* Belfast Telegraph: Breen backs call for Smith punishment
* Zimbabwe: Chiponda is new national champion
* Kenya: Boxers picked for ABU event
* Fiji Daily Post: A call for blood
* Zimbabwe: Musiiwa eyes Commonwealth title
* AP: Teen boxer dies in bike accident
* Ben Bulletin (Ore.): Former fighter teaches the trade
* Iowa State Daily: Boxing club offers students chance to spar
* TarHeelBlue.com: Tar Heel player spurned boxing for hoops
* AirForceSports.com: Boxers to host Midshipmen
* SecondsOut: Kelly and Culshaw ready for double title collision
* Sporting Life: Farnell keen to build on title win
* Norwich Evening News (UK): Broadside boxers making their mark
* The Scotsman (UK): Bike theft is no knockout blow
* UK: Sir Henry gets behind flu shots
* Mcleay Argus (Au.): Boxing their way to Sydney
* NorthantsNews (UK): Wayne no room to maneuver
* AFP: China set to increase gold standard at Asian Games
* AFP: Spin doctors give Filipino fighters new twist
* Busan: Tough draw for Filipino pugs
* The Nation (Busan): Asian Games - dubious decisions
* AFP: Official - be fair or sent home
* Bangkok Post: Korean in Manon's half of the draw
* Sun Star (Philippines) Hopes high for Payla in Asian Games
* India: Dingko may find going tough at Busan Games
* Zambia: Natl. boxing team goes into camp today
* India wins gold and two silver at Seychelles competition
* Seychelles Nation: Show of strength and power by Seychelles pugilists
* India: MEG pugilists enter eight of 12 finals
* Daily Liberal (Au.): Amateur fight night a success



October 1, 2002
* Dean Juipe: Vargas liable to get hit with stiff fine
* Arizona Republic: Steward would require steroid testing
* Michael Rosenthal: Steroid use not like Vargas
* Dr. Flip Homansky addresses the issue of steroids in boxing
* Abq. Tribune: IBF strips belt from Tapia, but fight's on
* SecondsOut: Joppy heads for Japan
* Melbourne Herald-Sun (Au.): Tszyu fight is coming to town
* Melbourne Herald-Sun (Au.): Tszyu leads sporting blitz
* Boxing Talk: Mosley-Campas on February 3?
* Thomas Hauser spotlights Gerry Cooney and FIST
* Press Release: Lewis, Holyfield among lumaries to pay tribute to Ali at SkyDome
* Ron Borges: Roy's dilemma
* CP: Lalonde prepares for comeback Wednesday
* Ed Schuyler Jr.: Boxing has been called a lot of things
* Dr. Margaret Goodman: Sandoval - a survivor of the sport
* Eastside Boxing: In search of a new weight class
* Boxing Talk: Tarver - Mesage to HBO: LISTEN!
* Boxing Action: Williams-Sanders switched to Oklahoma
* Coxnews: Burns preparing documentary about Jack Johnson
* Fiona Manning: Danny Perez - "This is not only for the world title!"
* Jack Welsh: Morales, Ayala want pay like superstars
* Max Boxing: Part One of David Avila's series on the state of women's boxing
* Sacramento Bee: Martinez was no match for Williams
* Grand Rapids Press: Rowland looks ahead after TKO win
* Sporting Life: Smith left to rue farcical defeat
* UK: Smith's fight days over
* The Mirror (UK): Time to ban fathers in the corner
* Boxing Action: The Smith Affair - the Voice of Boxing speaks out
* Anthony Evans: Brodie opponent short list
* Belfast Telegraph: Promoter seeks new venue
* Eastside Boxing: Busy year-end for Espinosa
* Jermaine Craig: S.A. boxers off to U.S.
* UK: Bosworth revenge ended by bad cut
* Manchester Evening News: Warrior knuckles down to it
* The Guardian (UK): Sports agency claims profits are secure
* Sumter Item (S.C.): Boxers have high hopes in PAL Nationals



Update – For Immediate Release
Ali to Fight on ESPN2

Laila Ali, current IBA Super Middleweight Champion of the World and daughter
of former boxing great Muhammad Ali, is set to defend her title on November
8, 2002 against WIBF Super Middleweight Champ, Valerie Mahfood. This
championship bout will take place at the spacious Outdoor Events Center
located at the Stratosphere Hotel in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised
on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights and will let Laila showcase her abilities for
the first time on free TV.

Ali, 12-0 with 9 KO’s, will be defending her belt for the first time since
her total destruction of former champion Suzy Taylor. Laila stopped Taylor
with a barrage of body blows which the likes of Taylor had never seen. With
no way to defend this savage body attack, Suzy Taylor quit. With nothing but
winning titles on her mind, Laila Ali is set to take on any woman who has a
belt she wants, and Valerie Mahfood is next in line.

Mahfood, 13-4 with 7 KO’s, is the WIBF Super Middleweight Champion. Her belt
will also be on the line and she will finally be receiving the attention she
feels she deserves when she faces Ali. Valerie has fought the best women’s
boxing has to offer and has come out on top more than not. She has defeated
the likes of Mary Ann Almager, Trina Ortegon, and the dangerous Ann Wolfe.
She seems to have the confidence to defeat Ali and is prepared for the
fiercest battle of her life.

An exciting undercard is expected as well as Former IBF Cruiserweight
Champion and current #10 IBF contender, “King” Arthur Williams (36-7-1 with
26 KO’s) takes on (WBC #3, WBA #5, and IBF #3) NABF Cruiserweight Champion O’
Neil Bell (19-1-1 with 18 KO’s) in a battle for O’Neill’s NABF title and the
vacant USBA title.

Don’t miss any part of this exciting action November 8th, live from the
Stratosphere Hotel.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 8 and can be purchased at the
Stratosphere Box Office. Ticket prices are $100, $65, $50, and $30.


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