HEADLINES - Oct. 7-9, 2002

October 9, 2002
* AP: De la Hoya to woo Trinidad
* Tim Smith: Forrest deserves his rich new cable deal
* Kehoe/Upham: The Buzz - Tyson and Hopkins latest
* Augusta Chronicle: Forrest says chances for fight in Atlanta are good
* Anthony Evans: Why is Lewis fighting on?
* San Diego Union-Trib: Official says Vargas will be punished
* CP: Lucas says he'll be ready in December
* Doug Fischer: Griffin-Jones tops quality card
* Press Release: Ricardo Williams to be on Barrera-Tapia undercard
* Paul Upham: Tszyu hungry for Leija
* Melbourne Herald Sun: Kostya lands blow for the good guys
* AAP: Tszyu stakes all in farewell home bout
* Sun Star (Philippines): Pacquaio - I must win!
* Sun Star (Philippines): Promoters accuse politicians of extorting tickets out of them
* Philippines: 13 million homes in U.S. expected to see Pacquaio bout
* San Antonio Express-News: Holy bout! Ayala takes time
* Newsday: Gamache's wife will play Pier Angeli onscreen
* Press Release: Shaw adds Mabuza and N'Dou to November 9 card
* Derek Bilton: Big men lack presdiential appeal
* SecondsOut: Woods targets Dariusz in March
* Mindanao Times (Philippines): Pacquaio ready for "Duel" bout
* Cecil Whig (Md.): Local pro Aro back in action Friday
* Topeka Cap-Journal: Thompson knows athleticism alone won't carry him in the ring
* Grand Rapids Press: Golden Gloves ring stolen
* El Paso Times: Two-time national champ wants more
* Press Release: Hall of Fame ceremony set for MSG
* Japan: Former world champ Tatsuyoshi set to make comeback
* Daily Record (UK): Harrison is the nation's best boxer ever, says Maloney
* Sporting Life: This is just the beginning - Harrison
* Huddersfield Daily Examiner (UK): Hare in no hurry
* Australia: Bulli Blaster's bid for PABA title belt
* Australia: Dubbo to host world title bid
* South Africa: Hawk flapping for revenge
* South Africa: Thobela promotes in Johannesburg
* Lakeside Leader (Canada): Boxing commission by-law gets first reading
* Manila Times: Tanamour reaches medal round
* Thailand: Two out, two through in Asian Games
* Bangkok Post: Suban, Sariya march past foes into semis
* The Olympian (Wash.): Toughman to return to casino next year



October 8, 2002
* Max Boxing: Everything looks good for Ruiz-Jones
* Kehoe/Upham: What to do with two main events?
* Steve Kim: The Vargas defense?
* Michael Rosenthal: De la Hoya favors punishment
* Santos Perez: Major bouts lack world title tag
* Thomas Gerbasi: Trials, triumph, and a November to remember for Tapia
* Angel Rodriguez: Millennium does Motown
* AP: Tszyu to fight Leija in Melbourne
* Australia: Tszyu to honor pledge to fight in Australia
* Ariz. Republic: KO of D-Backs clears fan conflict
* Corpus Christi Caller-Times: Guerrero headlines Budweiser boxing
* UK: Hide fails to turn up in court
* Belfast Telegraph: Beeb lose focus with Audley
* Oliver Holt: Stop conning fans, Audley
* London Daily Telegraph: Harrison takes low road to fame
* Sun Star (Philippines): Pacquaio back in Davao from U.S. training
* Eastside Boxing: Interview with Hurricane Carter's friend, Lesra Martin
* USFOracle.com: The Cobra KO's the Dragon again
* Youngstown Vindicator: Ex-aides, witness work for Traficant
* Branford Review: Biondi completes work on Italian heritage boxers
* Orlando Sentinel: Amateur boxing official faces tax evasion charges
* Bakersfield Californian: PAL scores knockout with 2002 Fall Brawl
* South Africa: The Angel tops Jacobs' ladder
* Clev. Plain-Dealer: Bey's win gives him #1 amateur ranking
* Evening Mail (UK): Legend Conteh hitting Brum
* Huddersfield Daily Examiner: Boxing - The fast show!
* Huddersfield Daily Examiner: Hobson shows strength
* UK: Boxing's top man at Frater fight night
* Coventry News (UK): Conroy cut-up by defeat
* UK: Totton boxer set to end ten-year ring absence
* South Wales Evening Post: Silver joy for Jo
* Mindanao Times (Philippines): Boxing promoters back out of tax cut plea
* Philippines: Castanares takes on Aussie Nov. 30
* South Africa: Mbonambi in the ring at last
* Busan: Thais keep hopes alive
* India: Qamar loses in boxing quarter-finals
* Malawi: International fight fail
* India: Muslim schoolgirls taking up boxing


ROBERT ALLEN
MANDATORY CHALLENGER FOR IBF MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

An Open Letter To Champion Bernard Hopkins.

It's about time you stopped talking and started fighting again. I know I'm tired of hearing you. I can only assume the media and the few fans you have left can't wait for someone to shut you up in and out of the ring.

I'm a realist. People will have doubts about me fighting you again. They'll say we've seen it before. So I knew the only way I would be able to redeem myself and show the fans and media that I'm prepared to personally silence you was to take one risk fight after another and to make my actions the sole indication of what the new Robert Allen is all about.

The unbeatable Yankees just lost to a team (California Angels) that was not considered a threat. However, they were rejuvenated with a new coach and a vision. There's something about people on your team that you have complete trust and confidence in that brings out the best in athletes. Harry Barnett is a prime example of someone that believes in me. I'm willing to put my body on the line for him. Goossen Tutor will only accept sacrifice and dedication as a condition of promoting me. I gave Dan Goossen my word, that's what he will receive. Dan has me recognizing the beating I was giving you in our first fight.

So now I ready myself for you again. I did that on July 25, 2002 when I became your mandatory challenge for the IBF title by stopping Tito Mendoza in a championship elimination contest.

I know watching that fight gave you flashbacks! How about my trouncing of Dwayne Williams earlier this year. Or my knockout of previously undefeated Marlon Hayes. Hey Bernard, I'm back! And Team Allen is better than ever. I'm prepared to make you quit again.

You remember the night when you used Mills Lane to quit in our fight in Las Vegas? I do. So does Dan. Unfortunately, I let my second opportunity slip by. I made mistakes. It will never happen again! Well Bernie Boy, I have mowed down everyone in my path to get to you again.

Money will not stand in the way of our title fight.

The IBF gave you until October 1, 2002 to make the fight. Now I understand that you may have to fight that well known WBC contender next. Just remember, regardless if its this fight or the next one, I'll be lurking over your shoulder.

"Let's get it on" as Mr. Lane would say. The sooner the better.

I promise the fans and media, I will not stop until I've shut you up for good. Think of all the goodwill I just created with everyone with that guarantee.

Sincerely,

Robert Allen




October 7, 2002
* USA Today: Ruiz signs off on Jones' terms
* Eastside Boxing: Is Jones' opposition really that bad?
* Lowell Sun: Micky Ward deserves a proper sendoff
* Sacramento Bee: Arco fight for Tyson requires big site fee
* Boston Globe: Review of new book on Jack Johnson
* Houston Chronicle: Foremans' next show mixes boxing, humor
* Knoxville News: Ward, former UT player, gets TV shot
* Eastside Boxing: "Good guys don't always finish last"
* The Independent (UK): Time running out for Harrison after latest mismatch
* London Times: Latest Harrison farce relegated with a sigh to Beeb undercard
* London Times: Learning curve hangs heavily on Harrison
* Sporting Life: Harrison looking stateside for challengers
* Belfast Telegraph: Damaen to prove he's a threat
* Belfast Telegraph: Mac leads the revival
* Sunday Tribune (South Africa): A season of boxing galore approaches
* South Africa: Hlatshwayo wins lightweight crown
* South Africa: Matsunyane dethrones Seroba on points
* South Africa: Dull tourney does boxing no favors
* Zambia: "Galagata" Zulu vows to retain title
* Gulf Daily News: South Korea boxers draw first blood
* Bangkok Post: South Korean sends Chotipat packing
* Fiji: Boxing medal hopes lie low






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