HEADLINES -- Nov. 17-19, 2002

November 19, 2002
* Dan Rafael: Featherweight rivals on pace for third fight
* Wayne McCullough: Morales-Ayala lived up to expectation
* Sporting Life: Derek Bilton is tickled by feathers
* Ron Widelec: Featherweights - top heavy, but still no clear king
* Arizona Reoublic: Phoenix may harbor featherweight force
* Rusty Rubin: Morales-Ayala fallout, and more
* Boxing Action: Would you buy "The Best" vs. "The Second Best"?
* Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Ward, Gatti set for another showdown in Atlantic City
* Steve Tobey: Ward - training hard, but enjoying the ride
* Baltimore Sun: Rahman says rematch with Tua is on tap
* Thomas Gerbasi: Money or glory - will Oscar and Arum do the Wright thing?
* Newsday: Duva brings boxing to Long Island
* AP: Legend Ali ends Afghan peace visit
* Arizona Republic: Boxing's Byrds bring family affair to Dodge Theater
* News-8, Austin (Tex.): Chavez teaches next generation
* Napa Valley Register: Arias scores knockout
* Abq. Tribune: Sanchez doesn't show best in win
* AP: Lewis attorney helps Memphians rethink Confederate monuments
* Juneau Empire: "Razor" nearly clips "Goat" in Roughhouse opener
* Billings Gazette: Club boxing becoming the rage
* Hoosier Times: Couple arrested after incident at match
* Daily Inter Lake (Montana): Hundreds flock to weekly boxing spectacle
* Suffolk Evening Star (UK): Starie - I'll bring world title to Suffolk
* The Independent (UK): Haye signs huge deal to fight on BBC
* Eastside Boxing: Thin end of the wedge in Nottingham
* Manchester Evening News (UK): The Ali shuffle
* Coventry News (UK): Ref cuts Reid to the quick
* Edinburgh News (UK): Anderson powers his way to victory
* Canada: Former natl. boxing team member lands 20-year sentence
* Daily Dispatch (South Africa): Champion could be in hot water
* South Africa: Struggling boxers battling outside the ring
* Trinidad Guardian: Salandy ready for rematch
* Korea Times: With belt around her waist, Lee In-young ready for more
* Uganda: Citizens win again
* Pakistan: Natl. boxing ch'ship from January 13


PRESS RELEASE

NAVARRO CONTINUES QUEST FOR WORLD TITLE
UNBEATEN OLYMPIAN TO BATTLE ZEPEDA ON NOVEMBER 22

LOS ANGELES, November 18 - Former 2000 US Olympian and current unbeaten junior bantamweight contender Jose Navarro will look for win number fourteen when he squares off against Benito Benny Zepeda in an eight rounder to be held at the Crystal Ballroom of the Quiet Cannon Country Club in Montebello, CA on Friday, November 22.

One of California's favorite sons, Navarro, 13-0 with 5 KOs, has quickly become a fighter to watch in the competitive junior bantamweight division, and he will be looking to close out 2002 in style with a win over the tough Zepeda (5-1-2, with 4 KOs).

Navarro-Zepeda, which is part of an exciting night of boxing, is being presented by All Star Boxing. For more information, contact Ed Holmes at 323-816-6200.

For more information on DiBella Entertainment, visit our website at www.dbe1.com

Contact:
Norman D. Horton
DiBella Entertainment
323.418.0850
greendora@aol.com

Ed Holmes
All Star Boxing
323.816.6200
holm1606@aol.com




November 18, 2002
* Tim Dahlberg: All that's left is a third fight between two top featherweights
* Ft. Worth Star-Telegram: Ayala should be proud despite loss
* SecondsOut: The Buzz - Barrera in 1993 and now
* Pedro Fernandez: Old adage once again rings true
* Angel Rodriguez: La Raza rumbles never fail to entertain
* AP: Hill wins vacant IBC crown with decision over DeGrandis
* Grand Forks Herald: Hardly over the Hill
* Eastside Boxing: Virgil Hill wins at home
* Thomas Gerbasi: Thunder or lightning? Arturo Gatti's choice may determine his future
* John Whisler: Ward, Gatti showe boxing at its best
* AP: Ali makes visits on goodwill mission to Aghan capital
* Boxing Talk interviews Paul Malignaggi
* Steve Kim: Travelin' Man
* SecondsOut: The Buzz - Trinidad talk
* AP: Observant boxer fights and wins - with rabbi's approval
* Boxing Talk interviews Jack Mosley
* Press Release: Echols pulls out of clash with "Sandman"
* Max Boxing: Letterlough struggles to six-round draw
* San Antonio Express-News: Simms, Reyes make Dec. 3 card
* Tony Lato Jr.: Inspector responsibilities
* Yale Daily News: Play based on Johnny Owen debuts in theater
* Jackson Sun (Tenn.): Jackson boxers receive awards
* Paul Upham: Inside the Tszyu training camp
* Philippines: Pacquaio getting plenty of offers
* Saipan Tribune: Thrilla in Saipan in 2003?
* Anthony Evans: Williams praises Audley matchmaking
* The Independent (UK): Khaliq's grim victory gives little hope of US title tilt
* Sporting Life: Manager - Khaliq "should have pulled out"
* Sporting Life: Nottingham ace targets Forrest
* Revolution Online (UK): Warren links with Vodafone for SMS promotions
* UK: Hudson eyes a champion
* SecondsOut: Ex-champ Gamboa tames Iida
* Botswana: Lesley intends to retire at a professional stage
* The Monitor (Uganda): Egypt, Kenya for King's Cup



November 17, 2002
* AP: Morales pounds out decision over Ayala
* Boxing Chronicle: Morales beats down Ayala
* AP: Ottke defends IBF title for 16th time
* George Kimball: Jones not swayed by strip tease
* Boxing Talk: Griffin and Goossen speak out on IBF ruling
* Dave Anderson: For sale - Ali's training camp, a historical landmark
* Press Release: "God forbid Winky were in Oscar's tournament and he won"
* Paul Upham: Showtime continues 140-pound showcase
* USA Today: Dan Rafael's Super Six pound-for-pound
* Thomas Gerbasi: Vargas seeks a "golden" redemption in 2003
* AJC: Wins pile up for Atlanta's Bell, Boswell
* Eastside Boxing: Can the doctor supply smelling salts for the sweet science?
* Pedro Fernandez: Lefts, rights, and some warmth too
* Boxing Talk interviews Zab Judah
* Max Boxing: Let's go to Chee's Doggie Bag
* Rapid City Journal: Dedication defines Rapid City boxers
* The Independent (UK): Harrison is given the full Nelson
* UK: Robinson fight a benchmark for Audley
* SecondsOut: HBO wants to postpone Naz vs. Brodie
* Eastside Boxing: Khaliq retains IBO title
* Anthony Evans: Starie vs. Beyer is on
* Press Release: Eastman fight for European title in New Year
* Stephen Halliday: Harrison likely to be lured by Las Vegas jackpot
* Kevin Mitchell: Sayers not for safety
* UK: Alexander ready to rock
* Sporting Life: Rocchigiani set to resume career, wants WBC shot
* UK: Brazilian opposition for Hatton
* Clive Bernath: Woodhall opens gym with a difference
* SecondsOut: Castro still the one
* South Africa: Botile - "Deaths in ring preyed on my mind"
* Eastside Boxing: Paolo Roberto wins "Battle of the Baltic"
* UK: Arthur to face Greaves
* The Scotsman: Cadell soon will be first female coach
* Paul Upham: Mirovic wins exciting defense in Newcastle
* Armando Alvarez: Kelley still making noise
* Hollister FreeLance (Cal.): Jeffries adds another belt to collection
* Durham Herald-Sun: Durhamite wins belt in decision
* Anchorage Daily News: Gusman goes the distance
* Kenya: Hit squad members included in KPA
* Korea Times: Boxers square off to be first women's champ
* Navakal.com: Vietnam lifts ban on boxing






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