HEADLINES -- Nov. 20-22, 2002

November 22, 2002
* George Kimball: Gutsy Gatti gets another chance
* George Kimball: Referee switch makes a point
* Tim Smith: Ward's rolling in dough now
* Boston Globe: Blood, sweat - and no fears
* Lowell Sun: World War II tomorrow night
* Phil Mushnick: Risky rematch for HBO
* Keith Idec: A lot to live up to for Gatti, Ward
* Newark Star-Ledger: Gatti in it for the long haul
* Atlantic City Press: Ward-Gatti bout means hard decisions for referee
* Hal Bock: Rematch promises to be brutal, relentless
* David Weinberg: Ward KO's doubts
* Dan Rafael: DLH won't blink toward Wright's offers
* Dean Juipe: Barrera-Morales II may be as early as May
* Pedro Fernandez: Emanuel - where are you?
* Dallas Morning News: Not all yearn for this prize
* Paul Upham: Leija expecting tough fight from Tszyu
* Las Vegas Sun: No bones about it - Adams may quit
* Bergen Record: "Six Heads" climbing back to top
* El Paso Times: El Paso late choice for title fight
* David Avila: Valley of the baby dolls
* Staten Island Advance: Atlas' friends lead with their hearts
* Bob Hanna: Pemberton knocked out of upcoming TV bout
* Savannah Morning News: Boxers prepare for the unknown at Civic Center
* Baton Rouge Advocate: "Kojak" licks Charles for light heavyweight belt
* Bridgeton News (NJ): Ex-WBC champ at SJH-Bridgeton
* Corpus Christi Calller-Times: Guerrero gets his title shot
* Eastside Boxing: Heavyweight showdown in Curacao
* Oakland County Press (Mich.): Blower fought to box again
* San Bernadino Sun: Desert gym trains willing combatants
* Belfast Telegraph: Magee set for European title
* McGuigan - Nelson the world's best
* UK: Witter winning war of words
* Belfast Telegraph: Andy is proving very handy
* UK: Boxing channel will be part of BT's foray into online broadcasting
* Max Boxing: Campana wins PABA belt
* Guam: "Assassin" takes WIBA title
* Belfast Telegraph: Towman and Green target Irish title glory
* UK: City boxing coach chosen to lead Scots to Australia
* Australia: Keegan pulls no punches with state boxing title
* Uganda: Rivalry between Uganda and Kenya re-emerges
* Uganda: Medalist Lubega in King's Cup ring
* Ghana: One year of Mr. Promises
* New Zealand: Success fits like a glove


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* Las Vegas Sun: UFC bouts - you can bet on it
* Kevin Iole: Ortiz vows he'll finish off Shamrock
* Dean Juipe: UFC wild, but is it toned down?
* CP: York Univ. student steps back in ring on UFC card
* Sherdog.com previews UFC 40
* Thomas Gerbasi: Shamrock - the icon returns to UFC
* Gerbasi: The selling of Tino Ortiz - no turning back
* Josh Gross: Right here, right now
* Max Fighting.com: Max tales - Ortiz vs. Shamrock
* SF Examiner: Johnny Cochran is closet UFC fan
* Wrasslin.com interviews Matt Hughes
* Undercover Music News: Fred Durst is taking Tino Ortiz to the mat




November 21, 2002
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BERNARD HOPKINS
"I am pleased that the jury found in my favor on Mr. DiBella's   contract claim.  The jury's verdict shows that Mr. DiBella was fairly compensated for any benefits provided to me.  Mr. DiBella  accused me of dumping him as my advisor without fairly paying  him for his assistance with the Middleweight Championship Tournament.  The jury's decision shows that this was not true.  I am also happy the jury found I did not libel Mr. DiBella in three of
             the four claims he made.  I will vigorously pursue an appeal on the  remaining count."

* Tim Smith: Hopkins takes one on chin in court
* AP: Tyson, Etienne to fight Feb. 22
* Memphis Comm. Appeal: Tyson bloodied, beaten, and coming back for more
* Showtime's press release about the Tyson-Etienne fight
* Michael Katz: Vargas suspended for positive drug test
* LVRJ: Decision KO's Vargas
* AP: Vargas suspended for nine months
* AP: Gatti, Ward set for rematch Saturday
* George Kimball: Ward-Gatti I tough to match
* NY Times: No more tears for Gatti as he prepares for Ward
* SecondsOut: Leija says Gatti can win by boxing
* Max Boxing: Gatti and Ward - the life of the party
* El Paso Times: Ward-Gatti is must-see TV on Saturday
* USA Today: Rahman, Tua meet again for right to IBF title shot
* New Zealand Herald: Tua-Rahman fight set for New Year
* Robert Morales: Hopkins measures up, pound-for-pound
* CP: Johnson takes bout with Bates on Klitschko-McCline undercard
* Connecticut Post: Travis Simms wants De la Hoya's title
* Baton Rouge Advocate: McIntyre scratched from Atrium card
* Myrtle Beach Sun News: Boxing fray moves to House of Blues
* UK: Tate in confident mood for Calzaghe bout
* David Avila: Julio Diaz - "I'm still standing"
* UK: Hamed plans still unclear
* The Independent (UK): Harrison ready for American ambition
* The Mirror (UK): Audley running into form
* Indy Star: Hutchinson-Sparkman fight set for Tuesday
* Sporting Life: Title date for Farnell
* UK: Booth Brothers back on track
* UK: Fast-climbing Arthur looks beyond Greaves
* UK: Evatt on the way down
* SecondsOut: British Buzz - Haye signs BBC deal
* UK: Sir Henry still a knockout with fans in North visit
* Paul Upham: Fenech Fight Night at Rosehill Gardens
* Australia: King still trying to lure Mundine into his camp
* Australia: Shannon Taylor's career move
* Eastside Boxing: Bobby Pacquaio keeps Philippine title
* Australia: Spud nails one
* Australia: Cessnock sporting history to be made Friday
* South Africa: Pardoned prisoner out to produce champions
* Natal Witness: Boxing fans in for a treat
* Werribee Banner (Au.): Passion for pugilism
* Kenya: Kaba youths tourney to start November 30
* Gulf News: UAE Ch'ships start on November 28



November 20, 2002
DiBELLA 610K, HOPKINS 0
* Thomas Hauser: DiBella vs. Hopkins
* Pedro Fernandez: Wednesday full plate - Hopkins KO'd in court
* Steve Kim: DiBella - "I feel vindicated"
* USA Today: Gatti always good for some fireworks
* Lowell Sun: Ward ready for another Gatti battle
* Eastside Boxing: Gatti vs. Ward - how calm it will be after the storm
* Washington Times: Corley to face Bailey
* Eastside Boxing: IBF strips Roy Jones
* AP: Pairings announced for Kushner's heavyweight tournament
* Eastside Boxing: David Tua searches for competition
* SecondsOut: The Buzz - What's not to like about Winky?
* Thomas Gerbasi: Sharmba making noise to get back to the top
* Ed Castro: Quinonez on a roll
* Boxing Talk: Sulaiman says California doctor is his hero
* Paul Barker: Vitali's time to shine
* Lincoln City News Guard (Ore.): "Battle of the Beach" Friday
* New Mexico: Woman boxer indicted for burglary, assault charges
* UK: Hatton aims to beat cut threat
* SecondsOut: Don't even think about Khaliq
* SecondsOut: British Buzz - Murtagh and Bailey sold out
* Australia: King's camp warns Mundine
* Australia: Taylor's January world title bid
* Boxing Talk interviews amateur Curtis Jones
* Alexandria Town Talk (La.): Cowboy town may add some punch
* Superior Daily Telegram (Wisc.): Local boxers enjoy historic week in Iceland
* The Crimson White: Open-ring boxing draws diverse crowd
* South Africa: Mnguni - Marali's win ushers in new era
* South Africa: Former boxer-turned-rapist nabbed after six years
* Philippines: Mangubat and Cano slug it out
* Pakistan: Another feather in Choudhary's hat
* Daily Nation (Kenya): King's Cup bouts take off
* Moses Mugalu: Egypt, Kenya for King's Cup
* Botswana awaits Lusaka's confirmation to participate in boxing friendly
* Maple Ridge Times (Canada): Little guy makes a big impression

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