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BOXING INDUSTRY MEETING TO DISCUSS THE SPORT

Industry summit set for June 3rd 

EAST ORANGE, NJ - The International Boxing Federation is inviting the boxing industry to attend a session entitled “Issues in Professional Boxing” at its upcoming convention on June 3rd from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Argent Hotel in San Francisco, California.

During the meeting, boxers, promoters, state commissioners, sanctioning bodies, officials, media representatives and other boxing personnel will gather to discuss the status of the boxing industry and develop recommendations for improving the sport.

“I am pleased that the IBF is able to host this historic event,” said Marian Muhammad, IBF President.

The meeting will feature a moderated discussion including such topics as: health and safety standards, media exposure and U.S. Senator John McCain’s bill to create a national boxing commission.

”I am excited about this event and look forward to attending,” said Larry Hazzard, Commissioner of the New Jersey State Athletic Commission.

While the meeting is open to members of the boxing public, those who wish to attend are asked to contact the IBF at (973) 414-0300 to register for the event.


* Newark Star-Ledger: Cooney's appointment hit with counterpunch

JONES' PLACE IN HISTORY - IN QUESTION?
* Steve Kim: Now where does he rank?
* Lakeland Ledger: Tarver predicted feat that stunned boxing world
* Grand Rapids Press: Mayweather signs with new management
* St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Tyson gets license to fight in Missouri - no bout set yet
* AP: Klitschkos terminate contract with German promoter
* Philippines: Rematch set with Pacquiao in September
* Houston Chronicle: Diaz, Sm to fight for title at Reliant Arena 
* SF Chronicle: This "contender" won't have much of a punch
* Glasgow Daily Record: Harrison - I won't pool my punches
* Belfast Telegraph: Wayne fits Audley's bill

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BOWE IS OUT - IS JONES OUT TOO?
* Tim Dahlberg: Jones never saw it coming, and his legacy will suffer
* Bob Mee: Jones sparkled like a rare gem
* Frank Lotierzo: Tarver - he backed it up this time
* ESPN.com: Judge to decide champ's financial reorganization
* Hartford Courant: Harding revels in Jones' trouble
* AP: Despite order, Klitschko wants to keep fighting
* AP: Bowe released from prison in kidnapping case
* Paul Upham: Lovemore Ndou fights on
* The Guardian (UK): Cuba ready to deliver KO blow

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ROY - WHAT NOW?
* AP: Jones never saw it coming
* NY Daily News: Jones' loss could KO career
* USA Today: Tarver rocks Jones with life-altering shot
* Ariz. Republic: Legs fail to help Jones escape Tarver
* Kevin Iole: After KO, Tarver seeing dollar signs
* St. Pete Times: Tarver - "It's my time now"
* NY Times: Jones' loss shocks, shakes up sport
* Steve Springer: Future clouded for devastated Jones
* Clev. Plain-Dealer: Jones' future takes a hard hit
* Jack Dunne: Tarver delivers in "shock and awe" performance
* Chicago Tribune: Jones Jr.'s future gets clocked
* Robert Morales: Trinidad back where he belongs
* NW Indiana Times: Local promoter gives fighters a chance

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JONES - DOWN, OUT
* AP: Jones TKO'd in second
* Boston Globe: Jones knocked cold in surrendering title
* NY Daily News: Tarver stuns Roy with Round 2 TKO
* NY Times: Living up to his own hype, Tarver knocks out Jones
* NY Post: Tarver stuns Jones
* Thomas Gerbasi: Tarver KO 20 years in the making
* Paul Upham: What now for Tarver and Jones?
* AP: Holyfield not throwing in towel on fifth title
* Newark Star-Ledger: Mayweather must focus if he wants to see Tszyu
* St. Pete Times: Wright's future unknown* Chicago Sun-Times: Chicagoan Diaz dominating against Julio
* South Fla. Sun-Sentinel: Hard Rock steps into the ring
* UK: Thompson hurt by ban

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JONES WANTS TO LEAVE NO DOUBT THIS TIME
* Arizona Republic: Jones wants Tyson but Tarver is focus
* Ron Borges: Tarver needs to keep fighting till the end
* St. Pete Times: It's all talk to Jones Jr.
* Baltimore Sun: Both Jones, Tarver eager to make case in rematch
* Biloxi Sun-Herald: Jones, Tarver meet again
* Washington Times: It's not easy keeping up with the Joneses
* Derek Bilton: Jones to make "Magic Man" disappear
* LA Times: Light heavyweight fight has heavyweight grudge
* Arizona Republic: Gonzalez raises record to 9-0
* AP: Jose Cotto wins IBC title
* Charlotte Observer: Brock - fight on NBC my time to shine
* Max Boxing: Manfredo decisions Bonsante, keeps NABO title
* Phila. Daily News: Sheika christens venue with win
* Seattle Times: Former fall guy fighting for recognition
* Virginian-Pilot: In a former hotbed, fights are few and far between

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WILL MORE THAN ONE "SMARTY" JONES WIN ON SATURDAY?
* Joey Knish: All the hype without the heavy
* Rick Folstad: For Zap Judah, it's right back in the saddle again
* Boston Globe: Thirsty Jones says he'll bring more punch
* Tim Graham: Jones deserves place among best ever
* Robert Morales: Tarver can't wait for Jones rematch
* Tampa Tribune: Tampa's Tarver ready for rematch
* Las Vegas Sun: Sharp words worked for Tarver
* Steve Kim: Tarver talks, but not as much as usual
* Press Release: Showtime to present IBF jr. middleweight title
* Steve Kim: A chip off the old Brock
* Tampa Tribune: Wright expects decision to pay off in big way
* LA Times: Diaz fights head games
* San Diego Union-Trib: When Diaz got over it, his anger worked for him
* Press Release: Diaz throws out first pitch, sticks to boxing
* Ed Castro: Pitch perfect day for fighter Diaz
* Robert Morales: Marquez will have major impact in ring
* Dean Juipe: Commission should limit pool of judges
* Fiona Manning: Joe Goossen exorcises his ghost
* Phila. Daily News: Chazz making his own name
* The Independent (UK): Williams (Danny) has opportunity to resurrect ailing career
* London Daily Telegraph: Williams mindful of weighty matters
* Ronnie Nathanielsz: Pacquiao's mom cannot accept the decision
* Paul Upham: Green vs.Sullivan - the real story
* The Namibian: Simon might fight in four to six months

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MORE HEAVYWEIGHT STUFF
* George Kimball: High blood sugar? Maybe - but Klitschko's excuses just taste sour
* USA Today: Where are the new heavyweights?
* LVRJ: Bowe drops suit against former manager Newman
* Las Vegas Sun: Jones ready to put halt to Tarver's opportunity
* Thomas Gerbasi: Tarver out to make most of second chance
* London Daily Telegraph: Klitschko throws down the gauntlet to Lewis
* Sandy McClure: NJ boxing commission considering Cooney for post
* Ringtalk: Mittleman's guilty plea
* LVRJ: Seldon still at a loss
* Akron Beacon Journal: Ward considering retirement after KO loss
* Pitt. Trib-Review: Brock ready for national exposure
* David Avila: Diaz hopes to join elite group with win
* Michigan: Local boxing coach sentenced for fondling teen
* Winnipeg Sun: Local boxer to hit ring with Butterbean
* The Independent (UK): Haye out to prove credentials

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ROY, YOU COULD'VE MADE US PROUD
* Tim Graham: Jones leaves us wanting more
* Rick Folstad: Somehow, it didn't turn out that bad after all
* Steve Kim: Scoring quandary
* Joey Knish: Hush that fuss
* Boxing Central: Ratner talks about Pacquiao-Marquez scoring
* AP: McCline wants shot at heavyweight title
* London Evening Standard: Klitschko keen for rematch with Lewis
* David Mayo: A heavier Mayweather may settle pound-for-pound debate
* Boxing Scene: Why the odds dropped in Klitschko-Brewster
* LA Times: Thomas Williams denies intentionally losing Denmark bout
* Tucson Citizen: Next Sugar Ray card features Viloria
* Steve Kim: In and out again, Part II
* Press Release: Chris Smith building strong future in welterweight division
* Tom Donelson: Say goodbye, Mr. Savarese
* Steve Buffery: Canadian boxing team KO'd?
* UK: Calzaghe waits on Hatton, fight delayed
* UK: Arthur title defense put on back burner after freak knee injury

COUNTING DOWN TO JONES-TARVER II
* LVRJ: Jones proves steely in late rounds
* Miami Herald: Tarver hungry for redemption
* The Guardian (UK) interviews Roy Jones Jr.
* NY Times: Featherweights unsatisfied with draw
* AP: Marquez, Pacquiao may go at it again
* Arizona Republic: Featherweights display rare passion in draw
* San Diego Union-Trib: Judge's scoring error cost Pacquiao victory
* Robert Morales: Marquez - Ducked with good
* Pedro Fernandez: Mexican survives Iraqi prison beating
* Thomas Hauser: Chairman of the board
* Ron Borges: This lawyer not raising the bar
* AdAge: Foreman expands into home cleaning products
* Frank Lotierzo: Scoring - 10-point must vs. 3-point max
* Steve Kim: In and out, again (Part I)
* NY Times: Boxers who are losers; promoters who love them
* El Paso Times: Local fighters take center stage
* The Desert Sun (Cal.): Diaz chooses new manager before big bout
* Kalamazoo Gazette: Sugar Ray Leonard to keynote fund drive
* Clev. Plain-Dealer: Crushing right hand forces Ward to reassess options
* Biloxi Sun-Herald: Wolfe hopes stunning KO paves path to Ali
* The Independent (UK): Francis exposes Harrison's lack of punch
* London Daily Telegraph: Boos greet Harrison victory
* UK: Harrison ready for Skelton bout

MARQUEZ SURVIVES 1ST-ROUND, BOXES TO DRAW
* AP: Marquez salvages draw with Pacquiao
* NY Times: Marquez, off canvas three times, boxes to draw with Pacquiao
* Thomas Gerbasi: Heavyweight drama at 126 pounds
* George Kimball: Klitschko no world-beater yet
* Houston Chronicle: Sanders wisely opts for retirement at 35
* Ft. Myers News-Press: DLH poised to make history
* John Whisler: DLH, Jones say end of careers is near
* Max Boxing: Bojado dominates Eason on NBC
* Tucson Citizen: Bojado, fans show class
* Ed Castro: Focused Diaz lacks distractions
* AP: Campas wins with quick knockout
* Desert Sun (Cal.): Local casino to host top-notch night of fights
* Royce Feour: Klitschko hubbub ought not steal spotlight
* Flint Journal: Byrd promotes fitness
* FoxReno.com: Ward overcomes slow start, defeats P.R. champ
* Sunday Times (S.A.): Middleman Mittleman - fixer with shady past
* The Independent (UK): Harrison has to make the long march
* Australia: Fenech slams Mundine "run"
* Australia: Bugner - Crowe is a gutless worm
* Paul Upham: Darchinyan waiting on Pacheco title shot
* South Africa: Ledwaba vows to regain WBU title

LITTLE MEN GET READY TO MAKE BIG FIREWORKS
* Joey Knish: Antonio Tarver - Wrong.....not wronged
* San Diego Union-Trib: "Pac Man" packs a punch
* Robert Morales: Pac-Man hopes to eat up Marquez in title bout
* AP: Little boxers throw some big punches
* Las Vegas Sun: Looking ahead isn't part of these fighters' plans
* LA Times: Can't blame Marquez for being mystified
* Abq. Tribune: Championship bout has weight this time
* Nick Gionco: Pacquiao a serious threat
* David Avila: Pacquiao a marked man in Mexico
* Tampa Tribune: Tarver seeks protection in bankruptcy court
* Tampa Tribune: The toughest foe
* Press Release: Brewster mgr. Simon makes statement
* AP: Nolan outpoints Savarese for IBA title
* Ariz. Republic: Tyson checks in with sheriff, greets fans
* Ariz. Republic: Dodge card big step for two boxers
* BIloxi Sun-Herald: Wolfe prepares to pounce
* Biloxi Sun-Herald: Boxing comes naturally to Ward
* Press Release: Fenech headed to Canastota for Hall of Fame weekend
* UK: Harrison expects to have his revenge on Francis
* Bob Mee: Aging Francis to play fall guy
* Ken Jones: Harrison has to stop feeding on fodder
* Steve Bunce: Harrison starts to take steps in right direction
* The Mirror (UK): All Naseem does now is pack a paunch
* UK: Ligament damage forces Scott Harrison to postpone
* Australia: Mundine lost in last but will win rematch, says Swedish judge
* Sydney Morning Herald: Dear Amthony - please fight Danny Green or shut up

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JONES WANTS KLITSCHKO - THE ONE WHO'S NOT CRYING 'CONSPIRACY'
* AFP: Much larger Vitali on Jones' hit list
* USA Today: Featherweight bout could be a classic
* Robert Morales: Marquez gets shot in spotlight
* Indy Star: Governor honors WBO champ Brewster
* LA Times: NBC, Fox throw punches over boxing shows
* Boston Globe: They get shot to be somebody
* Houston Chronicle: Local lightweight likely to take on Sim
* Vic Ziegel: Boxer picks bigger fight
 * Washington Post: Olakanye takes kid gloves approach
* Manchester Union-Leader: Boxers draw donations at Verizon Fight Night
* The Sun (UK): Cooper - Audley's wasted his time
* Press Release: McDonagh outpoints Pryce
* Colin Hart: Watson wins hearts

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MUNDINE DROPS 168-LB. TITLE
* Sydney Morning Herald: I'll win it back - Mundine
* Press Release: Klitschko's attorney wants investigation
* Steve Kim: Great - what boxing needs more of, the Feds
* Sporting Life: "Panchito" continues his ring education
* San Diego Union-Trib.: Sports Arena playing host to title fight
* LVRJ: Trainer knows how to take care of boxers
* Sean Stowell: Cotto sounds the alarms
* Tucson Citizen: Tucson boxer part of NBC series
* Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Ward looks to take swing at Ali
* Belfast Telegraph: Magee to take a step nearer Siaca
* Sporting Life: "Kid Dynamite" out for Moore

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PACQUIAO'S THE CHOICE
* Philippines: Las Vegas oddsmakers pick Pacquiao to win
* NY Daily News: For McCline, it's a fight to contend
* Dave Hackenberg: Nondescript heavies make Tyson interesting
* LA Times: Manager calls actions "crazy"
* Tommy Noel: Sick and tried of Klitschko alibis
* David Payne: Isn't it ironic....don't you think
* Biloxi Sun-Herald: St. John proud to be Latino role model
* Grand Rapids Press: Rowland headlines DeltaPlex's first national TV bout
* Triad Business Journal (N.C.): Female boxing promoter hopes to pull Triad into the ring
* Australia: Mundine to defend title despite injury
* Australia: Mundine to wear Siaca big bombs
* Paul Upham: Finally, Nader Hamdan gets a fight
* The West Australian: Confident Cruz intent on world ranking

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MITTLEMAN - I SENT THOMAS WILLIAMS TO DIVE
* AP: Mittleman pleads guilty to fixing fights, attempted bribes to federal officials
* LA Daily News: Pacquiao's popularity on the rise
* Pedro Fernandez: Unbeaten feathers craving attention and ascension
* Philippines: Pacquiao's too strong for champ
* Arizona Republic: Count on featherweights' hits to be heavier than the hype
* USA Today: Cotto stands at the head of his class
* Jon Santucci: DLH vs. Stallone - the fight behind the scenes
* Ray McNulty: Big payday? DLH seeking only day of glory
* Jack Dunne: Just the weekend fight facts
* Press Release: Weaver brothers return to Lucky Eagle Casino
* Haaretz: And in the left corner, it's heavyweight Roman Greenberg
* New Zealand: Masoe happy to be back home
* Kenya: Oure's winning ways halted by knockout
* Reuters: Termite helps Iraq get back the boxing bug

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TYSON IN JONES' FUTURE?
* Newark Star-Ledger: Finkel working toward a Tyson-Jones fight
* Australia: Mundine says he's ready for WBA title fight
* The Independent (UK): Cook faces up to uncertain future
* The Mirror (UK): Bugner off, Russ
* New Zealand Herald: Masoe a world champ after knockout

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"CHAMPIONS" CROWNED IN MIAMI
* AP: Davis the IBF cruiserweight king
* Max Boxing: Davis dominates Sellers, takes cruiser crown
* Desert Sun (Cal.): Venue changes for Diaz-Jauregui fight
* Washington Post: Lange beats Sparkman but leaves doubts
* Canada: Teschen hopes Ali fans will get his GOAT
* UK: Audley can expect Julius to put heart and sole into bout
* London Daily Telegraph: Francis back to taunt Harrison
* South Africa: Sanders - I've been hit harder by others
* South Africa: Any heavyweight to follow Corrie?
* South Africa: King swimgs a haymaker at Corrie's manager
* Fightworld: "Call 911! marquez is in trouble"

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SHOUTING OUT TO LENNOX?
* Barry McGuigan: You're still the best Lennox - why prove it again?
* Thomas Hauser: Don King and the heavyweight roller coaster
* Boston Globe: Decision weighing on Rivera
* Indy Star: Brewster receives key to city
* South Fla. Sun-Sentinel: Two title fights in Miami tonight
* Boxing Scene: Jones trainer feels age is catching up with Roy
* Pitt. Trib-Review: Spadafora leaves it up to judges again
* Pitt. Post-Gazette: Spadafora ready to return to national stage
* Pedro Fernandez: Kronk Gym "Goldfather" returns to Motown
* AP: Rice president to face Foreman in charity bout
* Paul Upham: Cotto takes the Lovemore test
* Press Release: Salita, Thompson headline huge undercard for Mayweather-Corley 
* AP: Bonecrusher hopes to inspire
* Savannah Morning News: Boxing may be coming back to RIver Street
* Abq. Tribune: "Little Ray" sees bout as harbinger of titles
* Bradenton Herald: Tougher Toughman rule awaits Bush
* Australia: Mundine says ankle's better but father tells him to call off fight
* Paul Upham: Soliman gets Joval, Hussein title shot and more
* South Africa: Malinga reigns supreme

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