CBZ News Archives: October 2003
Ex-world champ boxer Hoshino hangs up gloves
TOKYO Oct. 16 Kyodo - Former world minimumweight champion Keitaro Hoshino officially called it a career when he turned in his retirement papers to the Japan Boxing Commission on Thursday. Hoshino, who decisioned Filipino opponent Joma Gamboa in December 2000 to win the World Boxing Association minimumweight title in Yokohama, said he had returned to the ring after calling it quits many times before but it will not be the case this time.
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Arum's apology is accepted by Nevada
The Nevada Athletic Commission has closed the book on its dispute with promoter Bob Arum over his comments following Oscar de la Hoya's controversial loss to Shane Mosley on September 13.
Commission chairman Luther Mack called Arum's allegations of improprieties in the scoring of the fight as "unfair and absurd".
But he accepted the promoter's apology and said: "As far as I'm concerned, it's over and done with."
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Slow News Day Equals Cartoon from CBZ Archives
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By Mike DeLisa
Buenos Aires (CBZ) - On October 11, Oscar "Ringo" Bonavena, who was murdered in May 1976, will have a monument dedicated in his honor, in front of the headquarters of the Club Huracán, where he was a member. The celebration will include a party for the residents of Patricios Park, Buenos Aires, where Bonavena was born and raised.
Bonavena, one of the most charismatic boxers in history, first came to notoriety by fouling out of the finals at the 1963 Pan Am Games when he bit his opponent. Today, he is best remembered for his non-title bout with Muhammad Ali in 1970. Ringo lost that fight by technical knockout in the 15th round. He also fought Joe Frazier twice, losing two decisions, but floored Frazier twice in their first bout.
Among those participating in the tribute to "Ringo" will be ex-world flyweight champion Horacio Accavallo as well as cruiserweight Marcelo Domínguez, whose figure served as model for the statue. Many other celebrities will participate, including soccer trainers Carlos Babington and Alfio Basile, who were friends of Bonavena.
Read Oscar Bonavena's Ring Record.
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Evander Holyfield's Record
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/holy.htm
James Toney's Record
http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/toney-j.htm
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Martin O'Malley to Headline at the Emerald Queen
(Tacoma) Lightweight Martin O’Malley of Seattle will fight for the first time since losing only the second pro bout of his career Saturday, October 11, 2003 at the Emerald Queen Casino. Last July, O’Malley lost to Luis Villalta for the NABA title. "I have no excuses for that loss," O’Malley said, "I never got started and it was very embarrassing for me."
O’Malley (22-2) will face Peruvian Leonardo Rojas (6-1-2).
There will be six bouts on the undercard. 2000 Olympian David Jackson who has had a three year lay off since turning pro will make his professional comeback on the card. Jackson (1-0, 1KO) will face Texan Khalik Memminger in a 4 round bout.
Ticket prices are 75-40-20 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Emerald Queen Casino Gift Shop.
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