Month: February 2003

Harding loses Pro Debut: But…Showtime is also big loser – by Sue TL Fox

(FEB 23, 2003) Last night on a high profile card that featured mainliner Mike Tyson, in Memphis, Tennessee, Showtime, and the promoter of the event put on an untelevised  “beginner’s bout” four-round boxing match on the undercard that featured former ice-skating princess  Tonya Harding, and her opponent, Samantha Browning.  Browning trained for this match with

Video: Laila Ali vs. Mary Ann Almager – Feb. 14, 2003

On February 14, 2003, at the Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, Laila Ali won by a fourth round TKO over Mary Ann Almager.  The fight was scheduled for 10 rounds, for the IBA, WIBA, and IWBF Super Middleweight titles.  *IBA super middleweight champion Laila Ali was making the 2nd title defense against challenger Almager.