Month: October 2003

Yet ANOTHER Mixed Match Turned Sour! – 2003

(OCT 17,  2003) This last week in Curacao, Ana “Dinamita” Pascal, Panama, and a top-ranked women’s boxer fought a male boxer.  Pascal, according to news sources took quite a beating, when the fight was stopped by the ref in the fourth round.  Apparently the male boxer was a last-minute replacement, and the fight was then

One on One Interview with Tonya Harding! – 2003

by Sue TL Fox – October 15, 2003 – Copyrights of story/photo   WBAN recently met up on Oct. 15,  with Tonya Harding, her trainer, Paul Brown, and Linda Lewis at Grand Gym, in Portland, Oregon.  That particular day, Harding was ill, but still came into the gym and spoke with WBAN and worked out

Sunshine Fettkether: Weight a Minute – Story by Bernie McCoy

(OCT 15, 2003) Sunshine Fettkether has made the most successful transition from kickboxing to the boxing ring of any athlete in the sport. Sunshine Fettkether has fought and defeated some of the top women boxers including Mitzi Jeter and Lisa Holewyne. On Saturday, last, in a casino near Lake Charles, LA, Sunshine Fettkether stepped up

Tonya Harding Training in Portland Oregon – 2003

Tonya Harding Training at Grand Gym Some rare behind the scenes of Tonya Harding training  in Portland, Oregon on Oct. 15, 2003. WBAN made a visit to Grand Gym to interview Harding and video her working out with her trainer.     One on One Exclusive Interview with Tonya Harding! Photos, Videos and interview by Sue TL

Documentation on Stories, Releases: Laila Ali vs. Ann Wolfe – 2003

(OCT 14) The boxing world has been a buzzin’ since WBAN posted the story that the Wolfe vs. Ali Fight was not going to happen. WBAN has had many sides giving their thoughts about the cancellation of this fight. Harry Murdock of Team Mahfood sent in a statement in regards to working with Absoloot Boxing

Ali vs. Wolfe: Make It Happen – 2003

(OCT 13) My dad was never a rich man; you didn’t get to be a rich man jockeying subway cars around New York City. But, he kept what he made and did so by adhering to a simple adage: “when someone tells you they want to help you make money, the first thing you do

Ali vs. Wolfe: RPM Boxing Response to Matchmaker For Absoloot Entertainment

(OCT 13) Waco, Texas – In response to matchmaker Chris Middendorf’s recent comments, RPM Boxing said that they were in general agreement with him that the three fight deal between Laila Ali and Ann Wolfe was a great plan to build the two fighters towards worldwide recognition.  RPM also agreed that the fights would generate

2003: All Talk No Action: Laila Ali vs. Ann Wolfe Saga

RPM Boxing Response to Matchmaker For Absoloot Entertainment     (OCT 13) Waco, Texas – In response to matchmaker Chris Middendorf’s recent comments, RPM Boxing said that they were in general agreement with him that the three fight deal between Laila Ali and Ann Wolfe was a great plan to build the two fighters towards worldwide recognition.  RPM

Documentation: Ali vs Wolfe – Matchmaker Speaks Out! 2003

By Sue TL Fox – October 11, 2003 (OCT 11) On October 9, 2003, WBAN posted a story on the Laila Ali vs. Ann Wolfe fight being canceled for the December 6th that was to take place in Nigeria. After posting that story, matchmaker Chris Middendorf contacted WBAN and Middendorf said the following: I read your

Documentation: Ali – Wolfe Fight is Off – 2003

By Sue TL Fox – October 10, 2003 (OCT 10) What could have been one of the most lucrative fights for women boxers Laila “She Bee Stingin’” Ali and Ann “Brown Sugar” Wolfe is now on the shelf—in other words, it’s off! Today, WBAN received confirmation from Johnny “Yahya” McClain (Ali’s promoter/husband)  that the fight was