Celebrity Scene News January 26th 2002

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It seems that boxing is getting its dose of bad public relations with the likes of Mike Tyson. Tyson who said he was pushed by one of Lennox Lewis's camp in a recent press conference ended up throwing a punch and missing Lewis. It ended up in a tumble with Tyson biting Lennox Lewis's leg. It's a bit more complicated then what we have told you. The bottom line to this story however is that Tyson will probably find out the hard way, if the Nevada Athletic Commission denies his license to fight in Nevada. "The heck with how much money Tyson brings to Las Vegas. It is not worth the aggravation" stated a group of local businessmen. Somehow a little bird told me that's not the way it will end up for Tyson.

Willie Palms catchs Tali Kulihaapal with a Right

Mike Tyson

Showtime Championship Boxing in conjunction with Bally's Hotel and Top Rank Boxing will present a gentleman's fight card on March the 16th at Bally's Event Center. Former W.B.O. welterweight champion and the current W.B.O. number one junior middleweight contender Daniel Santos will move up in weight to face former world champion and current W.B.O. number two contender Ramon Luis "Yori Boy" Campas for the vacant JR. middleweight title.

Daniel Santos with Ramon Luis
"Yori Boy" Campas and Antonio Diaz

Campas, 30 has fought 79 fights with 4 loses and 67 KO's. He is a gentleman in and out of the ring. Daniel Santos, 26 has 24 fights to his credit with 2 loses, 1 draw, and 19 KO's. There won't be any running and holding in this championship bout. This fight alone is worth the ticket prices which start at $50.00. Also included on the card is W.B.O. number 1 welterweight contender Antonio Margarito. At 23 years of age young Margarito has 25 fights to his credit with 3 loses, 1 N.C., and 17 KO's. Margarito will face Antonio Diaz, 25 who has a record of 37 fights, 3 loses, and 27 KO's. Diaz said his last championship fight with Shane Mosley taught him to change his boxing style. "Before, I just came at you with everything. Now I box more. I feel I have more speed moving the head more"stated Diaz. The fight card will broadcast at 10:00PM EST. and PST.

Don't forget to check out Chinese New Year at New York New York. The celebration takes place February the 15th at 8:30pm on the Brooklyn Bridge. The fun will start with a dragon parade, dancers, music, and drinks. The Lion Dance will be preformed chasing away the evil spirits. The Dragon Dance also to be preformed brings happiness, health, and good luck for the rest of the year. Who knows maybe you will be one of the jackpot winners that evening.

Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz slipped into the Mirage Showroom to visit Siegfried and Roy backstage. Cruise was delighted when he fed Atlas their 5 year old Siberian Tiger. When asked if the super stars of magic would retire Roy stated "We will continue to fulfill peoples dreams as long as our fans keep coming to our shows"

Tom Cruise with Penelope Cruz.
Siegfried and Roy with Atlas.

Olanda Anderson a very talented fighting out of Colorado Springs made his pro debut against Sean Williams (9 - 14 -1 , 2 KO's), of Philadelphia. Anderson who represents the Olympic team won by a unanimous decision. Williamson who is overweight displayed a lot of courage, and was able to throw some nice body shots to Anderson midsection. The semi-main event featured Greg Pickrom (12 - 5 - 1, 11 KO's), fighting out of Huston Texas taking on Willie Williams (17 - 5, 11 KO's), who fights out of East Point Georgia. Pickrom knocked out Williams in 1 minute and 48 seconds of the first round.

A lot of knock outs for the heavyweights and what is a series of events entitled The Everlast Heavyweight Explosion. For information on upcoming fight cards promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions Email Jim Hunter the Director for Boxing of the west coast at jhunterlv@aol.com

When celebrities arrive in Las Vegas they never seem to leave our city without visiting Siegfried and Roy at the Mirage. International film star, Elizabeth Taylor celebrated the beginning of the year by visiting the two legends back stage. Taylor was introduced to Atlas a five month old white Siberian tiger.

Siegfried and Roy with Elizabeth Taylor and Atlas

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