Boxing News magazine 18.6.1999 Download pdf

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INVESTIGATIONS are intensifying into the murder of former Liverpool
light-welter Tony Sinnott. who won the All-Ireland welterweight title
in 1981 and lost on points to future IBF champion Terry Marsh in a
British championship final eliminator at 10st in 1984.
Police were questioning a 35-year-old arrested on suspicion.
Sinnott 40 and a father of three, was shot several times on an
industrial estate and found on his knees with head wounds.
A quality pro, Tony, who turned pro in September 1980, had 18 contests,
winning 12, losing four.

RANDALL "TEX" COBB, who went 15 rounds with Larry Holmes for the
WBC title in November 1982 and was one of the toughest heavyweights
of his era, scored the biggest victory of his life on June 9.
A federal court jury awarded him $8.5million in damages following
a libel suit filed against Spoils lllustnted, who claimed he took
part in a fixed fight more than seven years ago. The trial started on
May 24.
Cobb, a colourful character with a battle-hardened face, was
awarded a further S2.2m in punitive damages two days later.
The boxer turned film star shook hands with his lawyer. He said the
article had ended his career.
Known as Randy, Cobb, 46, had sued for $150m. The article alleged
Cobb knew he had a shoulder injury when he fought Sonny Barch in
1992 and the pair planned for the fight to end quickly. Barch was
dropped three times and stopped in 70 seconds.
But the jury reached a decision after deliberating for more than
eight hours and, when pondering the issue of punitive damages, were
advised to consider the financial resources of Time Inc., who own
Spats Illustrated.

BILLY GRAHAM'S Phoenix Camp have moved to the
Mottram & Hattersley ABC, a club run by Steve Alford
and about five minutes from the home of Ricky Hatton,
young star of the gym.
Graham, threatened with eviction at his previous
abode, said he had settled his bills and was looking
forward to the new start. "I'd like to thank all those
who offered us their facilities, including Brian Hughes,
which was kind.
"We've found a great place and will be here for the
foreseeable future."