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Jones-Woods on
WE have had numerous calls regarding the Roy
Jones-Clinton Woods fight after Brad
Jacobs, advisor to the world light-heavyweight
champion, confirmed to me on a recent visit to the
UK the match was on.
Only days later the July 13 date he said was set
became suspect. This, said Jacobs, is because
HBO, who have Jones under contract, want Roy's
next fight to be a pay-per-view event.
There is a problem because Jones-Woods is
not pay-per-view material. But if Jones cannot find
a suitable opponent for a pay-per-view match this
summer and Roy comes under pressure from the
WBC to meet his mandatory contender (as he
should), Woods could be back on. Talks are ongoing.

McCall caged again
HAVING knocked out Henry Akinwande last
November, Oliver McCall's career was back on
a roll.
Not any more. The former WBC heavyweight
champion is behind bars once more for violating his
probation terms. The 37-year-old is in prison in
Martinsville, Virginia and will remain there for a
year, ending any chance of him competing in
promoter Don King's WBA elimination series.
McCall was to have boxed next in Atlantic City on
June 1. Apparently, he missed several
appointments and didn't complete a programme
called "Clean Start" which he had to under the
conditions of his probation.
British heavyweight Herbie Hide also faces
more problems after he was arrested last Saturday
and charged with possessing firearms and
kidnapping. He is remanded in custody until
Monday and denies the charges. Hide was cleared
last week of illegally importing immigrants.

Beaten Logan still learning
GARY LOGAN has failed - again - in a major fight for him, but is far from discouraged.
Fighters can learn a lot by studying Gary's positive attitude and professionalism.
"Funny," he said. "But although you had me losing in your preview of fight, I bet you
never thought I'd box as classily as I did?
"I felt great in there and so in control for most of the time. As you can see I'm
determined to enjoy my boxing these days and think I showed that by my relaxed
attitude during the pre-fight introductions.
"I truly love this crazy game and believe I can win these big fights. As Sugar Ray
Robinson once said, 'You've got to believe in yourself even when no one believes in
you'.
"The positive feedback I've received since has merely stimulated my self-belief on
this long voyage of self-discovery.
"I'm still kicking myself for allowing the fight to slip away and hats off to Takaloo -
he made his luck and took advantage of it.
"I thought [referee] Ian John-Lewis had a bad day at the office, but I'm not going to
harp on.
"Tak and I will always be friends. He showed his class by calling me on the Monday
after the fight to offer his respects and the hope that we can continue our friendship.
"Watch this space, because I'll be back."

WORLD light-welter champion
KOSTYA TSZYU defends his
undisputed titles tomorrow
(Saturday, May 18) against Ghanaian
banger BEN TACKIE in what will not
only be the champion's first such
defence, but a hugely important step
towards cementing his standing as
one of the game's top fighters.

Barney steps up
MATTHEW BARNEY has been granted his wish of a
better fight, manager Gwyn Evans confirming
plans for the Southampton super-middle to box Toks
Owoh on a Jess Harding bill in July with the winner to
challenge WBF champion Robin Reid.
Evans said negotiations were still taking place as to
the duration of the Owoh contest. Toks must first win
on the Audley undercard Tuesday (see page 11).