Ex-Boxer/Actor Tom Sizemore Helps the Kids
Story and photos by Michele Chong

Film actor and former boxer Tom Sizemore continues to turn over a new leaf by volunteering his time to help out others like the hundreds of at-risk kids who joined the thespian at the Inner-City Games Los Angeles (ICGLA) and the Hollenbeck Youth Center’s “Family Dodger Night” at Elysian Park held earlier this week.
If the bright lights of Tinseltown hadn’t called his name, the husky actor might have found fame and fortune inside the boxing ring. Before actor Tom Sizemore’s mug became recognizable from his long list of film and TV credits, he was an up-and-coming young boxer who fought out of the legendary Kronk Gym in Detroit.

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The family of John Arum would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has shared their concern with us during this tragic time.
John was a very special person. A wonderful husband, son, brother and friend, John meant so much, to so many. He was so loved and we miss him already.
First, we would like to thank the National Park Service, Chelan Mountain Rescue, Stehekin Community and the King County Sheriff’s Office for its tireless efforts in conducting aerial and ground searches over steep and difficult terrain throughout the week. They refused to give up on their search for John despite the conditions and they were a constant source of comfort and information to us. Their dedication to their mission was awe-inspiring and we will remember them for that forever.
And to everyone from around the world who has reached out to us with prayers and messages of support, please know you have helped sustain us during this most difficult time. You have touched our souls.

Thank you again.

Love,

The Arum Family
 

KIMBO SLICE IS GOING TO BOX??
by Chris Strait

Ok, this news came to me last week... that former street-fighting stand-out, and MMA flop Kimbo Slice (aka Kevin Ferguson) has signed with a major boxing promoter (aka Gary Shaw). So, now he will begin his career as a boxer. This will happen in his mid/late 30's, of course, which doesn't make him that much older than most contenders. If this is merely a publicity stunt, we all know what is going to happen.

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by Dan Dafael
ESPN.com

A search team in a helicopter in North Cascades National Park outside of Seattle located the body of John Arum, the eldest son of Top Rank boxing promoter Bob Arum, on Friday.
John Arum's body was discovered at approximately 4:30 p.m. PT at the 7,700-foot level of the north face of Storm King Mountain, which rises 8,815 feet, according to Kerry Olson, public information officer for the park.
Olson said Arum's body was discovered about 300 feet below where his backpack had been found on Thursday.
"We don't know where he was on the mountain when he fell, but we know it was at least a 300-foot fall, but we don't know how far he fell," Olson said.
Arum, an experienced hiker, was 49. The search began on Monday after he failed to return from the hiking trip. He was hiking alone.
According to family members, Arum's goal was to reach the summit of the 100 highest peaks in Washington state. He had hiked more than 80 at the time of his death on the mountain about 85 miles northeast of Seattle.
Olson said Arum's body has not been retrieved.
"It's a very steep location and unstable with loose rock," Olson said. "It's an area where we can't rappel down to it or climb up to it. We are working on a recovery plan and reaching out to see if we can get some help to bring his body back to his family."
Olson said the aerial search began on Wednesday when rainy and cloudy weather cleared.
"His body was in an area that had previously been covered with snow," she said. "[Friday] we had very warm weather and the snow melted and he was visible from an aerial search."
Bob Arum, along with other family members, were notified in person shortly after the discovery, Olson said. She said the family had been staying at a compound where the search was being co-coordinated in the park.
Our prayers are with Bob and the entire Arum Family.
 

photos Mary Ann Owen

by Butch Gottlieb

Friday night in the Crown Theater at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Cruiserweight Henry Namauu continued his KO streak with a 7th round TKO over a game Chad Davis. Davis floored Namauu in round three but Namauu stormed right back bombarding Davis with many unanswered punches for the next 4 rounds finally causing referee Tony Weeks to call a halt to the bout.

The fight of the night was a 4 round toe to toe battle between 2 Las Vegas girls, Crystal Hoy (R) and Mandy LaPointe (L) shown with Crown Boxing's matchmaker Frank Luca and referee Tony Weeks. These girls had the crowd standing and cheering from the opening salvo and it never stopped. As soon as the results were read the crowd immediately started screaming for a rematch.

These girls showed what a properly matched up women's fight can be.

Daniel Reece WUD4 over Juan Alcolea

Alexis Santiago WUD6 over Brian Battease
Rocco Santamauro WUD4 over Walter Sanibanes

Rant shows Mayweather out of control
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports

Publicist Monica Sears at Golden Boy Promotions has been promoted to the newly created position of Director Of Communications & Events.  ”Monica will continue in her role as a driving force behind the maintenance, growth and improvement of Golden Boy’s PR Department and will continue her efforts to improve the quality and capabilities of general operations of Golden Boy events,” said David Itskowitch, Chief Operating Officer of GBP.  Formerly with public relations giant Brener Zwikel & Associates, Monica joined GBP four years ago as a Public Relations Coordinator.  Today she is one of the most well respected and appreciated pr people in boxing. Congratulations Monica.
 

"Mexican Fiesta" live on PPV Sept. 11!

WOMEN'S BOXING... WILL OLYMPICS HELP??
by Chris Strait

With the announcement that the 2012 London Olympics will include women's boxing, the first sarcastic reaction I had was, "great, now that amateur boxing is over for U.S. men, they're going to invite women to the party." I'm sure the ladies appreciate being included in this sinking ship.

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