Day: November 5, 2005

WBA Heavyweight Champion John Ruiz Sues Toney Based On Illegal Doping

NEW YORK (NOV 5) Attorneys for World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John Ruiz announced on Nov. 1, that a lawsuit has been filed on Ruiz's behalf against James Toney based on Toney's use of illegal performance-enhancing steroids in advance of their April 30, 2005 title fight. In the lawsuit, Ruiz claims that Toney's use of Nandrolone, one of the most powerful performance-enhancing substances available, dramatically enhanced Toney's ability to fight by artificially augmenting his strength, speed and power. As a direct result of Toney's doping, Ruiz lost a fight that he otherwise would not have lost and sustained physical injuries that he otherwise would not have sustained. Notwithstanding that the judges' decision in favor of Toney on April 30 was overturned by the WBA after Toney's Read more [...]

U.S. Marines Boxing Team at Foxwoods

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (November 5, 2005) - Five amateur boxers from Connecticut have been added to the Veterans' Day Spectacular, part of the second annual Great Northeast Tour, featuring the U.S. Marines Boxing Team from Camp Lejeune (NC), November 11th at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The Great Northeast Tour, promoted by S & L Boxing, showcases an amateur boxing competition involving members of the U.S. Marines, National Native American, and Team Connecticut amateur boxing clubs. "Tonight's event has special meaning for me because my son, Lance Corporal Jason LoNano, is a U.S. Marine," S & L Boxing president Sal LoNano said. "Our hope is that this promotion symbolizes our sincere thanks and gratitude to all the brave military men and women serving our great country all over the world in today's Read more [...]

U.S. Marines Boxing Team at Foxwoods

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (November 5, 2005) - Five amateur boxers from Connecticut have been added to the Veterans' Day Spectacular, part of the second annual Great Northeast Tour, featuring the U.S. Marines Boxing Team from Camp Lejeune (NC), November 11th at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The Great Northeast Tour, promoted by S & L Boxing, showcases an amateur boxing competition involving members of the U.S. Marines, National Native American, and Team Connecticut amateur boxing clubs. "Tonight's event has special meaning for me because my son, Lance Corporal Jason LoNano, is a U.S. Marine," S & L Boxing president Sal LoNano said. "Our hope is that this promotion symbolizes our sincere thanks and gratitude to all the brave military men and women serving our great country all over the world Read more [...]