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  Clinton Woods - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clinton Woods (born May 1, 1972) is a boxer from Sheffield, England, who is the IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion – a title he gained on March 3, 2005 by defeating Rico Hoye.
The fight was staged in Woods' home-town at the Ponds Forge complex in Sheffield.
American Richard Bays scored the fight 115-112 in favour of Woods, Judge Mickey Vann scored the contest 115-113 in favour of Johnson and Roberto Ramirez 116-112 scored in favour of Woods.
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 Roy Jones vs. Clinton Woods (September 7, 2002)
Moments later, Jones, Pensacola, Florida ripped Woods (174) with a sharp left hook to the chin that rocked the challenger and for a split second the Brit's knees buckled.
Woods attempted to press the attack but the champion responded by nailing the challenger with a wicked left hook to the belly.
Woods slowed perceptibly and Jones answered by peppering the Brit with a series of darting, brisk blows that ricocheted off of his face.
www.boxingtimes.com /analyses/2002/020907jones_woods.html   (1202 words)

  
 IBF Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Clinton Woods v. Glencoffee Johnson
Woods has been regarded by insiders in the UK as a bit of a sleeper in the division, and is actually a much-improved fighter in the last 18 months.
Woods actually acquitted himself pretty well during that fight, at least for the first three rounds as he forced Jones to the ropes on a number of occasions, letting his hands go in an attempt to disrupt his Royness’ flow.
Woods has never been knocked out, and neither has Johnson, and both men are known to be durable, but of the two, question marks for me hang over Woods’ ability to hang tough with Johnson.
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 With Clinton and Shriver at his side in Anaheim, Woods opens his Learning Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Woods was joined by former President Clinton and Maria Shriver, the wife of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with dozens of the estimated 5,000 children who will pass through the doors of the Tiger Woods Learning Center by the end of the year.
Woods, stranded in St. Louis where a World Golf Championship was canceled, drove to Florida and said he spent most of that time reflecting on his life and the foundation.
Clinton took a brief tour of the center before the ceremony, and watched children in their light blue shirts building computer models with Legos and working on forensic science projects.
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 Boxing at FightKings.Com: Clinton Woods
Former WBC International Light Heavyweight Champion Clinton Woods finally captured the IBF Light Heavyweight Crown by stopping previously unbeaten IBA Continental Champion Rico Hoye in the 5th round in a dominating performance at the Magna Center in England on March 4th.
Clinton Woods set the tone from the beginning of the fight with ferocious left hooks and a solid left jab.
Clinton Woods has fallen short in three previous attempts to be champion against Roy Jones, and twice against Glen Johnson in close decisions.
www.fightkings.com /atlonglast.htm   (362 words)

  
 Clinton Woods set to defend world title on September 9
Woods’ manager, Dennis Hobson, admitted: “Negotiations with the Americans have been exhausting but we were desperate to bring the fight to Sheffield because we want to be involved in staging major events in this country.
Woods fulfilled a lifelong ambition by winning the world title at the fourth time of asking with an upset fifth round stoppage over the previously unbeaten Rico Hoye in March to place the Yorkshireman in line for some money spinning clashes in the near future.
Woods will face a severe test of his credentials against Gonzalez who boasts an outstanding record of 38 wins from his 40 contests in what promises to be a gruelling battle.
www.doghouseboxing.com /Chee/Clinton_Woods_0712c05.htm   (551 words)

  
 Woods' rivals weighed up
As Clinton Woods sits pretty as the IBF world light-heavyweight champion, I look at the rivals he has in the division and how I think he would fare against them.
On the one hand Clinton is a big light-heavyweight and is used to fighting at this weight, but Calzaghe for me would have the edge in power, skill and handspeed.
Clinton Woods is a top light-heavyweight and has the talent to beat the very best, a deserving champion, we all look forward to his next few fights and see if he can establish himself as the true number one in the division.
www.britishboxing.net /news_1108-Woods-rivals-weighed-up.html   (1308 words)

  
 Clinton Woods - A Vastly Improved Fighter!
Woods drew with Johnson in their first encounter and then lost a clear decision in the return match.
Clinton refused to give up, however, and despite also being defeated by the brilliant Roy Jones in six rounds in his other attempt at winning a world title, he finally got his hands on a belt at the fourth time of asking.
Woods looked incredibly sharp and his right uppercut, a new weapon added to his arsenal, was a punishing and hurtful shot.
www.eastsideboxing.com /news.php?p=6946&more=1   (730 words)

  
 Arkansas News Bureau - Clinton, Woods have something in common besides golf
It is that attribute which will allow Woods to put aside the death of his mentor and best friend and compete to the hilt in the U.S. Open next week.
The Clintonesque knack for the task at hand will serve Woods well when there is that moment at Winged Foot when he will want to say something to his father.
Earl Woods shaped son Eldrick in many ways, as much off the golf course as on it, and any father would be touched if his son described him as his best friend and greatest role model.
www.arkansasnews.com /archive/2006/06/11/HarryKing/336595.html   (710 words)

  
 University of Arkansas - Daily Headlines
The war on terrorism may sweep aside the brand of open-minded internationalism promoted by Fulbright and Clinton, but Woods feels confident that Clinton will one day be appreciated for his approach to foreign affairs, just as Fulbright is revered for his.
Clinton is experiencing the same backlash, in part because of his policies and in part because of the scandals."
Woods, and those who have organized the UA conference, hope that "Vantage Points" will mark a positive step in that direction - toward a more balanced and objective understanding of the Clinton presidency.
dailyheadlines.uark.edu /3241.htm   (909 words)

  
 Clinton Woods In Need of A Miracle
If Woods had the power, pound for pound, of his more illustrious fellow Yorkshireman, Naseem Hamed, you could perhaps make a case for a Woods win, although even that could be seen as clutching straws in the extreme.
Woods made his professional debut on 17 November 1994 against Earl Ling.
Clinton was fed the usual British suspects, then was given a shot at the vacant Commonwealth super-middleweight championship against the rugged Mark Baker in London on 6 December 1997.
www.eastsideboxing.com /news/RoyJonesJrvsClintonWoods.php   (1247 words)

  
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Beyond seeking the indictment of Clinton, which is seen as unlikely, he could send an impeachment referral to the House of Representatives.
Clinton gave a deposition Jan. 17 in which he denied having sex with Lewinsky, whom Jones' lawyers wanted to call as a witness.
Since early in the year, Clinton has had to face public allegations involving his relations with a series of women, some of whom claim to have had sex with him and some of whom deny it.
www.usatoday.com /news/index/clinton/clin294.htm   (1687 words)

  
 WOODS UNDAUNTED BY JONES PROSPECT: Sporting Life - Boxing | Glen Johnson v Clinton Woods, Amir Khan, Matt Skelton, ...
Clinton Woods insists he is undaunted by the prospect of squaring up with legendary American Roy Jones after his unanimous points win over Yawe Davis in his home city of Sheffield on Thursday night.
Woods cleared the final hurdle to the world title fight he craves with a sharp and gutsy performance in his final eliminator for Jones' WBC light-heavyweight crown.
Woods had endured a frustrating year as his initial attempts to land a crack at Jones were twice delayed by the withdrawal of his previous opponent Michael Nunn.
www.sportinglife.com /boxing/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=boxing/01/09/14/BOXING_Sheffield_Woods.html   (515 words)

  
 Boxer Clinton Woods faces Jason DeLisle again   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Sheffield boxer Clinton Woods wants to show his first-round knockdown by Jason DeLisle in 2004 was a fluke when he faces the Australian fighter again on Saturday.
IBF light heavyweight titleholder Clinton Woods, 34, was floored by Jason DeLisle in their non-title bout before going on to stop him in the final round.
The Clinton Woods v Jason DeLisle fight is on the undercard of Ricky Hatton's WBA welterweight contest with Luis Collazo in Boston.
www.girlstalksports.com /More-Sports/Boxing/Boxer-Clinton-Woods-faces-Jason-DeLisle-again-20060511959   (350 words)

  
 Salon Newsreal | The smearing of Judge Woods
In his motion to remove Woods, Starr cited newspaper articles about Woods that contained questionable and erroneous information in part generated by individuals associated with the Arkansas Project, a four-year, $2.4 million campaign to investigate and discredit the president that was funded by billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife.
Woods had been assigned to the case by a computerized lottery after another federal judge declined to take it.
In the articles, heavy emphasis was placed on Woods' relationship with the Clintons, in particular his visit to the White House on the night Republicans captured the Congress in November 1994.
www.salon.com /news/1998/04/22news.html   (2107 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Boxing - Englishman Woods a long shot to take Jones' crown - Friday September 06, 2002 07:54 AM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
On Saturday night, England's Clinton Woods will be added to that list of forgettable opponents when Jones defends his 175-pound titles at the Rose Garden arena.
Woods gets his chance against Jones because he's the WBC's No. 1 contender, even though he has never ventured outside of his native England for any of his 33 fights.
Clinton Woods will do nice ratings and showcase his talents but he needs to step up and see a real contender across the ring and fight for something meaningful.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /boxing/news/2002/09/06/woods_jones_ap   (770 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Boxing - Jones beats Woods to retain title - Sunday September 08, 2002 12:32 AM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Woods, who had never fought outside of England, was the WBC's No. 1 challenger, but he never had a chance against a fighter who is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound in the game.
Woods' corner waved a white towel and referee Jay Nady stopped the fight.
Woods tried, but the former street fighter from Sheffield, England, was way out of his league.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /boxing/news/2002/09/07/jones_woods_ap   (848 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Boxing | Woods plans training change
Clinton Woods plans to undertake a major overhaul of his training regime in an attempt to earn himself another world title shot.
Woods' manager Dennis Hobson has been to Germany to try to set up a summer meeting with unbeaten WBO champion Dariusz Michalczewski.
Woods admits he would rather not be fighting Beaz in Sheffield.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/boxing/2688593.stm   (406 words)

  
 Tiger Woods
Clinton was attending a United Nations reception at the Waldorf Astoria.
Woods was in the hotel with fellow Ryder Cup members and the president met with Woods, who attended Stanford, and seven of his teammates.
Clinton told reporters Sunday that he hadn't talked with Chelsea since he bade her goodbye on campus.
www.texnews.com /tiger/prez092297.html   (230 words)

  
 Woods - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Woods is a surname, and may to refer many people.
John Woods (New Zealand) (1849–1934), composer of music for national anthem of New Zealand
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Woods   (142 words)

  
 SundayMirror.co.uk - Sport - CLINTON WOODS: NOW I'M A REAL CHAMP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Woods won the vacant IBF belt - in his fourth title challenge - with an explosive stoppage of fancied American Rico Hoye back in March.
And Woods hopes deposed kingpin Jones wins so he has the chance to avenge the comprehensive stoppage he suffered at the hands of the American in 2002.
Woods added: "I feel as though when he beat me, even though I was 30, I was still a baby.
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 Boxing News: Clinton Woods - Jason DeLisle Boxing News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Woods won the IBF eliminator on a 12th round stoppage but had to claw his way back into the fight after getting dropped – and heavily – in the opening round.
Woods said: “There’s talk of me fighting Joe Calzaghe this summer and I’ve also got my mandatory against Glen Johnson, the best in the division, coming up and I didn’t want to go into those types of fights having not fought since I beat Julio Gonzalez last September.
After facing Clinton, DeLisle won his next three fights and then only lost to Gonzalez on a hometown decision and although I know Clinton is one of the most improved champions in boxing I’ve warned him to expect DeLisle to be better than last time also.
www.saddoboxing.com /3053-boxing-news-clinton-woods-jason-delisle.html   (834 words)

  
 Boxing News :: Articles : Clinton Woods: A Long and Bumpy Road
Woods was promptly matched with veteran Glencoffe Johnson to contest for the vacant IBF strap, and after twelve hotly contested rounds the official decision was a draw.
Woods was well beaten, and a third opportunity had slipped through his weakening grasp.
Woods, never one to make excuses, said after the bitterly disappointing loss that he had not felt right for either fight and seemed genuinely puzzled as to why.
www.boxingscene.com /?m=show&id=1916   (984 words)

  
 Official Website for Tiger Woods
Clinton and Shriver gave moving speeches during the 60-minute dedication ceremony, which was capped by a ribbon cutting, reception and tour of the new 35,000-square foot building.
Clinton also received laughs when he said, “In the background of every great man is a boy who was terrified of his mother.”
Clinton, who played golf with Woods the previous day, was highly complimentary of his decision to build the learning center.
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 TalkingBoxing.com - Pound for Pound Boxing's Best for Interviews and Discussion
Clinton Woods however, is coming of what look to be ever more credible performances against current consensus light-heavyweight champion Glen Johnson.
Woods has eluded to this apparent inconsistency, “He looked great against Richard Hall, but in his last fight against Montell Griffin I thought he was very lucky to get a decision”.
Woods cannot afford to be the aggressor against the harder punching Hoye; It would appear Woods’ best plan is to make it a boring fight.
talkingboxing.com /articles/2005/parfittmarch3.html   (701 words)

  
 Clinton Woods: “I am ready for Glen Johnson or Roy Jones Jr!”
On the 4th March 2005, Clinton Woods finally fulfilled his ultimate ambition, beating Rico Hoye at The Magna Centre in Rotherham UK to be crowned IBF light heavyweight champion of the world.
Indeed, whilst Woods is not one of the better recognised boxers in the UK, he is the only holder of one of the ‘Big 3’ world title belts (WBA, WBC, IBF), a fact which is lost on many fans.
Another fighter Woods is keen to exact revenge on is the man of the moment in the light heavyweight division, Glengoffe Johnson.
www.doghouseboxing.com /UK/Spud042405.htm   (1314 words)

  
 Woods looks to achieve dominance
But Sheffield box-puncher Woods believes it will be he who seizes the vacant throne to become the new king of the light heavies.
Woods said: “I said right after winning the world title in 2005 that the next goal was establishing myself as the ultimate fighter in the division - and I will do that this year.
Woods added: “Tarver wasn't the No.1 in the division in my eyes anyway, Glen Johnson was.
www.britishboxing.net /news_1512-Woods-looks-to-achieve-dominance.html   (718 words)

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