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  Boxer sticks with themes of first 2 terms | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Boxer, a native of Brooklyn and a graduate of Brooklyn College, moved with her husband, Stewart Boxer, an attorney, to San Francisco in 1965.
Boxer said she is reminded of the tragedy of the war each time she reads an e-mail from a mother whose child has been killed fighting in Iraq.
Boxer said she tells the mothers that their children have done a noble deed by going to war at the request of the president.
www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20041015/news_1n15boxer.html   (1102 words)

  
 CaliforniaRepublic.org
Although Jones, a former assemblyman, California secretary of state and 2002 gubernatorial primary candidate, handily defeated his closest rival in the March 2 primary, he was held to less than 50 percent of the vote despite the advantage of name recognition and the backing of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and former Govs.
While Jones was the choice of 44 percent of GOP voters, Rosario Marin, former treasurer in the current Bush administration, surprised pundits by finishing with a little over 20 percent despite polls that consistently had her around 9 percent.
Jones is not exactly Bush's favorite candidate, and, if it looks like Boxer is headed for a third term, it could be decided that national campaign funds are better spent in Illinois, Oklahoma, Colorado and Alaska, where Senate races are more competitive and where the Democrats are aiming to pick up Republican seats.
www.theonerepublic.com /archives/Columns/Gamble/20040317GambleAdvantage.html   (684 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Barbara Boxer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Boxer is a strong advocate for stem-cell research, which she believes has the potential to help those with diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord injuries, and other diseases.
Boxer successfully led the 2003 Senate floor battle to block oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which would destroy thousands of acres of fragile Arctic habitat and threaten the diverse array of species that live there.
Senator Boxer is a cosponsor of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which would aid federal authorities in assisting local hate crime investigations and prosecutions and would expand the federal definition of hate crimes to include crimes based on the victim's gender, sexual orientation, or disability^.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/barbara_boxer   (3915 words)

  
 The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Liston Supremacy Unchallenged
Jones, however, maintains hope for a shot at the champ and will soon fight unranked Alex Koskowits instead, to avoid a further blemish on his record.
Jones enthusiasts--and they are scarce--point out that at 185 their boy is no lighter than Marciano or Dempsey when he took the title.
Doug Jones is one of those fighters who spend ten years beating most of the best boys around without even getting the big chance.
www.thecrimson.com /article.aspx?ref=247061   (1097 words)

  
 Barbara Boxer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Boxer is an advocate for stem-cell research, which she believes has the potential to help those with diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord injuries, and other diseases.
Boxer has co-introduced legislation which she claims is designed to allow college graduates to refinance their student loans at market rate, in order to ease the financial burden on those starting their careers.
Boxer is a cosponsor of the Uniting American Families Act, a bill which would allow US citizens and legal residents to sponsor their same-sex partners for residency.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barbara_Boxer   (3890 words)

  
 Roy Jones Jr- First Look at His Place   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Jones could launch a devastating body attack and he certainly was quick enough to penetrate Foster’s defenses.
Jones rarely throw more than 40 punches per round, but his punches are both accurate and powerful.
Jones can be classified as one of the great light heavyweights but in a hypothetical match ups with Bob Foster, Dwight Qawi and Michael Spinks, it is no guarantee that he would win these matches.
www.insideboxing.com /Featured_pieces/roy_jones_jr_first_lookhtm.htm   (1154 words)

  
 Who was better than RJJ in his era? - The Cyber Boxing Zone Message Board   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Had Jones faced one or two of the 168'lbers and DM as he should have and beaten them there wouldn't be all this controversey.
Jones and his minions talk about him like he was one of the greatest of all time.
Jones always got everything on his terms and when he finally did have a chance to show that he was made of the same stuff he failed miserably sticking out his tung and doing dances like a chump.
www.cyberboxingzone.com /cbzforum/showthread.php?t=556&page=3   (1994 words)

  
 CaliforniaRepublic.org Gamble
Doug Gamble is a former writer for President Ronald Reagan and resides in Carmel.
The amount of enthusiasm Schwarzenegger has for Jones might be judged by the contradiction over whether he would show up for the fundraiser at all.
With Boxer currently leading by 15-points and with $6-million more money in the bank -- two reasons the media have written this race off as an uncompetitive yawner -- the chances of Jones pulling out a victory are on par with the odds of John Kerry inviting Zell Miller over for Thanksgiving dinner.
www.theonerepublic.com /archives/Columns/Gamble/20040915GambleJones.html   (675 words)

  
 STATE / Jones declares governor needs him as an ally / Boxer's opponent says he can help state from D.C.
But Jones has to do something to tighten the Senate race and attacks against the Marin County Democrat, both in speeches and in television ads later in the campaign, could be one way to make that happen.
The excitement Jones has generated is a far cry from the confidence and enthusiasm Republicans were showing six years ago, when Boxer was running for re-election against Matt Fong, the state treasurer.
Although Jones called the Senate race "clearly winnable,'' and his wife, Maureen, was upbeat about the fact that Boxer's lead in the polls had dropped from 23 points in May, Jones' supporters know they face a tough road to the Nov.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/08/08/BAG4784KTL1.DTL   (834 words)

  
 Joe Frazier
Among other things, Frazier is famous for his trilogy of fights with Muhammad Ali, of which their third bout, the Thrilla In Manila has been considered by many to be boxing's greatest bout ever.
He got to meet Doug Jones[?], who was beaten in six by knockout, and George Chuvalo[?], beaten in four, also by knockout, among others.
He started dedicating himself to training many local boxers in his native Philadelphia, which eventually included many of his own kids.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/jo/Joe_Frazier.html   (1101 words)

  
 The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Clay Vows to Canvas Jones in Fourth Round
Last week Cassius predicted Doug's demise for the sixth, but when Clay saw Jones reading a book entitled "The Rise And Fall Of Cassius Clay," he decided Jones might as well be spared a few rounds of misery.
Jones, a beefed-up light heavyweight at 186, is no doubt a fine boxer and a solid puncher.
Also, Jones was outpointed by Harold by Harold Johnson in a light heavyweight title fight last year.
www.thecrimson.com /article.aspx?ref=128679   (413 words)

  
 Bob Foster
He was the owner of very long arms, and a very tall boxer, physical attributes which helped him get established as a long standing champion.
In his tenth bout, he made his first of multiple forays into the Heavyweight division, and suffered his first loss, at the hands of Doug Jones[?] by a knockout in the eighth round.
It is believed that was the first time ever a boxer won a world title fight in the first round after being floored in that same round.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/bo/Bob_Foster.html   (1190 words)

  
 The Powers That Be: The punch-drunk Boxer
Senator Barbara Boxer and House member Stephanie Tubbs Jones, both representing the beautiful state of Denial, have formally protested the count of electoral votes.
Doug is also a contributor to "Fusion", the comedy magazine of the nationally syndicated Glenn Beck radio program, coming soon to television on CNN Headline News.
Doug's first book, "'Because That's the Way God Decided to Do It': A conservative dad fields questions from his confused kids about a confusing world", has just been released and you can read excerpts and purchase the book here.
www.mensnewsdaily.com /blog/powers/2005/01/punch-drunk-boxer.html   (411 words)

  
 Boxing News: Doug Jones Hardcore Boxing, hcboxing.com, Pureboxing.com,prizefightcentral.com,boxingfirst.com
Talented boxers who were fortunate to come along when their respective divisions were void of serious challenges.
Doug turned professional in 1958 and won his first nineteen fights facing light heavyweights as well as heavyweights.
On June 28th, 1966 Doug failed on his date with destiny as the bigger, taller Terrell won a boring points verdict to retain his bogus title.Four months later Doug was beaten by up and coming prospect Thad Spencer.
www.hardcoreboxing.net /Amato322005.htm   (618 words)

  
 Has Bush Committed an 'Impeachable Offense,' Senator Asks -- GOPUSA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Boxer said she learned on Dec. 16 -- from a report in the New York Times -- that President Bush had authorized the National Security Agency to "spy on Americans" without getting a warrant from a judge.
In her letter to the scholars, Boxer noted that she participated in a "public discussion" with John Dean on Sunday.
Boxer called it a "startling assertion" that is "especially poignant," given Dean's first hand experience with "the executive abuse of power and a presidential scandal arising from the surveillance of American citizens." Dean was a pivotal figure in the Nixon White House Watergate scandal.
www.gopusa.com /news/2005/december/1220_boxer_bush.shtml   (724 words)

  
 Cassius Clay vs. Doug Jones (1963)- Was Jones robbed of a win? - Boxing Scene Forums
he usually fought guys his size or bigger, so jones would be a good test for the young up-start, because jones was strong yet he was smaller than clay at about six foot and about 196 1/2lbs, so clay would be fighting someone as fast as him.
jones reply was, "Why do you want to know?" clay boldly responded,"So I can judge how far to step back when I drop you in the fourth!" however, clay didn't know what he was in for.
doug jones wasn't the number one contender, but actually the number three contender.
www.boxingscene.com /forums/showthread.php?t=51547   (787 words)

  
 Entertainfo - Doug Jones
Der Angriffsboxer Jones wurde in der Halbschwergewichtsklasse 1958 Profi.
Jones gewann durch technischen KO in der achten Runde.
Der nur rund 85 Kilogramm schwere Jones schien kein grosses Risiko für Clay zu sein.
www.cineman.ch /entertainfo/doug-jones.html   (452 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Boxer's Workout: Books: Peter Depasquale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Boxer's Workout is a fitness routine for whole body conditioning, aerobic fitness and fun.
It has grown to become the definitive guidebook for serious boxers and martial artists, and is also recognized in boxing circles as the "bible" of the burgeoning boxing-for-fitness movement.
When his boxing days were over, he continued doing a boxer's workout for fitness and stress release while pursuing a successful career in advertising.
www.amazon.com /Boxers-Workout-Peter-Depasquale/dp/0962705004   (1673 words)

  
 Muhammad Ali - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He defeated such boxers as Tony Esperti, Jim Robinson, Donnie Fleeman, Alonzo Johnson, George Logan, Willi Besmanoff, Lamar Clark (who had won his previous 40 bouts by knockout), Doug Jones, and Henry Cooper.
Despite these close calls against Doug Jones and Henry Cooper, he became the top contender for Sonny Liston's title.
He is regarded as one of the best pound for pound boxers in history.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Muhammad_Ali   (4532 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In his first years as a boxer, Cassius Clay held some features that he would keep during his whole career: He bragged all the time how strong he was and that no one could beat him.
After this not-convincing comeback, Ali faced Oscar Bonavena, a strong boxer from Argentina who Jose Torres describes in his book "Sting like a bee" as a 'stubborn donkey' because, after he had been hit, Bonavena would get even wilder and angrier and show not the least sign of weakness.
Muhammad Ali was the first boxer after Floyd Patterson to break the rule „They never come back" and win back the heavyweight title that had been taken from him seven years before.
www.ringwork.com /Bios.aspx?BioBoxer=25   (5443 words)

  
 Boxing Coverage updated 24/7 at MaxBoxing.com
There are fans and members of the media who believe that Mayweather is one of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport based on his obvious superlative abilities in the ring and his impressive body of work thus far.
Apart from a tough 10 rounder with Jones (selected as The Ring’s “Fight of the Year” for ’63) and a few scary seconds at the end of the fourth round vs. Cooper, Ali generally dominated his “strong” opponents (most notable are Terrell and Folley).
Jones also gets some extra points for making five defenses of his IBF 168-pound title, but loses a few for losing his cool and getting himself DQ’d in the first Griffin bout.
www.maxboxing.com /Fischer/Fischer041206.asp   (3191 words)

  
 Doug Fischer
Pemberton isn't a great boxer, but he deserves a shot more than anyone else just for beating Sheika (who's had two shots for titles after his SECOND loss to Scott).
I am an unapologetic Roy Jones fan, however, this has never obscured my ability to evaluate him as a fighter (I don't know if he would have beaten some of the greats, I think he would have beaten Hagler).
If it is true, I think the back-to-back KO losses that Jones suffered in ‘04 (along with chronic injuries and setbacks that Vargas and James Toney have suffered) should serve as a stern reminder to young boxers that steroids and boxing do not mix.
www.maxboxing.com /fischer/fischer091205.asp   (4146 words)

  
 Eliza Olson: Welterweight Boxer
After stringing together 8 non-discrept wins, Olson was given the opportunity to be a stepping stone for rising Light Heavyweight contender Doug Jones on August 31, 1960.
Olson suprised Jones though by outboxing his 19 year old opponent for the first five rounds.
In the sixth round though Jones woke up and found Bobo's whiskers and Bobo went down in customary fashion and took a ten count.
elizaolson.com /cyberboxing.html   (1709 words)

  
 Doug Jones - Boxing News
On June 28th, 1966, Doug failed on his date with destiny as the bigger, taller Terrell won a boring points verdict to retain his bogus title.
It is doubtful that Doug will ever get into the hall but it is a shame that his name is rarely mentioned when the top big men of the 1960’s are brought up.
Reportedly, negotiations are underway for a rematch between former pound-for-pound and light heavyweight champion Roy Jones and newly crowned IBF
www.saddoboxing.com /78-doug-jones.html   (934 words)

  
 Iowa Voters » Blog Archive » Jones Testifies in Colorado
Iowa’s voting machine expert and computers scientist Doug Jones testified this week in Colorado on the vulnerability of electronic voting machines.
Jones has been to Florida, Arizona, Panama, and Kazakhstan to examine elections.
This entry was posted on Friday, September 22nd, 2006 at 8:28 am and is filed under Uncategorized.
iowavoters.org /2006/09/22/jones-testifies-in-colorado   (176 words)

  
 Canadian Professional Boxing Federation - Boxer Profiles Content
Several of the other boxers did not show up and the program as a result, was limited.
The report prepared for the annual meeting is just to hand remarks on the smoothness and the satisfaction of the work of the year, in which promoter, manager and boxer alike have come to understand that the commission is working in the interests of them all.
Manager Mike Kaplansky and one of the protégés of his Canadian "stable" of boxers were at odds today and a split appeared to be developing in the stable.
www.canadianboxing.com /profiles_content.htm   (14018 words)

  
 Where Are They Now: Boone 'Boom Boom' Kirkman, boxer
RENTON -- The man walks into the Yankee Grill and Roaster near the intersection of Interstate 405 and State Route 167, and he can't be Boone Kirkman.
Another 13,711 saw him beat Doug Jones a few months later and avenge his first pro defeat.
"There were a lot lesser boxers who got a shot at Ali and not me, a lot of guys I could have beat and did beat," Kirkman said.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /othersports/229607_kirkman23.html   (2497 words)

  
 Lessons From The Life of a Famous Boxer
Boxing held no interest for me even though my father was an amateur boxer for awhile when he was in his early 20's and taught me how to defend myself when I was very young.
For example, Mike Tyson: The famed boxer was sentenced to prison in 1992 for raping a contestant in the Miss Black America pageant.
Although Ali was a boxer he was basically a kind and gentle man, easy to get along with lots of adoring friends with whom he was very generous as his star rose and the money rolled in.
godslastcall.org /lessons.html   (15331 words)

  
 Local News | News for Charlotte, North Carolina | WCNC.com | North Carolina News
There are none of the boxer who lives here.
Other fights would follow — a defeat of top-ranked contender Doug Jones, a narrow decision loss to Cleveland "Big Cat" Williams, and the low point — a loss to Joe Frazier in Philadelphia on July 25, 1966.
Boxers don't have an Old-Timers Day; that's been said before.
www.wcnc.com /sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D8INIS200.html   (1039 words)

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