“MINI TYSON” TAG FITS GUZMAN?If WBO 122 lb. champion Joan Guzman isn?t superstitious, he should be! Every time a lucrative offer would appear, it would then somehow disappear. The latest black cloud to dump on Guzman occurred when his unification throw down with WBC counterpart Oscar Larios was scrapped when the Mexican suffered an injury requiring surgery. On April 22, the unbeaten Dominican at 22-0, with 17 quickies goes in the border town of Hidalgo, TX against capable but seemingly outgunned Fernando Beltran Jr. (24-0-1, 17 KO?s). I say seemingly, because at 122 lbs. Guzman is the real deal. The only question here is can he make the weight? And will there be any fight left in the Dominican if he does? Having fought just twice in 2003 and again in 2004, and with his last being in November at 129 lbs, the weight is the key!! TYSON CREATOR CUS D?AMATO RIPS MASSA? BOB ARUM! According to the late Cus D?Amato, ?the only way Bob Arum would pat you on the back is if he was looking for a place to stick a knife in you.? JACK WELSH WANTS TO FIGHT? 80-year old boxing writer Jack ?Canvasback? Welsh of Las Vegas called me mid-Wednesday. He wanted to know if I would box with him for three rounds at the Boxing Writers Assn. of America get together on May 6? Fearing for my own safety, mainly from the mighty left hook thrown by the native Philadelphian, I must decline!! ARIZONA BOXING BOSS FEELING THE HEAT! In the past, people have referred to Arizona Boxing Director John Montano as ?Honest John!? Arizona Republic writer Norm Frauenheim did a lot to dispel that notion with his Monday column. Norm says that John sat on at least one check of embattled promoter Peter Mc Kinn?An item from 2001: With Bob Arum not having been disciplined by the Arizona Boxing Commission after we exposed his bribing of then IBF President Bob Lee, I put the question as to why not to Commission head John Montano? “Arum doesn?t have a license here, that?s why he wasn?t fined here as well. He uses Peter Mc Kinn as his on-site promoter here in Arizona.” MORE AZ SCANDALS..Eleven fighters who fought for Peter Mc Kinn and Scott Maling in 2004, all 11 had to file “IRS Tax Extensions” yesterday because the promoters failed to give them 1099 forms. The deadline for the promoter was February 15, and manager Joe Diaz has been seeking such since that date. Another example of the way things go on John Montano’s watch! CHARGIN SEEKS COURT ORDER?Lightweight contender Juan Lazcano went off the deep end recently when he showed up unannounced at promoter Don Chargin?s house. He then went to Los Angeles, and then to El Paso, TX, where he made more threats against Chargin and others. The Donald says he will seek a Court order preventing Lazcano from coming anywhere near him?PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT THUS FAR SILENT ON ?PAC-MAN.? President Gloria Arroyo?s office has yet to get back to me in regards to the circumstances Manny Pacquiao finds himself in. I sent her an email asking that she take a hard look at Philippine citizen Rod Nazario, whom I think was part of a two-man team determined to rape Pacquiao financially. Stay Tuned!?NBC’s ?THE CONTENDER? IS DEAD. After watching a recent episode of ?The Contender,? I found myself fighting to stay awake. A couple of nights later, ?The Amazing Race? held people on the edge of their seats for an hour. I don?t think NBC is going to throw good money after bad money. Thus, I expect the plug to be pulled on the Mark Burnett production shortly?BANNER GOING ON DEUCE FRIDAY. From Spokane, WA, promoter Artie Pelullo has an outstanding main event with once beaten Kingsley Ikeke meeting middleweight punching machine Antwon Echols. The supporting cast comprises of 2004 Olympian Andre Dirrell and his equally unbeaten brother (3-0) Anthony Dirrell. First bell is 6:00 PM in Spokane, 9:00 PM in New York! INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW! How fine is that lady fighter Jennifer Childers people ask? I?ll get a photo of her on the website next week! UNCLE BILL MISSING? Ex-Dallas District Attorney Bill Alexander hasn?t answered my phone calls in over a week! And nobody, including my well-connected Dallas friends, nobody has heard from the man who prosecuted Lee Harvey Oswald?s killer Jack Ruby.. TONEY PROMISES KO OF LOUISE/RUIZ..James ?Lights Out? Toney isn?t short on drive or motivation as all he eats, sleeps, and dreams about is wresting the WBA heavyweight crown from John Louise/Ruiz. With Ruiz and Toney going at it in the ring, it?ll be Don King vs. Dan Goossen on the outside! With Toney being the #1 ranked mandatory contender, Toney doesn?t have to give any title defense options to King. That being said, this fight is going to bring out the best of both men. Toney will look to launch a vicious assault, while Louise/Ruiz will do his best Octopus imitation! ?Ring Talk? Tee Shirts Now on Sale! The brand new www.RingTalk.com tee shirts, printed both front and back will be showcased this week on at least two TV Networks. You can get yours for $13, that includes Shipping & Handling by sending $13 through PAYPAL to [email protected] Allow 14 days for delivery! If you prefer snail mail, the address is ?Ring Talk Tee Shirts? P.O. 280716, San Francisco, CA 94128! NEXT UPDATE! See you around 1 PM ET Thursday for the next update at here at www.RingTalk.com
