http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/andrew_golota/73514 Recent articles about Andrew Golota en-us 25. Vince Coleman – Major League BaseballView Post Where do I begin with Coleman? From swinging golf clubs in the locker room and injuring teammates, to publicly stating he had no clue who Jackie Robinson was, to throwing  a lit firecracker into a crowd of fans (injuring three), Coleman shows he was really the one that didn’t have a clue off the baseball field, or on it, as he was a .264 lifetime hitter.  24. Andrew Golota and Riddick Bowe’s corner – Boxing In November of 1996, Polish underdog Golota was systematically destroying the overrated and out of shape Heavyweight Champ Bowe at Madison Square Garden. Golota proved that all the Polish jokes are probably true, as he dumbly ignored a ******** of warnings from the ref to stop hitting below the belt. For some reason he kept doing it, resulting in a disqualification in the 7th round when his 433rd low blow sent Bowe to the canvas. This set off Bowe’s thuggish ruggish corner-men, who stormed Golota’s corner swinging wildly, inciting almost a Tue, 21 May 2013 11:50:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/top_25_headcases_in_sports_all_time/13663141 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/top_25_headcases_in_sports_all_time/13663141 Top 25 Headcases In Sports (All-Time) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/top_25_headcases_in_sports_all_time/13663141 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Whether you love him or hate him, Don King will definitely go down as one of the most influential figures in the history of boxing, and possibly all of sports period.  Don King may no longer be at the forefront of boxing promotions, but he’s still a heavy and visible influence on the game.  The man is responsible for bringing us Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s Rumble in the Jungle, and has promoted some of boxing’s elite fighters and personalities like Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Julio César Chávez, Ricardo Mayorga, Andrew Golota, Félix Trinidad, Roy Jones, Jr., Marco Antonio Barrera, Adrian Diaconu, Nikolai Valuev and Joey Hernandez. The 81-year-old boxing legend is still a mover and shaker in the game, and sat down with BlackSportsOnline to talk about Don King Productions, his new television network, why america is so great, and how Tavoris Cloud, who faces Bernard Hopkins on March 9,  is the next big thing in the sport of boxing. *** BSO: You have kept a low pro Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:45:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bso_interview_legendary_boxing_promoter_don_king/13075222 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bso_interview_legendary_boxing_promoter_don_king/13075222 BSO Interview: Legendary Boxing Promoter Don King http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bso_interview_legendary_boxing_promoter_don_king/13075222 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/c/9cf884a2fd8541b1c8d6f229cf1c234e1264b49e/mini/Sports_News_0de9.jpg Top 5 Heavyweight Boxers from the 1990s The more time that passes, the more that boxing in the 1990s looks good. It gets a bad rap following one of the greatest decades, as the 80’s was a golden era for the sport. But the 90’s were better in certain areas--particularly in the heavyweight division. In the 80’s it was all about Holmes and Tyson for the most part. While it’s good for the sport to have a long-reigning supreme commander at the top, the 90’s had more parody, with the throne being contested by a group of big-name fighters who made for many memorable fights. 1. Evander Holyfield Credit: Gary Rothstein/Icon SMI In 1990, he became World Heavyweight Champion, a position he still held until late-1999. After winning the belt against Buster Douglas, he beat two still-dangerous ex-champs in George Foreman and Larry Holmes. He lost the belt to Riddick Bowe in 1992 in his first career loss, but regained it the next year in an inspirational decision win. Holyfield then had a bit o... Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:59:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/5_best_heavyweights_of_the_1990s/12000940 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/5_best_heavyweights_of_the_1990s/12000940 5 best heavyweights of the 1990s http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/5_best_heavyweights_of_the_1990s/12000940 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Retired heavyweight Andrew Golota could be deported from the United States to his native Poland. The Chicago Tribune reported Monday that the 44-year-old boxer's case is in court. His wife, Mariola Golota, says a decision is expected in September. Golota was a title contender with bouts against Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe. He also won a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympics. Golota lives in Chicago a legal permanent resident of the US, but a criminal background check was triggered when he filed paperwork to become a US citizen. Golota pleaded guilty in two, separate Illinois cases over the past decade. Mariola Golota says her husband is treated more harshly because of his celebrity. She says the proceedings are a ''big, black cloud'' over the family. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:08:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boxer_golota_faces_deportation/11086343 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/boxer_golota_faces_deportation/11086343 Boxer Golota faces deportation http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/boxer_golota_faces_deportation/11086343 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/5/c58e882f0a819b8f6c4cf30c17addbe71f1536ea/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72563563.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D07DBEB1D3CF695625.jpg Jim Racalto25. Vince Coleman – Major League Baseball Where do I begin with Coleman? From swinging golf clubs in the locker room and injuring teammates, to publicly stating he had no clue who Jackie Robinson was, to throwing  a lit firecracker into a crowd of fans (injuring three), Coleman shows he was really the one that didn’t have a clue off the baseball field, or on it, as he was a .264 lifetime hitter.  24. Andrew Golota and Riddick Bowe’s corner – Boxing In November of 1996, Polish underdog Golota was systematically destroying the overrated and out of shape Heavyweight Champ Bowe at Madison Square Garden. Golota proved that all the Polish jokes are probably true, as he dumbly ignored a ******** of warnings from the ref to stop hitting below the belt. For some reason he kept doing it, resulting in a disqualification in the 7th round when his 433rd low blow sent Bowe to the canvas. This set off Bowe’s thuggish ruggish corner-men, who stormed Golota’s corner swinging wildly, inciting almost Sat, 09 Jun 2012 20:50:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/top_25_headcases_in_sports_all_time/10978241 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/top_25_headcases_in_sports_all_time/10978241 Top 25 Headcases In Sports (All-Time) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/top_25_headcases_in_sports_all_time/10978241 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png This Friday night at the beautiful Dover Downs Casino in Dover, Delaware, WBC number-twelve ranked Heavyweight Franklin “Ya Ya” Lawrence will look to make it six straight knockout wins when he takes on Mike Mollo in a bout for the vacant NABA Heavyweight title.  From his confident words, he feels it will come in impressive fashion. That bout plus a full undercard that will be featured by an appearance by the always exciting Mike “No Joke” Stewart can be seen live beginning at 7:30 pm est. on www.gfl.tv ($9.99) by clicking: http://www.gfl.tv/Events/Fight/Boxing/Friday_Night_Fights/1487 Credit: Team Lawrence Lawrence of Indianapolis is 17-2-2 with twelve knockouts and has scored five straight knockouts over the likes of former contender Lance Whitaker, former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada and his bout when he stopped Raymond Ocheing. He expects to have the same result with the very tough Mollo. “Mike Mollo cant fight.  He just swings wildly”, said a (to put it mild) confident Lawrenc... Wed, 16 May 2012 21:57:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/franklin_lawrence_mike_mollo_is_a_stepping_stone/10809293 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/franklin_lawrence_mike_mollo_is_a_stepping_stone/10809293 Franklin Lawrence: Mike Mollo is a stepping stone http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/franklin_lawrence_mike_mollo_is_a_stepping_stone/10809293 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png This Friday night two Heavyweights will slug it out in Dover, Delaware will slug it out as Franklin "Yah Yah" Lawrence (17-2-2, 12 KO's) takes on Mike Mollo (20-3-1, 12 KO's) for the vacant NABA title. Mollo has been training hard for this bout as the Chicago native knows the importance of the bout. "Not only am I going to win but I will win in spectacular fashion. I have been putting in the hard work and have been in training camp for ten weeks", said Mollo from his training camp in Chicago. Mollo does not put much stock in the five fight knockout streak that Lawrence is on that has catapulted to the number-twelve ranking by the WBC. "He beat an out shape Jason Gavern and Jason Estrada.  He has gotten off easy in those fights and if he wants to live off that then he is fooling himself" Mollo is most remembered for gallant effort against Andrew Golota as part of the Roy Jones - Felix Trinidad HBO PPV undercard on January 19,... Tue, 15 May 2012 20:13:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mike_mollo_looking_to_win_in_spectacular_fashion_against_franklin_lawrence/10800224 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mike_mollo_looking_to_win_in_spectacular_fashion_against_franklin_lawrence/10800224 Mike Mollo looking to win in spectacular fashion against Franklin Lawrence http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mike_mollo_looking_to_win_in_spectacular_fashion_against_franklin_lawrence/10800224 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Heavyweight contender, Mike Mollo (20-3-1, 12 KOs), returns to the ring on May 18 against Franklin "Yah Yah" Lawrence (17-2-2, 12 KOs) in a 10-round bout for the vacant NABA title.  The fight takes place at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino inside the Rollins Center in Dover, Delaware on their "Friday Night Fight" series.  Promoted by Boxing360, Mollo has been in the ring with some of boxing's top heavyweights, including Jameel McCline, Andrew Golota and Kevin McBride.   Looking to get back into title contention, Mollo is determined to show the boxing community and those in attendance that he's serious about his boxing career. "Although I've been out of the ring since August of 2010, I feel confident in my ability to make some serious noise in the heavyweight division,'' Mollo said. "I've been training hard in the gym and my timing is right on point in my last few sparring sessions.   Ring rust will not ... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:59:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mike_mollo_returns_against_franklin_lawrence_on_may_18_in_delaware/10627396 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mike_mollo_returns_against_franklin_lawrence_on_may_18_in_delaware/10627396 Mike Mollo returns against Franklin Lawrence on May 18 in Delaware http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mike_mollo_returns_against_franklin_lawrence_on_may_18_in_delaware/10627396 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It's a wonder what even just a few minutes of nice, crisp action can do for boxing fans thirsting for something more than controversy and letdowns. A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, as that "Sound of Music" lady said. The normal course of "whine for months, delight for days" should hold true for fans, as in just about any other boxing year. But this is the time of year where we expect a little more bang for our bucks. And bucks. And bucks. In what hopes to be the rev-up to this summer's peel out on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights, "Hammerin'" Hank Lundy rebounded from an early knockdown to seize a unanimous decision from Dannie Williams, who got his face near caved inward with jabs in the process. But somewhere in there were some terrific exchanges and top shelf mixing. Even the opening bout had its moments, which has been an unfortunate rarity this season. Connecticut-based middleweight Elvin Ayala, now 25-5-1 ... Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:37:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hank_lundy_hits_the_deck_early_decisions_dannie_williams_elvin_ayala_outpoints_eric_mitchell/10451551 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hank_lundy_hits_the_deck_early_decisions_dannie_williams_elvin_ayala_outpoints_eric_mitchell/10451551 Hank Lundy Hits The Deck Early, Decisions Dannie Williams; Elvin Ayala Outpoints Eric Mitchell http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hank_lundy_hits_the_deck_early_decisions_dannie_williams_elvin_ayala_outpoints_eric_mitchell/10451551 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   Some fans in attendance for the fight card at Club Once Unidos in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina Friday night rioted after one of the bouts ended. Filipino Johnriel Casimero beat Argentine Luis Alberto Lazare by TKO to win the IBF light flyweight title. The fans didn’t like the outcome and showed their objections by throwing chairs and other objects into the ring. Some of the people even went after Casimero. According to Vavel.com, some of the attackers were members of the Teamsters Union. They say the fight was full of dirty moves, with Casimero committing fouls in the fourth and eighth rounds. They also say Lazarte bit Casimero’s ear and hit him in the neck. The product was a fan riot that rivaled Riddick Bowe-Andrew Golota at Madison Square Garden. I’m guessing quite a few of the fans in attendance lost major money on the fight and that’s why they went nuts. via Dan Rafael Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:15:14 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/fans_riot_throw_chairs_after_luis_lazarte_johnriel_casimero_fight_in_argentina_video/9870667 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/fans_riot_throw_chairs_after_luis_lazarte_johnriel_casimero_fight_in_argentina_video/9870667 Video: Fans riot at boxing match in Argentina http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/fans_riot_throw_chairs_after_luis_lazarte_johnriel_casimero_fight_in_argentina_video/9870667 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Riddick Bowe is 43 years old and hasn’t fought since 2008, but the former world champion is planning a comeback for the second time in his career. Citing the weakness in the heavyweight division, Bowe says he wants one tuneup fight before he takes on one of the Klitschko brothers (Vitali and Wladimir), who combine to hold all five world heavyweight titles. “I’m coming out of retirement and I’m going to shock the world,” Bowe told Larry Brown Sports. He has his eye on Bert Cooper, a 46-year-old heavyweight who is 38-23, and whom Bowe beat in 1990. After that, he wants his shot at one of the Klitschkos, whom he calls by another name that is formed when you substitute the KL for a B. Bowe isn’t in complete fighting shape yet, but he doesn’t think it will take him long to get there. He’s been working with a trainer the past six months and says he’s in good shape. “Give me two or three months, and I’ll be ready,” he says. Would he be willing to fight Evander Holyfield, who’s still boxi Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:56:14 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/riddick_bowe_making_boxing_comeback_doing_documentary_on_fan_man/9809773 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/riddick_bowe_making_boxing_comeback_doing_documentary_on_fan_man/9809773 Riddick Bowe making boxing comeback, doing documentary on ‘Fan Man’ http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/riddick_bowe_making_boxing_comeback_doing_documentary_on_fan_man/9809773 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1e9b07f194fa0425cd02c14a41c459f1018244a6/mini/Bowe_V_Gonzalez_e139.jpg Wayne Kelly, a boxing referee who officiated several notable bouts, has died. He was 63. The International Boxing Federation said Kelly died Wednesday from a heart attack. Kelly's career spanned more than two decades. He was remembered best for officiating the first fight between Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota. He also officiated several IBF/USBA title fights including Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibrigamov and Arturo Gatti vs. Wilson Rodriguez. Kelly was a Vietnam War Veteran. In lieu of flowers, the Kelly family is suggesting a donation be made in his memory to the Vietnam Veterans of America. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:23:13 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/veteran_boxing_official_wayne_kelly_dies/9756175 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/veteran_boxing_official_wayne_kelly_dies/9756175 Veteran boxing official Wayne Kelly dies http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/veteran_boxing_official_wayne_kelly_dies/9756175 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Wayne Kelly, a boxing referee who officiated several notable bouts, has died. He was 63. The International Boxing Federation said Kelly died Wednesday from a heart attack. Kelly's career spanned more than two decades. He was remembered best for officiating the first fight between Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota. He also officiated several IBF/USBA title fights including Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibrigamov and Arturo Gatti vs. Wilson Rodriguez. Kelly was a Vietnam War Veteran. In lieu of flowers, the Kelly family is suggesting a donation be made in his memory to the Vietnam Veterans of America. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:03:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/veteran_boxing_official_wayne_kelly_dies_at_63/9754675 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/veteran_boxing_official_wayne_kelly_dies_at_63/9754675 Veteran boxing official Wayne Kelly dies at 63 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/veteran_boxing_official_wayne_kelly_dies_at_63/9754675 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The International Boxing Federation is deeply saddened and extends its sincerest condolences to the family of boxing referee Wayne Kelly, 63, who passed away this Wednesday, February 1, from a heart attack.  Kelly’s passing has come as a shock to many in the boxing community.  He was an active and long-time member of the IBF, regularly attending the organization’s annual conventions and had been a speaker at the referee’s seminar for the convention in 2010.  Wayne will be missed very much and by many in the organization.   Kelly, a native New Yorker, briefly boxed himself.  Yet his career as a boxing referee spanned over two decades.  Wayne officiated several IBF/USBA title fights including Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibrigamov and Arturo Gatti vs. Wilson Rodriguez, both notable bouts.  However, the fight he will always be remembered for is the first between Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota.   Wayne was a Vietnam War Veteran.  In lieu of flowers, the Kelly family is suggesting a d... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:53:01 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ibf_ref_wayne_kelly_passes_away_referee_for_bowe_golota_i/9749902 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ibf_ref_wayne_kelly_passes_away_referee_for_bowe_golota_i/9749902 IBF Ref Wayne Kelly Passes Away; Referee for Bowe-Golota I http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ibf_ref_wayne_kelly_passes_away_referee_for_bowe_golota_i/9749902 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/e/1e9b07f194fa0425cd02c14a41c459f1018244a6/mini/Bowe_V_Gonzalez_e139.jpg Looking at this upcoming rematch on Saturday between Joseph Agbeko and Abner Mares makes me think back to when Riddick Bowe fought Andrew Golota back in 1996 in a two fight series. Golota fouled himself out of both fights because he continuously hit Bowe below the belt and for whatever reason just couldn’t stop doing it.   Many of us watched, and thought to ourselves what the hell is Golota doing? I found myself thinking that as well this past August, when Abner Mares was doing the same exact thing to Joseph Agbeko in their fight, with the only difference being the referee did nothing about it.   You can also go back to another one of Abner Mares’ fights, when he fought Vic Darchinyan in December of last year right before the Agbeko fight. His punches strayed low on more than one occasion in that one as well, prompting Darchinyan afterward to call for a protest of Mares’ victory.   After seeing this happen for two straight fights in a row, I find myself asking, is there a pattern developing here? Is Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:41:09 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/will_abner_mares_go_low_again_against_joseph_agbeko/8450569 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/will_abner_mares_go_low_again_against_joseph_agbeko/8450569 Will Abner Mares Go Low Again Against Joseph Agbeko? http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/will_abner_mares_go_low_again_against_joseph_agbeko/8450569 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/ea115fd9715ea2ee02c47de23a0c3e9443c14ffb/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90123360.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D076FF1C5C9FD11542F9814D54A4A069543B4833365E5917E8.jpg