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South Korea - K-1 & Pancrase

Sportsnavi reported yesterday that K-1 and Pancrase will be holding events in South Korea on July 17th.

Akebono is expected to make his third appearance on the July 17th K-1 card. As for the Pancrase card,

current Open weight King of Pancrase Champion Josh Barnett, 2nd ranked Super Heavyweight Ron

Waterman, 4th ranked Super Heavyweight Tim Lajcik, 5th ranked Light Heavyweight Daisuke

Watanabe, and recent Pancrase newcomer Hur Sung Jin are all expected to compete. Barnett is

expected to defend his title on the card. Tim Lajcik is a possible opponent for Barnett and Ron Waterman is

hoping for a fight with Barnett as he has issued a challenge to the open weight champion as well.

The Week in Boxing

May 23, 2004 - Colorado

Lightweight Bout

Mia St. John (33-4-2, 15 KO's) wins by third round TKO over Melissa Yanas (3-2, 2 KO's)

May 27, 2004 - Louisiana

Super Middleweight Bout

Martin Verdin (5-2, 3 KO's) wins a majority decision (39-37, 38-38, 39-37) over Rich Clementi (0-1)

Heavyweight Bout

Clifford Etienne (27-2-2, 19 KO's) wins a unanimous decision over Onebo Ghahou (15-23, 11 KO's)

May 27, 2004 - France

WBA Super Bantamweight Title

Mahyar Monshipour (25-2-2, 16 KO's) wins by eight round TKO over Salim Medjkoune (43-5-1, 21 KO's) 

- Monshipour retains title

Cards\Dates subject to change

(5/29/04)