
Thursday, March 16, 1995	*Milford, MA*

McNeeley scuffles with foe at press conference

HEAVYWEIGHT BOXER PETER McNEELEY SCUFFLES WITH FRANS BOTHA AT PRESS CONFERENCE

BLOWN AWAY — "Hurricane" Peter McNeeley follows traditional boxing press conference etiquette by pretending to be upset with Francois Botha (striped shirt) of South Africa. The two are slated to fight for real tomorrow night at the Worcester Auditorium. (AP)

McNEELEY vs TYSON?

ASSOCIATED PRESS

FOXBORO — Representatives of Foxboro Stadium reportedly are negotiating to stage a fight between former heavyweight champion and Peter McNeeley there this summer.

Tyson, 29, is expected to be released from an Indiana prison on March 25. McNeeley, 25, of Medfield, is scheduled to fight Danny Lee Wofford tomorrow at the Worcester Auditorium.

The Boston Herald reported that stadium officials planned to meet in Worcester today with boxing promoter Don King to discuss their proposal. King represented Tyson before the boxer was imprisoned in 1992.

Related articles:
McNeeley Gets His Irish Up Early [The Middlesex Daily News]
Pre-fight Fireworks Kindle McNeeley Bout [Boston Patriot-Ledger]
McNeeley Goes A Round, KOs Woeful Wofford [The Boston Globe]
Showtime For McNeeley, Not Opponent [The Suburban Press]

This story ran on page 14 of The Milford Daily News on 03/16/95