European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 31, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Friday. July 31,1987 the stars and stripes Page 25 Tyson is. Tucker the big Yawn Rubil. A. In cd tit .1 a nor a in Chr in Chou it .1 1hv hint to a w.1s Al id-1 in Volc it Elk sat Tony Tucker. Unimpressive 3s-0 by f.dsc1ujvi.er or. Las vegas nov. A the fight Between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali both unbeaten for the undisputed heavyweight championship stood the sports world on its car in 19 71. Even the pulse of inc Mosi casual fan quickened. Saturday night. Iwo unbeaten heavy weights Mike Tyson and Tony Tucker will if Fol for the undisputed title and the reaction of the Public has been a Large Yawn. Big fight time stirs this town Tike Noth ing else. This one has created As about As much enthusiasm As a Church convention would in uits world Ofgren Felt gaming tables and whirring clanking Slot machines. One bartender remarked "1 won t go to the fight even if i m Given a the main marquee at he Las vegas hit Ion the site of the fight Bills singers Gladys Knight and the pips and . King. A ticket to their show a sure thing for lovers of pop music and the blues. But a fight fan spending $250.1500 or $750 for a ticket could get the blurs. It is a important fight in Ihal it will Crown a single heavyweight Champion. At state will be the world boxing coun cil and world boding association titles held by Tyson and Tucker s International boxing federation championship. However it lacks the inc chemistry of personalities and assured competitiveness thai made major matches such As Leonard Hagler. Tyson is a Star but the 28-year-old Tucker is relatively unknown and has a 35-0 record with 30 knockouts but his opposition has been mediocre and he was not impressive in stopping James busier Douglas in the 10th round for the vacant Iff tills last May 30. The smart Money boys Ore predicting the 21-year-old Tyson will walk Over Tucker for his 28th knockout in 31 fights in a pro career of less than 2 i years. Neyer grabs title Louganis tops . Outdoor qualifiers him Mctyr Bartlesville okla. ,. Megan never Wanned up for the Preli nary round defense of her 3-m lev i Luigi breakfast and Bei coif i a the tour for More . Oil Cape. Carl muits at ets 325-5666
