The Black Rhino is quickly becoming one of boxing's most exciting fighters.  The July 2001 issue of The Ring Extra declared that Etienne was the "Most Fun to Watch" in the heavyweight division.  Echoing the sentiments of fans and writers alike, The Ring also proclaimed that his victory over the previously undefeated Lawrence Clay-Bey was the "Best Fight In 2000" amongst all Heavyweight matchups that year.  Keeping to his namesake, the "Black Rhino" has an aggressive, no-nonsense style in the ring.  Etienne also continues to prove his worthiness for ring greatness as he proceeds to take on many of boxing's talented unbeaten warriors.  Click on the articles below to learn why the Black Rhino is one of boxing's hottest recent additions.

Featured Fan Letter of the Month

Hi Cliff,

Just want to send my respect to you from England, man!  In November 2000 I was staying in a beautiful little island in Thailand. At 9 O'clock on a sweltering Sunday morning me and three friends sat in this real rundown little bar on the beach, sipping Jack Daniels. The little guy who ran this dive switched on the TV just in time for the first round of your incredible fight with Clay-Bey. By the end of this fight there was a crowd of thirty or so screaming Thai's and three Englanders.

When I think of my time in Thailand all I can think of is the morning we joined in with thirty Thai's screaming for the 'Black Rhino'!!!  And I've been a fan ever since....

Respect and best wishes for the future
from Chris Kyle, England
 

Articles and Interviews

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Black Rhino Interviews/bios

ESPN Interview Video Clip with Etienne and Tyson

BoxingTalk.net Interview with Cliff before Terrance Lewis bout

Black Rhino Fight Reports

Eastside Boxing article on the Black Rhino (by Steve Trellert)

Pre-Botha Fight Article in the Advocate (by Les East)

Boxing Times postfight article on Etienne vs. BothaRing (by Jeff Gregg)

Pre-Fight Analysis of Etienne-Couser (Boxinganks.com)

Las Vegas Review Journal (March, by Royce Feour)

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