>> KING FOR A DAY? WELL, SORT OF In case you overlooked it: Yesterday was Don King Day in Washington, complete with an official resolution from the D.C. Council. Only one thing was missing—the honoree. —Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts, www.washingtonpost.com

>> When Katie Bernt steps into the ring at Grand Island’s Golden Gloves competition this Saturday, she’ll be hearing it from all sides literally. • At least seven of her siblings will surround the ring, strategically placed by Dad to shout encouragement. • And when she gets done, she’ll do the same for them, helping create the Bernt family’s signature wall of sound. —Mark Coddington, theindependent.com

>> Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) — Evander Holyfield said he and Mike Tyson are discussing the possibility of fighting each other for a third time, the Guardian newspaper reported, citing an interview with the four-time heavyweight boxing champion. —Dan Baynes, www.bloomberg.com

(King Photo by Michel Comte)

ROUND1 and No Mas are proud to introduce “The Undercard” a new series of videos about the untold stories of the boxing universe: up and coming prospects, down and out train wrecks, unsung cut men, promoters on the make, refs not on the take, Vegas and AC late night shake and bake. Under the radar of the fair weather fan and right on your frequency.

Episode 1: “A night out with Kid Chocolate” includes a backstage peek at the man in brown as he prepares to squash tomatoes at the Roseland ballroom. The Kid delivers insightful conversation, then delightful devastation. • We do hope you enjoy.

>>THE SAGA CONTINUES: HOME DEPOT CENTER, MAY 3. ROGER MAYWEATHER VS FLOYD MAYWEATHER, SR. “Even though I will now be on the other side of the ring from Floyd Sr, who I think of like an uncle, but I will have Roger in my corner so there is still a part of the Mayweather family, who knows everything about boxing.” —Stevie Forbes (Source: The 365 Media Group Network)

>> “Not only am I going to knock him out, but I will punish him for the long wait. On March 8, he is going to feel like he is getting two years worth of physical punishment. I’m going to bring excitement back to the heavyweight championship.” — Samuel Peter  •  The WBC heavyweight title clash between interim champion Samuel Peter and WBC kingpin Oleg Maskaev, televised by HBO World Championship Boxing, will be the first world heavyweight championship ever held in Mexico (Cancun’s Plaza de Torros.)

(Roger Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Floyd Photo by Jim Fiscus/ESPN)

>> LOOKS LIKES JOHN DUDDY HAS MISSED HIS SHOT, FOR NOW, AT KELLY PAVLIK AND THE MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE Duddy won a majority decision over Walid Smichet in a bout that many at ringside felt he was fortunate to win. But Duddy may have lucked out in the long run because he was badly cut and won’t be able to fight Pavlik in the Garden on June 7. —Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports

>> Boxing has a severe heavyweight drought — as if a meteorite had destroyed the interesting, entertaining, talented ones. HBO’s last pay-per-view heavyweight bout (Rahman-Oleg Maskaev) drew 50,000 buys in August 2006. —Richard Sandomir, nytimes.com

>> The title of heavyweight champion once was among the most magical in sport, but that was yesterday, when the Thrilla was in Manila. Or else ears were being bitten off. Now it battles against the early days of the Grapefruit League for headline space. —Mike Lopresti, Gannett News Service

(Duddy Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images; Insert: Al Bello/Getty Images) 

MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 8, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Boxing Memorabilia & Collectibles

Vintage 1930 Joe Louis Sculptured United Clock • £395.00 • www.boxing-memorabilia.com

Ali Boxing Warhol by adidas • LIMITED EDITION BOXING SHOES • $399.99 • www.pickyourshoes.com

De La Hoya vs. Vargas Gaming Chip • LIMITED EDITION • $75.00 • www.spboxing.com

Vintage Gerry Cooney Cornerman Jacket • $400.00 • www.josportsinc.com