In Autumn of 2002, Yuri was 6-0 (3 K.O.'s). Yuri came to me and said, "My promoter says that if you are in my corner, he will not put me on TV, because you don't have a big name." I said, "Yuri, what are you talking about? I gave you everything: 3 years in America, not to mention Israel. I made you a great amateur career, now you're undefeated as a pro. I found you your promoter. And now you're telling me that I am not good enough to be in you corner?" He said, "No, Michael, you can stay with me, but Tommy Brooks will take Yoel Judah's place." I said, "What? Yoel Judah has done a lot for you. Besides, I will never betray my friends." And Yuri laughed and said, "Come on, Mike, if not Yoel, some one else would do the same thing." I was shocked. What could I say except, "Son, you are very sick." December, 2002 Yuri Foreman sent the FBI to my job, “M&A Linens, Inc.” He claimed that I am in the Russian Mafia and that I was planning to kill him. This was his way of pushing me out his way. This was the biggest betrayal of my life. 2003 (New York, USA) My first American born New York Golden Gloves Champion - Damien Rapley (201 lbs, 91 kg)

Madison Square Garden �Golden Gloves� 2003. Me, four time Golden Gloves Champion Jill Emery, sponsor- ovner �Le monti Plaza� Gary Zlotnyk and �Golden Gloves� Champion Damien Rapley. Madison Square Garden �Golden Gloves� 2003. Me, four time Golden Gloves Champion Jill Emery, sponsor- ovner �Le monti Plaza� Gary Zlotnyk and �Golden Gloves� Champion Damien Rapley.

April 2004 (Tonsberg, Norway) First Female American to win Gold in world class tournament - Jill Emery (138 lbs, 64 kg)

First Place Jill Emery in Norway First Place Jill Emery in Norway