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Ward writes off Kessler's advantages ahead of Super Six fight

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Tom Casino/Showtime America's Super Six hopes rest on the shoulders of Andre Ward, right. Ward ready to fight for title The opening two bouts of Showtime's Super Six...

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Dawson out to repeat while Johnson seeks revenge in rematch

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

...put the controversy of the first fight's outcome to rest with a clear-cut win. Dawson, Johnson aim to settle score Few will argue that Chad Dawson's unanimous decision against Glen Johnson in...

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Dawson to honor UConn's Howard

Associated Press

Undefeated light heavyweight Chad Dawson will honor slain Connecticut football player Jasper Howard when he fights Glen Johnson next week in Hartford, Conn.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Adamek invades heavies, KOs Golota

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

At least when you're up against Andrew Golota, it doesn't. Tomasz Adamek overcame a 42-pound weight disadvantage to clobber Golota on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Pavlik-Williams destined never to happen

Dan Rafael

Your weekly random thoughts … • The Kelly Pavlik-Paul Williams middleweight championship fight was a giant tease. Unfortunately, it's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Former Olympians Lopez, Gamboa headed for showdown

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

AP Photo/Brennan Linsley Juan Manuel Lopez has nothing to worry about from Yuriorkis Gamboa yet, but they could meet soon. Lopez, Gamboa on colli...

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Backing out is (sometimes) hard to do

Dan Rafael

...of bread, I wouldn't have pulled out either. • A few weeks ago, heavyweight Kevin Johnson pulled out of Saturday night's Top Rank pay-per-view undercard fight in New York against...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Tua makes return by taming Cameron

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

You can't keep a good man down -- especially one with a chin and hook like David Tua's. The New Zealander announced his return with a devastating win on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009

DiBella ready to unleash prospects

Dan Rafael

...tripleheader. I'm talking about welterweight Antwone Smith (16-1-1, 8 KOs) and super middleweight Marcus Johnson (17-0, 14 KOs). Smith is in tough against fellow prospect Henry Crawford (22-0, 9 KOs...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Marquez a good first step for 'Money'

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

After nearly two years away from the ring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. battered Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday in Las Vegas without missing a beat. But Dan Rafael hopes the bout was just a hint of better things to come.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Headaches at HBO

Dan Rafael

...dominoes to fall. That move forced Shane Mosley off Dec. 5, when he thought he'd face Andre Berto in a welterweight unification fight or defend against Joshua Clottey at the MGM Grand in Las...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Two-year layoff refreshes returning Mayweather

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Layoff doesn't worry Mayweather From the time Floyd Mayweather Jr. turned pro in 1996 until his last fight in 2007, he was never out of the ring for...

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Cloud rolls while Urango rallies

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Juan Urango got his career back on track by stopping Randall Bailey on Friday.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2009

Urango, Cloud highlight title-filled night

Associated Press

Juan Urango overcame a sixth-round knockdown to stop Randall Bailey in the 11th round Friday night and retain his IBF junior welterweight title.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Malignaggi deserved nod against Diaz

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

Paulie Malignaggi took a terrible beating on Saturday -- not from his opponent, Juan Diaz, but from the three judges who ruled against him.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2009