De La Hoya-Forbes set for May 3 in tune-up for Mayweather rematch
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comOscar De La Hoya has finalized a deal with his next opponent, former junior lightweight titlist Steve Forbes on May 3, multiple sources involved in the deal told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2008Colonna: Golota no longer 'The Foul Pole'
Tim Smith, Special to ESPN.comEnigmatic heavyweight Andrew Golota has had more meltdowns throughout his career than a confused teen pop star. But has 'The Foul Pole' changed his ways in time for one more run at a title? Tim Smith explores.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008Rematches don't get any better than Vazquez-Marquez II
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comHow often do sequels live up to the expectations set by the original? Not very often. Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez II, however, surpassed their first fight in terms of action and raised their rivalry to a new level, writes Dan Rafael.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2007Scorecard: Three 'Contender' alums are victorious
Dan Rafael, ESPN.com"Contender" alums Cornelius "K9" Bundrage, Walter Wright and Anthony Bonsante all prevailed in their bouts over the weekend. Dan Rafael recaps.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2007Scorecard: Ponce De Leon makes most of spotlight
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDaniel Ponce De Leon and Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon made successful title defenses, while "Iron" Mike Tyson hardly thrilled in an exhibition, Dan Rafael writes in his weekend wrap.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2006Weekend scorecard: Reyes plays the running man
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comBefore his junior welterweight bout with Jose Luis Castillo, Rolando Reyes talked a big game. But Saturday, he failed to back up his words.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2006Hearns beats Landberg with stoppage in 10th
Associated PressThomas Hearns stopped Shannon Landberg midway through the 10th and final round Saturday night at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2006Hearns not delaying bout for legal resolution
Associated PressThomas Hearns, who was arrested New Year's Day and is accused of hitting his 13-year-old son, won't delay his bout with Shannon Landberg Feb. 4 at the Palace.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2006Resting places of boxing icons
Martin Mulcahey, MaxBoxing.comBoxing's icons of the past live on as long as they are not forgotten. Consider visiting their final resting places.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2005Hearns gets KO at cruiserweight
Associated PressIn his hometown of Detroit, Thomas Hearns, 46, scored an eighth-round knockout of John Long on Saturday night, Hearns' first fight following a five-year layoff.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2005Tyson: 'I feel sensational' – and he looks it, too
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comESPN.com had exclusive media access to Mike Tyson's last sparring session on Monday, and the former champion seemed in top form.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2005The boxing brotherhood
Greg Garber, ESPN.comRon Siler and Rau'Shee Warren bonded in a Cincinnati gym and are now bound for the Athens Olympics.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2004Tyson quotes run gamut from bizarre to more bizarre
ESPN.comMike Tyson's comments through the years have been strange, to say the least.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2003Rivalry Weekend
Steve Kim, Maxboxing.comOn a college football rivalry Saturday, boxing's great rivalry between Ward and Gatti continued.
Story | November 25, 2002Bad Blood to finally be decided
Steve Kim, Maxboxing.comOscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas are very different, but who's gonna win?
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